Kurt, Can We Have a Home/Condo Decorating and Maintenance General Link?

[Paula]

You need to see Norma or Shabby slips for slip covers...if it's pillow shams or covers, I recommend Josephine.........I have numbers for them if needed!

Thanks. I had some wonderful slipcovers made from Shabby Slips for two chairs. They were well over $400 for each chair and they wash up beautifully. So, I figured I was looking for a hobby and I used to sew a lot. Making slipcovers for our furniture at the cottages would be a useful hobby.

 

[iwishiwasthere]

Thanks, Kurt. sowal.com is growing and new threads are starting quickly. I was stumped last night when I tried to figure out where to post a thread on "Has anyone made slipcovers?" so that's what prompted my question.

I would suggest having no more categories that one can see when they get on the web page as a good start.

I made slipcovers for my sofa and loveseat once....not too hard. I pinned the fabric around the sofa with the wrong side down. Took it off and sewed it up. The cushions were hard as I had purchased a stripe and wanted everything to line up straight....took awhile. Next time I will buy something without a pattern..The McCall's or Simplicity have good patterns to get started as well. I read a lot before I take on a new project which helps. Go for it!

 

[Amp22]

Ok so what do we need/want?

Businesses and Services

For Sale or Trade (everything but real estate? should real estate be kept separate?)

Fishing, Sports, Activities

Events, Concerts, Meetings, Festivals

Weather & Storms

Shopping

 

[Paula]

I made slipcovers for my sofa and loveseat once....not too hard. I pinned the fabric around the sofa with the wrong side down. Took it off and sewed it up. The cushions were hard as I had purchased a stripe and wanted everything to line up straight....took awhile. Next time I will buy something without a pattern..The McCall's or Simplicity have good patterns to get started as well. I read a lot before I take on a new project which helps. Go for it!

Thanks. One of these days I'll get inspired and try out a slip cover for a chair at our home, and then if I like doing it I'll make some for some of the furniture at the cottage. We're never there long enough to start and finish a whole slipcover project, but someday... Did you do piping? Did yo use zippers or velcro? Any warnings for tricky parts of sewing the slipcovers?

 

[josebby]

I've had good luck with Shabby Slips, too. I recommend them.

 

[iwishiwasthere]

Thanks. One of these days I'll get inspired and try out a slip cover for a chair at our home, and then if I like doing it I'll make some for some of the furniture at the cottage. We're never there long enough to start and finish a whole slipcover project, but someday... Did you do piping? Did yo use zippers or velcro? Any warnings for tricky parts of sewing the slipcovers?

Yes on piping...just used cotton cording and cut the fabric strips on the bias. Yes on zippers....had a hard time getting the right size. The cushions can be a real pain...I like perfection and one was a little skewed. Never could quite make it look great, so it was covered with loose pillows. Just take your time, cut carefully and make the corners crisp. It really doesn't take too long. Good luck!

 

[Beach Runner]

maybe we could get "craigslist" for sowal!

http://www.craigslist.com is awesome. That's what we used to search for a new residence for our daughter in ATL. I really don't think we could have had a grasp of our options without Craig's list!

 

[Paula]

Yes on piping...just used cotton cording and cut the fabric strips on the bias. Yes on zippers....had a hard time getting the right size. The cushions can be a real pain...I like perfection and one was a little skewed. Never could quite make it look great, so it was covered with loose pillows. Just take your time, cut carefully and make the corners crisp. It really doesn't take too long. Good luck!

Thanks. This is helpful. Let's see if I get inspired -- it would probably be this summer. It really is about having enough time to focus.

 

[Miss Kitty]

http://www.craigslist.com is awesome. That's what we used to search for a new residence for our daughter in ATL. I really don't think we could have had a grasp of our options without Craig's list!

Is this like ebay for other things you need to find?

BR...why did your daughter move in the middle of the year? We are just now getting calls from Steven about apts. for next year and looking at 16 page leases!

 

[georgiapeach]

After checking in on the remodeling bathroom thread and a few others, it could be useful to have a Decorating and Maintenance general link on this message board. Many of us in SoWal share the same concerns when it comes to maintaining our SoWal property (as rentals or second homes or as primary homes). I've seen discussions about maintaining carpets, fix bathrooms, bleaching mold off porches, light bulbs (sorry, that was mine...), paint colors, gardening problems, requests for maintenance people, etc.

What do you think? Would that be too many different general topic boards for this forum or would it be helpful as this group grows?

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