A Pair of Barstools with Cottage Slips

Enough of that hiatus...what have I been doing???? More of the same...working-sewing-it seems that sometimes you can get behind with orders even on Etsy.
I am so thankful for Etsy...it stepped into my world when I needed it most! And, one day...maybe I can retire to only Etsy. I started my Etsy shop when after the Christmas holiday, there was not so much work...I had been thinking about how I could ship window treatments and pillows and other specialty items, but to who?...nobody across the country knew that I could sew. I did not realize that I could just "plug-in" to Etsy...the clients are already there-looking for quality handmade items.
Well, it has been great! The clients are kind...but they want their slipcovers and pillows and nursery bedding as soon as possible, too! And, as I have repeated many times, I have no elves...that show up at my workshop and sew all night long. That would only be me...and, I try not to sew past midnight. I think people in general do not realize the amount of time it takes to make one ruffled pillow...much less the time it takes to make a complete nursery with ruffles.
You know, one order is one order, but each one order combined...throws my world into a "free for all" race to the finish.
I really have not had the time lately to do some of my favorite "one of a kind" pieces. I love to find those certain pieces of furniture and change them up a bit.
I took a little time away tonight to do just that. These barstools (probably from the early 2000's) ...whitewashed rattan type bases...that part is ok for me. But the cushions were bright plaid...and dirty bright plaid. So, I covered them in natural cotton duck. And already an improvement I think. But to add a little interest, I made burlap slips with an ivory cotton ruffled edge. I love the simpleness of the color...the texture...and the ruffled edge-its just a cute thing...
So... simple, cute, classic barstools...a pair of them... 16" x 16" and 29" tall. Great seating with or without ruffles.
OK, now tomorrow...I will finish that Etsy ottoman slip-promise!

Coming Soon...A New Slipcover for a Vintage Sofa

This sofa is a classic. And, as you can see in the photos, this piece has great lines and good form-but really old, worn-out cushions. So, not a problem--a new, single cushion will be added...4" seat cushion foam that will be wrapped with a thick batting to add softness. This new cushion will update the sofa and actually make for more seating.
The sofa's owner ordered her fabric...a terrific cotton duck in the color "bramble" (what a neat name for a color) from www.fabric.com. This site has lots and lots (tons) of great fabrics...and, especially many colors of cotton duck--my favorite "go to" fabric for slipcovers. If you can't tell from the image, the color is a great neutral-a khaki-like tan. The fabric has been pre-washed and dried to take care of all the shrinkage issues...and is ready to be cut and sewn into a tailored slipcover for this amazing heirloom. I plan to make this slip with a straight floor length skirt with kick pleats....other options would be a gathered floor length skirt, a gathered or tailored short, sassy skirt to show off the legs, a straight skirt with gathers at the corners only-well, the possibilities are endless...but, this one is going to be tailored and casual...and updated!
I will post the finished piece soon! And, call me if I can help you with fabric selection or yardage requirements...