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Friday, March 30, 2012

Tall Wingback Couches and booked till June 20th

This client found these couches on KSL.com for $50 each (matching pair)! I can't tell you how excited I was about these couches. They were almost as tall as me! I have never seen anything like these before...They were BEAUTIFUL!!!

My client wanted to do one large down wrapped cushion on these instead of keeping the 3 separate cushions. I couldn't agree more.

Couch--- BEFORE
Couch---BEFORE

Couch---AFTER with a new down cushion. The original cushions were 3" tall, and we went with a 5" thick down cushion. The couches were large scaled and I thought they could take some extra height.

Couch---AFTER

Check out the legs on these! My client went with a cream duck cloth fabric from Joanns. She prewashed it of course, so she can wash the slipcovers after they are made.



Side Note #1---- I am booked until June 20th!

Side Note #2---I paid off the cabin this month! Happy Day! I know I am a little neurotic about debt and interest.



Side Note #3---I have been working hard on editing my "Pillow Talk" ebook (make pillows with piping and a zipper. It's getting close! I demo all the pillows below in the book (knife edge, mitered, bolster, ruffled, piping with ZIPPERS!) It will be available for $25 in a few weeks.


Side Note #4--- Just painted 13" horizontal gray and white stripes in my front room. They look amazing. If you want a sneak peak (iphone pic).....check out my Slipcover Shelley facebook page. Once I take some real pics with my big girl camera, I'll do a post.

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15 comments:

  1. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comMarch 30, 2012 at 6:21 PM

    Those tall couches are to. Die. For. !
    I can't get over what fantastic pieces those are. The slipcovers ate perfect, never mind the pillows! Beautiful job. When they are for sale, email me! :)

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  2. -TMarch 30, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Those are the most unique, awesome sofas I've seen! Very cool... Question - where in the world did you find the down cushion? I've been searching high and low for some down cushions without luck.

    Great job on the sofas - I've recently used your instructional DVD to slipcover some pieces of furniture as well - no way I could have done it without your help!

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  3. Korrie@RedHenHomeMarch 30, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    The new cushions fit the scale of the couch so much better! They look terrific. And congrats on paying off the cabin! Being debt free is the BEST!

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  4. momtofatdogsMarch 30, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    Those turned out beautiful!

    and there is NOTHING wrong with wanting to be outof debt - we paid off our house 2 years ago. I love the freedom. And we live debt free too. It's a wonderful life lesson to teach our children. Don't you think?

    sam

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  5. Slipcovers by ShelleyMarch 30, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    @ Queen Bee---down envelope cushions...google Ronco Industries (Sylmar, Ca) and ask for Justin he'll help you out. They have great customer service and are really reasonable.

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  6. LizzieDMarch 31, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    I think I just found my favorite blog!!! I love making slipcovers (& love paying off debts even more!)! I get asked on occasion by friends to make slipcovers for different things and never know what to charge them because I don't have an official 'business' set up for it... I just love the challenge of figuring out how to make each piece fit. I read on your post that you had your client purchase & pre-wash their own fabric..is that correct? what a great idea! Keep up the good work & looking forward to reading more!! Elizabeth :)

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  7. Barefoot BlueberryApril 3, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Hello Friend,
    Those couches are amazing and only $50. Once in a lifetime find. Great work yet again and great job on paying off your cabin!!!!

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  8. Inspired by youApril 6, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Wow! What a wonderful job on the slipcovers! I am glad I found your blog.

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  9. UnknownApril 6, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    You did a wonderful job on the slipcovers. The higher cushion fill was a great choice, the single cushion looks to have much better proportions now. What a deal your client got on those gorgeous couches.

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  10. Eclectically VintageApril 6, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    What a steal your client got on those fab couches!

    Down was definitely the way to go - great choice!

    Kelly

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  11. micheleApril 6, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    ooooooh i wanna hire you but i'm a long ways away!

    bravo.

    hope you'll stop by my blog where i'm hosting a great giveaway:
    http://hellolovelyinc.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-giveaway.html

    smiles.

    michele

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  12. JodiApril 7, 2012 at 10:06 AM

    Shelley you have such an amazing talent, thanks for making my vision a reality. I am loving my couches!

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  13. DebiApril 17, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    I haven't been able to reach the person at Ronco yet, but looking at other sites, it appears custom down "L-curved" seat cushions (2 for a 7' sofa) cost around $300 per cushion for the 50/50 white goose down they recommend. That seems very high to me. That would be $600 just to replace the cushions on my sofa! What do you recommend to your clients?

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  14. DebiApril 17, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    I haven't been able to reach the person at Ronco yet, but looking at other sites, it appears custom down "L-curved" seat cushions (2 for a 7' sofa) cost around $300 per cushion for the 50/50 white goose down they recommend. That seems very high to me. That would be $600 just to replace the cushions on my sofa! What do you recommend to your clients?

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  15. Slipcovers by ShelleyApril 18, 2012 at 7:37 AM

    @ Debi---I usually go with the 10/90 Duck fill. That's what I did on these couches. Call Ronco and get a quote.

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