Bedskirt Tutorial Redux

This project was done and posted in the summer of 2011. I am still in love with my bedskirt!

Bedskirt Tutorial

 AT LONG LAST!!
IT IS SO HOT HERE!
I RETREATED TO THE INSIDE AND HAVE TAKEN TO SIT DOWN,
 AIR CONDITIONED PROJECTS.

AFTER

THAT USUALLY MEANS PULLING OUT THE SEWING MACHINE.

I have been working on my bedroom redo for a couple of years. It is progressing in stages. We repainted then I made the drapes and ripplefold curtains earlier this year. You can read about that HERE.

If you are like me you have a love hate relationship with bedskirts. They slip and slide. You pin and tuck. Every time you make the bed you end up "cussing" those darned things.

I found a product call "Grip Deck" and it is a winner!

The kit consists of a product similar to the rubberlike shelving except heavier. This covers the deck of the boxspring. Around the perimeter is stitched a two inch hook side of hook and loop tape.

Update! This product is no longer available...involved in some sort of patent lawsuit. However it can be made using a lightweight rug pad (see closeups, I believe that is was the deck is made from anyway) and two inch hook and loop tape. 

The puckering you see is where we had to place the bed steps under the mattress to hold it up. The mattress is heavy and we are old. "Nuf" said.
The kit comes with instructions and enough loop tape to complete the project.
I will post my directions on a Tutorial Page(under construction) for anyone interested in detailed instructions.
For my gathered bedskirt, I constructed three lined and gathered panels to fit my dimensions (I have never been able to purchase a readymade bedskirt for my bed).

assembling the panels

I pressed the bottom that is built in with the lining and pinned the returns.

I hand stitched the returns. You can do this on the machine.

I stitched on double gathering tape. This definitely is NOT a job for machine stitch gathering.

I am sewing on the dining table.

I have a sewing/craft/bonus room over the garage but lately I am sewing downstairs. I can do the fitting and measuring without running the stairs.

I stitched the gathered panel to a 4 inch band with the loop side of the hook and loop fastener. I forgot to make a photo of the band first.

finished panel ~ right side

finished panel ~ back side with fastener.The ends of the bands are just serged as they don't show.

Woo Hoo!!

Sewing finished!

The hook tape is wide enough to provide adjustment for length.

The tape is very secure. It will not accidentally move.
If you are using washable fabrics, a good strong tug and you can put the skirt in the wash.

I need to move that center pillow. This pic is closest to the true fabric colors.
The paint was color matched to the fabric but looks different here.

The quilt and shams were purchased on clearance from Horchow over a year ago. I told you this had been going on for a while. I had to buy it then.... fantastic deal and I saved a bucket load! Of course that is why I have three standard shams rather than two kings.  Don't forget the bucket load savings!

I have companion fabric that will be made into a bedspread ( I will not be attempting that, besides I don't have enough room). The next project for the room will be bolsters and pillows. If the hot weather continues I'll finish before long.

You can see the finished (?) bedroom reveal HERE. Still waiting for the custom bedspread but it will be made from the bolster fabric.

I am really pleased with the results thus far.

So, what do you think?

I would love to know!

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