Shabby is Better!

I am overjoyed




with the outcome





 
of this chair and slipcover!


Wait till you see it!


Initially, this chair looked like this...

Fairly new upholstery and very comfortable plus sturdy, this chair however, was not the look I was thinking of.

I painted the arms and legs with Annie Sloan Old White Chalk Paint then sealed it with Minwax Polycrylic. I love both of these products and am not a fan of waxing very often.

I then purchased a large drop cloth at the hardware store and used it for my custom slipcover. It was easy to use, though to be on the safe side, I washed and dried it before making this cover.
 That way if it needed to be washed, it will fit beautifully once put back on this chair.
Okay, several of you will want a tutorial, but I just didn't have it in me to do one. As usual, I just 'winged' it and hoped it would come out as I had envisioned. There is so much detail that I will be able to show you though.

The bottom slipcover is separate from the top. I made it very fitted and did a pleated skirt around the hem.

To be able to keep the slipcover from moving and to keep it looking grand, I put two sets of tabs and buttons on each side. The cover easily slips over the seat and tucks under the back, with the pleated skirt going all the way around.

The top just slides down and tucks under the bottom of the back. I made wide long ties so I can tie a bow for more detail in the back. It gives a normally boring back some interest.

The top and sides fit the contour of the chair perfectly. Now, are you ready to see her in all her shabbiness?

Isn't she just charming and so welcoming?

I find her irresistible! And now for sale!

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Monday
Party Time @ It's So Very Cheri
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps On The Porch
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple  
Make it Pretty Monday @ The Dedicated House
Masterpiece Monday @ Boogieboard Cottage 
Creative Blogger's Party @ Homemaker On A Dime
Making The World Cuter @ Making The World Cuter
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative 
Mop It Up Monday @ I Should Be Mopping The Floor
Market Yourself Monday @ Sumo's Sweet Stuff
Tuesday Cowgirl Up Link Party @ The Farmhouse Porch 
Show Me What You Got @ Our Delightful Home
Knick of Time Tuesday @ Knick of Time
The Inspiration Board Link Party @ Homework

Nifty Thrifty Tuesday @ Coastal Charm
Time to Shine Tuesday @ A Diamond in the Stuff 
Tuesday Treasures @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
From Dream to Reality @ The DIY Dreamer
Tweak It Tuesday @ Cozy Little House
Creative Tuesday @ The Rustic Pig 
Wednesday 
Be Inspired Party @ Elizabeth & Co.
Power Of Paint @ Domestically Speaking
Swing Into Spring Wednesday @ DIY by Design
Wildly Original Wednesday @ I Gotta Create!
What We Accomplished Wednesday @ Green Willow Pond  
Adorned From Above Party @ Adorned From Above
Wow Us Wednesday @ Savvy Southern Style
Piece of Work Wednesday @  Primitive & Proper
What's It Wednesday @ Ivy and Elephants
Centerpiece Wednesday @ The Style Sisters 
Thursday
Creative Juice Thursday @ Momnivore's Dilemma 
Show & Share @ Southern Lovely
Show Me Extraordinary Thursday Party @ The 36th Avenue
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits @ Stone Gable
Creative Things Thursday @ The Vintage Farmhouse
Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage
100 Ideas Under $100 @ Beyond The Picket Fence
Blog Stalking Thursday @ The Crafty Blog Stalker
EBTKS @ A Little Knick Knack
Friday
Fabulously Creative Linky Party @ Jennifer Rizzo 
Free for All @ Five Days, Five Ways 
Show And Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home
Furniture Feature Friday @ Miss Mustard Seed
Frugal Friday @ Shabby Nest
Feathered Nest Friday @ French Country Cottage
Vintage Inspiration Friday @ Common Ground
Home Sweet Home @ The Charm of Home
Saturday
Any Link Goes Party @ Bacon Time With The Hungry Hungry Hypo 
Weekend WrapUp Party @ Tatertots and Jello 
Serenity Saturday @ Serenity You
Saturday Nite Special @ Funky Junk Interiors
Show and Tell Saturday @ Be Different, Act Normal 
Strut Your Stuff Social Hop @ My Crazy Beautiful Life
Show and Tell Saturday @ Sassy Little Lady
Sunday
Overflowing with Creativity @ It's Overflowing
Sunday Showcase Party @ By Stephanie Lynn 
Sundae Scoop Weekend Wrap Up Party @ I love Nap Time 
Sunday Blog Love @ Cherished Treasures
So Darn Crafty Party @ Sew Many Ways
Sunday's Best Wrap Up Party @ My 1929 Charmer
Think Pink Party @ Flamingo Toes
Let's Get Social Sunday @ My Turn for us 
Sunday Show Off Linky Party @ Twigg Studios
Silver Pennies Sunday @ Silver Pennies
It's Party Time @ Cupcakes and Crinoline