Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Wing chair gets a new dress

Posted by: Paulette
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After living with hand-me-down, and thrift store furniture for so long, I was familiar with the process of making a fitted slipcover. What I wasn't so crazy about was the price of upholstery fabric! $20+ a yard for a couch that takes 25+ yards for a slipcover is not budget friendly! So, when I read here that you could use canvas drop cloths for the fabric, I was thrilled! They are cheap, budget friendly, sturdy, and already the color I wanted. As soon as I was able, I rushed out and bought one. I bought the biggest one the had for about $30, washed it, dried it and then threw it over the couch. Already, things were looking better! Since this week is the kid's Spring break from school, I finally got a chance to start cutting and sewing. Miss Mustardseed has a made a series of videos on her blog, showing how to make a fitted slipcover for a wing chair. Since the seat on mine is attached, I wasn't able to follow her tute completely, but, for someone who has never made a fitted slipcover before, they will be a true lifesaver! 
I don't know why I didn't make slipcovers for all of the furniture before! They can be spot cleaned and thrown in the wash. And when you make them fitted, you don't sacrifice style for function. I really love the feminine pleated skirt on this one.



Back with mother of pearl buttons
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10 comments:

  1. Miss Mustard SeedMarch 16, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Good for you, Paulette! You did a great job on your first wing chair! Woo hoo. You go, girl!

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  2. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingMarch 16, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up!! I'm totally contemplating doing something for my blue velvet wing chair!! What a great idea!

    And about the candy eggs.....I bought mine at The Dollar Tree and they were so gross that no one even wanted to eat them! :)

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  3. Ashleigh@SincerelyMarch 16, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    This looks awesome! The detail on the back is perfect!

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  4. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMarch 16, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Your chair looks gorgeous! I am so impressed! I could never sew something like this. So pretty!

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  5. Tammy @ Type AMarch 16, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    that is gorgeous, love the buttons down the back! i have a party going on if you would like to share this, i would love it if you did.

    http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/2011/03/anything-goes-party-8.html

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  6. The Pennington PointMarch 16, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    It looks fantastic! I bought some canvas cloth to make slip covers a while back and haven't done it yet. You've inspired me. Thanks! Great job. Lisa~

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  7. CherylMarch 17, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Popped over from Miss Mustard Seed.
    You did a fabulous job on your slipcover and your arms look great in the front...lol, of the chair that is. Nice job!

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  8. Janet Metzger, ArtistMarch 17, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    Inspiring!

    I think I might be ready to tackle my first slip!!

    Janet xox

    http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/

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  9. Tammy @ Type AMarch 17, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    thanks for sharing this at my party!!

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  10. Cindy @ Creating at HomeJuly 15, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Very beautiful! I can't wait to make slipcovers for my 4 blue velvet wing chairs and 1 ottoman! Just need to find the right drop cloths.

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