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Carol, from Massachusetts, shipped her old blue denim slipcover to me to copy. I took it apart to make a pattern and cut it out in 12 oz. natural denim. Voila! A brand new look for her Ethan Allen chair. Doesn’t it look pretty next to her toile wallpaper and dark wood floors? She writes: “I am sending you…
Oh what fun it was to slipcover Joyce’s worn and loved sofa. This piece is a keeper — sturdy, well-made and comfy. All it needed was a fresh new look. Natural denim from Big Duck Canvas was the perfect choice for this slipcover. It not only wears well, it covered the outdated floral upholstery beautifully. The creamy…
Jane is moving her pair of French chairs from storage to her lake house. They will be used in a more casual setting this time around, so first things first, a pit stop at my workroom for a slipcover makeover. I used a cotton/poly canvas with low wrinkle. I love how washed natural canvas (and denim) slipcovers instantly give furniture a relaxed…
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…
I love making slipcovers for vintage pieces. This sweet little chair is no exception. Inspired by Pottery Barn’s Savannah Chair, my customer chose a “French Laundry” looking natural denim and a box pleat skirt for her slipcover makeover. In keeping with the cottage-look I gave the front arms more definition by outlining them with welt cord.