The Slipcover Network Forum

Slipcover Summit 2012 - Hickory North Carolina in June

2012-01-18T09:43:00.000-08:00

This year's event is in Hickory, North Carolina being held at the Hickory Furniture Mart.

"Thank You" to our local hosts for 2012 Linda Meeks of Pencil Me In and Lisa Devita of Devita Fabric Arts who have been making all arrangements, so we can join together to learn all about the art of fabricating slipcovers for furniture.

Our instructors are working professionals who have volunteered to teach what they have learned over the years. They have worked hard to put together packets of information and samples for a memorable learning experience. They are giving of their time and experience in the field they know best. Sharing knowledge they most likely have acquired the hard way, through actual experience.

click the link to find out more www.slipcoversummit.com

Look What We Did at the Slipcover Summit in 2011

2011-12-23T19:36:00.001-08:00

A Review of Fabrics for Slipcovers

2011-09-04T06:57:00.000-07:00

Jeannie Hutchins of Natural Slipcovers in Maine has a great review she has written on her website about fabrics she likes to use with her customers for slipcovers.

There is a wide range of fabrics (conventional as well as organic) that are available for slipcovers. Jeannie of Natural Slipcovers has been in the industry for 16 years and carries a useful selection of samples from these companies, as well as others. Please contact Jeannie @ Natural Slipcovers (919) 489-9820.By Jeannie Hutchins of Natural Slipcovers.

Click the link to read Jeannie's article

http://slipcovernetwork.org/2011/09/04/fabric-for-slipcovers/

Look at What Rachel Just Did!

2011-08-14T21:17:00.000-07:00

Before

After

Rachel Panzica Short sews Slipcovers in Avon, CT. If you need slipcovers done do
contact her at rachelsshort@gmail.com

Project Hallway Inspired

2011-08-07T07:19:00.000-07:00

Here's Jeanne Liberkowski "Project Hallway" photos from last week's challenge--chair cover using pajamas and sheet . Using her favorite leopard pajama pants, white sheet dyed red, black, brown, and tan.

Landscape stitchery artwork on the back was done by dying the background and hand-guided stitching for trees.

Find out more about slipcovers at slipcovernetwork.org and slipcovernetwork.org

Wee Wee Pads and Glueguns, Oh My!

2011-08-05T13:10:00.000-07:00

Episode 2 inspiration is unconventional materials....petstore products specifically. I think I'm going the gluegun route...no sense spending oodles of time (or money) on it. This challenge makes me think of the great designs that the slipcover summit teams came up with. They grabbed whatever they could to make their statement. Scroll down on this blog to see the cute designs....

Remember you can watch all the episodes of Project Runway as they are aired, or anytime after on lifetimetv.com.

Put your thinking caps on!

"Project Hallway" first challenge!

2011-07-31T16:12:00.000-07:00

This was a hard challenge! Thin slippery sheets and stretchy knit jammies are not that easy to whip into a slipcover! Pictured is what I started with; striped pajama bottoms and a t-shirt from last year's upholstery event. I grabbed an old sheet from the basement....it's actually kind of smelly and stained. Lucky for you this photo isn't in smell-o-vision....

I'm still working on the lumbar pillow made of the t-shirt, but here's the slipcover design I came up with:

Tomorrow I'll post a before and after with my finished pillow. My "fashion forward" design includes the pillow headrest buttoned to the top of the inside back. Also, I opted not to make padded underwear to camoflage the original attached pillowback. Instead I sewed in 2 ruched panels (I learned that term from watching previous episodes of Project Runway :) I can't wait to see your designs!!!

Come as you are slipcover!

2011-07-29T07:34:00.000-07:00

The challenge was to take the pajamas off their backs and a white sheet to come up with a fashion forward winning design. Here's the winner of episode one - made from a pair of boxer shorts and a dyed sheet:

I had on my old upholstery fair t-shirt and striped bottoms....

What did you wear to bed last night, and what kind of slipcover are you going to make?

"Project Hallway" begins!!!!

2011-07-25T17:37:00.000-07:00

Do you have your chair picked out? Season 9 starts this Thursday!

3rd Place Winner Slipcover Design Contest

2011-06-28T12:50:00.000-07:00

3rd Place Winner Slipcover Design Contest is Lisa Moore of Peoria, AZ

A “gift certificate” from Home Fashions U ($25 value). Choose from Books, DVDs or Supplies in relations to the Home Décor Sewing Fabrication Industry. Photo of 3rd place award winning slipcover will be showcased in publications of the Slipcover Summit and Slipcover Network, plus choice placement on the 2012 Slipcover Calendar.

2nd Place Winner of the Slipcover Design Contest

2011-06-28T12:47:00.000-07:00

2nd Place Winner of the Slipcover Design Contest is Linda Meeks of Raleigh, NC

1 yr Directory listing and Slipcover Press (full Membership with the Slipcover Network $45 value) A “gift certificate” from Home Fashions U ($35 value). Choose from Books, DVDs or Supplies in relation to the Home Décor Sewing Fabrication Industry. Photo of 2nd place award winning slipcover will be showcased in publications of the Slipcover Summit and Slipcover Network, plus choice placement on the 2012 Slipcover Calendar.

