Why Would I Re-Do this Pottery Barn Bench???
Well, to quote Monty Python’s Search for the Holy Grail: “I’ll tell you…” “Not like that! Not like that!” (If you’ve ever seen that wacky movie, then my opening line is funny, if not, well then… not so funny, ha ha, oh well…)
Seriously though, you ask why would I recover this beautiful Pottery Barn bench, and let me first say that even though I did recover it, I carefully kept the original fabric in place and can quickly and easily transform the bench back to its original fabric.
With that being said, when I wrote about the Valentine’s Mantel I talked about working at ‘lightening up’ the living room at “Our House” and one of my main focuses has been to get rid of most of the red in that room.
Red is a very visually heavy color, and for my style, only works in tiny little accents in the room. So this beautiful bench we purchased from Pottery Barn was demanding a re-do.
The fabric I found at Jo-Ann’s Etc. and although it probably was basically heavy enough to use for upholstery, (its like a printed linen) I could still feel the bumpy upholstery of the original fabric underneath, and felt to reinforce the new fabric would be best.
I worked with the double layer fabric inside-out, making contoured corners just the same as the original upholstery on the bench has.
Around the feet, I wasn’t going to tack it, so I stitched the corners.
After corners were stitched, then I turned it right side out and started tacking in place, carefully pulling it snug, but not too tight as to cause stretch lines in the fabric.
My staple gun was out on loan, but that’s ok, because these carpet tacks worked superbly!
The new cover all neatly tacked on, but easy to remove when red is the best color again!
Close up of the corner detail showing new cover is sewn to finish fabric around the foot.
Yay! One step closer moving this living room toward a lighter future!
This was an easy DIY sewing project, with basic sewing skills a novice could accomplish it.
Actually, the hardest part of this re-do was because I was sewing, my husband had complete control of the clicker in the adjoining room…that meant he was clicking between the James Bond “Casino Royale”, “Taken” where the CIA dad has to rescue his kidnapped daughter, and “The Last of the Mohicans”…I couldn’t tell from listening, when he would change channels, and I got so confused with the plot by only hearing the tv, it actually distracted my sewing… I really think I should sew during the day so I’m free to ‘help’ with the clicker in the evening…
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Posted on February 8, 2012, in DIY - Crafts - Floral, Furniture, Living Room, Our House and tagged bench, fabric, Pottery Barn, re-do, upholstery. Bookmark the permalink. 33 Comments.
Oh my goodness…looks so GREAT! Thanks for sharing at Overflowing with Creativity! I can’t wait to see what you link up at my party tomorrow! I LOVE following you…you’re so inspiring! Just a little reminder, my giveaway for 1000 free FULL color business cards ends at midnight!! Stop by and enter to wiN!
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Oh awesome Aimee! Thank you!
This turned out so well and I love the tutorial! Thanks for sharing at my place! Will be featuring you again in the future!
It turned out so well. What a fabulous tutorial, too!! Thanks for taking the time to list all of the steps.
Wow! It turned out gorgeous! I adore the stripes! I am hosting my first link party today, and would love for you to link this up, along with anything else you like!
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Jessica @ Mom 4 Real
I love the new fabric. It’s a beautiful bench.
Dee
Great job. I admire the work you did.
Great fabric choice! And I love the story about the ‘clicker’- sounds like my guy! Happy you shared your post with us on “Cowgirl Up!”
Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls
I love the fabric, well done, applause! Hugs
So cute. I like your choice of fabric! Very clean and beautiful. Great job!
I love the fabric you chose – thanks for the inspiration!
I love the fabric choice – you did a great job!
Love for you to share it at my linky party here if you haven’t already
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Gorgeous fabric choice! Thank you for sharing your design talents at Show & Tell. I really appreciate you taking the time to join the party.
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
totally lovin’ it’s new look!!
Me too Kammy! me too
Love the bench and the new fabric is just unreal. So pretty. What a great tutorial also. Thanks tons for joining TTT. Hugs, marty
It looks sooo pretty!!! I love the old fabric but the new one is so fresh and bright.
Great inspiration!
Nice job, it looks great! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday!
the bench looks great! Love the stripe fabric! Visiting from Sunday’s Best Party! Drop by my blog sometime!
Your bench looks great! Love the brighter color.
Sandy
I love the new fabric! Very cute! Thanks for linking up to Manic Monday!
I think you did a beautiful job of transforming the lovely bench. The fabric you used and the the detail in making the fit look so custom is just beautiful.
CAS
The bench recover ended up perfect. I probably would have made a slipcover, but the way you did it will ensure that it will not move when in use. The best part…the last paragraph about the hubby and clicker control. I hear ya.
I love the stripes.
I host a Home and Family Friday linky party. I’d love it if you’d link up your project.
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Becca
I love the new stripes. You did a great job! Very professional!
The new fabric is wonderful and you did a great job on the upholstery. Thanks for linking to the open House party this week. Hugs, Sherry
Beautiful! I love the new look of the bench! You did a great job
Love both the patterns but the yellow stripe is definitely brighter.
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Sorry, the photo maybe doesn’t show it, but the stripe is actually blue and creme with a little dark brown/olive accent…way more subdued than the bright reds of the previous cover.
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