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…
Figuring out the best way to slipcover this attached back chair was a puzzle at first. Should I detach the two back cushions and replace them with one loose slipcovered cushion? Or, if I leave the cushions attached should I cover them separately? Or, cover them as one? I chewed on those questions for several…
When you look at a before and after slipcover photo what do you notice? My guess is it’s the fabric and color that catches your eye first. Then the fit, right? What you might not see right away are the many subtle design details that went into making the slipcover look and perform it’s best….
Long before I started my slipcover business, I thought the only way to make a good fitting slipcover was to first create a muslin pattern. This meticulous pattern method made sense to me. It’s a technique I learned in fashion design school. Creating a muslin was the first step in turning my design sketches into custom-fit garments so why not use…
During my ticking fabric search I found Catalina, a black/grey stripe woven on cotton canvas. I used it for this sleeper sofa slipcover makeover. I love the transformation! Now this piece has the perfect look & feel for my customer’s Lake Michigan get-away home. The original plaid sofa had 3 attached back cushions. They functioned well but showed some…
One of the best things about a natural denim slipcover is it makes an armchair or sofa much more versatile. This slipcover makeover made it easy for my customer to move her comfy red chair from her living to her sun room. The heavy weight denim helps protect the upholstery from fading and the creamy natural color…