It's Official! 1st Place Slipcover Design Contest Winner

2011-06-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

1st Place Winner Is Jeanne Liberkowski of Orlando, FL

Last summer I was approached by JT Thompson, owner of the historic Stetson Mansion in Deland, FL to do soft furnishings for the apartment over the Carriage House. the Mansion is open for tours and special events on the grounds. They wanted to make this room a bit more contemporary than the rest of the property, but still keeping with the style. This room can be used by brides in preparation for their wedding. My first thought was the Audrey Hepburn movie "Sabrina" with Humphrey Bogart and William Holden. Sabrina is daughter of the chauffeur to a rich corporate family. She and her father's quarters are in the carriage house/garage apartment. she is in love with the playboy son but eventually falls for the "good" son (Bogey). Anyway, JT wanted white and black furnishings in this blue room and needed accessories, cushions, window treatments and sofa. I designed the simple white cotton twill sofa slipcover with an unusual hem detail and 1/4" ribbon trim and buttons; and then I carried the same design through on the hobbled roman shades. The "chandelier" pillow is one I screen printed and is reversible--black on one side, white on reverse.

1st Place Winner Receives
Full admittance plus all supplies for classes to the 2012 Slipcover Summit ($400 value)
1 yr Directory listing and Slipcover Press (full Membership with the Slipcover Network $45 value) Photo of award winning slipcover will be showcased in publications of the Slipcover Summit and Slipcover Network, plus choice placement on the 2012 Slipcover Calendar.

Slipcovers and 9 Project Runway!

2011-06-28T11:13:00.000-07:00

Are you inspired by the reality show Project Runway? How do the contestants come up with such clever ideas and create entire outfits in a day? Have you thought, "that would be fun to do in the workroom!"?

Well here's your chance! The Slipcover Network is sponsoring a fun "contest" of sorts to put our creative urges to the test. In conjunction with the upcoming season 9 Project Runway - we will be showcasing our own designs using the weekly inspiration from the series.

The rules are minimal - we will post the "inspiration", but then, you will already know it if you watch the show.

You have the weekend to come up with an inspired and creative design using your choice of chair. Post your photo and description on Monday and then cast your vote for the winning design on Tuesday. We suggest keeping it simple and inexpensive. After all - we can't tell if you used that scrap left over from your last job, or even if you sewed it together or used a (gasp!) gluegun!

Everyone is welcome to join in. So far we have an impressive list of Slipcover Fabricators Extraordinaire:

Tessy Bennett
Sue Sifukis
Cathy Mahoney
Rachel Short
Linda Miids
Christy Statz
Emily Pettit
Judy Ellis
Sheryl McAfee
Angie Knowles
Kim Newell
Claudia Buchanan

Of course, we all know the mantra........."Make It Work!!!"

http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway

"Project Runway," will kick off its ninth season with 20 talented designers – the most in series history – beginning Thursday, July 28 at 9 pm/8c on Lifetime Television.

http://kimsupholsteryshop.com

VOTE for the Best Slipcover Design 2011

2011-06-23T07:15:00.001-07:00

VOTE for the Best Slipcover Design 2011

It's time for you to Vote.

This is a secret ballot --

PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 22st and ends June 24th at 9:00 am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

A through M are the Contestants. Look at them all!

1st place ___
2nd place___

Send your 2 choices to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com.

Added 6/23/2011 K,L,M, Photos

Entry M

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Entry L

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Entry K

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Entry A

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Entry B

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Entry C

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Entry D

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Entry E

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Entry F

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Entry G

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Entry H

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Entry I

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Entry J

2011-06-21T20:27:00.000-07:00

This is a reversible slipcover different color dots.

2 Day Slipcover Workshop in the NW

2011-06-14T19:53:00.000-07:00

Shereen came from Alaska to take this workshop

This past weekend we held a 2 Day Slipcover Workshop in Mountlake Terrace, WA.

http://www.meetup.com/Washington-Professional-Sewing-Workrooms/photos/1904931/32177241/?a=socialmedia

2 Weeks Until Slpcover Summit 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA.

2011-06-06T07:37:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder the Slipcover Summit in Pittsburgh, PA held June 22-24th 2011 is
fast approaching.

A few classes still have space. So if you live in that region of the country, do plan to attend. It's so easy to attend.

You can take one class or all 3 days. Very affordable.

Find out more about classes:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/home-fashions-u/2011/05/13/slipcover-summit-2011-in\
-pittsburgh-pa?sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4dcdea2620fc1f53%2C0

Here is the lastest newsletter

http://community.icontact.com/p/slipcovernetwork/newsletters/newsflash/posts/2-w\
eeks-until-the-slipcover-summit-pa-june-22-24th

Register at http://www.slipcoversummit.com

Look What Kim Did !!!!!

