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Monday, March 9, 2009

Flirty Table Top Skirt


I have this old buffet/server that I got from Freecycle. The previous owner tiled the top of it but the tile had chipped on the corner. The piece was free and I loved the way that the rest of it looked so I painted it black and distressed it a bit on the front. Removing the tile was just too big a project for me right now - I have way too many projects going on at the moment! So anyway, I just draped the top with a piece of burlap for the time being until I could come up with something better. Then I had an idea! Wouldn't this table be fun with a little flirty skirt for the top? So I got to work. I decided to use the existing piece of burlap, cut to size and then cut a piece of unbleached cotton to use for the "skirt." I actually had to cut three strips total and sew them together so that I'd have one long strip. I measured around the server and made the strip of fabric a little over double that measurement. That way I'd have enough fabric to sew a box pleat all the way around. I made the pleats and pinned them to the burlap as I went. When that was complete, I sewed everything together and then I had this cute little skirt with a bit of a tailored finish!

It was a fun little project and I'm happy with the results. Much better than that old chipped tile don't you think?


Have a happy, blessed Monday!


xo,


Kathleen

28 comments:

  1. What an elegant and chic look. I love it.

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  2. I absolutely adore this! I have a very similar piece, and I may have to "imitate" your art!

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  3. Kathleen, that is super cute, and very clever. It changes the piece entirely from the tiled top! The paint job looks fantastic! What black did you use?
    xo Isa

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  4. Oh my, oh my, oh my Kathleen... I LOVE this. What a clever idea that looks sensational. And thank you so much for the info on Freecycle. I joined right after I got your comment and am on the hunt for furniture :) Hopefully I will be as lucky as you to find a fabulous buffet table!

    Meg

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  5. That's just fantastic. I love the way you displayed you pretty things too.

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  6. Stop it! You are too creative with your sewing machine and you are making me feel guilty for letting mine rot away in the garage. :) No really, I love this table skirt. The box pleat makes it extra special. You are so talented.

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  7. It's precious! What a fabulous idea.

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  8. That is super cute!! What a wonderful way to spruce up that cabinet!! Love it!
    Isabel

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  9. Oh my, you are so good!! I love it,what an awesome idea...hope you having a great day!! Talk soon, Chrissy

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  10. What a great and very beautiful solution! It looks great!

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  11. Lovely! Beautiful blog :)

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  12. I love, love, love this! Distressed black paint with simple fabric is so elegant. Job well done:) It's beautiful.

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  13. You are so smart...that was just the right thing to do! Linda

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  14. you keep inspiring me! just awesome!
    and great pict. of that....

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  15. It is just fabulous!! I love it and I love your blog. I am going to follow you so I won't lose you. Please stop by my place sometime...I'd love to have you!
    xo bj

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  16. I am just blown away by how cute, professional and unique your skirt is. What a good job you did! You need to find some magazine contest to enter your creation in ......

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  17. So clever and really pretty! I love the vignette on top that you did. Have a great week!

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  18. This is simply wonderful! What a great idea and WHAT pray tell is Freecycle - it sounds WAY fun!

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  19. you are so creative...this is absolutely adorable!

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  20. what a clever idea - it looks wonderful, xv.

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  21. Gosh this is sooo sweet Kathleen! ;)

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  22. Yes, it does look wonderful! You are always so busy it almost leaves me breathless to read your wonderful posts! :)
    I can't wait to see what you come up with next.

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  23. You have got the best taste. Somehow I think we would end up trying to grab the same things if we went junking together.

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  24. Kathleen, this is just perfect! I love it!
    Lidy

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