I can't believe my two week, stay at home vacation is almost over. The theme for the two weeks ended up being sewing.
Our patio furniture cushions are in dire need of recovering. I would love to just replace them but the cushions (the seat cushions anyway) are an odd shape. It dents in on either side at the front to accomodate the armrests.
Finding replacement cushions is tricky – I suppose we could just get square ones and squish them in but the cheapest set I could find (and not even in a fabric I would consider) was about $50 or $60! I have eight chairs and two lounge chairs. That would add up.
So I decided to make a prototype chair cover. Took two separate tries (and many trips to the fabric store) but I think I found the fabric I want and have created a pattern that works.
Now I just have seven more sets to make. Plus the two lounge chairs.
I was thinking of taking them to a place that does machine embroidery and have a scripty monogram put on the back cushion but Rick looked at me skeptically when I mentioned the idea. Personally I think it would add a nice touch.
As you can see the deck is nearing completion. The deck guy thinks it will be done by next week.
In other parts of the yard….
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Did you take apart one of the old covers to use as a pattern? Also, check with Nick about recovering cushions. She did it a few years ago and I seem to remember she had a bit of a learning curve…
I was going to take it apart but when I started to remove the old cover I realized that the foam was covered in batting and I didn’t want to deal with trying to get it all back together. So I measured and fiddled and fussed and finally got a pattern that works.
Good job! Looks great! Personally I like the scrolly monogram idea but then I would. Maybe just on the lounge chairs? Hello chickens, you cute little things!
The photo of “the girls” is just too sweet! Look forward to seeing the finished patio and patio cushions. Are you using an outdoor type fabric? Just curious.
I have the same problem as you. Cusions in dire need of replacing but the cost would be prohibitive. I’m toying with re-covering them as well. What type of fabric did you use, where did you find it and are the new cusions removeable and washeable? I’m thinking of making a pillowcase type cover but not sure how that would work. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love monograming!!!! Do it!