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For Malorie & Mike’s slipcover makeover, I updated their pair of Wesley Hall faded velveteen chairs and ottoman using medium weight Covington New Woven Ticking. Yes, you read that right — a medium weight ticking as in 7 to 8 ounces. Gasp! If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know I rarely recommend…
Putting together a harmonious combination of fabric patterns and furnishings comes naturally to artist and painter Mary Bommarito. So it’s no surprise her new stripe slipcovers look right at home with her cabbage rose rug, botanical print pillows and grain sack-like upholstered pieces. For this project, I used washed Richloom Fritz Persimmon. This understated stripe…
Outdated yet barely used, this old Drexel Heritage armchair was a perfect candidate for a slipcover makeover. I enjoy working on traditional chairs like this one. They are the most fun to transform from frumpy to “WOW! I LOVE IT!”. The boxy silhouette, English rolled arms and tapered legs came to life with a simple slipcover design in classic fabric. My customer chose a printed…
This cotton ticking slipcover is so simple — throw it on and tie it at the back. By eliminating traditional slipcover details like welt cord, zipper and lined skirt I was able to give this stuffy old wingback chair a more relaxed, casual look. About the fabric: I used 3 different pieces of navy and white…