I have a vintage, 3-piece sofa. It needs to have the inside of the cushions refurbished. I got a quote from a local furniture upolstery place. They quoted mr $800 for three cushions. $800! Yeah, I'm going to do that myself. What is the color of your kitchen cabinets? They're gorgeous. Oh, and i would love to see anything you want to DIY. I love your esthetic and your attitude. Go! DO!
I’m a 69-year-old man, yup, 69. After taking one sewing class earlier this year, and being humiliated for three hours by the instructor because I just wanted to learn how to make pillowcases and possibly a duvet cover. Which to her amounted to why are you here. I still left feeling why not do it if I can. The problem? No one teaches how to sew in person.
I know...it's unfortunate that there's not more places to learn sewing and upholstery. But pillowcases and a duvet cover are perfect place to start! Thanks for commenting David.
That makes me so sad, when anyone signs up to teach, that’s all they should focus on. Not belittling someone that took the courage to learn! I’m so sorry you had that experience. I’ve known how to sew since high school and I still took a refresher course at 40, threading the machine is the most difficult lol Good luck to you! Don’t give up!!
Watch TH-cam videos, there are many that teach basics or are just about pillow cases. A duvet is really just a huge pillow case. You can buy a sewing machine online but if you have a sewing machine store in your city or town they offer classes too! I don’t like anyone deciding what I can & can’t do, you’re probably the same. You can do this!
I’m here for any and all of your inspiration! I first found your channel looking for the “swinging daybed” been a fan ever since! I’ve learned so much…. One thing though…. The math…. When it comes to upholstery…. I personally need slower and simple instructions; for lack of a better term… remedial ! 🤷🏻♀️ my brain struggles ! Lol anyway, you’re amazing! Carry on!
I love DIY projects and like you have been in a bit of a funk! Thanks for sharing your inspiration as it helps to motivate me to get back to it. Now, what did I do with that saw?
I’m all for watching you DIY! Your instructional videos are going to help me a lot when we move to our new house!! I’ve already ordered fabric for my Roman shades for multiple rooms! I’ve been spray painting all the downstairs and next up is kitchen cabinets!! We paid 15 K for our kitchen remodel at our current house and after they were done, I thought I could’ve done this and probably done this better. So I’m going to at my new house.
good question...sources seem to be dwindling. online...onlinefabricstore.com, fabricguru.com, fabricfiveanddime.com, sailrite.com, bigduckcanvas.com, decorativefabricdirect.com
I love your channel, keep posting!! You are a great teacher. I love how you show mistakes too. Im also a diyer, always have been. I was rewallpapering my bathroom at 15. My brain can just see and do things. Love making things pretty. Recently I started redoing chairs, I taught myself to recane chairs, repair, reupholster. I love making vintage things useful and beautiful again. I’ve made my own slipcovers too, that’s a job! There’s just something about doing something yourself. Please keep doing and posting. I just love to watch you. You are so talented! ❤
awe! thank you so much Teresa! We must be sisters from other Mr.'s. 😆...or something like that. If you lived in FL we could be friends. I'm so glad to hear this...my brain can see and do things too. It's a funny thing that not everyone has.
@@MimzyandCompany I agree! I’m in Texas! Funny I don’t know if you do this but I always think others can understand and think like I do. But most people just don’t get it. I usually get deer in the head light looks. 😂 Thanks for teaching me more tricks! I used your “put the staple in turned trick”! Now if I have to change fabric before I sell something I can get those staples out easier! My pneumatic stapler is great, but it’s so hard to remove them, till now! I love that about watching you. ♥️
sure! I now realize the file cabinet project was so long ago I didn't make a video...it's on my blog. Here's a link... mimzyandcompany.com/?s=file+cabinet+to+kitchen+cabinet
#5, yes! My husband and I have DIY’d most of our 45 yrs…he became a contractor because of learning to do all things…we are on our 3rd house…and he is now retired….but one can learn to do anything…
I have a vintage, 3-piece sofa. It needs to have the inside of the cushions refurbished. I got a quote from a local furniture upolstery place. They quoted mr $800 for three cushions. $800!
Yeah, I'm going to do that myself.
What is the color of your kitchen cabinets? They're gorgeous.
Oh, and i would love to see anything you want to DIY. I love your esthetic and your attitude. Go! DO!
yes, you can do it yourself! My cabinets are a color by Behr...graphic charcoal.
I’m a 69-year-old man, yup, 69. After taking one sewing class earlier this year, and being humiliated for three hours by the instructor because I just wanted to learn how to make pillowcases and possibly a duvet cover. Which to her amounted to why are you here. I still left feeling why not do it if I can. The problem? No one teaches how to sew in person.
I know...it's unfortunate that there's not more places to learn sewing and upholstery. But pillowcases and a duvet cover are perfect place to start! Thanks for commenting David.
