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Post by dewryce on Apr 4, 2021 1:29:39 GMT
I appreciate your input on the quality and price of the fabric, and I see what some of you are saying. I’m happy with my choice (though I wish the same stripes were in a different fabric). Now, I haven’t done a search to see if it can be found elsewhere for less. This I need to do. But I can not begin to explain how particular I am with some things. I like what I like and I have gone through so many samples looking for this. I’ve had the curtain fabric for well over a year or two, but saw it over 5 years ago. I finally decided to spend the money, and I couldn’t find it anywhere. But I wanted it so much I spent ages calling places around the country to find it. Finally, a very nice woman at the manufacturer went into their books to tell me who purchased it and give me their number. They discontinued the stripe that goes with it before they discontinued the fabric so I’ve been looking for a stripe for years. Anyway, I couldn’t even find a stripe I liked with the curtain fabric so to find one that also coordinates with the rug I purchased on impulse? Done. I literally smile every time I look over and see the sample against the couch. Signed, sealed, delivered...it’s mine. But I still don’t know how much. I love this. Sometimes, when you find the perfect *whatever* it’s like, price be damned, I don’t care, I have to have it! For those who think it’s wildly overpriced, go check out the reversible vicuña on afabricplace.com for $1150 a yard. I love, love, love that their recommended fabrics along the bottom of the page are in the nine dollar range But yes, some things I think are just worth it to us. Certainly, we can’t afford to take that attitude with everything or even a lot of things. But sometimes it’s worth it. **GypsyGirl** I remember your bathroom remodel around the fabric. Just gorgeous!
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Post by dewryce on Apr 4, 2021 1:49:18 GMT
Okay, I think I’ve decided in a configuration and now I feel sort of ridiculous. I was imagining all sorts of different shaped pillows including rolls and boxed shapes and how could I guesstimate without knowing what I’d end up going with? But those shapes don’t work as well with the more transitional feel we are going for. You know, that of the cold, impersonal hotel room. Everyone else hates it, but it relaxes us.
Anyway, so I like this one. Simple, hopefully easy to make. On the big couch I can have the striped pillows (front only) in the same position as below. And only the loveseat I can use the stripe in that center part of the lumbar pillow. Quality inserts (that’s why Granma’s were always nicer to use), one size larger insert than pillow. If I can learn zippers I would definitely like to do that. I just need to decide what size pillows. I can squeeze 2 20” covers, plus some for a small pillow out of a yard, even with the largest allowance I’ve seen listed at 3”, right? Am I missing something?
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 4, 2021 2:21:43 GMT
dewryce - I seriously doubt you need a 3” seam allowance. Just now I unzipped one of my sofa pillows which was professionally made. The seam allowances they used are 5/8”. Each panel was serged around the edges before they were sewn together.
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Post by dewryce on Apr 4, 2021 3:06:07 GMT
dewryce - I seriously doubt you need a 3” seam allowance. Just now I unzipped one of my sofa pillows which was professionally made. The seam allowances they used are 5/8”. Each panel was serged around the edges before they were sewn together. Thanks for checking! We don’t have any zippered ones outside of our seasonal pillows. And our garage flooded yesterday so they’re a bit hard to get to right now with the rearranging. I have a serger, not sure if I’ve ever used it? But it’ll definitely come in handy I think.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2021 7:15:10 GMT
I appreciate your input on the quality and price of the fabric, and I see what some of you are saying. I’m happy with my choice (though I wish the same stripes were in a different fabric). Now, I haven’t done a search to see if it can be found elsewhere for less. This I need to do. But I can not begin to explain how particular I am with some things. I like what I like and I have gone through so many samples looking for this. I’ve had the curtain fabric for well over a year or two, but saw it over 5 years ago. I finally decided to spend the money, and I couldn’t find it anywhere. But I wanted it so much I spent ages calling places around the country to find it. Finally, a very nice woman at the manufacturer went into their books to tell me who purchased it and give me their number. They discontinued the stripe that goes with it before they discontinued the fabric so I’ve been looking for a stripe for years. Anyway, I couldn’t even find a stripe I liked with the curtain fabric so to find one that also coordinates with the rug I purchased on impulse? Done. I literally smile every time I look over and see the sample against the couch. Signed, sealed, delivered...it’s mine. But I still don’t know how much. There's a list of their US stockist on GP & J Baker's website. Whether it would be any cheaper who knows? but here's the LINK It's from the Carnival collection by Baker lifestyle LINK The reason it's so expensive is that it's from a designer collection. ETA - be aware that the material is not washable. It has to be dry cleaned.
