Monday, August 30, 2010

Slipcover 101 - finished project for my book


For those that follow on a regular basis, I promised a post of completed slipcover. That was a while back, I'm ashamed to say, but it is FINISHED now. This project was by far, the most difficult and challenging, but that was because of my fabric choice, NOT the slipcover itself. I've completed three in the past, but NEVER NEVER NEVER attempt one with something this difficult to match. I am motivated to start on a slipcover for a small sofa we use daily but the fabric is not my choice, so the next BEST THING to do is a slipcover. I plan to purchased several good quality painters cloths - WASH THEM FIRST in hot water and dry in a drier which will shrink fabric BEFORE MAKING SLIPCOVER. In addition, washing will make the painters cloth much softer and easier to work with. Hopefully I will enjoy this cute slipcover in my living room where it proudly sits. Can't wait to show it off to my guests. A lot of my friends who visit are probably wondering "has that slipcover been completed yet?" but they are much too kind to ask.

7 comments:

  1. You did a wonderful job...I know I could never accomplish something like this. It looks difficult. Be proud of yourself!!

    xoxo
    Jane

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  2. Thanks Jane. I pulled my hair several times and wanted to trash the thing, but I don't accept defeat too well. So glad it is completed FINALLY.

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  3. I thin k it looks WONDERFUL! You should be proud!!!

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  4. That turned out really nice, I think it's beautiful!!! Missed your blog, welcome back...don't keep us waiting on the sofa, we'll all be chomping at the bit to see it!!! Have a great night & good luck with your next project!

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  5. Are you sure you don't want to tackle making a slipcover for the chair/ottoman in my den dear sweet sister? :)

    You did a fantastic job and knowing your personality like I do, I am very surprised that fabric did not wind up in the trash, torn into a million pieces!!!!! :)

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  6. my dear it is lovely! you have an excessive amount of patience...matching all those little lines together and it paid off! come link up tomorrow at the slipcover linky party

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