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February 04, 2005
Cover Me.
Can you possibly post a tutorial on how to make a slipcover for a chair? I have an odd shaped oversized chair that is upholstered in faded denim fabric and I would love to update it with maybe some chocolate brown suede-ish material. Thanks!
- Jenn (a military wife on a budget in Atlanta)
Hi Jenn,
Sure, I can point you in the right direction. I’ve made a few slipcovers, and every piece of furniture is different, every type of fabric is different. There are ways to do it cheaply and quickly (draping! staple gun! upholstery tacks! duct tape!), and there are more expensive and complicated (sketch, pattern-make, sew, and tailor; aka "croquis," thank you Project Runway.)
The cheap and quick way is best done on the fly, draping and tacking as you go. But if you want a more professional, finished look (and if you’re thinking suede-ish, you’re thinking professional) the best online chair-slipcovering tutorial can be found on HGTV’s website, right here.
Ignore the fringe, please.
Also, if you’d rather outsource your labor, fantastic slipcover options in all sizes, fabrics, and price ranges are to be had at Surefit. They even have suede fabrics!
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Posted by Lara at February 4, 2005 07:37 AM
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