tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post2273533969954876714..comments2024-03-10T03:35:22.612-07:00Comments on The Polished Pebble: French Sheet Slipcovers: Part 2Kelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12222598997403329166noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-62189917266079888922013-07-02T08:01:35.404-07:002013-07-02T08:01:35.404-07:00It just can't be done right w/o pro equipment....It just can't be done right w/o pro equipment. You've made an investment in your linens. Spend a bit more to help guarantee a successful end product.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chelseaoutdoorblinds.co.za/" rel="nofollow">Patio blinds</a><br />chelseashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10703287493271868929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-83360434003344361302013-07-01T14:26:11.867-07:002013-07-01T14:26:11.867-07:00Hi Leslie, you just can't go wrong with white....Hi Leslie, you just can't go wrong with white. Thank goodnes for hot water and bleach!<br /><br />cheers, Kelley<br /><br />Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222598997403329166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-27097257356879972862013-07-01T14:25:28.404-07:002013-07-01T14:25:28.404-07:00Thank you so much for this wonderful and informati...Thank you so much for this wonderful and informative comment! I wish I had all of those useful things like an industrial sewing mating and a mangle iron!<br /><br />xo kelleyKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222598997403329166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-65283780979033458152013-07-01T10:25:17.687-07:002013-07-01T10:25:17.687-07:00I absolutely love this look. I've had white de...I absolutely love this look. I've had white denim slipcovers on my couch for years, and alas, they have finally shrunk to the point that I can no longer zip the side. Mine has one zipper hidden. Honestly, I wonder why. I did pre-wash them too but next time I think I'll have it done at a professional laundry as suggested by Artisanworks in her comments. Anyway, I love your finished product, it's so lovely. Really. And even though I live with three guys and a dog, I'd do the white slipcovers again. <br /><br />Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-37898312263550362632013-07-01T05:50:50.540-07:002013-07-01T05:50:50.540-07:00Kelley...First,I have enjoyed the sense of adventu...Kelley...First,I have enjoyed the sense of adventure you spur, whether in the home or the garden...and the light-hearted air you create with your accessorizing.Such good tips, here for giving old linen sheets a new life as slipcovers, and communicating your design to your workroom. As a 1-woman workroom working w/the trade for over 3 decades, (and a real linen enthusiast) here are tips from a maker.<br /><br />Pre-shrinking/pressing ~ Yes! Water should be WARM, and don't dry the linen to a crisp. Same when washing the finished slipcover, and pull it from the dryer when still a bit damp. This is the time to put it back on the furniture for the more casual, rumpled look, smoothing and primping it just a bit. For a more tailored look, press when damp, first.<br /><br />MY MOST VALUABLE TIP? Find a professional laundry to PRE-wash in WARM, and PRE-PRESS BEFORE TAKING FABRIC TO WORKROOM. If the fabric is not stretched-out and pressed evenly, it will stretch-out during the cutting and sewing phase...a nightmare for the workroom, and will produce stretched-out puckered seams. An old-fashioned mangle ironer is best, run through several times on medium hot. Too many laundries will try to save time with one pass on hot. This will fry your beautiful linen, and lessen it's life.<br />A DIY attempt to press/stretch fabric with a home iron will have you at the ironing board (swearing) all day. It just can't be done right w/o pro equipment. You've made an investment in your linens. Spend a bit more to help guarantee a successful end product.<br /><br />Also, make sure that your workroom has a walking-foot industrial sewing machine. These feed the fabric evenly during seaming, with what is called a feed-dog to advance the fabric on the bottom, and a pair of "feet" on the top that actually walk, advancing the fabric on the top. If a walking foot is not used when seaming, only the fabric on the bottom will be grabbed. This will create a puckered seam.<br /><br />Many workrooms may not trust your measurements, though providing them does not hurt. Many may wish to make a house call to make templates from your furniture, or even request that the piece be at their shop. And yes, photos and drawings and clippings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-14242682719143615352013-06-30T11:14:24.824-07:002013-06-30T11:14:24.824-07:00Kelley
