Custom Slipcovers Give You New Furniture Look for Less

Written by on March 23, 2011 · Leave a Comment

So you think you need new furniture and are dreading the high cost.  You are right that furniture is expensive nowadays, but you don’t need new furniture to make your current furniture look new.  All you need are custom made slip covers.  Slip covers which are custom made are a much cheaper option and one which can get you exactly the design you want, as long as you know what you’re doing.

Many people complain that slip covers look baggy and make it obvious that you want to cover an old couch or wingback chair.  When you have a slip cover custom made for your furniture, you avoid all this unsightliness.  Since it’s so well suited to your furniture, it will look like you have a brand new sofa.  You won’t ever have to tell people that you redid your furniture’s look for a fraction of the cost of new.

With custom made slip covers, you can get exactly the look you want for your furniture.  If you were buying the slip cover in a store, already made, you would have to choose from the perhaps limited options in front of you.  If you have them custom made, especially from an online company, you can select the exact fabric type and design that will be perfect for your home.

To get the most out of your slip cover custom order, you need to be careful.  You will need an accurate tape measure to find the measurements of your furniture.  You will also need to take the exact measurements that the manufacturer needs to produce your slip cover.  Pay attention to these measurements and be precise in measuring, or your slip cover may end up baggy or too small to fit over your furniture.

Custom made slip covers are the perfect solution to an aged piece of furniture that you like too much or don’t have enough money to replace.

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Choose Slipcover Material to Fit with Existing Decor

Written by on March 8, 2011 · Leave a Comment

With furniture slip covers becoming more and more popular, there is an increasing number of fabrics being offered.  What material you choose for the fabric will determine how long the slip cover lasts and how it looks while you have it.  For that reason, it’s important to choose the right material for your needs and the particular type of furniture that the slip cover is for.  Let’s take a look at some of your options.

One of the main reasons people buy slip covers is to extend the life of their furniture.  These people would especially gravitate to materials that are super durable.  Denim is a popular choice because it is long lasting and won’t show wear easily.  It is also a hit with children who think it’s neat to have a couch covered in jeans material.

Another popular choice for slip covers is cotton.  It’s desirable for many people because it’s rather inexpensive.  Cotton slip covers also have the widest range of colors and designs.  It’s usually the easiest to find a slip cover to fit your decor if you’re willing to consider those made of cotton.  This material is also great because it’s machine washable and doesn’t have to be dry cleaned, so you can take care of any messes yourself.

Finally, many people are put off from slip covers because they look baggy and cheap.  To avoid this, you have a few options – happen to find the perfect match, buy a custom-made slip cover, or get a stretching slip cover.  This wrinkle-free fabric stretches tight over the furniture.  With a stretching slip cover, guests will never know that the outer fabric isn’t the original.

Picking the right slip cover is all about the material.  Before you purchase a slip cover, make sure that the material will fit in with what you need and will look great amid your decor.

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Make Your Own Slipcovers for a Fraction of the Price

Written by on February 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment

You might be intimidated at the prospect of making your own slip covers, but really it’s a project that some beginners and most intermediate sewers will have no problems with.  With the right materials and resources, you too can get quality slip covers at a fraction of price of those in the stores or online.

There are a few resources you’ll want to purchase or borrow.  There are whole books and pattern sets that you can find online or in sewing stores that you will find to be  indispensable for your project.  You can also buy or borrow from the library home and sewing magazines which have instructions.  Finally, you can peruse the internet for other people’s tips, tricks, and designs.  Just remember that before you leave this step, you need to have a game plan and the resources to help you carry it out.

Next you’ll need to take a look at the fabric itself.  You will need to decide what type of fabric and what features you want your fabric to have – super durable, machine washable, wrinkle-free?  You will also need to measure your furniture carefully to make sure that you get enough fabric.  It’s better to buy a little more fabric than you need rather than to go back to the store and buy more and then have a slip cover that looks patched up.  Keep in mind the design and texture of the fabric.  You’ll want it to match or contrast nicely with your existing decor, unless of course you want to give your room a whole new look based around your new slip cover.  The choice is yours.

As you can see, making your own slip covers isn’t rocket science.  But if you think your skill level is not up to the task or you don’t have the time, you can always take your pattern, material, and measurements to a local seamstress.  Odds are, it will still be cheaper than a custom made slip cover and look great.

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Try Slipcovers for a Refreshing New Look

Written by on February 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Do your couches or chairs stick out in your living room?  Do they just scream: “I’m old and need to be replaced”?  Or maybe they’re just faded and worn?  In any event, you might be thinking that you need new furniture, but that couldn’t be further from the truth.  Instead of buying new furniture, you can buy new slip covers for your furniture at a fraction of the cost.  This will give your room a whole new look.

New furniture is expensive.  But the price to your self-esteem is also high if you have guests over and they see your old, worn out looking furniture.  You want to modernize your room, but think that the only way is to purchase all new things.  In reality, you can buy slip covers that fit over the fabric of your existing furniture and make them look brand new.

Chances are, the fabric on your current furniture is out of style.  Trends come and go pretty quickly, so even if you got your furniture five years ago, it’s probably not what’s in vogue anymore.   The perfect way to keep up with the trend is to change out the slip covers every few years.  With a few new accent pillows and lamp shades, you can make your living room look just like one out of a magazine.

If you like to refresh the look of your rooms often, slip covers can be the perfect way to do this.  You can buy a few and change them out depending on your mood, the season, or circumstances.  For example, you might want one that reflects your feelings in spring.  Or a machine washable one for when your rather messy nieces and nephews come over for a visit.

Since slip covers are so affordable, you can easily use them to change up your living room – or whatever room you choose to use them in – on a regular basis.

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Rescue Your Worn Out Futon with a New Slipcover

Written by on January 21, 2011 · Leave a Comment

Are you lamenting the look of your futon?  It’s still comfortable, but it sure does look ratty.  It has threads sticking out and looks quite worn, especially where you sit on it and where the fold is.  You may be thinking that you need to replace your futon to save yourself from embarrassment, but you would be mistaken.  What you really need is a futon slip cover.  At a fraction of the cost of a new futon mattress, you can get a slip cover that will have brand new fabric.  All you need to know is how to shop smart for them.

First off, you need to focus on materials that are very durable.  A futon takes a lot of wear and tear, so you’re going to need a material that’s up to the challenge.  Materials like cotton, corduroy, denim, and chintz are great places to start.  These materials will keep on working for years to come.

Next, you will want to think about the design.  Some people are only satisfied with solid colors, thinking that anything else will make their room look too busy.  Others will want to branch out with striped or plaid designs.  Many people like to go all out and find a pattern that fits their personality and the needs of the room.  They will choose a slip cover with a jungle, bird, or large flower theme.  With slip covers, you can get creative or settle on something more safe.  And if you want, you can change it up throughout the years, if you buy a variety.

Finally, you’ll want to consider looking online for futon slip covers.  Unlike local stores, online retailers can offer a wider variety of products.  You’ll almost be sure to find what you’re looking for if you’re willing to branch out with online shopping.

So I encourage you to look into futon slip covers today.  When people see your futon next time, they’ll think you’ve gotten a whole new one!

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