tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post4773389804823107592..comments2023-10-06T00:39:38.060-07:00Comments on Crafty Sisters: Bedskirt with Contrasting Box PleatsCrafty Sistershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928148683741852082noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-54047185095124184382013-09-20T07:56:07.259-07:002013-09-20T07:56:07.259-07:00you did an GREAT job on this! and I appreciate YOU...you did an GREAT job on this! and I appreciate YOU sharing your project as it makes me feel like I could DIY this!! your choice of fabrics is beyond beautiful and you are right, the stripes just POP!!! I never would have thought of using lining, but I can see it gives it a really crisp look. so thank your Mom for that little nugget of inspiration.... I think I will try this!Julie Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304179864103822886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-16409944664733206202012-08-27T06:57:48.653-07:002012-08-27T06:57:48.653-07:00OK, I love that bed skirt!! The 2 fabrics go so we...OK, I love that bed skirt!! The 2 fabrics go so well together - nice job! I have this linked to my bed skirts post as well today, yours is a keeper!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-69504359691623475152012-08-04T18:12:09.023-07:002012-08-04T18:12:09.023-07:00Love the bed skirt!! You did a great job. I have...Love the bed skirt!! You did a great job. I have a question: You spoke of folding 4 inches on each end of the pleating fabric toward the center. So since it is folded back on itself, isn't the total wide of the insert piece 16 inches plus seams (4 from each folded part and 8 behind them) ? I hope to make a similar skirt. I am a bit confused.<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Sharon Oz <br />ozereko@aol.comozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01768692258485252045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-68541174342380004202011-06-16T11:37:24.736-07:002011-06-16T11:37:24.736-07:00Thanks Candace for getting back to me. I used pap...Thanks Candace for getting back to me. I used paper to get the correct width, and wound up at 23" just for future reference (full size). I have the bottom piece completed. I just have to put the buttons and bow on. When I get the whole thing done, I'll be happy to send you pictures. I learned the screw thing from my interior decorator. She put them on my king size. Then I got a new bed with a wood box springs. So I used small nails; the screws wouldn't work. They were too fragile.Angela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-29801069818173727422011-06-15T10:20:45.653-07:002011-06-15T10:20:45.653-07:00Thanks everyone for all the kind bedskirt comments...Thanks everyone for all the kind bedskirt comments!<br /><br />Angela Lee ~ I spoke with my mom and she said to definitely make the contrasting fabric wider (& middle pieces) and to try it out on fabric scraps or paper first to see if it works. The pleats for your daughters bedskirt sound so pretty! Creating a top border with screws to keep the skirt from slipping is genius! I would love to see a picture when you're done. Thanks for stopping by!Crafty Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928148683741852082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-70321717919911373972011-06-14T14:54:17.866-07:002011-06-14T14:54:17.866-07:00I am so glad I found your blog! I was thinking abo...I am so glad I found your blog! I was thinking about using that mimosa fabric for curtains in my living room but I couldn't tell from the online store what the true colors were... your pictures are beautiful and I love it!! I can't wait to see the finished room :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11812267022144171341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-62997749240172575762011-06-13T21:37:01.246-07:002011-06-13T21:37:01.246-07:00I need to make a bed-skirt for my son's bed. ...I need to make a bed-skirt for my son's bed. This is a great tutorial. I pinned it to my Pinterest board for reference! I especially like the hook and eye detail that you added! Thanks for sharing!AsylumTanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00274817914781549494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-73764009222482280542011-06-13T21:08:52.658-07:002011-06-13T21:08:52.658-07:00Oh, that is beautiful! Love your fabrics. Thanks...Oh, that is beautiful! Love your fabrics. Thanks for all the pictures...maybe I'll get brave enough to try this someday!Korrie@RedHenHomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012994436386838304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-65816234071809808582011-06-13T17:21:13.024-07:002011-06-13T17:21:13.024-07:00I am actually making something similar for my daug...I am actually making something similar for my daughter. And since you did such a great job, I thought I'd ask a question.