Custom Slipcovers for Rudy's couch

[saroj12]

So i checked with several places who can sew custom slipcovers. I need this because I miscalculated on the couch fabric and it's a little fuzzy for a chicken-scratching poi!
They all came back and said just go out and get you a new couch....it costs too much to sew a slipcover.
Then I found this place and will order this weekend

http://www.slipcovershop.com/Product_Line/custom_product_line.asp?gclid=CMSJrvvmgqMCFQ1HnQodTxZtYA

they said send pictures in addition to the measurements. I had to stop off at hobby lobby for a tape measure

i'm thinking elasticized cushion covers in solid tan canvas, and the rest of the couch the same....

 

[Jeddy]

I am sure what you pick Rudy will love............

 

[rockoko]

I know nuttin' about slipcovers, but I do have a tape measure

 

[saroj12]

I am sure what you pick Rudy will love............

awwww how sweet to say that Jan!

 

[GG.]

tan canvas - great idea!!!

on the tape measure

and for the link to add to my library - they have neat stuff

 

[saroj12]

what's so weird about *not* having a tape measure?

 

[Saemma]

what's so weird about *not* having a tape measure?

Bwahahahahahaha!! I own 2 measuring tape devices!!!

 

[saroj12]

you are all weird......the whole lot of you!!

 

[Shade]

Bwahahahahahaha!! I own 2 measuring tape devices!!!

I think we must have 2 or 3 in the apartment...but then, they always go missing

 

[lotus15]

I definitely own 2 or 3 too... I can't believe you don't!!

 

[LuvMyBirds]

In addition to several rulers, I have a wooden 3ft yard stick, a metal one, a cloth tape measure, a Stanley 25ft, a Craftsman 30ft and several others of various lengths and widths What can I say....

Edit: Oh wait and that's just in the house not counting the shop....

 

[Archiesmom]

I have a tape measure upstairs, a tape measure downstairs, and a tape measure in the garage. And I also keep one specifically for garment fitting!
That way, I can REALLY tell if I'm losing inches off my waist or not (currently not! Oi!)

 

[saroj12]

okay okay so I asked around and we do have two of those carpenter type tape measures here, but no fabric tape measure that I can drape over the couch for measurements. Hey but I picked up two so now I too have measuring devices!
Just like you all!!
How are you supposed to store this yellow plasticky fabric tape measure? I can't see myself carefully folding it so I will jumble it up into a ball and shove it in some closet. The other fabric kind I got is retractable .... that I can handle

 

[saroj12]

I have a tape measure upstairs, a tape measure downstairs, and a tape measure in the garage. And I also keep one specifically for garment fitting!
That way, I can REALLY tell if I'm losing inches off my waist or not (currently not! Oi!)

I'm floored by the sheer number of measuring instruments floating around the Avenue!!!

 

[Merlie]

I may have you all beat .. lmao ...

I have a mini tape measure attached to my key ring, just in case I'm anywhere that a birdie inspired project idea may strike, and I need to measure lengths, widths and diameters.

I have issues .. serious mental issues

 

[saroj12]

I have issues .. serious mental issues

there you have it folks....she said it herself!!

 

[waterfaller1]

I keep a rubber band around my fabric tape measure. Don't feel bad Saroj. Went looking for the carpenter type the other day and the only one I could find was broken{tape is broke inside and won't come out} my little one with the rubber band, or this metal 'L' looking thing...And hubby is a mechanic.I can never even find a good screw driver around here..

 

[waterfaller1]

Can't wait to see Rudy showing off his new couch!

 

[CeddysMum]

what's so weird about *not* having a tape measure?

I even have one in my handbag at all times - just in case - isn't that normal?

 

[saroj12]

can we be serious now?

they sent swatches and i realized twill is what will stand up to his beak. the damask is pretty but fragile. the basketweave is gorgeous but nail snaggy
so i have to choose a color of twill
like the brick but red in the bird room is a no-no for me....can't detect blood.

http://www.slipcovershop.com/SearchFabricView.asp

i searched for twill

white is so pretty but.....