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Post by artgirl1 on Apr 4, 2021 10:17:48 GMT
Just some added thoughts:
Based upon the material, you will need a heavy duty sewing machine to sew the pillows. If you are not experienced at zippers, don't try to learn zips on this fabric. Use a contrasting fabric, and do envelope backs. One yard of fabric will cover the front of 2 20" pillows. you would have about 16" x 20" left on side from that cut, along with 16" x 56" left which is plenty for the center accent pillow in your pic, and also the front of several smaller and/or lumbar pillows. One yard is enough for 5-7 pillows in some variation. I cut fabric to fit form ie for a 20" pillow fabric is cut 20" and use a 1/2" seam to keep it tight. I would order one yard of this fabric, find a teal velvet upholstery fabric online (a search brings up pages of results), to use as contrast.
And since you are not a sewist, I would find a upholstery or seamstress who can make the pillows. That fabric is not going to go through a general home sewers machine. With fabric that expensive, I would invest in professional finishing just so you are not disappointed in the results. What you are saving in the cost of buying one yard versus 3 yards justifies the labor cost.
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 4, 2021 10:54:23 GMT
It sounds like you have ordered a sample of the fabric. How heavy is it? Heavier than denim? If not, you can sew it with a normal machine. All the throw pillows in my house are made from decorator fabric. Some are heavier than others and more likely curtain fabric weight, but the ones on my couch are upholstery weight. A good quality upholstery fabric will be just fine.
My couch is from Ethan Allen. I ordered 2 pillows that match, made from the same upholstery fabric. My pillows have invisible zippers along the bottom seams about 1” from the edge. They have 1/2” seam allowances. Could be 5/8”, but honestly, I don’t use 5/8” seam allowances when I sew stuff myself. I know it’s standard, but I don’t mess with the math. 1/8” isn’t going to matter. 1 1/2” seam allowances will be incredibly bulky. If a fabric is thin, you are better off backing the fabric vs using a larger seam allowance.
I’m the Pea who lives in Belgium. If they have the option, I’d be happy to do curbside pickup. We have a large spike in cases here and I’m not going into any stores now. I don’t speak Dutch but do speak some French if that helps any. I’ll go back and look at the site to see if it’s US based or not. ETA: yes, it is a US site. But again, if you find it here I can do curbside pickup. The price is likely a lot cheaper, but even quilting cotton is around 20€ a meter.
As for not sewing, a pillow is the easiest thing in the world to make. I’d buy some cheaper fabric that’s similar and practice on them. Invisible zippers need a special foot but are pretty easy to sew, but you definitely want to practice. And at that time, you can decide if you want someone else to sew them.
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Post by AussieMeg on Apr 4, 2021 11:10:03 GMT
Wow, that fabric is lovely, it would also be perfect for my lounge room. I have black furniture, white walls, grey carpet, light grey blinds, and teal is the one colour I am trying to bring in. I have a teal (maybe turquoise?) splashback in my kitchen, and I want to add more throughout the house. I would use the teal as the backing fabric.
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Post by cmhs on Apr 4, 2021 16:08:47 GMT
I'd recommend making a sample pillow or two or three out of inexpensive fabric before I cut into the expensive fabric. That way you can make any adjustments and make sure you're happy with the shape and size before making the final product.
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Post by TheOtherMeg on Apr 4, 2021 20:36:30 GMT
Buy the $5 sample the site offers, though that sounds as though it might be a ridiculously small swatch for fabric that costs ~$150/yd. You might consider buying the smallest amount they offer to get all the colors and the entire stripe pattern. Fabric colors IRL rarely look like they do on-screen. (You can use the swatch to make a stripe or patchwork accent pillow.)
Sew a couple lines on the sample with all the layers you'll be using in your project to make sure your machine can handle it. Don't forget to fold/double.
