Almost done!

Well, here's the first slipcover, almost complete. I just need to finish the skirt al around and do a couple finishing touches. I'm pretty proud of it. I just try not to think about the little quirks. I did more unpicking than I care to mention. All around it surprisingly wasn't too terribly hard...just took a lot of patience.

Basically I pinned the material to the couch, inside out; and basted in sections (all except the skirt); and then pieced it all together.

I'm probably going to do some alterations still so I'll have to post again with it complete.

Cusions

Here are the finished cushions I put together yesterday. I'm pretty happy with them! I'm trying really hard not to look at the flaws.

If you want to know the steps, first I measured the material by placing it on top of the couch cushion and cutting. I made four of these.

I had my little "helpers"busy working. (how do I make this text not a link?)

Evan got his ear cut by Annabelle trying to cut a string that was around Evans head. He's laughing about it. Sorry kids, no more helping!!!

Pinning the zipper.

Annabelle showing the finished zipper.

pin everything inside out

Phase 2: Picked out material

I finally got my material that I'm going to use for the slip cover! Now comes the hard part!

Stink

I want to start sewing! I have to wait until next pay day to buy material though! Poor me :) I did pick out a color that I like...the one on the right. I think it'll look really good with the room, and it's only $4.50/yard. Now I just have to hope it's still there when I go to get it.

Fabric Swatches

I went to this website to find some fabric. It's a discount wholesale place, and I requested some swatches, so we'll see how they look. Hopefully I'll get them soon before I run out of steam!

http://www.nickoftime.net/default.aspx?skinid=1

I also tested out my beloved, 1980's Bernina sewing machine to make sure it is in good working order, and I think it passed the test! It's a beauty, isn't it!

Drab little couches

Last night I bought this couch and loveseat off KSL for $50, and having a twinge of buyers remorse because they are really quite ugly. I need some color!!!

My mission: I'd like to make my own slipcovers to cutsie them up. I'm really hesitant, but I thought if I document it then I'll be more likely to finish the project...and maybe get a little encouragement along the way! Today I did measurements to try and find out how much fabric I'd need and then compare the price to store bought slipcovers to see if this whole escapade is going to be worth it or not. I figured I'll need about 7 yards for the love seat and 10 yards for the couch. Color? I'm thinking a deep purple or sage green. What do you think?

Here we go!