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Slipcovers
Slipcovers (Dr.=A0Quilter) so wasn't it still too large for the washer after you made it into a slipcover? or did you use an industrial washer afterwards? I wasn't planning on prewashing.. but it you are right, it will need washing at some point.. --- Depends on what fabric you plan to make the slipcover from. Some fabrics _must_ be dry-cleaned, either because of the weave, or the finish. Velvets, tapestries, polished cotton, open weaves with any latex used on the backing--that sort of item, should be dry cleaned. Always pre-test a sample for shrinkage, fraying, color and finish loss. Many cotton blends will do well when pre-washed, but I always wash before cutting out, as they almost always shrink. You could serge the raw edges and give the yardage a whirl in an industrial machine--take it to a laundromat, they usually have larger machines. Don't dry it bone-dry; I leave the fabric a tiny bit damp, as it is a bit more flexible/stretchy when slightly damp, and fits the furniture without a struggle. I always fit the fabric to the furniture, cut/pin pieces, carry to the sewing machine and sew (easier if you set the machine up next to the furniture); then pin-fit the next seam, sew it, and so on. I forgo the making of a mock-up--why make two slipcovers, one of which will be a pattern only, when you can pin fit one and be done with it? BTW, if you pick a fabric which can be railroaded across the furniture (as on a sofa), you save money on yardage. Color matters: I made a frumpy slipcover out of off-white damask for a small chair, and am continually washing it. PITA, even though I like the white/off-white slipcovers for summer. If there's anything else I can add, please ask. Cea |
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