Since our kitchen table had dinner smeared all over it and a pile of books occupying the middle, I decided to work on my couch slipcover project on the floor in my bedroom. I could barely stand up after being crouched over the sewing machine for so long. But I did manage to get some of this project going! I’m not surfing for compliments here, but, I have surprised myself on this one. I thought it was going to look like some kind of Island of Misfit Toys screw-up, but it is actually looking pretty darn good. Several people have wondered why I didn’t just buy a slipcover. Well, I didn’t want one that looked like a fratboy tossed an old sheet over the living room beast. I wanted something pretty and tailored and CHEAP. I still have work to do, but at least I know what is involved now. Basically, I need to encase enough cotton piping to circle the earth three times, then I can finish sewing the rest of the cushions.

Back cushions are not sewed. I just wrapped some fabric around them to give you the idea. Obviously, no skirt either.

Close up of the arm

The room it's going in.




































