Slip covers

Recently at Style-Files, Danielle de Lange was mulling whether to buy the pricey ($1,000), chic or a Ikea's cheap, rather clunky and traditional alternative, the Ektorp chair ($199), below. She inadvertently pointed out a great lesson in slip-cover assumptions: the usual, standard approach with piping or neat seams is NOT the only way to go. Paola Navone devised a slipcover where seams are sewn inside-out, and the pillows are not squared and boxy but constructed of two squares of fabric…

I am so excited to share all the details with you! I get asked a lot about our sofa, and slip covers in general, and since our sofa came with the slip covers already on them, I was never able to provide a source as to where to get your own. Many of you have asked where you can even find slip covers, or how to go about getting slip covers for the sofas and chairs you already have. Sometimes it's not necessarily the furniture that we have that we want to replace, but just refreshen the look of…

With a price tag of under $20, this natural cotton denim offers both quality and affordability, making it perfect for casual, comfortable slipcovers. I’m thrilled my customer, Marilyn, loves …

In this post, I share how to make a sectional slipcover step-by-step, with a ton of photos to help along the way!

How to redecorate any room with slipcovers.

The Slipcover Atelier creates beautiful and custom designed slipcovers for your furniture

*This post has been pinned so often since it was first published in May of 2010, I wanted to add an updated photo of the sectional–after two years of wear with three boys and a husband the white slipcovers have held up better than I expected. I opted for a fitted yet relaxed style of slipcover and it’s perfect for our informal family.* now on to your regularly scheduled “how to make a slipcover for a sectional post” 1. Invite 10 willing participants to your home, supply 30 yards of white…

Get ideas on how to make one-of-a-kind stylish DIY slipcovers to update the look of a room or give new life to outdated furniture.

Instructions on how to make a custom fitted couch slipcover. www.honeybearlane.com #homedecor #sewing Also on this page, is covers for pillows. I better start looking for materials!!

Now that you are convinced that slipcovers are what you need, how do you buy the best slipcover for your sofa?

A new sofa is expensive and premade sofa covers do not always fit so this DIY Sofa slipcover is the best option to have a brand new-looking sofa on a budget.…

A custom-made slipcover for a large boxy sofa, like Andrea’s Pottery Barn piece, looks and functions best in a supple heavyweight fabric. It covers and defines the squared arms and other…

A sofa slipcover seems like a daunting task, but if you think of it in small steps you can definitely tackle it! If you’re a beginner I would suggest using an…

Want to make a slipcover? Here is a tutorial on how to make a sofa slipcover. This will update any sofa without the cost of replacing.

Hey friends! Are you sick of never being able to find a slip cover that actually fits your sofa or love seat? I know I was! I bought three different sets of slip covers from three different companies and none of them fit right. They were either too big, too small, or didn’t fit right […]

Before I get to the meat of this day's post, I want to give a shout out to Judy Clark!!!!! SHE SENT ME A PRESENT!!!!!! Now, this is n...

What is a sofa slipcover? Just to make sure we're thinking about the same thing, I wanted to go over what a sofa slipcover or a slipcovered sofa is! For a very long time, when someone mentioned a slipcover for a sofa, what came to mind was an ill- fitting, sloppy, stretchy piece of fabric

A few weeks back, we purchased an American Signature loveseat for our sunroom. (a $50 purchase off Craigslist) Because of the col...

When your home is home to a four-legged friend, decorating can be a challenge. Find out how to make your home pet-friendly without skimping on style.