<br /><br />I want to take the corners of my box pleats and pull them back and button them, then put a bow at the top of the pleat where they meet. I am estimating that I will need at least 15" (rather than8") of contrast fabric underneath to pull this off. What do you think? I'm also wondering if I should make the middle piece on the sides wider so when the corners are buttoned back, it will look better symmetrically. Any thoughts?<br /><br />I like the idea of a paper pattern. I may try that to see how much contrast to use.<br /><br />Your pictures are fabulous. After searching the net trying to find close ups of box pleated skirts, I found your blog. The pictures helped tremendously. And I'm definitely on the right track. The only thing I'm doing differently is making the skirt in 3 pieces (2 sides, 1 foot) with a band at the top of each piece. I have little screws that go into the band and screw right into the box springs to hold the skirt in place. And it never shifts when changing the linens or moving the mattress. The added benefit is that the fabric will be easier to work with.<br /><br />AngelaAngela Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288387417097722899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-35306946973349333002011-06-13T07:21:00.601-07:002011-06-13T07:21:00.601-07:00That is just gorgeous! I just got an old sewing m...That is just gorgeous! I just got an old sewing machine to dabble with to make some pillows and things. Your project looks like something I might be able to manage after about 20 years of pillow making. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-42371728150675189782011-06-12T03:48:30.512-07:002011-06-12T03:48:30.512-07:00Lovely. Great job. I can certainly relate to handl...Lovely. Great job. I can certainly relate to handling the large amount of fabric. Very professional---you get a gold star!365 Dresseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05370083544324974912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-35089877959230587182011-06-11T21:05:34.968-07:002011-06-11T21:05:34.968-07:00Hi girls! Thanks so much for inviting me over to t...Hi girls! Thanks so much for inviting me over to the WYLTC blog, and for leaving such a sweet comment about my lantern! What a fun party! I'm excited to be following your blog now as well!<br />AngelaLove Sweet Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00691220635162172057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-82049473695813446582011-06-11T20:46:51.204-07:002011-06-11T20:46:51.204-07:00Looks GREAT! I love the fabrics you picked out. ...Looks GREAT! I love the fabrics you picked out. Those will go great with any season. :) <br />Can't wait to see more!~ Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12183630069063636603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-53210486638049586382011-06-11T19:19:00.749-07:002011-06-11T19:19:00.749-07:00That photo of your son helping is so sweet it took...That photo of your son helping is so sweet it took my breath away! <br />Your skirt is beautiful :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-36333551791669222242011-06-11T04:31:45.483-07:002011-06-11T04:31:45.483-07:00that has to be 1 of the most beautiful bedskirts i...that has to be 1 of the most beautiful bedskirts i have ever seen.ChRiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11207463532949925592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-73115037414837277302011-06-11T03:54:38.669-07:002011-06-11T03:54:38.669-07:00I told ya, anything you put your mind to. I will ...I told ya, anything you put your mind to. I will never, ever be sewing a bedskirt. I can barely sew a button on. This turned out beautifully. Way to go! Blessings, TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-19434817994657797532011-06-10T20:28:59.656-07:002011-06-10T20:28:59.656-07:00SOOOOOOOOOOO pretty! I am way impressed. nothing...SOOOOOOOOOOO pretty! I am way impressed. nothing terrifies me more then a sewing machine. you did an amazing job!Krystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843109931397660007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-36751951922641621832011-06-10T20:01:55.664-07:002011-06-10T20:01:55.664-07:00That looks so professional and what a great tutori...That looks so professional and what a great tutorial. You rock!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296065245419448659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7882593764662190854.post-70689988429323853502011-06-10T19:53:37.660-07:002011-06-10T19:53:37.660-07:00Holy craftopia. Seriously? You just sewed that go...Holy craftopia. Seriously? You just sewed that gorgeous thing your.self? Do you hire out? Amazing. I love the contrasting fabrics...so classy.Jen@Notes From the Heartlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295506793251184311noreply@blogger.com