Bench Makeover

Last spring I was second hand shopping and I found this little bench for $20. 

It was in really good shape.  The upholstery was a little worn, but not bad.  

I  didn't buy it when I saw it and  I was kicking myself all night.   

I called the next morning and they were kind enough to hold it for me until I could pick it up. 

Yay!

 I found some fabric on clearance (yay again!) that was the same blue as my favorite little end table.  

I bought large upholstery needles and a button cover kit. 

I also bought silver uphostery tacks. 

I used 30 tacks around the bottom of the bench.

I used dental floss to sew on the buttons.

I pulled the "thread" very tight because I wanted the bench to be very tufted.

It has a hinged lid and some space for storage.  Gotta love that!

The corners were tricky. 

Instead of pleating the fabric in the corners I gathered it. 

I've never been real happy with the way the corners look. 

Some day, when I have nothing else to do, I will re-do the corners. 

Hah!  That will never happen.

I bought this little tray from Hobby Lobby.  It works perfectly as a

large coaster for our drinks.

We've had this little bench now for a year and I love it! 

If you have never re-uphostered anything before, a project like this

would be a great one to start with.

 Be brave and go for it!

You'll be happy you did.