Monday, January 19, 2009

trick of the trade

Slipcovers are one of my favorite tricks of the trade because:

1. they aren't permanent
2. you can take them off and wash them
3. they aren't quite as expensive as re-upholstery

I had this slipcover made for one of my client's kids rooms and it turned out pretty cute. I used an indoor/outdoor fabric which makes it more durable and stain-resistant.



before:

The safest bet would be to have them made...but if you're brave you could even try to do it yourself!

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10 comments:

  1. sarah marie.January 20, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    i've been thinking of doing one on my own for a lazy boy type of chair but how much is your lady?

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  2. The CollinsJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:39 AM

    I love it! I have a chair that I have been wanting to cover and have actually thinking of making a slip cover! About how much did it cost to get it made? Just wondering?

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  3. The CollinsJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    where did you get that fabric? I think I want to do a fabric that is yellow with some type of white design on it. I love the yellow floral chair at anthro., do you know of where to find some cute , bold retro/modern looking fabrics?

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  4. caitJanuary 22, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    the slipcover was about $250 for the labor. the fabric is a designer fabric...I don't buy retail fabric but I know that there are lots of great websites and often times you can find designer fabric remnant stores where they sell the scraps...or you could get fabric through a designer in your area.

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  5. Day by Day DesignJanuary 23, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    Catlin, I am related to Shaun and Jamie Muaina. I hope its ok if I make a comment! I just think you do such a great job, and I really admire your work! Anyway, as an aspiring designer myself I would love to know where to look for such a person who would know how to make the covers. I would be really grateful! Thanks!

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  6. LizJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    Oh my gosh - the after shot is SO much better than the before.

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  7. Hutchinson'sJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Hi. I am good friends with Chelsea and found your blog. Love it! I have to chairs that I wanted to recover but the bid was just too high for me. Where did you get those slip covers made/fabric?

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  8. jordanJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    This is great. I'm having some chairs reupholstered but I can't find any good fabric to save my life. I'm jealous.

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  9. Kristy Lynne SevyFebruary 20, 2009 at 4:50 AM

    I just started my own blog, but have been following yours for a while! I love your designs and ideas. I have been wanting to do a cover! thanks!

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  10. AnonymousJune 20, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Hi Caitlin,

    I enjoy your blog and I'm a regular reader.

    I live in Dubai, and wanted to find out if you can recommend someplace where I can get my sofa upholstered?

    You suggested outdoor fabric which is more durable, wehre can I find these here? Any suggestions would be appreciated!

    THank you,

    Sunita

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