September is National Sewing Month
and it's Waverly Fabric's 90th Aniversary!
To celebrate
Jo-Ann Fabrics and Waverly are having a Waverize It Challenge.
They sent me 2 yards of Waverly upholstery fabric
to get my creative on!
They challenged bloggers to come think out of the box and sew up something
out of the ordinary. To transform something in our lives through sewing
and Waverly fabric.
Well, I decided my market umbrella that I recently got from LA Shop
could use a slipcover.
Making slipcovers for umbrellas is thinking out of the box that's for sure.
The fabric they sent me is Waverly Blossoms Boutique.
It's big and bold and the fabric is a nice weight and super easy to sew.
It flowed through my sewing machine like butter.
I let the Waverly fabric inspire my table for two in the garden.
Hot pink damask plates and roses...all that is needed is cucumber sandwiches and lemonade.
Those melamine outdoor dishes came from target several years ago.
I have twelve of them and have never used them.
Back to the umbrella....
It really adds a garden party vibe to my umbrella!
Ok, so I cheated...Jo-Ann sent me 2 yards of fabric but this project took four yards.
I had to purchase two more yards....oh well...
I have instructions on how to make your own umbrella slipcover at the end of this post but
first I want to tell you about the Waverize It Contest.
During September 1 - 22, Jo-Ann and Waverly are hosting a Waverize It! Facebook
contest open to all consumers. I hope you are inspired by my project to create something of your own.
The grand prize for this contest is $1,000
in Waverly fabric and a $250 Jo-Ann gift card!
I am not eligible for this contest as I'm in the official Jo-Ann blogger contest.
So you won't be competing with me.
More details here...
Follow that link and the Jo-Ann website will tell you exactly how to enter.
Now, on to how I made that crazy slipcover.
It's not hard...it's just big!
I hope you accept the challenge.
WOW!!!! WOW WOW - Amazing project and your tutorial is stellar! Following it - the way you broke it down step-by-step lets you see that it is a do-able project.
ReplyDeleteI love that umbrella! Yes, definitely thinking outside of the box. Loving those plates also.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design
Well that is just beyond clever! I'm kicking myself for getting rid of my old PB umbrella now. Love it!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Nita, this UMBRELLA! It is the prettiest and most charming umbrella I've ever seen. I love your creativity. :) Sharon
ReplyDeleteGood Afternoon Nita, Well, how fortuitous, my garden umbrella has torn and I was thinking about making a new cover. I was going to choose a plain fabric, but after seeing your beautiful fabric, I have changed my mind. I am going to copy out the information and save it to cover my garden umbrella during the winter sounds strange, I know, but it will be ready for next summer. I just adore the material you have chosen, but because I live in England, I know it would be too expensive to buy and get sent over, so I am going to have a look for something similar..... maybe a Cath Kidson fabric. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI have really enjoyed my visit and I have become a new follower. I am now going to catch up on your other posts.
I would like to invite you to visit me at Ivy, Phyllis and Me! when you have the time as it would be lovely to see you there.
Best Wishes to you,
Daphne
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you did GREAT.. I didnt even use my umbrella this year because it was so faded.. but because of YOU I'll sure know what to do for next year..
thank you so much. I'm saving your detailed instructions.
xoxo
Sonny
Nita that is so cute. And so YOU! The fabric is adorable and the umbrella looks so romantic and pretty now. I hope you enjoy it!!
ReplyDeleteI love your umbrella and you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteBig Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley
I absolutely adore this project...what a great way to revive an old umbrella! This would be great to link-up to Create It Thursday for this week…it's live now! Hope you'll join us!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. It adds so much color to your patio area and you could use it to refresh a tired umbrella. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is just way too cute! And of course, I love all the haute pink.
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought of this. That proves you are way more creative than I am. You win! I bow to The Master -- or is it The Mistress?
Brilliant & lovely! Nice job Nita!
ReplyDeleteKelly
I'm so glad we didn't see pillows today! This is just FAB!
ReplyDeleteI too kept my fingers crossed hoping you could finish your "mystery" project and we wouldn't see "pillows"!
ReplyDeleteYour umbrella is fabulous! I've already looked up the fabric and plan to stop by my nearest Jo-Ann Fabrics store and pick up some.
You won't believe it but I have three faded umbrellas in the garage begging to be recovered that I've never thrown out because the rest of the umbrella still looks great.
This is a great project now because here in Miami we won't be able to use our patios and backyards until November when the temperatures cool down and the rains stop.
oh Nita, what a fun idea, you really came up with a great project! Love that wonderful floral fabric!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and clever idea!
ReplyDeleteI have a soft spot for Waverly fabric since I bought it for the first set of slipcovers I had made for our (then) brand new camel back sofas way back in 1979. I still have the slipcovers and bring them out every summer.
LOVE it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous idea!
You are so clever : )
~ Violet
fabulous girl just fabulous and love the fabric also
ReplyDeletewhat a great job and challenge and you conquered it
Whoa!
ReplyDeleteThis is the best sewing tutorial ever and this is coming from someone who does NOT sew.
I'm so happy you did this!
I was just thinking about my market umbrella and worried about it fading over time and now I know what to do if and when it happens!
Great post.
LOVE the bright colors!!! The pink dishes from Target - LOVE! Love the whole thing!!!! Wish so much I could sew!!
ReplyDeleteHave a pretty day!
Kristin
OMG! That is so clever and so cute, Nita! You did an amazing job and I bet you just started a new trend.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
oH ME OH mY! I love your market umbrella and all the detailed instructions, thanks my summer is just going to get a whole lot brighter!
ReplyDeleteWrenx
That's a fabulous print - reminds me of an english garden... pretty!
ReplyDeleteI adore that fabric! I love big splashy florals.
ReplyDeleteOne question...did you sew the slipcover to the old faded cover?