Sew at least one pillow for practice using less expensive fabric.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Apr 4, 2021 21:20:01 GMT
dewryce if you click on @dottyscrapper 's link you will see there are locations in Washington DC, Philadelphia, Boston and a few in NYC. Give a call.... OR a good excuse to visit!!!! Fine print: 10% off seems to be only for over $200.
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 4, 2021 21:23:41 GMT
Ha ha—I am another one who was like, how much could a banana cost, ten dollars? And then I clicked and was like, oh.
I would probably do an envelope closure (with buttons, with a contrasting fabric) for the back, in which case I am guessing you could probably get four square throw pillows about 2*2 feet from one yard.
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Post by candleangie on Apr 4, 2021 21:54:55 GMT
@**GypsyGirl** flanz dewryceSo the deal with pillow forms is that a 20” square pillow form should really be called “20-ish square (sorta)” lol Always measure your pillow form in each direction from seam to seam Top to bottom and side to side, across the center of the pillow, not down the edge. Use whichever measurement is smaller if it’s a “square” pillow. Cut your front and back to that measurement. Don’t add seam allowance. The rest of this math is for a 20” pillow. If you’re doing something smaller you’ll need to adjust it down a smidge. **If you’re making a pillow with an envelope closure, hem your two back pieces, overlap them as they will be on the pillow and use a long stitch to baste them in place. Now treat it like one piece of fabric Stack your front and back right-sides together. From each corner, measure and make a mark or a tiny snip at 1.5” and 4” Now draw a line from the 1.5” mark in one side of the corner to the 4” mark on the other side of the same corner. Do this in each direction, on every corner, and then trim on the lines. Your front and back will have a kind of strange rounded shape. From here, just treat them as though they’re still square and assemble your pillow with a 1/2” seam allowance. When your pillow is done and the form is inserted it will look perfectly square, without the swooping “dog ears” that stick out on every corner.
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Post by peasapie on Apr 4, 2021 22:03:36 GMT
Okay, I think I’ve decided in a configuration and now I feel sort of ridiculous. I was imagining all sorts of different shaped pillows including rolls and boxed shapes and how could I guesstimate without knowing what I’d end up going with? But those shapes don’t work as well with the more transitional feel we are going for. You know, that of the cold, impersonal hotel room. Everyone else hates it, but it relaxes us. Anyway, so I like this one. Simple, hopefully easy to make. On the big couch I can have the striped pillows (front only) in the same position as below. And only the loveseat I can use the stripe in that center part of the lumbar pillow. Quality inserts (that’s why Granma’s were always nicer to use), one size larger insert than pillow. If I can learn zippers I would definitely like to do that. I just need to decide what size pillows. I can squeeze 2 20” covers, plus some for a small pillow out of a yard, even with the largest allowance I’ve seen listed at 3”, right? Am I missing something? View AttachmentI like this. In my guest bedroom I have two pillows like that, but pushed together rather than apart, and then the longer pillow in front in a contrasting color. It works really well.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 4, 2021 22:10:34 GMT
candleangie - Thank you for your diagram and instructions. That method is pretty much what I do, although I cheat a bit with the corners by using this pillow template by Pam Damour. Bought it several years ago and the system of clipping those corners is the key to top notch pillows! Your method is much less expensive though. Now if you have anymore tips pertaining to zippers in pillows, I'm all ears! I have a mental block against zippers and just never practice enough.
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Post by Peamac on Apr 4, 2021 22:37:42 GMT
My parents had wing-back chairs with that same fabric. It came with extra bits of fabric for the headrest area. Will your sewing machine be able to handle upholstery fabric? I remember that it's pretty thick and stiff- I can't imagine sewing it with a regular sewing machine. If you do use that fabric, be sure that whatever other fabric you use is fairly sturdy- you don't want to use fabric too thin or filmy to stitch the upholstery fabric to.
