Slipcovers
Slipcovers bring a fresh look to any room in just minutes. Consider reversible covers—a warm, wintry color on one side and a breezy, summery color on the other. Gussy up inexpensive canvas slipcovers with clever embellishments. Slipcover pillows and more!
House Tours: Small Home Style on a DIY Budget
Log homes usually come with a style all their own, but Lynette and Erin Hasselgren decided to take a fresh approach with their 200-year-old Maryland home. With a fresh coat of paint and a few slipcovers , this home is just what their family of five needed.
"… the age of 7, the living room shouldn't be too formal. Slipcovers were the ideal choice for a stylish, yet livable room. For … together to create a cozy color scheme. Removing the sofa's slipcover and letting the dark, overstuffed sofa shine adds warmth …"
Articles
… placement of the fabric pattern on the slipcover front and back. Allow for extra fabric … match a plaid. 3. To machine-hem the slipcover : Press under 1-1/2 inches on each … in pairs along the side edges of the slipcover . 6. Use about six long strands of raffia …
… steps apply. Materials: Parsons chair slipcover Computer and printer Cardboard Dressmaker … in your desired font and size. Press slipcover and place on work surface with a piece … Position dressmaker's carbon paper on the slipcover according to manufacturer's instructions …
… 1/2-inch piece of burlap for the slipcover front and a 23x28-inch piece for the back. Lay slipcover front with a long edge toward you on … lettering. 4. Press under 3 inches of slipcover front along the top edge. With the right …
Videos
Planning a Halloween gathering? Try this inexpensive way to " slipcover " your chairs with netting.
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The makeover’s in full swing, and you won’t believe how different the room already looks.
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Designer Tricks to Get a Comfortable Home
… People hesitate when buying neutral furniture because of the chance it might get dirty. Consider using a slipcover on your sofa; slipcovers can be removed and washed. Keep the palette neutral by incorporating pastel accents and accessories …
House Tours: Decorating with a Nautical Theme
… example, a navy pillow punches up a white slipcover in the living room, while navy walls … contrasting bands add pizzazz. White slipcovers against ebony wood, or navy teamed with … piping and monograms. This plain white slipcover has been given a dash of style with crisp …
… focusing on swappable items and slipcovers . Make it work for you: -- Cover … cushions is just right. -- Tie the slipcover with blue fabric ribbons for a … it work for you: -- Washable slipcovers make white kid-friendly …
Powerful Color Transforms a Timid Condo
… ottoman for even more function. Using slipcovers is a winning solution for households … the inevitable happens, just peel the slipcovers off and toss them in the wash. They … Bucks: If you sew, you can make a slipcover for just the price of fabric. To make …
3-Stage Makeover: Cozy Sunroom
… lounging, but the off-the-rack slipcovers look rumpled and unkempt. The coffee … inner beauty with custom-tailored slipcovers in jaunty floral prints. Can't decide … entirely new personality with a custom slipcover in durable twill, and its companion …
… serve as the cornerstones for a new home office. Paint and slipcovers refresh the retro relics, while reproduction and vintage … hues sure do. Cover worn-out chair upholstery with a basic slipcover in fresh blue. Together, red and blue sing a nostalgic tune …