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A cotton canvas slipcover has a casual, relaxed look and long wearing comfort. Scroll through this collection of projects to gather design ideas, pin-fit tips, and canvas fabric options.
Some of the most basic and least expensive fabrics make the best slipcovers. I made this one from #12 weight natural cotton duck (canvas) for my customer’s sectional sofa. This #12 duck cloth from Big Duck Canvas is tough and protective. It’s woven with 2-ply yarns making it thicker and more durable than a regular 12 ounce cotton canvas. I…
When I make a canvas slipcover I typically use a 10 oz. or 12 oz. duck (canvas). But this time my customer wanted a canvas that was even more durable. So, we went with a #12 cotton duck from Big Duck Canvas in color Natural. It turned out great! What’s the difference between a #12 and…
There’s nothing like a natural color slipcover to give worn furniture an instant update. For this slipcover makeover, my customer chose sanded cotton CarrGo Canvas. It worked great to hide the outdated plaid on her pair of rolled armchairs and ottoman. Now her furniture has a fresh look ready for lakeside cottage.
Inspired by a pretty interior, similar to her own living room, my customer envisioned her 15-year-old Ethan Allen sofa new again with a slipcover makeover. She chose Carr-Go Canvas in color Natural, a medium weight sanded cotton canvas. I updated the skirt with a modified waterfall style and plumped up the cushions with a new…
It’s amazing how a simple canvas slipcover can instantly update an old piece of furniture. For this cute, curvy loveseat makeover I used Carr-Go Canvas in color Stone. I like it because it’s not stiff as a board or too limp. It doesn’t wrinkle like a “crunchy” canvas. And, best of all the surface has a…