Learn how to sew a ruffle bench slipcover that is perfect for beginners and will add texture to any space. Update a family heirloom or even a thrift find. They are easy to clean and perfect for a house full of kids. I have a lot of people ask me how I can live with so much white in a house full of kids. Well, the answer is, slipcovers. Slipcovers can be removed and thrown in the wash. Over the years, I've made some for our couches, chairs, Ikea chairs, you name it. My kids get
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DIY Projects to Make with Drop Cloth
At about $2 per yard, drop cloth is a thrifty DIYers dream. Here in our home, I have bleached it to unify mismatched thrift shop furniture with handmade slipcovers, dyed it to make curtains, and wrapped it around styrofoam balls for DIY Christmas ornaments. It is as diverse as it is cheap. It is medium/heavyweight, so perfect for pillow covers also! Find some of my favorite ways to use drop cloth in the projects below: Pin it for later
How to Dye and Sew Drop Cloth Curtains
Dying drop cloth to make curtains is super easy and inexpensive. All you need is dye, water, and salt to create a beautiful color on the drop cloth. Some links are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. A Bright Project If you have been following along for awhile, you would know that we are restoring our old farmhouse. Well, one of the first rooms I decided to tackle was the mudroom. It is in the back of the house, so my plan is to use
White Slipcovers with Kids
We have had white slipcovers with kids for over five years now. I share my thoughts on how we keep them clean and how difficult they are to maintain. White slipcovers. You love them or you hate them. Chances are if you're hanging around on Pinterest these days you've definitely seen plenty of them. The sheer sight of them makes moms of little ones wince in distress. Based on the questions I get almost daily on Youtube, Instagram and Facebook most people make the assumption that they are
How to Sew a Pillow Insert with Drop Cloth
Learn how to make a pillow insert out of drop cloth with this video tutorial. Use custom dimensions to create a pillow insert for any size cover. When you find that perfect grain sack, or hand stitched vintage linen at an antique shop, you may want to make a pillow cover for it. After that, what will you stuff it with? You could search Amazon to see if they have an insert in the exact dimensions you need, or you could just make your own! I actually like this option even better because I like