Chair re-do again

I don't know what took me so long to jump on the laminated cotton bandwagon. But man, am I glad I finally got on. These are our kitchen table chairs. When we first got them, they were very nice and elegant. But after about two meals with the kiddos, they quickly went from nice and elegant to just plain gross.

So, about a month before I had my third child. I decided I needed to cover the chairs and so I got sewing. I made chair covers for all six chairs. I made it all up as I went and even used piping to make them look nice and "store-bought". I was up against the clock (due date) and I was sewing machine. I got it done and vowed never to do it again. Well, three years later, the chairs covers I slaved over were "just plain gross". But I was not about to sew more of them!

Enter laminated cotton. I found laminate cotton on Pinterest of course and decided that was the way to go. So many cute patterns of fabric and all I had to do was pick my favorite. So, I did (I think) and after some cutting, a lot of staples and a staple gun... I have chair covers that are cute and should last for a while (or until I get tired of the print). I love them.  All you have to do is wipe up the mess with a wet cloth or sponge and you are all set.  I wish I had done this years ago.

SIDE NOTE: I usually go for plain and simple styles, so I was going to go with a simple striped fabric pattern, something classic that would go with anything. But I decided to fight that urge and go for a little color. So, I went against everything in me and picked out this pattern. I am not sure if I love it, but it is playful and fun and adds a little more character to the kitchen table... so BRAVO me for trying something new.... right?