Slipcovers by Shelley

white linen chair box pleat skirt

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My client wanted to replace her old slipcover with a white linen slipcover with a box pleat skirt. Except she wanted the skirt to the floor this time.

Chair–BEFORE–The slipcover was tearing on the arm and getting old. Time for a new outfit!

IMG_5463Chair–AFTER!

IMG_5466This slipcover was made out of heavyweight white linen. I did a 1.5″ blind hem, with 5″ box pleats.
I am in LOVE with her rug! It’s faded, worn, and imperfectly perfect. She told me it was in her bedroom as a child!

SIDE NOTES–

I have 2 spots left for my workshop! Email me if you want a spot.

IMG_4030Condo update— 1 yr ago we closed on our investment condo. It was a BYU approved condo for women’s housing.

My plan was to pay it off in 3-4 years, and then cashflow $700-$750/month after expenses (management fee, HOA fee, property taxes, maintenance). Well 1 year in, and it’s going as planned. I have 2 years left to pay it off, and I want to buy another one or two! I apply the rent and anything else I make towards it.

My tax guy about fell off his chair, when I showed him my Quickbook statement on it for the year. -$39,000 as the net income. In my mind, that’s not really a negative number. It’s all still there–it’s going towards the nestegg—which will start paying me back in 2 years. Where else can I invest $124,000 that will pay me $700 in returns every month? And actually I’m not paying the whole $124,000 myself, my tenants are paying for $36,000 of it.

It really hasn’t been a hassle, we have a management company that takes care of it for $75/month. It’s always been occupied.

My new favorite blog (Affordanything.com)and podcast talk about real estate investing. Super intriguing! I listen to the podcasts while I work, or when I go for a solo run. It always gets me thinking about new ideas. I think at some point I’d love to be a money coach on the side and help people understand their finances and get out of debt.

 

 

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