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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

A Cheerful, Thrifted Shower Curtain to Become . . .


covers for our old, stained and faded patio cushions. The lime green and white geometric print will brighten up our patio seating. 

It's a woven 100% polyester shower curtain, originally from Target. I bought this at Value Village on Senior discount day for $4.50. It measures 72 by 72 inches, enough to sew covers for 4 18-inch square cushions, with some extra fabric leftover. I priced outdoor fabric at JoAnn Fabrics and found many that I liked priced at $9.99/yd on sale. With the shower curtain, I basically got 2 yards, with extra width (most of the outdoor fabric at JoAnn's was 60 inches wide), at about 1/4 the price of new outdoor fabric.

I need to buy some all polyester thread and then I'll be ready to sew these up. 

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10 comments:

  1. Live and LearnMay 3, 2023 at 4:47 AM

    Great idea to use a shower curtain for the patio pillows. I look forward to seeing the finished product.

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    1. LiliMay 3, 2023 at 7:34 AM

      Hi Live and Learn,
      I think the fabric will work for outdoor use. I'll make sure to take photos of the finished cushions.

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  2. AnonymousMay 3, 2023 at 6:27 AM

    What a great idea! I needed to chair pads for my patio chairs. Omg I couldn’t believe how much they cost. I got my set on clearance and didn’t pay that much for the whole thing. I put it off until I had no choice, then asked for them for Mother’s Day.

    Diane

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    1. LiliMay 3, 2023 at 7:37 AM

      Hi Diane,
      I know -- I was shocked at the cost to replace some cushions, especially seat cushions. I'm glad you could ask for some for Mother's Day. New chair pads would make a wonderful gift.

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  3. KrisMay 3, 2023 at 9:11 AM

    That will be a fun pattern for your patio. Do you already have cushions that you plan to re-cover?

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    1. LiliMay 4, 2023 at 7:46 PM

      Hi Kris,
      Yes, I'll be recovering our old throw pillow style cushions. I just need to get some poly thread and I can begin sewing!

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  4. RuthieMay 3, 2023 at 12:31 PM

    That is a great repurpose! I love the bright fabric and most likely it is waterproof, which will make it perfect for outdoors.

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    1. LiliMay 4, 2023 at 7:47 PM

      Hi Ruthie,
      That's what I was thinking. As a shower curtain that is 100% polyester, it should be water resistant. I love the bright color, too!

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  5. ColleenMay 4, 2023 at 8:37 AM

    Great idea! The fabric is cute and cheerful too.

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    1. LiliMay 4, 2023 at 7:49 PM

      Thank you, Colleen. I really like the bright color and pattern.

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