Simple Canvas Slipcover With a Twist
A simple slipcover in a neutral color. Sound boring? Not at all! Especially when you choose a fabric and seam detail that are unexpected.
The fabric vision for this slipcover was a grey cotton canvas. I could have easily gone with this basic solid grey 10 oz. canvas.
Instead, I chose a 12 oz. yarn-dyed canvas: black and natural yarns woven together to create a two-tone grey color effect. The yarn-dyed color has more depth and interest than a solid grey. It has the look of chambray. Love!
For the seam finish, welt cord was the standard choice. Well, it was until I started experimenting with a French flange (flat welt). I’m so glad I did! The pretty 1/2 inch flange with little pleats placed around the corners softened the chair’s boxy appearance.
Love this slipcover! I’ve been thinking of using a French flange (I wasn’t sure what the proper term was so I was calling it a French seam except on the outside.) This is definitely the finish I want on my next slipcover. Funny I was just thinking about this yesterday, and today here it is in my Inbox 🙂
I love when ideas cross paths just at the right time! Thanks for following and happy slipcover making.