One Room Challenge, Week Two

So I have started making progress on my master bedroom. To see the entire space, click here. This week I completed my bed skirt, it took probably about 5 hours time and I think it is my best sewing project to date in terms of quality (i.e. straight lines and cuts). There is a small problem with the corners because my bed frame sticks out so far. I have tried adjusting the box spring but it did not help. I am waiting for my sewing consultant aka my mom to get back into town to get her advice. 

As a quick recap, here is the bed skirt before. I bought the previous bed skirt on eBay for super cheap and I have had it probably close to 8 years. It definitely needed upgrading.

And now....

I bought the fabric months ago for the new bed skirt on major discount at Ufab. I believe it was $20 for about 7 yards. Not that dramatic of a change so far but I am glad to have this step complete. 

Here are some step by step pictures of my process. 

First, I pinned the fabric around the bed just to get an idea on spacing and where to mark for a pleat. 

Then I measured from the top of the box spring to the floor. 

The only space large enough to roll out my fabric.

I measured and then followed the design in the fabric to make my cut straight. 

Measuring for the top turn over

Mark for the pleat

Measure for the hem

I pinned the top and hem all the way down. 

Then pressed with my iron.

My pleat from the back. 

Now sewing...I think getting everything cut and pinned and pressed is harder than the actual sewing! 

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I used these twist pins to attach to the box spring. They worked pretty well and are less than $5 at Joann's. 

I found these shams in my attic and am considering using them. Turns out I also have a down comforter up there but no duvet.  I went to my mom's today because she has a bunch of extra bedspreads in her attic. I brought home two to try but they didn't work. 

Last Friday, I hit a few of my favorite thrift stores looking for frames and/or art work for my gallery wall.

Diversity Thrift

Love of Jesus Thrift Store

Because I am a hoarder, I also found a few frames that will work in my attic!  I have decided to paint the dressers so that is on the agenda for this weekend. Come back next week to see how they turn out.