Carefree Creative Coverings
The Sewing Fashion Council uses the word "coverings" broadly to define anything from slipcovers and shams to tablecloths and canopies. Their main function is to give something old and worn a new life or to inexpensively redecorate without purchasing new pieces. If you dislike your living room sofa, but can't afford to buy a new one, a slipcover might be the answer. Slipcovers infuse fresh color and style to a sofa or chair. Trims, cording and tassels make good accents.
Easy To Make Tips From The American Home Sewing and Craft Association 1. Color is the single most important element in a room. Color can make a room seem larger or smaller, lively or calm, warm or cool, open or cozy, casual or formal. Choose colors to fit your lifestyle. 2. Select one color as the dominant hue and accent with coordinating or contrasting colors. Bold white accents add flashes of light to a dark room. 3. Look for fabrics that have stain resistant seals. 4. When figuring yardages, consider hems and seam allowances. 5. Accurate measuring is key to the success of any home sewing project. 6. Start with a good metal tape measure. 7. Measure height, width and depth where necessary. 8. Make a small line drawing of the object to record measurements of each section. 9. The gathering ratio for shirred pieces such as a dust ruffle is usually 3 to 1. l0. Special sewing machine feet can make sewing quicker and easier. Try using a roller foot, narrow hem foot, ruffling foot and piping foot.
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No-Sew Solution No-Sew, Foolproof, 5-Minute Designer Slipcovers Recycle an outdated, designer skirt, such as one with a flower print from Ralph Lauren that has a wonderful, summery, feeling. With the zipper to one side, slip the skirt over a seat cushion, adjust the fabric so it is smooth and taut and tuck the excess under the seat. Pin if desired, but it isn't necessary. Great on a wicker chair!
Copyright Leslie Linsley, author
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