So here is my original glider that my mom bought us when we had our first baby, almost 6 years ago. It used to be plain tan, but I already put a slipcover on it and redid the arm rests a few months ago. It was not getting any use, so I decided to put it in our formal living room/office. However, it didn't look too great in the room! I really can not afford to go buy a new chair, so I got creative! Actually I googled it and I ran across an awesome blog here, where a lady had already done this and I copied her idea, LOL!
The before.
Bare bones.
So here is where I get very creative and use what I already have. Instead of getting the proper board as the original blog mentioned, I used a cardboard box for the back and an old Remax sign for the arms. I know this is sooo crazy, but it really doesn't get used a lot, it really just has to look good, haha!
Here it is... the finished product! I know it's not perfect, but neither am I! I couldn't find all the thread from my sewing machine (kids probably hid it somewhere), so I hot glued the entire slipcover together inside out. The slipcover by the way is two twin flat sheets. Obviously I will have to really sew this one day, but for now, it's just what I wanted!
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What a great idea! It now looks like a wing chair.
ReplyDeleteOMG I have so been hiding my glider in the corner of the room least used cause after your not pregnant anymore they become the ugliest piece of furniture in the house but when I got pregnant it was my #1 MUST have. Now I see it's potential.
ReplyDeleteHow clever!!!! I got rid of my glider 3 years ago and I wish I had saved it!!!! Good thinking on the card board box! Thanks for linking up with us! ~Ashley
ReplyDeleteOh, much better. It seems gliders always tend to be an eyesore - this is a great transformation.
ReplyDeleteChelsea
Now *that*is very cool!
ReplyDeletepeace, cindy
What a neat idea, I love how it looks. I always love no sew projects. I had to laugh at the cardboard and remax sign though, lol. But whatever works and free is always great.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. It doesn't even look like the same chair.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did here...looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful week!
Blessings,
linda
Beautiful! A lovely upstyle!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks nice - love your shortcuts!
ReplyDeleteIt looks waaayy better!!! Great transformation!
ReplyDeleteNow THAT'S industrious!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I wonder how many of your friends will sit in it and be shocked when it starts to glide!
ReplyDeleteIf you haven't alredy please head over and link up: http://theshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2009/10/room-month-monster-dominoes.html
What a great transformation! I might have to try that when my son outgrows the need for our glider.
ReplyDeleteOH wow, this looks fantastic! Looks like something out of the restoration hardware catalog. Stop on by!
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