Comments on: Previous Slipcover Work - Part II http://mostlysewing.lucidway.org/2006/06/14/previous-slipcover-work-part-ii/ and some of my other hobbies too Wed, 8 Feb 2012 07:10:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: mgbacke http://mostlysewing.lucidway.org/2006/06/14/previous-slipcover-work-part-ii/#comment-31482 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:50:22 +0000 http://mostlysewing.lucidway.org/2006/06/14/previous-slipcover-work-part-ii/#comment-31482 Hi Sharon! I did use my serger to finish all the raw edges, mostly just because I think it looks neater. I didn't really plan to ever wash the slipcover myself, just send it to the cleaners when necessary. Like most decorator fabrics I didn't think this one would stand up very well to washing. I love the idea of making wash and wear slipcovers, most likely in some kind of heavy off white material, like duck or denim. In this case I would certainly prewash the material and finish edges. Good luck with your project and thanks for stopping by! Lupe Hi Sharon!

I did use my serger to finish all the raw edges, mostly just because I think it looks neater. I didn’t really plan to ever wash the slipcover myself, just send it to the cleaners when necessary.
Like most decorator fabrics I didn’t think this one would stand up very well to washing.

I love the idea of making wash and wear slipcovers, most likely in some kind of heavy off white material, like duck or denim. In this case I would certainly prewash the material and finish edges.

Good luck with your project and thanks for stopping by!

Lupe

]]> by: Sharon http://mostlysewing.lucidway.org/2006/06/14/previous-slipcover-work-part-ii/#comment-31478 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:28:22 +0000 http://mostlysewing.lucidway.org/2006/06/14/previous-slipcover-work-part-ii/#comment-31478 I have been sitting on the fence wanting to make slip covers. Your excellent photos have inspired me to use the bolts of fabric that have been waiting! I need a new not too expensive sewing machine$250 range. Did you wash the fabric first? Did you finish raw edges so they don't fray when washed? I have been sitting on the fence wanting to make slip covers. Your excellent photos have inspired me to use the bolts of fabric that have been waiting! I need a new not too expensive sewing machine$250 range. Did you wash the fabric first? Did you finish raw edges so they don’t fray when washed?

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