Last week, KarenD and I went to Hancock Fabrics, because it was closing. I just wanted to look around, and didn't have anything in particular in mind. However, while we were browsing, I found the best fabrics! They're fun and trendy, and I thought they'd work perfectly for LMNOvations, Leanna's and my craft business. So, after sending Leanna some pictures, and talking it over, we ended up buying 45 yards of fabric. It was perfect.
So, it's been sitting in my house for a couple of days, and I realized how much I loved the fabric. It would never go in my house, because of the very traditional blue/maroon/beige flowered-y couch that we have. Then, someone suggested a very good idea to me: why not cover the couch! We've tried a slipcover before, but those things are always sloppy looking. However, if I cover it myself, and cover each cushion individually, it will not only stay in place, but also look nice. So that's the goal. And I've picked out a coordinating fabric for curtains.
KarenD saved the day today by getting the fabric for me at Hancock's. She called me at the cash register, and the girl had rung the fabric up wrong, so it was going to cost me over $100. However, Karen pulled out her haggling skills, and in the end we got a good price.
Here's the amazing part. The fabrics were originally sold at $16.95/yard. Then, because they're being discontinued, and the store was closing, we got a great price. I bought a total of 75 yards (yeah, I'll be sewing...a lot), which would have originally cost $1,376.89. How much did I spend on it?
Sixty bucks.
And half that is LMNOvations costs, so my couch and curtains are $30. Sweet.
11 years ago
Haggling is right! I felt like I was in Morocco!
ReplyDeleteSo you're covering your couch?? Have fun!
ReplyDeleteYep. Covering the couch. I added a couple of pictures to show the fabric draped across the couch, and a mock up of a pillow to go on it (and break up the stripes). The pillow fabric will also be the curtain fabric. I'm not sure when I'll have time to do it all, but I'll be sure and post photos when I get it done!
ReplyDeleteLydia, the project gal!
ReplyDeleteFun couch project, although I have to say that it looks a little funny up against your current couch fabric. :) I'll help you sew! I could bring over my sewing machine and we could go at it!
ReplyDeleteI love great buys. And I love haggling. Wahooooo. I'll be excited to see the finished project. Then we'll both have new Mod couches! ;)
ReplyDeleteI think the fabrics & colors are great! The best thing about it is the good deal, though. Once I found a pair of cool cororoy pants (back when cords were especially trendy & new & cool) for only $2.50. Every time I wore those pants I felt empowered: Yes! I was wearing cool cords! And yes! I got an amazing deal!
ReplyDeleteI hope you feel this same sense of empowerment every time you sit on your new couch. :)
Wait... cords aren't trendy anymore? Aw man, I have like six pairs!
ReplyDeleteGreat purchase. Can't wait to see the finished project!
ReplyDelete@KarenD: In my world, they're definitely still trendy. But this particular incident happened when they first emerged and wearing them made you on the cusp of fashion! (Never before or since have I been on that cusp.... hence my pride in the $2.50 cords.)
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