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Post by candleangie on Apr 4, 2021 23:35:00 GMT
candleangie - Thank you for your diagram and instructions. That method is pretty much what I do, although I cheat a bit with the corners by using this pillow template by Pam Damour. Bought it several years ago and the system of clipping those corners is the key to top notch pillows! Your method is much less expensive though. Now if you have anymore tips pertaining to zippers in pillows, I'm all ears! I have a mental block against zippers and just never practice enough. Get a longer zipper than you need and cut off the start and stopper at each end. Run your pull completely off the tape (I know, OMG right?). Now your tape is flat and even all the way from one end to the other. I stitch the zipper to the back-side first. Right sides together, snug against the edge of the zipper teeth (snug, but not tight). Press so the zipper is away from the fabric and the seam allowance is towards the fabric. On the front fabric, choose a bottom edge. Fold and press 1/2” of the bottom edge towards the back of the pillow (you’ll have a funny wobble where you trimmed the corners back. It’s all good.) **From here...the quick and dirty method (still looks good) Now we’re working with everything face up. Lay the folded edge of the pillow front over the zipper tape. Line up the first few inches so that the fold touches right up to the seam of your back fabric. Use your zipper foot to stitch close but not tight to the zipper edge. Continue across the zipper, lining up as you go, until you get to the opposite edge. Open up the first few inches of the zipper tape (the button of the tape) and slide your zipper pull forward to put it back on. Don’t try to back it on. It’s nearly impossible. Give it a good press, then open about 3-4” of the zipper in the middle. Fold the pillow right sides together and finish the other three sides. **The not quick and dirty method (aka: how I do it if I’m being paid) Open the first few inches of the zipper and slide the zipper pull back on. Put your front and back right sides together. Push the back seam allowance temporarily down towards the zipper. With the front on top, line up the folded edge so it sits JUST above the seam where the zipper is stitched to the back. Open the fold and stitch-in-the-ditch on the first 3 inches of fold. Repeat on the last 3 inches. Open the pillow cover out flat, press alon the zipper until it all lays smooth. The section between the first 3” and the last 3” is not attached yet. With everything face-up, on the front of your pillow... stitch along next to the zipper (close but not right up against it) swing down and make a small bar tack at the beginning and end of the open folded section. |_____________| .....these will act as your zipper stops, and reinforce the edge of the opening so it doesn’t tear back when your putting the pillow form in. Now just open up a few inches of the zipper, fold it all right sides together and stitch the remaining three edges! If you’re making a piped or order pillow, it’s almost exactly the same, only you stitch the trim to the front first, and the make the backside your fold :-)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2021 23:49:27 GMT
On YouTube there is tutorial on making envelope pillow covers. It’s the one with grey chevron fabric.
I sew but hate to do so without a pattern. I found her instructions really easy to follow. She also gives you how much fabric you need to make pillows at difference sizes.
Her instructions on different sizes are easy enough that if the size you want isn’t there you can figure it out without too much fuss.
I like the envelope style because they are easy to put on and to take off and you don’t have to worry about putting in zippers.
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Post by kamper on Apr 5, 2021 0:16:56 GMT
I'd buy a yard. It is pricey especially since it's not from a well known house. I've bought Kravet on sale for $85/yd and thought that was a lot. I'm also not a fan of upholstery fabric for pillows. It's usually too heavy and stiff for a pillow. I have recovered chairs, made slip covers, pillows and curtains so, I am somewhat familiar with decorator fabric. I have the same concern. There are two pillows I know the structure of it will help, ones we will purposefully use for support. And it has a super soft texture and isn’t as thick or stiff as most upholstery fabric. However, it’s still not suitable for every pillow. I just wanted to add, I also know the frustration of looking for the perfect fabric and the thrill of finding it. I hope this fabric is everything you are looking for.
