I've bought a painted textile piece that I'd like to have integrated into a simple duvet cover for a queen-sized bed. Any ideas whom I should contact?
2007-01-08 14:50:03 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
If you are looking for someone to do the actual work-- check local yellow pages, want ads-- also check sewing stores-Joann, Hancock and fabric sections in Walmart, Kmart-- you can locate a person in all those places-- asking for assistance.
Do some homework-- check out department stores and see the different styles-- so you'll be giving the person the correct information. There even might be a pattern ( as a sewer, I can't imagine a pattern for this-- but I'm old.)-- so check the pattern books for styles-- note the number and name of the pattern book-- so you can explain your preferences.
One suggestion.-- Choose another --less expensive fabric that you would like to use, also-- that is your trial piece-- to check pricing, time to complete, workmanship, other needs the person has-- i.e. seam binding or other supplies-- the buttons if that is the type-- If you are satisfied with the first item-- then you can make the second decision-- you could also state up front that you have two to be made-- and if you aren't happy-- state why and that you'll take the second length elsewhere.
good luck
2007-01-08 15:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by omajust 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purchase a queen-sized flat bed sheet that co-ordinates with the chosen fabric. Cut the special fabric the same size as the bed sheet. Place the two pieces with right sides together. Sew around the edges on three sides. On the fourth (bottom, short) side, sew only 1/4 the way in and leave an opening to insert and remove the duvet. You may dress it up with buttons to close the opening or just leave it plain.
Very cost-effective! Any sewing machine can handle this task. You may wish to do all the measuring, cutting, pinning, etc. and bring to a tailors (one who would do hems on pants, etc.) and ask them to sew it for you.
2007-01-08 16:25:15 · answer #2 · answered by heathen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could try going to your local fabric store. They usually have classes taught by skilled sewers and might be able to refer you to one of them. On that same note, if you have the time you might be able to take a class on learning to sew and be able to do it yourself. Not only would you have a piece that you love integrated into your duvet cover, you'd also have a story to go with how it got there along with a little bit of pride in doing it yourself. On a cautious note, cleaning that duvet cover might get a bit more complicated with the painted textile sewn to it. It would be a loss if it got damaged. You may want to consider having a border placed around the painted textile and then attaching it with buttons or matching ribbons that could be tied into bows connecting it to the duvet cover. This would allow you to remove it so that you could clean the duvet cover in the washing machine and hand clean the painted textile. Hope this helps.
2007-01-08 15:12:18 · answer #3 · answered by chunsacartee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very simple to sew ask a friend who has a machine they likely can do it for you
2007-01-08 18:26:29 · answer #4 · answered by gooplic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take some sewing lessons or call a seemtress
2007-01-08 15:00:51 · answer #5 · answered by Erin G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a seemstress!
2007-01-08 15:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by -skinnie minnie- 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