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Peg Graham
True Blue Farmgirl
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Peg
Chesapeake
Virginia
USA
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 Posted - May 21 2007 : 7:57:37 PM
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OK, I have this large 4 piece living room set....3 person sofa, loveseat and large chair w/ ottoman. My cats have clawed the edges of each, so now I am thinking about making 'shabby chic' slipcovers for them, but I can't sew....however, my 'Eagle Scout' husband actually does sew! So.....any help, hints, ideas? I'd appreciate any thoughts.
Here's a photo of something I like:http://pegola.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/05/21/shabchair.jpg
miles of smiles~
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
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Posted - May 21 2007 : 9:41:57 PM
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When makiing a sip cover, put the fabric on the chair inside out and pin it around. Then when you get ready to sew, the seams are already in the correct place. This works well for odd shaped pieces of furniture and you don't need a pattern. I always leave extra fabric- a couple of inches for seam allowances until I get it fitted the way I like.
Angie
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bramble
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - May 22 2007 : 8:13:58 PM
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I use the wide rolls of brown craft paper to map out my pattern pieces. It makes a world of difference if you are working with an amount of fabric you may not have much if any to spare. Also, piping makes the finished product so much nicer and it will fit better. I don't love making slipcovers but have done more than my share in the last few years!And I do love them when they are done!
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sewgirlie
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheryl-lyn
Calverton
NY
USA
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Posted - Jun 03 2007 : 1:26:14 PM
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I want to make slipcovers, too and keep planning it and then talking myself out of it. I have two big couches that are so comfy, but have been torn up by the dogs when they were pups. The fabric choice was not right when we first got them, and they tore so easily, and they were so expensive.
Now I want to replace one of the cushions too and make slipcovers, but keep thinking it is too big of a job to take on. I tell myself to just bite the bullet and buy new couches, but that can be as much as $3,000 to replace these two in the same style! |
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maserz
Farmgirl in Training
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Masey
Irving
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2007 : 2:20:38 PM
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My mom and I made "slip covers" for my sofas...they were from my grandpa's parents - so about 50+years old. They were in wonderful shape, just a little rough on the fabric. When we looked for slipcovers, the arms were too big for our sofa. Anyway, we bought some denim fabric and rather than making a perfect slipcover, we draped the fabric over the middle of the couch (opened up all of the way to get the largest width). We tucked the fabric under the back cushion and a little under the front to see how long it needed to be. Then we made three pieces the same size and sewed them together. Then we tucked the large slipcover into the cushions, and bought rope (it matched the style of our living room) and tied it in bows on the corners of the couch - rope went around back of couch and under front cushions to help keep cover in place. We also found that rolling up old towels lengthwise helped to keep the cover in place. I'll try to post some pictures for you, because I know my directions are confusing. Anyway, I hope this helps!
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maserz
Farmgirl in Training
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Masey
Irving
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2007 : 2:32:13 PM
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Okay...well...I can't figure out how to add pictures, so I'll keep working on it and se what I can do!
Teaching is 1/4 planning and 3/4 theater! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 18 2007 : 5:20:25 PM
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Masey-
To do pictures you upload them to a site like www.photobucket.com then you type in: [ img ] (image url from photobucket here and without the parenthetics) [ /img ] also don't put in the spages between the []
Hope that helps
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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maserz
Farmgirl in Training
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Masey
Irving
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 10:49:42 AM
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Let's see if I can get these to work...
Hope it helps!
Teaching is 1/4 planning and 3/4 theater! |
Edited by - maserz on Jun 26 2007 6:52:00 PM |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 11:50:02 AM
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Masey- You did great, but you just need to enclose the "img" and "/img" in brackets like these [ ] so it should look like [ img ] htt://.... [ /img ] just don't put in the spaces. I had to put those in so that the forum didn't think I was posting a picture and so you could see the formatting. :)
Alee
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maserz
Farmgirl in Training
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Masey
Irving
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 5:33:24 PM
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Okay, Alee...why did it do that? Thanks for your help! :)
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lamarguerite farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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missy
Battle Ground
Wa
USA
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Posted - Jun 26 2007 : 5:44:41 PM
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I do the same as Angie. You can make a pattern if you feel more comfortable, but I just go for it with the fabric. Old sheets work great to use for pattern material. I've never done a sofa, but have slip covered and reupholsterd lots of chairs. It's amazing the transformation a little fabric and pillows can bring to a piece of furniture.
Good Luck
Missy
If you have a dream, even if you don't feel qualified to accomplish it, just try your hardest.-Maggie Jensen
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Jul 08 2007 : 11:37:49 PM
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| okay, you girls are great...3 yrs ago I got this really great brand new microfibre almond colored chaise lounge for free...it sits in a very sunny south facing window in my bedroom. After having it about 1 month, my daughter left a BIG box full of crayons scattered about it with her coloring book...and we went out of town for 4 days!!! Yes, a very colorful mess..ever since then, I have wanted to recover it, but sheesh that costs a fortune!! I have wanted to make a slipcover, but haven't but now you have given me confidence to tackle this project...then it wont have to be covered with a blanket anymore!!! |
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sheepdream
Farmgirl in Training
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Diane
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Aug 25 2007 : 7:07:59 PM
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Peg, I wanted to share what I do to divert my cats from scratching things they shouldn't:
I have a half-split log with the bark intact on the outside. The flat side sits flat on the floor and the curved bark surface attracts them to stretch/scratch. I rubbed some dry catnip on the bark. It's located in a part of my house that they all walk by, so they get a daily dose of
legal cat-scratching. I'm happy, they're happy. If your cat like to scratch on a vertical surface, you could attach a log to your wall. It may look strange to some people, but hey, if it keeps kitty away from sofa, you're not going to have to sew ANOTHER slip cover.
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls & looks like work." Thomas Edison |
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 05 2007 : 3:37:08 PM
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| great advice diane! we used to have an old stump that we used as a foot rest...and that is what the kitties used! |
Edited by - smoothiejuice on Sep 05 2007 3:37:41 PM |
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