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Monday, June 14, 2010

Slipcover Design Contestant J

A well worn sweet heart chair desperately needed re-upholstery from the bones up, but I just didn't have the time.

Fabrics Used: Lady Ann Emma's Garden - Jewel Plaid - Greenhouse 90794 Cinnabar - Green Velvet for weltcord

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Slipcover Design Contestant I

3 bedspreads were used for this sleeper sofa slipcover. One for the inside back, second for the cushions and the third for the outside arms and back.

Long swags of sheer material are gathered at one end and sewn into the seam at the front arm. Two rings are sewn to the outside corners which swags can pass through and then tied in a bow for a very feminine feel.

Slipcover Design Contestant H

Robert Allen Myron Stripe in blue on on this chair and ottoman. The client fell in love with this wide bold strip but the fabric was a bit slippery to work with.

We laundered it to see if it would lose some of the sheen and get thicker, and indeed it did and was a pleasure to work with.

Slipcover Design Contestant F

Slipcovered in Fabricut's Diesel/Primary, all welting and pleat are in Motorcross/ Blueberry.

For a twist not unsusally seen on a wing chair, I fabricated a pleat on each corner of the front, accenting the pleat with the welt fabric.

Matching continuously around the chair made it complete, incuding a matching lumbar pillow.

Slipcover Design Contestant E

The recliner was in okay shape but a bit tired – the client wanted to freshen things up a bit.

I ended up making FOUR separate slipcovers in order for the chair to recline.

Slipcover Design Contestant D

The chair was on it's way to the dump and now it is a bedtime story spot for identical twin grandsons.

Soft golden yellow fabric by Greenhouse was chosen for the chair. A zipper was needed because the chair has a wide top, a narrow bottom and limited tuck in around the arms.

Kast animal print fabric (Bangkok Tropical) was used to make inserts in the box pleat skirt as well as using selected animal sections to cover the buttons that were used for the tufting on the back of the chair.

The chairs green cording a Greenhouse tweed was also used on cornices in the nursery. All fabrics were used in acompanying footstool, throw pillows and lamp.

Slipcover Design Contestant C

I made careful measurements and muslin pattern onsite.

4 different fabrics were brought back to the shop. Because the 100% cotton was different from the others I made interfacing for light weight fabric. Bows, ties, welting and hidden zipper were special details.

Slipcover Design Contestant B

Made from a lightweight gingham chintz which stretched enough to give a nice fit.

The bottom is finished with tabs that velcro was stitched to and then attached underneathe to self adhesive velcro.

Slipcover Design Contestant A

This slipcover project utilized two coordinating cotton sateen by Waverly. The face fabric has a dominant pattern that repeats every 30 inches. This required careful planning for fabric placement.

The companion print is a coordinating stripe that was used for the cording, and the gussets. The down filled cushions also carry the pattern match, for both sides of each cushion.

The pattern matching was definitely the challenge of this slipcover, but in the end, the fabric repeat actually fit the stature of the chair quite nicely. As the project progressed, all of the lines became a continuous flow, making the end result quite pleasing.

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

3 Weeks Until the Slipcover Summit

Have you signed up for classes at the slipcoversummit?

Angie Knowles will be talking about Skirts... plan to attend.

http://www.slipcoversummit.com

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

By Bernice - Meet Bernice King

Click below to listen to Bernice on Home Fashions u Blog Talk Radio. I talked with here about here business, the classes that she teaches and what she will be teaching at the Slipcover Summit, June 23-25 in Madison, Tennessee.

By Bernice - Meet Bernice King

Friday, May 14, 2010

2010 Slipcover Pricing Summary is Ready

2010 Slipcover Network Pricing Summary is ready for purchase.

The Pricing Summary consists of 6 pages this year: Intro page Pricing Totals for Your Region North America Totals Plus a recap of who answered the Survey.

If you would be so kind as to refer those you know to purchase the 2010 Slipcover Pricing Summary the money goes directly to pay for our Scholarship Winners to the Slipcover Summit. Here is the link to the Slipcover Pricing Summary. http://www.shop.slipcoveramerica.net/Pricing-Summary-for-Slipcovers_c14.htm

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

7 Weeks Until the Slipcover Summit

Planning to attend the Slipcover Summit in Tennessee, it's time to get your "to do list" together.

1) Register for Classes - as class size is limited.

2) Make travel arrangements if you are having to travel from out of town.

3) Book your room before the discount deadline of

May 21st.

Go to www.SlipcoverSummit.com

Interviewed Anna Davis as we talked about her business, Minutes Matter and the Slipcover Summit. click here to listen

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Recover Your World with Kims Upholstery Shop

I talked with Kim Newell today about her business, what she will be teaching at the Slipcover Summit www.slipcoversummit.com, June 23-25 in Madison, Tennessee just north or Nashville, and the 1st Annual Upholstery Fair www.upholsteryfair.com July 23-24th in W. Lafayette, Indiana. Hope you enjoy it. click here to listen in

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Angie Knowles of Thread Needle Studio

Click to listen to Angie Knowles..................

Angie Knowles from ThreadNeedleStudio.com in St Petersburg Florida has surprised us all with a Slipcover Pattern for parson chairs.

We talked with her about her business, her new pattern released on CD and what she will be teaching at the www.slipcoversummit.com in Tennessee June 23-25, 2010

Monday, April 05, 2010

threadneedle studio announces Slipcover Pattern Collection

I'm excited to announce my slipcover pattern collection, with the first pattern being for straight back Parsons chairs. Patterns for other style of Parsons chairs are in the works.

These patterns will be available in 3 formats: a PDF file you can download and print the pattern pieces at home; on CD with the patterns pieces printed at home; and finally a full size paper pattern.

Instructions are written with the beginner sewer in mind and easy to follow.

Check out my blog for more information and upcoming posts.

Saturday, April 03, 2010

so sorry I cannot come

but I will send messages from the labhoritory.

I will be doing child care this summer, but spending so much time with the kids I have had some fun time to make covers which please only me.

the kid in me continues to add albums to : http://www.picturetrail.com/slipcoverlady