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Post by kamper on Apr 5, 2021 0:18:19 GMT
It is pricey especially since it's not from a well known house. Baker Lifestyle fabric is a division of GP & J Baker fabrics in England. Very well known brand that's been around since 1884. Some of their other brands are Brunschwig & Fils, Kravet and Lee Jofa. I learned something new.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 5, 2021 0:47:34 GMT
candleangie - Thank you so much for that tutorial! I'll be giving zippers a shot in the next week or two (taxes are top priority this week ) and will let you know how it goes. I have a nice size stash of zippers I picked up over time at the thrift store for 25.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2021 13:40:14 GMT
dewryce - I seriously doubt you need a 3” seam allowance. Just now I unzipped one of my sofa pillows which was professionally made. The seam allowances they used are 5/8”. Each panel was serged around the edges before they were sewn together. I've been sewing since I was 17 years old. That's over 35 years of experience. From a person who has made hundreds upon hundreds of tightly stuffed pillows (and other keepsake items) out of varying fabrics, stuffings, etc. I've seen more items come apart using 5/8" seams where the fabric is at a constant high tension (which pillows usually are) versus a 1.5-inch seam allowance I previously proposed. If you do the math a three inch seam allowance added on two sides ends up being 1.5-inch seam allowance on one side. If the fabric decides to unravel on a seam you don't have anything to fall back on to repair said seam without showing how good you are at darning. Considering the time spent looking for your fabric, the cost and effort you are taking to make these once in a lifetime pillows a extra inch seam allowance on each side will give you peace of mind with longevity.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Apr 5, 2021 14:47:54 GMT
dewryce - I seriously doubt you need a 3” seam allowance. Just now I unzipped one of my sofa pillows which was professionally made. The seam allowances they used are 5/8”. Each panel was serged around the edges before they were sewn together. I've been sewing since I was 17 years old. That's over 35 years of experience. From a person who has made hundreds upon hundreds of tightly stuffed pillows (and other keepsake items) out of varying fabrics, stuffings, etc. I've seen more items come apart using 5/8" seams where the fabric is at a constant high tension (which pillows usually are) versus a 1.5-inch seam allowance I previously proposed. If you do the math a three inch seam allowance added on two sides ends up being 1.5-inch seam allowance on one side. If the fabric decides to unravel on a seam you don't have anything to fall back on to repair said seam without showing how good you are at darning. Considering the time spent looking for your fabric, the cost and effort you are taking to make these once in a lifetime pillows a extra inch seam allowance on each side will give you peace of mind with longevity. It sounds like you have found a system that works well for you. My experience of 50+ years has shown that a 5/8" seam allowance to be plenty. If there is concern of stress on the seam, then use a shorter stitch length.
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Post by dewryce on Apr 13, 2021 14:09:15 GMT
Wow, I’ve come back to so much information! As always, the peas come through with some great advice, I really and truly appreciate it ladies. It seems the consensus is to practice at minimum, and to seriously consider having a professional do it. Both good thoughts. I am definitely planning on doing the other pillows first, and a dry run with cheap fabric before that. But I didn’t think that my machine wouldn’t be able to work on it. I made a t-shirt blanket once using a friend’s machine, spent so much time on it and when I shook it out to show someone after I washed it a couple of the seems busted. Not wanting to repeat that! I do have a sample, wouldn’t put down that kind of money if I hadn’t seen it in person! Plus I like having the professional samples with fabric content available when I go shopping. I just ordered it on a whim actually, I tend to order lots of samples at once. And it really surprised me how much we both loved it right away. But it is fairly thick is some parts, definitely as heavy as denim. And I only have a mid-line Singer. I don’t love envelope closures, they seem less finished or something in my head. They look perfectly fine and no one would even see them and I know quality items are made with them, it’s just one of my hang-ups. I’ll know it’s there and open, if that makes sense. And if it is too tight it pulls and the line across isn’t completely horizontal. I’m a human level and it just hits me wrong. Yes, I have issues, I love me anyway But I hear all of you about doing zippers, I’ve only ever helped my mom. I am hoping she’ll be able to help. She just got her second shot and I’m getting the blood work to check my antibodies so keep your fingers crossed we’ll be able to be inside together soon! @dottyscrapper thanks for the link, I took a quick peek and bookmarked it for future. It also has other brands I like. I’m fine with dry clean only, we have a lot of that in the house. I’ve even owned a dry clean only table cloth. Should have sen MIL’s face when she discovered that AussieMeg I think it would look really great. Be aware that the dark stripe is actually a really deep purple, I thought it was brown. It’s hard to tell and I love it on my brown couch (thought I no longer love the couch lol). I will look for the videos @freddie , thanks! I just wanted to add, I also know the frustration of looking for the perfect fabric and the thrill of finding it. I hope this fabric is everything you are looking for. Thank you, it’s nice to know someone else gets it!
