Ok, so first I have to say that I did it. I DID IT! I am both proud of myself and a little surprised that I was able to pull it off. Two days – one of which I completely made the slipcover – minus the zippered portion – I bought that today.
So, if I can do it – you can too. I will help you. If you have any questions, just ask.
So the first thing you need to do is what they call blocking – which is just a fa » READ MORE
Posts tagged: slipcover
How to make a Sofa Wrap
By DIY Maven
If the thought of reupholstering a sofa gives you the case of the yips, you might want to consider making a sofa wrap instead. They don't involve any complicated sewing and fitting like a slipcover either. Basically, they consist of two parts: An outer layer and an under layer, which is optional.
Easy Breezy Ottoman Slipcover
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Hot off the press over on ApartmentTherapy is an easy summer ottoman slipcover tutorial. Read step by step » READ MORE
How to Make a Notebook Slipcover
By DIY Maven
Fern loves to jot down notes in notebooks, so she goes through a lot of them. But forking over cash for those pretty bookstore blank books only to deface them provoked a certain amount of guilt. Sooooo Fern decided to stock up on inexpensive notebooks from the dollar store and make a pretty fabric cover that she can transfer from book to book. Tweak the construction a bit, and you could even make yours machine washable. To whip one up, you'll need.... » READ MORE
An Incredible Slipcover Story
By DIY Maven
If you think making a slipcover has got to be easier than re-upholstering a piece of furniture, do both and get back to me. Okay, so slipcovers CAN be easy...but the one featured in this VERY DETAILED article wasn't. THAT I can guarantee.
I mean, seriously, what an undertaking?! The whole project took 8 days and cost $213.55. See the entire story here.
Knit an Aran Armchair Slipcover
By DIY Maven
While suffering disappointment earlier today at my favorite craft store--they were out of the yarn I wanted--I meandered over to the pattern books and found a copy of Erika Knight's Simple Knits with a Twist: Unique Project for Creative Knitters ($15.96). I about let out a whoop when I flipped the pages to a picture of this knitted slipcover. I'm not sure how practical it would be, but it certainly is beautiful! Now...if I could just convert th » READ MORE
ApartmentTherapy Contest
By ModHomeEcTeacherIf anyone reads ApartmentTherapy online, please be sure to look for my two entries of furniture re-dos and vote. Here are my two Before and After entries. Let me know what you think.
Check out the materials and how-to on www.fliptstudio.blogspot.com.
AMY BUTLER UPHOLSTERED NIGHTSTAND
and......SLIPCOVER FOR A SCRIBE
Chair Slipcover -The Chair
By babystarlet Slipcover - Part II - The Chair!Chair Slipcover-The Cushion
By babystarletSlipcover Instructions:
Pick a fabric for your new slipcover that will wear well. Choose a fabric that has the pattern woven all the way through – not printed – it will last a lot longer. Oh you should also wash it – I didn't and I'm sure I'm going to pay for it the first time my daughter spills something on it. It's gonna shrink. Hell, I'll have it dry cleaned.
I would start with the cushion – this is the easiest and will keep you moti » READ MORE
How to Make an Envelope Pillow
By DIY Maven
I first saw this quick and easy to make pillow slipcover technique on BBC America’s fabulous DIY make over show "Changing Rooms" three or four years ago. It’s an oldie but a goodie.
What You Need
- A pillow form or old pillow you no longer love
- Fabric one inch wider and 2 ½ times longer than your pillow’s dimensions
- Thread
- Scissors
- A sewing machine, although you could get by with hand stitching in a pinch
(Before we go on, a note about sewing mac » READ MORE
How To Cover IKEA Furniture
By decor8I have a simple solution for covering IKEA furniture. It's called BEMZ
So many people love IKEA but have no clue about this place. They carry Stig Lindberg textiles and everything!!! This stuff was all created FOR IKEA furniture, so it's going to fit your stuff. Have fun!
http://www.bemz.com/
