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	<description>DIY Upholstery, DIY Home Decor, How To Slipcover, Sewing Projects and more</description>
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		<title>Upholstery Class</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2012/04/04/upholstery-class/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you in the Windsor / Detroit area?  An upholstery class is running Saturday, May 12, 19 and 26.]]></description>
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		<title>Electric Vs. Manual Upholstery Staplers</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2012/03/12/electric-vs-manual-upholstery-staplers/</link>
		<comments>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2012/03/12/electric-vs-manual-upholstery-staplers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi Sophia, I need to reupholster my 6 dining chairs and am wondering what type of staple gun I need to buy.I came across your video on youtube, where you were using an electric staple gun. What&#8217;s the brand / model? Will you recommend it? Thanks a lot! Linan Hi Linan, I have only ever used two brands of staplers. My pneumatic staplers have always been fasco, and the one you saw in the video is the only electric stapler i have ever owned. It is the Maestri 3G-71. Upholstery staplers are available in a few  gauges , the  71 series being the most universal.  Both of my tools require 71 series 3/8 crown staples. (22 gauge) These are called &#8220;fine wire staples&#8221;. The Maestri is equivalent to using an air tool in performance. In fact since Iv&#8217;e owned it, I have rarely used my Fasco pneumatic stapler! It is that good. The best thing about using an electric stapler like the Maestri is that you don&#8217;t have to listen to a compressor. If you plan on buying an inexpensive tool for a quick DIY project ensure that it is rated &#8220;heavy duty&#8221;. Buy your tool at a hardware store, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ikea Lack Slipcover Giveaway</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2012/02/14/ikea-lack-slipcover-giveaway/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 04:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[faux fur slipcover]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Kimberly H. Of S.C. You are the winner of the Ikea Slipcover!
We are kicking off 2012 in style! Win this beautiful faux fur slipcover made expressly for the Ikea Lack end table.]]></description>
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		<title>Sewing Machine Recommendations</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2012/02/13/sewing-machine-recommendations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:21:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Paula writes: Hi Sophia. I stumbled across your DIY blog searching for the right kind of sewing machine for someone with no experience in sewing. I have just started teaching myself to reupholster with books and the web as a hobby. I feel that I am at a crossroads of sorts. Can&#8217;t afford an Industrial sewing machine, but if I had to maybe a used or refurbed. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Hi Paula, I am happy to help. You certainly are very ambitious! In the industrial category I would recommend a used Juki 555. You should be able to get one for approx. 3-400 dollars, head and table included (includes motor). A brand new, good domestic machine would be priced about the same, therefore owning a good industrial is far more advantageous. The 555 is not a walking foot, which you will need for certain fabrics such as velvet, vinyl, sunbrella,  etc. The Juki 555 is a dressmaker&#8217;s machine, but it will handle many upholstery fabrics, and it is much less expensive than a walking foot.  Because you have never sewn, jumping right onto an industrial machine is a little daunting. They are powerful machines! I suggest picking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q and A, Slipcover Arm Re-Design</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2012/02/06/q-and-a-slipcover-arm-re-design/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:53:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Virginie asks: I am attempting to slipcover two upholstered club chairs with problem arms.  The arms have a seam down the center into which the upholstery fabric has been pleated to form a curve rather than making a right angle turn.  The result is an uneven surface over which my slipcover fabric is unable to effect a smooth turn.  I would appreciate any advice you would be so kind to offer.  I am out of ideas.  Thank you so very much. Answer, First I&#8217;ll start with a thought, it may or not be relevant. Refer to the pic with the arrows on the arm. The fabric seems to dip into the frame at that spot. Tug on the pleated area that I have illustrated. Does it lift away from the frame? If not, it has been attached to the frame with a &#8220;pull&#8221;. This pull would be stapled to the frame, pulling that area in, giving it an indented appearance. From the picture I cannot tell if that is the case. But it is something you should become familiar with so that you can tackle other projects in the future. Technically you have to be able to project what is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Q and A, Staples or Tacks?</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2011/08/04/q-and-a-staples-or-tacks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:25:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marie asks, I believe webbing should be applied using large ( 5/8&#8243;long) upholstery tacks, not staples, so that the webbing will be secured firmly to the frame.  Upholstery staples, even those applied with a pneumatic stapler will not  be strong enough to hold the webbing.  A webbing stretcher is essential to making the webbing tight enough.  The webbing also holds the wood  frame together tighter and the seat is more resilient than one made with  a plywood base. Answer, I have taken apart quite a bit of upholstered furniture and it is quite safe to say that upholstery tacks haven&#8217;t been widely used in manufacturing for decades. Upholstery tacks were once the standard, but they have been replaced by staples. Both the jute webbing and the modern polypropylene webbing can be installed with staples. The polyprop webbing in typically green and black and very elastic. A large portion of European furniture is made with this webbing which is applied with staples. Someone with ample arm strength could apply this stretch webbing without a stretcher, however, when applying the jute webbing a stretcher should be used. As for webbing versus plywood, for the most part these applications are not interchangeable on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Slipcovers, Country Style</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2011/06/12/slipcovers-country-style/</link>
		<comments>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2011/06/12/slipcovers-country-style/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:07:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spotlight]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[french toile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shabby chic]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decorating on a budget? Here&#8217;s proof that you can strike gold in the clearance rack too! These antique chairs are dressed up in pretty country fabrics with designer touches. Take note of polished details such as : bias binding, the gingham skirtlet which is cut on the bias, floral button detail and lavender braiding. Slipcovers by sophia sevo]]></description>
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		<title>Book Signing and Slipcover Demo</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2011/05/16/book-signing-and-slipcover-demo/</link>
		<comments>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2011/05/16/book-signing-and-slipcover-demo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 21:20:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join me on June 4th, 1PM at Chapters Devonshire Mall in Windsor. I will be there for a signing and kitchen chair slipcover demo. I look forward to meeting you!]]></description>
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		<title>Slipcover Q and A, The tucking fabric</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2011/05/15/slipcover-q-and-a-the-tucking-fabric/</link>
		<comments>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2011/05/15/slipcover-q-and-a-the-tucking-fabric/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2011 05:12:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Question From Alina, I purchased the book. But it is not clear to me whether you sew together the tucking fabric from say IB and IA and then tuck it in. If not how do you keep fabric from coming out of the tuck. Answer You do not have to sew the IB and IA tucking fabric down the entire length, but you do have to sew them together for a short length at the point where they attach to the OB. If your slipcover is constructed well, your tucking fabric will never come out.  You will only need to smooth your slipcover out, much like smoothing out a bed cover. (and you won&#8217;t have to do it daily, only occasionally) If you like, send a picture of your project along with any questions and we can be certain. Some unusual, or uncommon chairs call for different techniques. Regards, sophia sevo &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Slipcover How To</title>
		<link>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2010/10/04/slipcover-how-to/</link>
		<comments>http://diyonlinemag.com/blog/2010/10/04/slipcover-how-to/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>soph</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reader Question From Jean,

Hi Sophia! I had been pin-fitting them on the chair w/ the reverse side of the fabric up, but want to experiment cutting each piece to measurement then serging, as you suggest. 
Could you help me??]]></description>
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