They look fabulous! Millie has much better...Kelley<br /><br />They look fabulous! Millie has much better manners than Beau...I think I need sunbrella awning fabric for him! I am seriously considering it!! Always enjoy seeing Millie make an appearance!cindy hattersley designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16147135323683353754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-25664876507868751462013-06-30T10:14:09.057-07:002013-06-30T10:14:09.057-07:00Hi Kelly! great slipcover design and execution.. ...Hi Kelly! great slipcover design and execution.. the flanges, the placement of the initials... especially the very washable nature! lovely inspiration as always...<br /><br />coucou<br /><br />Kit*Chic Provence*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06520485138167646348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-68188431351407921692013-06-29T23:16:45.997-07:002013-06-29T23:16:45.997-07:00That is one, cute Millie.That is one, cute Millie.Mary Ann Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885030768216528362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-2399302896191363032013-06-29T08:21:25.962-07:002013-06-29T08:21:25.962-07:00Thank you Stacy! Yes , Millie is pretty much my s...Thank you Stacy! Yes , Millie is pretty much my sweet girl ; 0 )<br />xo KelleyKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222598997403329166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-35069196788446622882013-06-29T06:11:32.652-07:002013-06-29T06:11:32.652-07:00Kelly, every corner and detail...love. I have bee...Kelly, every corner and detail...love. I have been collecting some linens for a while now to have a slip made for a small love seat I have. <br />Can't wait to add just a bit more to my stash to get the gathered look you have so achieved! Sweet Millie! <br />StaceyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12790336086735655171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-11808214245367147212013-06-29T03:29:50.358-07:002013-06-29T03:29:50.358-07:00Just so lovely!Just so lovely!Claire DeRosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16479693859045868028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-38165585812212747872013-06-28T09:41:24.476-07:002013-06-28T09:41:24.476-07:00Oh I wish I had your skill! I don't even know...Oh I wish I had your skill! I don't even know anyone I could pay to do this for me. Beautiful!!!!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992265910653421978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-56785253803298552582013-06-28T06:44:27.649-07:002013-06-28T06:44:27.649-07:00Wow that is amazing!! I love them!! I use those Fr...Wow that is amazing!! I love them!! I use those French Sheets on my bed and they are so nice and strong and wash up so nicely!!!Elmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814373514383728871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-48444822227847036232013-06-28T06:33:06.686-07:002013-06-28T06:33:06.686-07:00It's just fabulous Kelley and I love seeing th...It's just fabulous Kelley and I love seeing the details close up. Bravo!<br />xo~<br />TTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268657766181550350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-36086259534026624022013-06-28T05:26:11.506-07:002013-06-28T05:26:11.506-07:00Flanges! Genius! Actually, I put flanges on my p...Flanges! Genius! Actually, I put flanges on my pillows on occasion. I am such a fan of your style! Congratulations on the slipcover masterpiece!<br />cardinalkayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03228507996794925385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-86581207957059653682013-06-27T21:16:25.130-07:002013-06-27T21:16:25.130-07:00Very pretty, and I really love that you accommodat...Very pretty, and I really love that you accommodate your gorgeous yellow Lab. Dogs are a part of our lives = we embrace slipcovers!French Basketeer.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063218207930318468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-64424644766657685712013-06-27T19:53:20.020-07:002013-06-27T19:53:20.020-07:00No way! This is just too beautiful. Love the mon...No way! This is just too beautiful. Love the monograms, the flange and the whole original look. Only you could have created this! <br />Unfortunately, it would look filthy in my house in about 2 hours! Still, these are amazing slipcovers! ~Deloresvignette designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377076950787846035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-60328668157248439342013-06-27T18:36:18.559-07:002013-06-27T18:36:18.559-07:00Do I use the word lovely too much in here...I thin...Do I use the word lovely too much in here...I think I do, but oh those are some very lovely slipcovers!!!<br /><br />xo KatLow Tide High Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494078916477622322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-34518262415097361472013-06-27T18:31:05.350-07:002013-06-27T18:31:05.350-07:00That flange is so cute and different. Love the lo...That flange is so cute and different. Love the look of the slipcovers.Pine Tree Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03875921008304996532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-76571796033036920612013-06-27T18:26:26.163-07:002013-06-27T18:26:26.163-07:00Dee-light-full. I couldn't wait for part 2. I ...Dee-light-full. I couldn't wait for part 2. I pinned that diagram. Learned a lot reading this. Many thanks. becky up the hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285976186390362549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-13590572973824572552013-06-27T15:57:57.588-07:002013-06-27T15:57:57.588-07:00thank you Karen
xx kelleythank you Karen<br /><br />xx kelleyKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12222598997403329166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4964224117445332873.post-90890825581340250002013-06-27T15:30:54.607-07:002013-06-27T15:30:54.607-07:00So pretty Kelley!So pretty Kelley!Karen at Home Sweet Hollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09197897896811872602noreply@blogger.com