Rosalund Gale, an interior-design expert, takes worn, torn footstools and gives them new life with no-sew covers
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Footstool Slip Cover
Materials:
firm, durable remnant fabric
glue gun
tape measure
stick pins
scissors
braid and tassel material (optional)
Steps:
- To determine how much fabric is necessary, measure the footstool from floor to floor for the length and for the width (figure B). Add a half-inch on each side for the hem.
- Once the material is cut to size, fold the half-inch of fabric and seal with hot glue (figure C). Press and hold the seam until the glue takes. Don't worry about the edges because they will be cut off.
- Lay the fabric, inside-out, over the footstool and pin each corner from the floor to the seat, creating a hemline (figure D).
- With sharp scissors, cut the corner fabric away, using the pins as a guide. Cut from bottom to top around a half-inch from the pins. Leave the pins in.
- Press the glue gun into the seam and glue down the entire seam line. Press together securely and allow to dry. When dry, remove the pins. Turn the fabric right-side out and the seam line should be flawless (figure E).
- Add trims and braids along the top if you prefer.
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