Monday, June 14, 2010

Repuholstering Some Furniture.

I will probably be blogging sporadically for a while. This is a challenging season for My Good Babushka, I will leave it at that.



Progress on the arm covers. First I sewed the cord in place, then I sewed the channels deep enough so that they didn't show from the front side. Then I realized I had to take out my stitches that were holding the cords in place, or I wouldn't be able to draw them tight without puckering the fabric. Did I mention I'm sewing every thing by hand?



Old and new



Putting the arm cover in place. Trying to imagine the future.



My messy notes. The instructions I am following backwards.



How things stand

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Progress!

Never mind the sporadic posting. Just know that we are here for you if things become overwhelming.

Love you!

Rebecca Anthony said...

Great to hear from you Julie! Progress is looking good my friend(O:

Janet Metzger, Artist said...

I know I shouldn't laugh...but I am smiling a lot! Have fun ;-)

ballast photography said...

This looks overwhelming! But it seems that you know what you're doing. I would love to reupholster the seat of my favorite chair...but there are many issues--not the least of which being that I'm not a skilled seamstress. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Susan Anderson said...

I just admire your chutzpah in taking on such a task. Wish I were as willing to jump in and get something like that done, solo-style.

Keep us posted, when you can...!

=)

Tina said...

By hand??? What a challenge. Progress is looking great! Hope your challenging time brings good things as well.

Jenny said...

Look at you Julie. All upholstery pioneer woman!

nonizamboni said...

Your projects never cease to amaze me! Hoping you're enjoying your summer with your boys.

Kass said...

This is a creation you may agonize over, but you will stand and stare at it with such pride when you're done. Hand-stitched! That's impressive.

Viki said...

It looks like it's going to be beautiful when its done. Just hang in there.