So this was my first re-upholstery project. I started small, lol. A friend gave this little couch to us recently, and while it was in excellent shape and super clean… it needed a make-over. It was the perfect size for Kaylee and we’ve been wanting to get her a little chair anyways.
I bought a yard and a half of one of my favorite fabrics at Joann’s and a can of Krylon Fusion spray paint (for plastic) at Walmart.
I used the old slip cover as a pattern. The only tricky part with making the new slipcover was figuring out the pivot points (where the foam wedges meet so that it folded up correctly), but it ended up being a lot of fun and easy to do.
She loves it! Look at those little cup holders—perfect for movies in our basement….which is almost finished!
Checking out the fold out feature 🙂
Checking out the fold out feature 🙂Amazing what a little paint and fabric can do!
The Samuel Elmers says
January 14, 2010 at 10:18 pmWay to go! It looks great!
Brooke says
January 14, 2010 at 10:38 pmDarling! I want one just for me- no kids allowed! 🙂
Lori says
January 15, 2010 at 2:20 amWOW what a difference…. Love the polka dots… What a cutie you have..
I just love spray paint….
Thanks again for linking to my party..
asnipofgoodness says
January 15, 2010 at 2:46 pmYou are sooooo right, it is amazing! I have never used that spray paint for plastic, but always wondered if it worked well. It sure looks terrific!
Miss Mustard Seed says
January 15, 2010 at 2:53 pmOh my, this is so cute! I’ve actually thought about slipcovering our Elmo chair and now I don’t feel crazy for wanting to do that! You did such a great job. I bet your sweet girl just loves it.
Andy Porter says
January 15, 2010 at 5:05 pmThat’s awesome! Love the fabric and what kid wouldn’t love the “fold out feature”?? Too fun!
Andy
Poppies at Play
Magic Brush says
January 15, 2010 at 7:55 pmWhat a cute makeover! And a cutie little girl too!
Lisa says
January 15, 2010 at 8:35 pmhaha!! That’s SOOOO Cute! .. and she’s a darling!
Kim says
January 16, 2010 at 9:43 pmThis turned out so nice! I love your little model. I’ve never used the plastic spray paint, it looks like it worked great.
Kirsty says
January 16, 2010 at 10:42 pmIt’s perfect. Love it!
Rocio @ Casa Haus says
January 18, 2010 at 3:51 amOh my gosh, it’s soooo cute!
Becky says
January 18, 2010 at 4:00 amWow. I just stumbled upon your site from Poppies at Play. This is a beautiful remodel.
Toni says
January 18, 2010 at 3:49 pmAw, so cute (and the couch is too.) I had to giggle. I mean, I knew it was something like a Little Tikes couch. But it appeared to be the size of a loveseat in the first photo, then looked like it magically shrunk to a mini with your dd sitting in it. Great makeover.
Blessings,
~Toni~
Maridith says
January 18, 2010 at 6:00 pmSO MUCH BETTER!! Nice Job!
[email protected] says
January 18, 2010 at 8:01 pmHow cute!
What a great little transformation.
~Amy
The Persimmon Perch says
January 18, 2010 at 9:16 pmI’ve never seen a little couch like that. The makeover is perfect! Great job. Thanks for sharing with Made it Monday! Jules
Prior says
January 19, 2010 at 3:55 amGreat re-do! and Kaylee is adorable! Lezlee
marissa says
January 19, 2010 at 4:43 amlooks great
Linda says
January 19, 2010 at 12:53 pmAwesome makeover…that little sofa is just adorable…what a lucky little girl you have:)
Blessings,
Linda
Katherine @ Grass Stains says
January 19, 2010 at 3:12 pmIt couldn’t be any cuter! It’s adorable, and the fabric is perfect for your daughter. Great job!
Dee says
January 19, 2010 at 5:56 pmYour project turned out so sweet. You gotta’ love a couch with cup-holders! Lucky little girlie!
Kimm at Reinvented says
January 19, 2010 at 7:50 pmAmazing! It looks so cool and stylish now! Love the fabric. thanks for linking up.
