Slip Covered Ottoman

The Fabric

Remember when mauve and blue was the fashion in the 1980s?  

In the early 90s I fell in love with this flowered fabric and made some window valances.  I used some of the left over fabric to sew a slip cover for an old ottoman.

First, I added some batting to the top piece and quilted it.    

Pink Blanket binding for the piping.

Then I made piping using pink blanket binding.  

After attaching the piping I sewed the bottom fabric piece to the quilted top.

The original fabric on the ottoman is dark brown and it's that fabric from the 1950s that never wears out.  I don't know what it's called but it lasts forever but... it's not soft...it has a stiffness to it.  

See my rose curtains behind the slipped covered ottoman!

I have a confession to make.  I've had the same curtains in my guest bedroom for over 20 years.  I bought the bedroom set (sheets, quilt cover and curtains at JC Penney for over $600...which was a lot for me to pay at that time).  I guess you can tell I'm not one to change things just because it's not in style.  I don't use the heavy bed quilt anymore.  That's packed away now. 

I should start sewing again...but then I would have to put down my crocheting.    

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