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Post by dewryce on Apr 13, 2021 14:19:40 GMT
It sounds like you have ordered a sample of the fabric. How heavy is it? Heavier than denim? If not, you can sew it with a normal machine. All the throw pillows in my house are made from decorator fabric. Some are heavier than others and more likely curtain fabric weight, but the ones on my couch are upholstery weight. A good quality upholstery fabric will be just fine. My couch is from Ethan Allen. I ordered 2 pillows that match, made from the same upholstery fabric. My pillows have invisible zippers along the bottom seams about 1” from the edge. They have 1/2” seam allowances. Could be 5/8”, but honestly, I don’t use 5/8” seam allowances when I sew stuff myself. I know it’s standard, but I don’t mess with the math. 1/8” isn’t going to matter. 1 1/2” seam allowances will be incredibly bulky. If a fabric is thin, you are better off backing the fabric vs using a larger seam allowance. I’m the Pea who lives in Belgium. If they have the option, I’d be happy to do curbside pickup. We have a large spike in cases here and I’m not going into any stores now. I don’t speak Dutch but do speak some French if that helps any. I’ll go back and look at the site to see if it’s US based or not. ETA: yes, it is a US site. But again, if you find it here I can do curbside pickup. The price is likely a lot cheaper, but even quilting cotton is around 20€ a meter. As for not sewing, a pillow is the easiest thing in the world to make. I’d buy some cheaper fabric that’s similar and practice on them. Invisible zippers need a special foot but are pretty easy to sew, but you definitely want to practice. And at that time, you can decide if you want someone else to sew them. First, thank you I appreciate your lovely offer to pick some up for me, especially these days! I will check but I imagine with shipping it might come close to the same. (Says the woman who has never shipped internationally). My in-laws have EA couches all over their house, they’re great aren’t they? They all coordinate (open plan) and they have lots of pillows made out of the couch upholstery fabric that just switch up between couches and chairs. It’s one of the reasons I am okay with it. My fabric is also soft, and the sturdiness is great and helps them use their shape. Our couches are super deep for my tall DH, my legs actually stick out almost strait when I sit on them which is horrible for my back. But with a big supportive pillow behind me I can sit like an adult with my feet on the floor . I have to at their house as well and the upholstery pillows help a lot and I don’t have to worry if I’m messing up a more delicate fabric. And as I said, DH will probably use them on the floor to lean against the couch so I’m glad they’ll be so sturdy.
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Post by dewryce on Apr 13, 2021 14:22:03 GMT
candleangie I can’t thank you enough for all of your tips and even taking the time to sketch everything out. I have printed it all and added it to my (super thin) sewing binder. I very much appreciate you taking so much of your time to help me (us) out!!!
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 13, 2021 14:27:33 GMT
It sounds like you have ordered a sample of the fabric. How heavy is it? Heavier than denim? If not, you can sew it with a normal machine. All the throw pillows in my house are made from decorator fabric. Some are heavier than others and more likely curtain fabric weight, but the ones on my couch are upholstery weight. A good quality upholstery fabric will be just fine. My couch is from Ethan Allen. I ordered 2 pillows that match, made from the same upholstery fabric. My pillows have invisible zippers along the bottom seams about 1” from the edge. They have 1/2” seam allowances. Could be 5/8”, but honestly, I don’t use 5/8” seam allowances when I sew stuff myself. I know it’s standard, but I don’t mess with the math. 1/8” isn’t going to matter. 1 1/2” seam allowances will be incredibly bulky. If a fabric is thin, you are better off backing the fabric vs using a larger seam allowance. I’m the Pea who lives in Belgium. If they have the option, I’d be happy to do curbside pickup. We have a large spike in cases here and I’m not going into any stores now. I don’t speak Dutch but do speak some French if that helps any. I’ll go back and look at the site to see if it’s US based or not. ETA: yes, it is a US site. But again, if you find it here I can do curbside pickup. The price is likely a lot cheaper, but even quilting cotton is around 20€ a meter. As for not sewing, a pillow is the easiest thing in the world to make. I’d buy some cheaper fabric that’s similar and practice on them. Invisible zippers need a special foot but are pretty easy to sew, but you definitely want to practice. And at that time, you can decide if you want someone else to sew them. First, thank you I appreciate your lovely offer to pick some up for me, especially these days! I will check but I imagine with shipping it might come close to the same. (Says the woman who has never shipped internationally). My in-laws have EA couches all over their house, they’re great aren’t they? They all coordinate (open plan) and they have lots of pillows made out of the couch upholstery fabric that just switch up between couches and chairs. It’s one of the reasons I am okay with it. My fabric is also soft, and the sturdiness is great and helps them use their shape. Our couches are super deep for my tall DH, my legs actually stick out almost strait when I sit on them which is horrible for my back. But with a big supportive pillow behind me I can sit like an adult with my feet on the floor . I have to at their house as well and the upholstery pillows help a lot and I don’t have to worry if I’m messing up a more delicate fabric. And as I said, DH will probably use them on the floor to lean against the couch so I’m glad they’ll be so sturdy. I have exactly the same issue and have resorted to mostly sitting in my chair (with a pillow behind me!) When we went chair shopping, DH told the sales guy that we were shopping for a Papa Bear chair and a Baby Bear chair. Thanks, DH?
