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Tan linen slipcovers

May 4, 2015 by Shelley

My client was ready to ditch her floral couch and loveseat and streamline her look with tan linen slipcovers. She then chose a blue and white floral matalesse for her chair.

Here is the loveseat BEFORE! The couch was the same print.

Chair-BEFORE!

Couch and loveseat AFTER! She chose a great tan linen that draped beautifully from Calico Corner.

Chair AFTER! We only had 9 yds of this matelesse fabric, so I scrimped to make it work. I subbed out the decking and chose not to do a skirt. Those T cushions take up more fabric than you’d think! It all worked out though, and matelesse washes up beautifully!

SIDE NOTES–My Slipcover Workshop went amazing last weekend! I had four ladies that came. They all did an amazing job and I couldn’t be more proud! For 3 of them, it was their very first slipcover!

I’ll definitely be scheduling another one soon! I’ve had quite a few emails about scheduling another one, so if you are interested let me know. Please email me heberj1@yahoo.com.

Sorry for not using my big girl camera on these workshop photos…I was in work mode and in the moment!

How great do all these chairs look???!!! Jessica from Twin Fibers Blog wrote up a blog post about her experience— you can read about it here.

–Don’t forget I have a How To Slipcover Dvd if you prefer to learn in your own home. I am also offering Skype Mentoring sessions for $50/hr.

Slipcover Workshop

February 25, 2015 by Shelley

I am so excited to be offering my first hands on slipcover workshop!

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.

DETAILS

*April 24-25th 2015 (2 day workshop–to ensure everyone isn’t rushed and has time to finish their project)

*9:30am-3:30/4pm 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)

*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, and if we have time we’ll make some pillows.

*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.

*My cabin is available for overnight guests at no extra cost. 1hr 15min away.

*Please email me to secure your spot. $250 will be due via paypal (heberj1@yahoo.com) to confirm your reservation. Non-refundable. The Workshop is full! Email me if you are interested in attending a future workshop.

Learn How to Decorate on a Budget!

September 18, 2014 by Shelley

Learn how to decorate on a budget and transform your rooms! Learn how to give them the “WOW” factor they deserve! It’s amazing what having a put together/decorated home does to the attitude and feeling in your home. You want to be there more, you want to enjoy the space with your family, you want to keep it clean!

The following are some examples of the spaces Camille and I have transformed using the steps we share in “Styling Cents” – Reuse, Repurpose, and Revive your space.

Master Bedroom–BEFORE!

MasterBedroom2

AFTER—Can you believe we pulled this room off for $120 plus some “in house shopping” (use what you have). You can do the same! Let us teach you all the tips and tricks we use to give your rooms some “wow” factor!

For only $15, we teach you how to pull this off! Instant download!

Front Room–BEFORE!

Front Room–AFTER! This room cost $212 plus some “in house shopping” (use what you have)!

Most of us want our houses to look nice and put together, but don’t have it in the budget to hire a professional designer ($50-$100/hr). Camille and I have been decorating rooms on some serious low budgets ($200-$500)–this is including fabric, paint, furniture, and accessories…basically the “whole shebang”! We want to share all our tips and tricks with you! We wrote “Styling Cents”–Reuse, Repurpose, and Revive Your Space to teach you the following

Decorating Myths
Process for decorating a space
Shopping Tips–where to go to find the best deals
How to shop at a thrift store
Used furniture pricing guide
How to negotiate on pricing
Advice on choosing paint
How to paint and stain furniture
How to buy a rug
How to hang a light fixture
How to choose fabrics
Slipcover a lampshade tutorial
Basic curtain making tutorial
Basic pillow with a zipper tutorial (knife edge-no piping)
How to accessorize
Hanging curtains tutorial
Furniture placement
Hanging pictures
Quick change ideas
Staging a home for sale

Click below to purchase this 55 page ebook (instant download) filled with tutorials and styling tips for only $15! That is less than an hour consultation with a designer!

Sample Page from “Styling Cents”

Come follow us and all our decorating adventures on our Styling Cents Facebook Page! Be sure to post your before and afters there for us to see!