pillows Archives - Slipcovers by Shelley

Washable velvet slipcover

May 28, 2016 by Shelley

My client wanted a washable velvet slipcover, and while we were at it she wanted taller back cushions that were more in scale with the LARGE couch.Couch–BEFORE

Couch–AFTER! We kept the same lines as the original and did no piping. I finished off the seams with a topstitch.

I also kept the waterfall skirt like the original. 1.5″ blind hem.

She had some great pillows to top it off. I am a huge advocate for down pillows. They make your pillows look so much nicer. They never go flat and hard like the polyfiber ones.

This sofa slipcover was commissioned by Harker Design in SLC. They have a great showroom, and very talented designers. I’ve worked with them on several occasions, if you need a designer check them out.

Side Notes–

#1- I may be crazy! I just signed up for a 32mile trail race with my girls! This isn’t a relay! We all run 32 miles in the mountains of Park City.

#2- My oldest son got to run in the Medley relay at State last weekend. He ran the 800m portion. He was so excited to be able to compete. I love sitting and watching the meets. Fresh air, kids giving it their all, finishing strong, and huge beautiful mountains to look at. I am so proud of how hard he’s worked this year. He holds the sophmore record at his school for the 2 mile race.

#3–Heber got the lights back up on the deck at the cabin. We are still renting it out for $50/night, and you clean up and change linens before you leave. I’ve still got lots of dates available for the summer. Email me if you want to book a few nights.

#4–The beginning of this year, I was overly concerned about setting goals to make things happen for this year. Just 5 months later, I realized I shouldn’t have been so concerned. Things come up and get done and happen because of overall BIGGER life goals that I think about on a weekly basis, instead of just in January.

It’s funny how things happen and fall into place when we FOCUS on it. Everything seems to revolve around it, in my neurotic mind. I was concerned I wouldn’t have anything to show for this year…ha! How do I still not know myself?? Now I can relax…We remodeled the dining room, and I paid off our BYU Condo Rental this month!

nursery swivel rocker

December 8, 2015 by Shelley

My client wanted to slipcover her nursery swivel rocker in a gender neutral color, since they weren’t finding out what they were having. I forgot to take a before pic–it was just a muslin covered chair ready for a slipcover.

She chose a great grey diamond fabric.

I did do velcro under the bottom edge to keep it all tight and in place.

I love the mural they painted on the wall! It’s perfect with the crib and dresser.

Side note– She also had me make a few pillow to finish off her front room. She chose some great fabrics! You ALWAYS need pillows to finish off a space. I always use down inserts in my pillows, so you can fluff them and they always look great. Polyfiber fills, just go flat and hard over a few months time.

Side note-I am booked till January. Email me if you want to get on my list. Thanks!

drop cloth slipcover

November 4, 2015 by Shelley

My client wanted something washable for her couch, she decided to do a drop cloth slipcover. She needed something washable because her cat loves the back cushions! I cut off the attached back cushions, so I could cover them separately. Much better fit that way.

Couch–BEFORE

She chose to use a drop cloth for her fabric. Forgive the basement lighting, it’s hard to photograph in.

We kept it simple with no skirt.

She had some AMAZING family heirloom linens (runners, table cloths, napkins, etc.), Her designer talked her into taking them out of the trunk and letting me cut them up and make pillows. Better to get some use out of them and enjoy them, then keep them boxed up.

She was absolutely thrilled with the outcome and the option to take it off and wash it.

SIDE NOTES–I am booked until Decemeber. Get on my list if you want something slipcovered before Christmas! I have a few spots left.