How to Slipcover DVD Giveaway!

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GIVEAWAY CLOSED So last year I underwent my biggest sewing challenge yet--my couch slipcover.  I had a little practice on my Wing Chair Slipcover which turned out decently.  Since then I've had lots of questions about slipcovering.  But I definitely don't consider myself an expert on the topic.  You know who IS an expert?  Shelley of Slipcovers by Shelley.  THIS woman can slipcover!  She sews the most perfect slips I've seen.  Check it … [Read more...]

How to Make a Couch Slipcover Part 1

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Wanna know how to make a couch slipcover? I did it!  It was a little rough going in the end but I powered through and finished.  What a conquest! Do you remember my original couch? It actually doesn't look half bad in this picture...but believe me, the material was terribly worn and the dirt was just ground in.  I might have revitalized it if I'd paid someone to come clean it professionally, but I was really tired of the red.  It is … [Read more...]

My Wing Chair Slipcover Reveal!!

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Look at my Wing Chair Slipcover! I know, your jaws are just dropping, right?!!  How awesome does that look?!Okay here's the truth.  I do think it looks amazing.  Really.  I find myself admiring my work several times a day.  But this wing chair slipcover is NOT without mistakes and flaws!! I spent much longer working on it than I thought.  Let me take you through my journey... Remember how I pinned on some sheets … [Read more...]

Make a Slipcover in 5 Minutes!

Looking for the La Flor Fabric giveaway?  **********Remember that sad day at Goodwill when we lost my son's Froggy?  Well there was one (or seven or eight) awesome things that actually came out of that trip.  First off, I snagged this wing chair in amazing condition for $20!  It was rather spontaneous, definitely not something I was planning.  I've always wanted a more substantial chair in my living room and this fit the … [Read more...]