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Make a Slipcover for an antique chair

Posted on January 30, 2019January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Do you have a chair that just doesn't seem to fit the style of your home? A slipcover can give it a more modern look. This chair had an added challenge because so much of it is wood. With most slipcovers I can pin the fabric to the chair to hold it in place while I try to trace the lines of the chair. That was challenging...Read More

How to remove the elastic from a pant leg

Posted on January 14, 2019May 1, 2023 by Naomi

I don't know about your boys, but my eight year old is not fond of the new elastic ankle look on pants. He says they feel weird. But it is getting increasingly harder to find pants that have a normal hem and fit him well. It doesn't take much work to turn one on these pants into the old style again, as long as the cuff is...Read More

How to alter bell sleeves

Posted on December 30, 2018May 1, 2023 by Naomi

Altering bell sleeves can be different based on the material and whether the bell sleeves are cut on a bias. For Christmas I received this cute sweater dress but it had bell sleeves that I didn't care for so much so I decided to alter it myself ( which is quite an accomplishment because often I put my own alterations in a pile and never get to...Read More

How to make a slipcover for a curved piece of furniture

Posted on December 19, 2018January 19, 2024 by Naomi

When I first saw this love seat it terrified me a little. Following the curves and making the back lay right was a challenging task compared to furniture that has straight lines. It sat in the shop for two weeks before I decided to tackle it, all the way I whispered a prayer for wisdom. Before you start this post you may be interested in some of...Read More