That makes me so sad, when anyone signs up to teach, that’s all they should focus on. Not belittling someone that took the courage to learn! I’m so sorry you had that experience. I’ve known how to sew since high school and I still took a refresher course at 40, threading the machine is the most difficult lol
Good luck to you! Don’t give up!!
Watch TH-cam videos, there are many that teach basics or are just about pillow cases. A duvet is really just a huge pillow case. You can buy a sewing machine online but if you have a sewing machine store in your city or town they offer classes too! I don’t like anyone deciding what I can & can’t do, you’re probably the same. You can do this!
@@gracefulvintage yes! you're right...very good advice on all these points.
Sorry she did that to you!
I just found your video and think you are doing an awesome job . Don't stop . You gave me a great idea about the grommets. Thanks and blessings.
Thanks!
I'm here for it all , Mimzy!
Yay! Thanks Alecia.
So happy to hear you enjoyed the show and our book and Robin's words resonate with you. We love that notion and things that are perfectly imperfect.
WOW! WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH for commenting!
Excellent video. Thank you
I’m here for any and all of your inspiration! I first found your channel looking for the “swinging daybed” been a fan ever since! I’ve learned so much…. One thing though…. The math…. When it comes to upholstery…. I personally need slower and simple instructions; for lack of a better term… remedial ! 🤷🏻♀️ my brain struggles ! Lol anyway, you’re amazing! Carry on!
Thanks Courtenay. The math part is the hardest part for me too. I try to avoid it whenever possible!
Oh my gosh I love you channel! Very very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your DIY skills.
Awe, thank you so much Robyn!
I love DIY projects and like you have been in a bit of a funk! Thanks for sharing your inspiration as it helps to motivate me to get back to it. Now, what did I do with that saw?
ha ha! i'm right there with you.
I’m all for watching you DIY! Your instructional videos are going to help me a lot when we move to our new house!! I’ve already ordered fabric for my Roman shades for multiple rooms! I’ve been spray painting all the downstairs and next up is kitchen cabinets!! We paid 15 K for our kitchen remodel at our current house and after they were done, I thought I could’ve done this and probably done this better. So I’m going to at my new house.
yes!!!! You can do it!
I’m excited to see your diy projects! I’ve always liked diy. That’s a great quote!
Thank you for the encouragement!
Where can we buy quality and affordable upholstery fabric ?
good question...sources seem to be dwindling. online...onlinefabricstore.com, fabricguru.com, fabricfiveanddime.com, sailrite.com, bigduckcanvas.com, decorativefabricdirect.com
I love your channel, keep posting!! You are a great teacher. I love how you show mistakes too.
Im also a diyer, always have been. I was rewallpapering my bathroom at 15. My brain can just see and do things. Love making things pretty. Recently I started redoing chairs, I taught myself to recane chairs, repair, reupholster. I love making vintage things useful and beautiful again. I’ve made my own slipcovers too, that’s a job! There’s just something about doing something yourself.
Please keep doing and posting. I just love to watch you. You are so talented! ❤
awe! thank you so much Teresa! We must be sisters from other Mr.'s. 😆...or something like that. If you lived in FL we could be friends. I'm so glad to hear this...my brain can see and do things too. It's a funny thing that not everyone has.
@@MimzyandCompany I agree! I’m in Texas! Funny I don’t know if you do this but I always think others can understand and think like I do. But most people just don’t get it. I usually get deer in the head light looks. 😂
Thanks for teaching me more tricks! I used your “put the staple in turned trick”! Now if I have to change fabric before I sell something I can get those staples out easier! My pneumatic stapler is great, but it’s so hard to remove them, till now! I love that about watching you. ♥️
You have so much energy and great ideas!
Thanks...my energy seems to waning these days.
Can you please share how you painted the filing cabinet and how you made it into a kitchen cabinet? I’ve searched your channel with no luck 😉
sure! I now realize the file cabinet project was so long ago I didn't make a video...it's on my blog. Here's a link... mimzyandcompany.com/?s=file+cabinet+to+kitchen+cabinet
@@MimzyandCompany thank you!
You said everything I think and I just subbed! Looking forward to learning a lot.
That’s awesome! Thanks!
Also, is your name Krickette? That’s so cute!!!
@@MimzyandCompany It's my nickname. My mom and dad started calling me that when I was about 6 weeks old. Thanks!
ah, I see. same here...My parents and siblings called me Mimzy since i was born, but my Birth Cert. says Melissa. 😄
#5, yes! My husband and I have DIY’d most of our 45 yrs…he became a contractor because of learning to do all things…we are on our 3rd house…and he is now retired….but one can learn to do anything…
yes Tammy!!! that's so great to hear that you AND your husband DIY. And impressive you've done 3 houses!
I love DIY'ing!
yes! birds of a feather...
hey! why'd you quit making videos?!?!?! You're a natural on camera.
I few things but mostly a job change and I got really sick! I am recording now though! :)
@@amberpolk oh good! glad to hear it!