Easy Bench Slipcover Tutorial

Last Saturday, Megan and I had a craft day. We get so much done when we spend a whole day on projects. On my list, was a bench for the vintage pink vanity I shared last week.

This was super easy and here's a quick tutorial. I actually bought the bench last summer at a yard sale. It was rock solid, but covered with faded burgundy corduroy and filled with horse hair - vintage,

but kind of gross. And I really could have covered this bench long ago, but I always felt like she needed a purpose. Now I'm so glad I waited!

I painted the legs creamy white and added a layer of cushy foam.

Then I turned her upside down and added several layers of batting.

A staple gun is your friend on a project like this. Just staple away and trim the edges.

I wanted a simple slipcover, in a cute pink fabric of course.

The first step was to place the fabric over the bench with the right side facing down.

I marked my corners with straight pins, then removed the slipcover and drew a straight chalk line for each corner seam. Then I lined up my pins and tried it on again to be sure it fit properly.

Then I sewed a quick basting stitch on the sewing machine and tried it on one more time before I cut off my excess fabric. You know the old adage - measure twice, cut once.

I double stitched the seams and now all she needed was a hem. I just measured up 6 inches from the floor all the way around. I actually put the bench on the dining room table to make that part easier.

A hem all the way around and she was done!

Now my little vanity is complete.

I think they make the perfect pink pair!

Hmmm, I think she got a little wrinkled in transport, but I'll take care of that - the beauty of a slipcover!

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Jennifer Rizzo