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However, the ottoman got worn and developed a rip in the top. There was a suggestion for a slipcover and I got right on it. I figured, "Hey, how hard can sewing a basic slipcover for a cube be?" (Cue evil laugh from sewing gods.)
I measured and made some sketches. After some rudimentary math, I left the girls with a babysitter (since The Boy was out of town) and headed out to thefabric store. I found some red suede that looked like it would match the throw pillows and some dark brown cord trim to tie it back to the chair. I was all ready to sew five pieces of fabric into a simple geometric shape. It would be a cinch! Yeah, no.
I soon realized I hadn't bought enough fabric (or a few notions for another sewing project). After a little sulking, I figured I'd just order fabric from Fabric.com, enough to start the whole thing over. Well, a few days later, I got an email from them saying one thing I'd ordered was out of stock and did I want the rest of my order or to just cancel the whole thing? I saw this as a sign, packed up the girls and made the quickest fabric store visit I could.
Unfortunately, I got the wrong color of red suede fabric, more of a cherry red than a dark red. After a few choice words in my head, I decided to just make it work. I cut the fabric into strips to make a tone-on-tone stripe. And it actually looked really good! I had a bit of trouble with the cording, breaking a few needles along the way, and accidentally sewing it around a side instead of the top, but I worked though it.
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I'm honestly surprised by how well it turned out. Granted, I can see all the little imperfections and know how long it took to make, but I'm pleased overall. It really looks nice with the dark furniture and light carpet. Just the right touch.
