I admit it. I’m lazy. Not in the ‘I don’t want to do anything’ kind of way, but in the ‘why do it the hard way?’ kind of way. Hence, my latest project was born. Behold my 10 minute (seriously!) easy, no sew slipcover!
About a year ago I got some fabric really, really cheap at Joanne’s. That’s why I bought it. In other words, I don’t love it. I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it. Translation: I didn’t want to spend hours sewing slip covers with a fabric I wasn’t even sure I’d want to look at a year from now, much less longer than that. Plus, be honest; can you tell this is put together with pins?
Even if you can, just say you can’t. I’m sensitive like that.
Wanna see what’s underneath all that ‘no-sew slipcover’ beauty? Behold (there’s that word again) the ugliest chair cushion EVER. If you dare, take a look, but don’t say I didn’t warn you.
So now you know. I HAD to cover it, or one more look and I was going to turn to stone. But hey, it’s a solid wood chair and was purchased at Goodwill for $20, so I’m not complaining.
All it takes is plain old safety pins. Nothing fancy here folks. You basically wrap the cushion like you would wrap a gift and use safety pins to hold it in place. Oh, and I didn’t have any help doing this. I mention that because if I did, it would have been even tighter looking.
We picked up this chair at Goodwill for $20 I think a few years ago. It’s been screaming at me for a new chair cushion all this time. Now I think the wood needs some spiffing up, I’m just not sure what to do with it yet. Baby steps.
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Angela says
You are definitely my kinda gal! I LOVE THIS!!! Always keep those safety pins handy!!!~~Angela
Doreen@househoneys says
Thank you so much Angela! Have I told you lately how much I appreciate your visits?
Sherry says
I love this project! And the cushions look amazing! Great idea and great job!
Peggy @The Decorating Files says
Love it, Doreen! I did this trick once when company was coming (unexpectedly) and I hadn’t made the pillows for my bedroom yet. Works in a pinch!
Cynthia says
Great technique for someone like me who can’t sew a lick!
Cynthia
Ellen @ My not so Simple Life says
What a cool idea, even a non sewer like me could this!! Thanks for sharing!
Cecilia says
Lol, I remember fabric like that. I believe I like the way you “sewed” the cushion. Might try that on my pew cushion. 😉
Hugs!
Babs says
I’m lazy too, and that’s my kind of slip cover! Love the green stripe!
Linda says
That works well and even though I can sew, I will probably do it your way. So much easier! Thanks for the idea! Gotta go buy some pins! lol…
Linda
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Sande Sivani says
Great idea!! Like you, I can sew but why work harder than you have to. Thanks for sharing and telling it like it is.
Doreen@househoneys says
Exactly Sande! Thanks for stopping by. I just visited your lovely blog and tried to comment but it wouldn’t load. I hope you stop by again for a visit and I’ll try again to say hi over at your corner of the blogosphere.
Katy @ Lolly Linens says
Wow, what a transformation! Thank you for sharing.
Marilyn says
WOW what a great tip…I never would have though to pin a slip cover in place like this! 😀
Denyse @ Glitter, Glue & Paint says
Hey! I’m all about no sew projects. You did a great job and I love the colors of your fabric. Thanks for sharing at Throwback Thursday.
xoxo
Denyse
Alli says
Since I can’t sew a lick – well, I can sew on a button and hem a pair of pants, if I have to – this project really caught my eye! Love it! Thanks so much for always being a part of Throwback Thursday!