Slipcovers
 


  












The two photos at right show how a gathered skirt can create a unique design for a simple chair.
















  


  






















                                                                         



Many of these photos are of slipcovers that were made to fit "tight as a glove".  The slipcover to the right was for a customer who wanted a very shabby look for her wing chair.  To maintain the shabby style "wrinkles" were sewn into some of the seams.
  


  


          



















  


 








 
To the right are a set of pieces slipcovered using contrasting trim made from the complementary fabric. 



        











In this portfolio you will see photos of slipcovers made from a variety of fabrics. Some are made of  washable organic cotton or hemp.  Others feature conventional, washable fabric.  A few slipcovers are made from upholstery fabric, and should never be washed.
 









Side chair with short skirt.
Note contrasting panels and
cording.








Wing chair with skirt --gathered corners hide "Queen Anne" legs
  











 
  


  


The slipcovered chaise at Left has a custom, upholstered fit.









    





 

This slipcover features washable cotton twill.  It was dressed up with gathers at each corner--and a
 favorite pet!
 



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In these 2 photos you can see different ways of finishing the edges of your slipcover.
  









The slipcover to the right is in a printed cotton.  Good planning helped keep the pattern flowing.



Very carefull planning was required
for the plaid slipcover to the left.
 














   


It is actually a lot of fun to make the best possible pattern match when taking into consideration  the shape of the chair that needs to be slipcovered.





  














Anything is possible.  The chair to the left needed some padding to cover the wooden back.  The slipcover to the rightt needed hidden closures so that the fabric could be removed.

 Many of the slipcovers I make are out of plain, washable, economical fabric, but as you can see,
there are virtually no limits to what can be done!




   


  



This slipcover is made from a washable organic cotton duck.  


 

















































  


This slipcover is designed to drape loosely.  The pom-pom trim is attached to the slipcover with velcro so it can be removed when washing the


























      




  




 

  


  




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You can get washable, organic cotton in a variety of colors. Choose an accent color for the trim and pillows.  For more colors click here to see the organic cotton duck selection and here for the organic twill.
  


  
Loveseat covered with pre-washed fabric
 and styled with a lightly gathered skirt.
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Here you can see how a different fabric changed the character of this striped sofa into something more casual.  Its classy design was maintained by keeping the slipcover short to expose the legs.
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The cushions on this slipcovered sofa look smooth because the foam and padding were first encased in a "muslin" undercover.  An undercover also makes it easier for you  to take off and replace the cushion covers.
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This slipcover of organic cotton is outlined in matching trim.
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If you have a sofa or loveseat with attached back cushions, like in the first photo, they can be removed. The slipcover is then made for the body of the sofa and separate covers for the now loose back cushions.  See the third photo.
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   Instead of throwing out your old sofa, give it new life with a slipcover.
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Here is another transformation for an old chair using a washable, organic cotton.