Today’s my birthday and we’re celebrating with our visiting family, so I’m taking it easy while they’re still here. But tomorrow I’m hoping to get started on the cushions of the new/old sofa.
I bought the velvet yesterday at JEM. It’s really hard to photograph because it has a bit of a sheen to it and the color changes in the light (love).
So the real question is – do I do a black welting or just a self welt? I’m worried about making piping with the velvet (it’s tricky because it’s so thick and velvet pile often rolls weird), but also I think black linen would look pretty amazing!
What would you do?
I would totally go with black. Contrasting piping is such a wonderful touch, but one that it seems few are willing to do. GO FOR IT!
I would do the black linen!
It will look gorgeous with the velvet.
Black linen would look amazing!
Black linen all the way! Can't wait to see it
I agree with the others. Black linen for sure. It would be unexpected and sooooo very chic.
Yep, black linen!
Do the black linen, life is short!
What about a brown (chocolate ?) welt as that pairs well with blue.
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Happy Birthday! It's going to be gorgeous with the black linen.
What about a chocolate brown for the welting ?
Majority speaks for itself, I suppose! I couldn't agree more. Can't wait to see this! Oh, and Happy, happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day!
Love the fabric, it looks splendid! I prefer the velvet!
I'm going to go against everyone and say self welt. It will look so much more classic with that velvet. Can't wait to see the finished product!
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First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Jenny! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Secondly, I like a self-welt, honestly (I'm totally in the minority judging by the other comments so far). It's not as bold as black linen piping, but the pretty velvet can stand all on its own.
Happy birthday! Definitely the black linen
Jenny — just curious what type of sewing machine you use since all those layers of velvet will be pretty thick. Thanks! Love the color, I've been thinking of doing a chair in a peacock velvet.
I am going to go against the majority as well. I think it will be much more versatile in the end if you use the velvet instead of black piping…. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Happy birthday! I would go with self welt. I would tire of the black-actually, the contrast is what I would get tired of not the black itself.
OOOH the black sounds super snazzy- although the all-over velvet might be a little more timeless….
Do the black! So sassy!
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I'm going with self welt same color. You're making an investment of time and money. This piece will be timeless.
My vote is for black linen, it's a safer bet than the velvet, but still fantastic in contrast.
Happy Birthday!
Black! I also like the chocolate brown suggestion. Black seems very now.
Just thought I'd pass this along…my mom is an interior designer and used to teach textiles at a community college. She LOVES linen. Uses it as much as possible. However, I do remember her telling me that for some reason it seems to wear particularly bad when used in welting. She told me if I ever to a linen sofa to do the welting in a different fabric. Perhaps you've had a different experience, but just thought I'd share.
Personally, I think either would look great.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY!!!!!!!!
I think the idea of black linen seems very 'you'
i would do the welt in a fabric that works better than the velvet but i would match that fab to the velvet-
for me, contrasting piping is okay in slipcovers but not upholstery-
john in nc
Black linen would look killer!
I would do navy or kelly green piping. Black looks too harsh/ cartoonish to me for some reason. But I am often surprised by finished product/ after the fact.
Hi Jenny, first of all, as a designer myself, I love your blog! Secondly, I would definitely go for a self-welt for the reasons mentioned by others (timeless, classic, investment piece, versatility). But personally, my choice would a linen welt in a the same tone of peacock, if you can find it! That would be really special, and still keep the look clean! Good luck! Can't wait to see the results, whatever you choose.
I vote for the black linen, or maybe a synthetic fiber linen look-a-like so it wears better. I feel like linen can be so fragile. I love the color combo, it's going to look great!
Self welt, hands down.
Happy Birthday!
We share a birthday! Yeah for 10/11/12!
black, for sure.
I love the idea of a contrast piping. I think ultimately it all depends on what other pillows you'll be using and making sure to bring in the linen texture in other places in the room.
P.S. Happy Birthday!
Is that bella fabric in pool? I upholstered two chair for my mom with that fabric and let me tell you it is indistructible, great choice for a sofa! I prefer the self welt myself because I feel like the black linen is a little harsh year round (although perfect for fall!)
Love the black — I like contrast piping.
Happy Birthday to you and me — this is a fun one to write out since it's 10-11-12! Enjoy your day! We are celebrating with coconut cupcakes here.
Happy birthday jenny! Wishing you a healthy and happy year. I bought this same fabric from JEM and covered two chairs. Love it. Self welt
I'm for the self welt too! I like a classic look :) And EVERYONE will remember a sofa with such a bold contrast welt and I like people to be surprised by a different "look" when they come back over even though most often all I've done is change accessories/pillows around!
Happy Birthday and good luck with the reupholstery! You are a brave woman!
Happy Birthday, fellow Libra (mine is on the 12th)! I think the black linen would be a wonderful POP, along with some gorgeous pillows you'll add. Exciting :)
Such a pretty fabric! Happy Birthday & thank you for your constant inspiration!
Black welting ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!
Traditionally welts are cut on the bias- is that a problem using so much of the velvet fabric? I think a contrasting welt would look awesome!
I would use black linen to give textural contrast. It would be a nice touch (literally too!) to sit down and see piping without a sheen. Linen so lovely to look at.
If anyone can do it, you can.
Happy B-day to you!!!!!!!
pve
so beautiful! i have a chair in a similar color and i did navy piping. its perfect!
Happy Birthday!! Go for the black linen- would be amazing. Can't wait to see the finished job!
Today is my Birthday too… Happy happy day to us!
self welt – the black would be too "designer-y" in my opinion and it's a nice classic sofa.
I'm pretty sure I'm echoing everyone else, but I would totally do the black linen welt. It will look amazing. Can't wait to see your results!!
black would be stunning!
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