Ikea slipcover Hacked and repurposed

 

  

What do you get when you buy 2 – $29.00 Ikea Ectorp chair Slipcovers and whatever

random slipcover parts you can find that match in the sale bins at Ikea??

…..PLUS, a SWEET helpful friend with AMAZING sewing skills?  

You get (2) new chair slipcovers that are deconstructed and hacked

to fit your own pair of personal chairs. 

Grand total: $65.00. 

Here’s the original.

 Here’s a horrible drawing to help you get a better idea of what took place.

 

Reasons why I decided to go this route- and a few you might consider.

1. The fabric.  The Ektorp fabric is exactly what I wanted and it only cost $29.00

 + two other slip parts from the sale bin to do 1 chair.

2.  BIG money savings.

3.  The cording was all cut and sewn.

4. Amazingly…the majority of the body and length fit my chair. Even if it doesn’t…if you can sew

or you have friends that sews, you can deconstruct and  save money…  “MAKE IT WORK.”

My friend, the one who helped me… is deconstructing (even as I write) an ektorp

slipcover to fit a loveseat she owns. Can’t wait to see it completed!!

 

Photos of the process:

 

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Finished Product

I still need to steam andf press the covers

 

These chairs are so comfy!!! Plus, there is an added bonus…. they swivel, rock and glide!!!

Perfect for when I’ll be holding and rocking you know who???? 

My sweet little Grandbaby!!!

 

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