I would have much prefered CT over the cooking part of Home Ec.  I wish now I would have taken the time to learn to cook from Mom though.  Although I have to admit hubby did a good job of teaching me.  He's a good cook.  Doesn't make the things my Mom did, but we eat well.

You can always still learn.  It's very easy to sew for your home.   Straight lines most of the time. 

I like the idea of a critical thinking class, but I'm still happy I know how to sew.  I learned more from my Mom and two of her sister's that worked in garment factories.  We should have written a book about all the tricks of the trade.  Much easier than the typical pattern instructions.

Well my brain must be really off today because she's in South Carolina!  I was sure she lived in Florida. 

Anyway, I'd be more than happy to help you figure out a way you can do this yourself on a budget!  I mean that's what we're all about here, right?

I do sew.  Have for close to... well yets just say decades.  Everything from that first underslip made from two retangles and a very tiny piece of elastic (was I ever that small? :P) to designer clothing and just about anything one can make from fabric for our home.  So show me those pix from every angle and I'll see what I can come up with. 

I'll be close to my computer most of the day since I'm reworking this room to accomodate my new drafting table!  Yipee! :D

If they'll slip into pillow cases you could tuck and pin (or slip stitch like kids do with those cardboard stitching cards) the excess fabric in placing that part at the bottom where it wouldn't show.  Take some pix and post them and I might be able to come up with something else that would work too.

If you do have someone recover them I'd suggest just making slip covers from washable fabric so you can remove and launder them.

I do know someone in Florida that might do stuff like this.  Just can't remember what city she lives in.  I'll check and get back to you.