Comments on: Reader Question: Amphitheater Seating Covers http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/ Clever, crafty do-it-yourself tips, resources, advice, and how-to projects for the hip bride & groom. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 09:45:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: chelsea http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-7997 chelsea Tue, 29 Jul 2008 14:05:00 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-7997 I second the felt and muslin - both are less than $1 a yard (muslin goes on sale often, and can be found for about 40 cents a yard!) Good luck with whatever you decide! I second the felt and muslin - both are less than $1 a yard (muslin goes on sale often, and can be found for about 40 cents a yard!) Good luck with whatever you decide!

]]> By: Sumiko http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-7977 Sumiko Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:13:53 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-7977 Would you consider paper products? You can buy paper placemats in bulk rather inexpensively in any color you want at restaurant supply stores. If paper is an option, large round paper doylies could be used also. I really liked the felt idea too! Would you consider paper products? You can buy paper placemats in bulk rather inexpensively in any color you want at restaurant supply stores. If paper is an option, large round paper doylies could be used also. I really liked the felt idea too!

]]> By: Lauren C http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-7956 Lauren C Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:59:12 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-7956 How's this for cheap? You can buy felt squares (they're pre-cut to 9-1/2" x 12") in a multitude of colors. The best online craft store for these (save-on-crafts.com) has 24 pieces for 5 bucks. Felt may keep the bums cushioned and warm too! http://www.save-on-crafts.com/felt.html How’s this for cheap? You can buy felt squares (they’re pre-cut to 9-1/2″ x 12″) in a multitude of colors.

The best online craft store for these (save-on-crafts.com) has 24 pieces for 5 bucks. Felt may keep the bums cushioned and warm too!

http://www.save-on-crafts.com/felt.html

]]> By: Ashley http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-7435 Ashley Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:43:51 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-7435 Personally I would make situpons. This website shows you how, but there are other variations. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Shores/9392/crafts2-situpons.html A situpon is an African weaved seat made out of various materials. As a kid we always made them out of newspaper, but those can sometimes bleed. I would get fabric that is on sale or discontinued. You could make them different hues of one of your wedding colors. You can stick the newspaper in between layers to add padding. Personally I would make situpons. This website shows you how, but there are other variations.

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Shores/9392/crafts2-situpons.html

A situpon is an African weaved seat made out of various materials. As a kid we always made them out of newspaper, but those can sometimes bleed. I would get fabric that is on sale or discontinued. You could make them different hues of one of your wedding colors. You can stick the newspaper in between layers to add padding.

]]> By: amohler http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-7127 amohler Mon, 26 May 2008 18:27:08 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-7127 I'd go with Muslin. It comes in very nice neutral colors and its very easy to rip apart (so you don't have to sew them all!) It's also probably the least expensive fabric out there. Buy a large bolt at a fabric store and rip away! I’d go with Muslin. It comes in very nice neutral colors and its very easy to rip apart (so you don’t have to sew them all!) It’s also probably the least expensive fabric out there. Buy a large bolt at a fabric store and rip away!

]]> By: cherub http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-7111 cherub Sat, 17 May 2008 01:11:25 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-7111 Asking you guests to bring their hotel towels is very tacky, and you want to stay in your hotel's good favor because they're taking care of YOUR guests. I work in a hotel, and wedding parties are a bit more demanding than the typical guest in the first place. don't abuse their hospitality by ruining their towels, as well. Asking you guests to bring their hotel towels is very tacky, and you want to stay in your hotel’s good favor because they’re taking care of YOUR guests. I work in a hotel, and wedding parties are a bit more demanding than the typical guest in the first place. don’t abuse their hospitality by ruining their towels, as well.

]]> By: Kristen http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-7099 Kristen Thu, 15 May 2008 02:34:29 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-7099 I would try flannel back tablecloths from Dollarama. You can find them in various prints if there are any that work for you. You can also use the 8 foot lengths of plain plastic tablecloths from dollarstores too. Another option is to get a 100 foot roll of lastic tablecovers...you can get them from party suply stores in just about any color for about $15. They come from a comany called Amscan, so they might have it on their website to check out retailers near you. I would try flannel back tablecloths from Dollarama. You can find them in various prints if there are any that work for you. You can also use the 8 foot lengths of plain plastic tablecloths from dollarstores too. Another option is to get a 100 foot roll of lastic tablecovers…you can get them from party suply stores in just about any color for about $15. They come from a comany called Amscan, so they might have it on their website to check out retailers near you.

]]> By: Linda http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-5648 Linda Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:20:31 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-5648 I went to a wedding last year with the same problem. They asked people to bring blankets. Some friends and family of the bride and groom brought extras in case people forgot. Nobody minded. I went to a wedding last year with the same problem. They asked people to bring blankets. Some friends and family of the bride and groom brought extras in case people forgot. Nobody minded.

]]> By: MissP http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-5644 MissP Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:07:57 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-5644 Sheets from the dollar store would be my first impulse. Whether or not the colors clashing would be a problem is more a question for you and your fiance. If it bugs you, don't do it - get all matching and maybe either stamp a design or do an iron-on patch that you print from the computer. If not, who cares? Bonus points if you can work in: "How's the view from the cheap sheets?" Seriously, have fun with it. Sheets from the dollar store would be my first impulse. Whether or not the colors clashing would be a problem is more a question for you and your fiance. If it bugs you, don’t do it - get all matching and maybe either stamp a design or do an iron-on patch that you print from the computer. If not, who cares? Bonus points if you can work in: “How’s the view from the cheap sheets?” Seriously, have fun with it.

]]> By: Allum http://www.diybride.com/2008/04/21/reader-question-amphitheater-seating-covers/#comment-5583 Allum Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:57:31 +0000 http://www.diybride.com/?p=573#comment-5583 the paint drop cloths might be a good idea if you can find an ivory. Possibly stamp a design on the back, add a ribbon to tie them up. the paint drop cloths might be a good idea if you can find an ivory. Possibly stamp a design on the back, add a ribbon to tie them up.

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