Sheri says
January 19, 2010 at 9:34 pmOh no! Your little one is TOO cute (forget the couch, okay, the couch is cute too).
Condo Blues says
January 19, 2010 at 10:02 pmSo cute! My dog has one of those kid sofa/beds. It’s his bed in our computer room.
Heidi says
January 20, 2010 at 1:15 amThat is so cute! I love the new color, and the fabric is very mod!
Your daughter is adorable, and looks like she’s very happy with her new sofa.
Great job!
XO
Heidi – Heart and Home
Tiffany says
January 20, 2010 at 3:32 amWOWWWW! This is so dang cute! I am not going to look past these things ever again! Thanks for sharing this with me and your daughter is a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e!
-Tiff
design_aholic says
January 20, 2010 at 4:31 amHow adorable! I had a little bed like this when I was little and I loved it. Kaylee is so cute!
Thanks for linking up to VOTW @ Design-Aholic. Check back to the recap post soon… 🙂
Raise Them Up says
January 20, 2010 at 4:15 pmO.K. That is really REALLY cute! Great job!
Harper says
January 20, 2010 at 5:09 pmAmazing! I love it! I’m really looking forward to redoing some furniture when we get back to the States!
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
January 20, 2010 at 5:13 pmThe sofa is adorable and so is Kaylee!!
Meghan says
January 20, 2010 at 9:44 pmWow. That’s great. I’ve been wanting to make a slipcover for my full-sized sofa, but have been too afraid to try so far. Maybe I need to start off small like you.
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
January 22, 2010 at 7:35 pmSuper cute! Way to bring it back to life. Thanks for joining the Power of Paint Party!
Lianna Knight says
January 23, 2010 at 3:44 pmSo perfect! And I believe she thinks so too 🙂
You can see my DIY project here…
http://bethouaknight.blogspot.com/2010/01/liannas-labels-debut-and-giveaway.html
Jen says
January 26, 2010 at 10:10 pmI have never attempted to paint plastic before. I love the fabric and colors.
[email protected] theherberfamily.blogspot.com says
January 28, 2010 at 12:14 amVERY cute, and perfect for a sweet lil girl. She’ll love it for a long time, I’m sure! We had a similar one when my older was 2, and it went through 3 kids, and was battered and bruised when we finally let it go.
Thanks for taking part in Talented Tuesday at My Frugal Family! Don’t forget to come back next week!
too Blessed to Stress says
January 29, 2010 at 9:03 pmI just LOVE the fabric you used!
~ Emily N. from “too Blessed to Stress”
Remodelaholic says
February 1, 2010 at 5:44 pm1,000 times better! Great JOB! Thanks for joining the party!
Sandy says
February 2, 2010 at 3:25 amTooo Cute, great job. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy
Diann says
February 2, 2010 at 4:32 amVery cute! You did a great job redoing this little couch!
Betty (picture circa 1951) says
February 2, 2010 at 12:31 pmAdorable…and so is Kaylee! She’ll have hours of fun with that transformation.
[email protected] says
February 2, 2010 at 2:38 pmWell your little cutie is truly loving it. Great job!
Cindy at Lakewood
my home sanctuary says
February 3, 2010 at 2:24 amVery cute. Great job.
Hope your Wednesday is Blessed,
Sherry
fawnda says
February 4, 2010 at 3:51 pmgreat makeover! It looks tons better! I love the fabric!
Enchanted Rose Studio says
February 4, 2010 at 7:43 pmIt came out too adorable! You did a beautiful job it and the turtorial is great. Your little model is such a cutie pie!!
Cheers!
Tina
Lori says
February 5, 2010 at 8:25 pmStill love it!!
Thanks for joining “Get Your Craft on Thurs.” I hope to see you next week…
Lori
Tricia H. says
April 8, 2010 at 3:00 amLiked the before…LOVED the after. And I’m a bit jealous I don’t have one!
{nifty thrifty things} says
June 17, 2011 at 4:13 pmOh my, this is SO cute!!
Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
Hope to see you again this weekend!
xoxo,
Vanessa
Brooke says
January 30, 2013 at 2:17 amthat looks great!