Slipcovers by Shelley

Pieced chair

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My client wanted a pieced chair with two different fabrics. She went with a cross hatch tan/cream canvas that coordinated with her wood grain fabric perfectly.

Chair–BEFORE– I get it, kids and families are hard on furniture. It’s so great to have a slipcover that can be removed and washed.

Chair–AFTER! I love the way she decided to mix it up. She loved the wood grain fabric and bought all they had left (6yds), but she had two chairs. Perfect solution to make it work. they turned out BEAUTIFUL!

IMG_0883Matching up of front panel.

Side notes

Oh my heavens, where do I start?

  1. 12662458_10208623075274780_6067190628868172814_n We started a HUGE remodel on our house 4 weeks ago. I decided to take out another wall and make a large dining room, replace all our floors on the main level including the master bedroom/closet, and replace all baseboards and door trim. It’s pretty much done–I’ll do a post about it next week.
  2. 12733522_10208744524390932_5553611794546362903_nMy mom’s husband passed away 10days ago, he’s been a grandpa to my boys for the past 11 years.  Which is pretty significant since my youngest son is 11 years old. We will miss granda Keith!11136625_10206611803634246_1684854633450537581_n
  3. I signed up for the Redrock Moab race again with my girlsAprilworkshop
  4. I just scheduled my only workshop for this year.
  5. I think I should go take a nap now!

Slipcover Workshop April 29-30th

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This is the only slipcover workshop I’ll be scheduling this year. There are 2 spots remaining!

I have 15 years of slipcovering experience and would love to show you some tricks of the trade, whether you are interested in making your own slipcovers or aspire to start your own business at some point.

Workshop Testimonial

I did my first paid job for 2 chairs and ottoman for a neighbor, she loved them.  Bought a couch made for a slipcover at an outlet yesterday for our new house.  Busy sewing all weekend. Guess I’m hooked!

Thanks again for everything, it was a lot of fun!

DETAILS

*April 29-30th, 2016 (2 day workshop–to ensure everyone isn’t rushed and has time to finish their project)

*9am-4pm both days

*Bring a chair, pre washed fabric, thread, tape measure, scissors, quilting pins, and sewing machine with zipper foot (If you are flying in from out of state, I will provide chair and fabric for you)

*Choose a simple lined chair. I wouldn’t recommend a wingback for your first project. Wingbacks have a lot more seams and curves and are more time consuming.

*I”ll supply piping, zippers, and serger

*1st day–sew piping, pin fit, and sew main body

*2nd day–add skirt detail and sew box cushion.

*Class sized capped at 4 spots

COST

$250 (Includes lunch both days)

LOCATION

On site at my work studio in Eagle Mountain, UT

What you will gain from this experience

-Basic slipcovering skills

-Learn how to make piping, install zipper with ease, and complete your 1st slipcover

-Skills to recover your own stuff over and over to your hearts desire

*Workshop is for beginner to intermediate sewers–you need to be familiar and comfortable with your machine and have basic sewing skills.

*Please email me to secure your spot. $250 will be due via paypal (heberj1@yahoo.com) to confirm your reservation. Non-refundable.

*Currently 2 spots left!

*Click here to read about a past workshop! Search #slipcoverworkshop on instagram to see photos from past workshops

Cream duck cloth couch

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My client wanted a cream duck cloth couch. Her neighbor had given her this great scrolled back english rolled arm couch, so she had a great base to start with.
Couch–BEFORE

 

Couch–AFTER

 

She wanted ties on the back for some extra detail.

 

 

I did a 2″ pleat ruffle around the base

SIDE NOTES—We just got back from our annual couples trip. This year we went to Sayulita, Mexico. So great to be somewhere warm for a week!
This pic was taken on the back porch of the jungle house we stayed at! AMAZING house!
While we were gone, Heber’s dad stayed a few nights with our boys and left a flash drive with some old pics from when we built our house 17 years ago…in the middle of nowhere!

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