Home Refashion

Dulux “Marton”

Every spring, I get an insatiable urge to do DIY around the house. Of course, the usual spring cleaning bender is in there too, but that doesn’t quite quench my thirst.

Slipcover Tutorial, part 3 – Sofa

Finally, the last part of the sofa cover tutorial. Thanks for waiting so patiently!

This is a lot easier than you might think, so don’t allow yourself to feel intimidated by the project. Just take it in baby steps. 

Slipcover Tutorial, part 2 – Cushions

When making these slipcovers, you’ll be working on them inside out with seams facing you.

How to Sew Cushion Slipcovers:

Take a cushion off the sofa and measure the length, height and depth. Make sure you add a generous seam allowance to those measurements. The drop cloth fabric is good but has a relatively loose weave, so add about 3cm or more for each seam.

Sofa Slipcover – bleaching

Something about the idea of sewing a couch slipcover is hugely daunting. Maybe it’s the sheer size of it or perhaps it’s the awkward shapes, but it sounds like something for the experts.

That’s totally not the case. This is actually a project I would put at beginner level. Surprising, right?!

Finished Slipcover

It’s finished! My pink couch now has a custom made slipcover and I love it. Fully washable and being cotton, this can easily be dyed if I find white a frustrating colour with the kids around. Now I just need some funky big cushions for it.

Leather Sofa

I’ve been hunting for a deep buttoned leather couch for months. Thanks to Trade Me, here it is! Hooray!

Celebrate with Bunting

I think I like bunting. Maybe even … REALLY like it.

Upcycle: Jeans to Quilt

16 pairs of jeans and lots of fabric scraps = an heirloom quilt for Poppets first birthday!  

Wallflower Pizazz

Who would’ve thought you could decorate a nursery using napkins?  Up until recently, certainly not me.  In fact, I would’ve pictured something tacky, flimsy and just outright laughable.

I’m proud to say that I think this project is far from that.  But if you can’t bear the thought of using something so outrageous on your walls, you could use tissue paper just as effectively.

I love the texture and feminine touch it adds to the room.  We definitely needed a girly touch in there.

Tutorial is found on Dana Made It.

Pics That Stick

http://www.ambrosiagirl.com/blog/tiny-polaroid-magnets/

These gorgeous “polaroid” magnets have captured my heart!  What a fantastic way to enjoy all your favourite pics.

The lovely Jenn over at Ambrosia has a full tutorial and more pics to inspire you.  I love that these can be made using resources around the house too.  Maybe even chop up some promotional magnets for the back (you know the flexible ones companies sometimes post out) and attach with a hot glue gun.

I’m so keen to get making some and the cute size just makes them all the more enticing.

Jenn’s blog is full of lovely photos and inspiring ideas, so be prepared to get sidetracked while you’re there!