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Make your worn & loved armchair look new again! Here you can explore chair slipcover designs and fabric ideas for classic rolled arm chairs, wingbacks, modern track arm pieces, barrel shapes and much more.
Coming up with a design plan is the first step in creating a slipcover. In this post, I take you through my process and share which decisions are important to make before you buy fabric and start your pin fitting. I got lucky. I found this Bergère French chair at my local ReStore and paid…
When you shop secondhand furniture stores do you tend to walk past the pieces with outdated upholstery? If you do, you might be missing out on something special. Like this pair of well-made, barely used Ethan Allen armchairs that Virginia found. Whoo-hoo! She chose these chairs for their clean lines, sturdy frame and comfy support…
Just when I thought I knew everything there is to know about slipcovering a wing back, this Harden chair showed up to teach me a thing or two. At first glance I thought this piece looked like any other classic wing back. I’ve slipcovered many similar designs so I was sure this project was going…
I’ve always made my slipcovers in natural or creamy white as a way to give my small living space a bigger, brighter feel. Even when I make new covers to replace the old ones, I stick with cotton canvas, natural denim or off-white linen. This has been my decorating style for a long time. It’s…
The slipper chair. You might know this little upholstered armless piece as an accent chair. I think of it as the everywhere chair. Thanks to its universal design and small footprint, the slipper chair has become a favorite for extra seating in living rooms, bedrooms, reading nooks, guest rooms, hotel lobbies, waiting rooms and offices….
Summer is the best season for finding a super deal on a secondhand chair at an estate sale or garage sale. If you find one with makeover potential, grab it! A well-made, older piece is a good candidate for a slipcover especially if it’s sturdy, comfortable and has the right foot print for your space….