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Post by dewryce on Apr 13, 2021 14:35:48 GMT
First, thank you I appreciate your lovely offer to pick some up for me, especially these days! I will check but I imagine with shipping it might come close to the same. (Says the woman who has never shipped internationally). My in-laws have EA couches all over their house, they’re great aren’t they? They all coordinate (open plan) and they have lots of pillows made out of the couch upholstery fabric that just switch up between couches and chairs. It’s one of the reasons I am okay with it. My fabric is also soft, and the sturdiness is great and helps them use their shape. Our couches are super deep for my tall DH, my legs actually stick out almost strait when I sit on them which is horrible for my back. But with a big supportive pillow behind me I can sit like an adult with my feet on the floor . I have to at their house as well and the upholstery pillows help a lot and I don’t have to worry if I’m messing up a more delicate fabric. And as I said, DH will probably use them on the floor to lean against the couch so I’m glad they’ll be so sturdy. I have exactly the same issue and have resorted to mostly sitting in my chair (with a pillow behind me!) When we went chair shopping, DH told the sales guy that we were shopping for a Papa Bear chair and a Baby Bear chair. Thanks, DH? That is the exact analogy I use with DH! He is 6’5” and I’m all of 5’4” so furniture shopping is tricky. I didn’t have the back issues then that I do now or we wouldn’t own these couches. And our dining table sits a bit high for me, but the normal ones hit his knees when he tries to scoot in. Heck, my feet don’t even sit normal with our tall toilets But when we purchased our home he had knee problems so we were doing what we could to mitigate issues in the future for him. Even our cars have to be purchased with his height in mind. He’s expensive! Anyway, I also have a special chair that I sit in most of the time (that’s juuust right!); but it’s be nice to be able to sit on the couch with him and watch a movie without having to lay down. When I try to sit and just keep my legs on the couch and snuggle with him I always slip too much because of the leather
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 13, 2021 16:25:11 GMT
I have exactly the same issue and have resorted to mostly sitting in my chair (with a pillow behind me!) When we went chair shopping, DH told the sales guy that we were shopping for a Papa Bear chair and a Baby Bear chair. Thanks, DH? That is the exact analogy I use with DH! He is 6’5” and I’m all of 5’4” so furniture shopping is tricky. I didn’t have the back issues then that I do now or we wouldn’t own these couches. And our dining table sits a bit high for me, but the normal ones hit his knees when he tries to scoot in. Heck, my feet don’t even sit normal with our tall toilets But when we purchased our home he had knee problems so we were doing what we could to mitigate issues in the future for him. Even our cars have to be purchased with his height in mind. He’s expensive! Anyway, I also have a special chair that I sit in most of the time (that’s juuust right!); but it’s be nice to be able to sit on the couch with him and watch a movie without having to lay down. When I try to sit and just keep my legs on the couch and snuggle with him I always slip too much because of the leather I think we may be sisters! I’m 5’2” and DH is 6’. It poses interesting challenges.
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