2011-05-26T08:40:00.000-07:00

Kim took the Slipcover Class in Dulles, VA during the Original Sewing and Quilt Exp 2010 and she went home and made this slipcover. Great work!

Slipcover Summit 2011 in Pittsburgh PA 05/13 by Home Fashions U | Blog Talk Radio

2011-05-13T19:34:00.000-07:00

Slipcover Summit 2011 in Pittsburgh PA 05/13 by Home Fashions U | Blog Talk Radio

Christy Statz--2011 Slipcover Summit Scholarship Winner

2011-04-18T19:26:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, give a big shout out to Christy Statz, as she was chosen for the 2011 Slipcover Summit Scholarship. Christy will be awarded $400 to apply towards class fees and meals at the Slipcover Summit in Emsworth, PA.

When I notified Christy that she was selected, she was blown over. Christy said she never wins anything; but she can't say that anymore, now can she.

Congrats Christy--can't wait to meet you.

Now for those of you who didn't apply or were not selected, don't despair. There is still time to enter the Slipcover Design Contest . First place winner will receive full admittance plus all supplies for classes to the 2012 Slipcover Summit ($400 value) among other prizes.

You have until June 1 to submit your winning entry. So get busy and make some beautiful slipcovers.

FREE WEBINAR - WHY ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS?

2011-03-01T08:44:00.000-08:00

Get registered for this FREE Webinar click here

Listen to 2010 Slipcover Design Contest Winner - Emily Pettit

2011-02-08T17:11:00.000-08:00

Today I interviewed the 2010 Slipcover Design Winner, Emily Pettit on Home Fashions U Blog Talk Radio. I just love talking to workrooms all over the country! Here is your link to listen to the program http://www.blogtalkradio.com/home-fashions-u/2011/02/08/1st-place-slipcover-design-winner-2010--emily-pettit

You will find Contest details at www.slipcoversummit.com then click on the design contest! Starts February 8th Deadline June 1st!

See this great article about Emily click here
http://www.wix.com/emilyjanecreations/emily-jane-website
http://spartanburg-slipcovers.com/slipcover/About.html

Show off Slipcovers at IWCE

2011-02-06T13:35:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,

Thanks so much for your patience, I know its been a while since I first contacted you all about this project but it took longer than I thought to get the details together. Long story short, we will be showing several ( approximately 12 to 14 ) slipcovers on various small pieces of furniture in a 10 X 10 booth at the IWCE show in Las Vegas on April 26 -28. I will provide the fabric and measurements and photos of each piece as well as templates if needed. If you are still interested in participating in this project please email me ASAP and I will forward you a link to the photos of the pieces to be covered. The covers would have to be completed and shipped to me to be received in Las Vegas by April 16. It should be a fun project and great exposure for slipcover artisans.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Jackie

Visit My Website: www.jackievontobel.com
Read My Blog: http://jackiebluehome.blogspot.com
Email Me: jackie_vontobel@msn.com

Create Decor Cornice On HFU Blog Talk Radio

2011-01-18T13:24:00.001-08:00

Create Decor Cornice for Window treatments. If you don't sew you still can do this! http://ping.fm/pCyFh

Plan to Be Part of the Action in 2011

2011-01-12T17:18:00.001-08:00

A lot is happening at the Slipcover Network in 2011, plan to be part of the Action: http://ping.fm/GFyDz

Slipcovers and more at ETA Dallas 2011

2011-01-10T05:08:00.001-08:00

It may be One of the Best Sewing Shows in 2011. ETA Dallas... See who's teaching in February.
http://ping.fm/zh28w

Great Listen - To Start the New Year

2011-01-10T04:42:00.001-08:00

What a way to start 2011 New Year! Listen to this great interview I did with Jay and Mark Helser!

Here is the link
http://ping.fm/BIYjd

Make it a Great Beginning

Karen Erickson
www.homefashionsu.com
www.slipcoversummit.com
www.slipcovernetwork.com

2010-12-30T16:52:00.001-08:00

Do you design and sew Slipcovers for Furniture? Start the New Year right. http://ping.fm/AFhMc

2010-12-28T16:14:00.001-08:00

We are pleased to announce the 2011 Slipcover Design Calendar is ready for order. Not only is there a 2011 Calendar of Design Winners and entries from 2009 and 2010, but note and/or postcards that can be used to promote slipcovers as an add on to your business.

Slipcover Network products help to support the education and teaching of slipcovering for furniture with the proceeds to the Slipcover Summit Scholarship Fund of one Scholar awardee to the 2011 Slipcover Summit in Pittsburgh, PA. June 22-24th. http://ping.fm/sPXTI

www.slipcoversummit.com

2011 Slipcover Network Calendar is Ready to ORDER

2010-12-27T18:03:00.001-08:00

Slipcover Network products help to support the education and teaching of slipcovering for furniture with the proceeds supporting the Scholarship Fund of 1 Scholar in 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA.

click the link to order yours today http://www.cafepress.com/SlipcoverNetwrk

Slipcovers in Johnston, RI

2010-12-01T06:14:00.001-08:00

Dear Karen,

I took your slipcover class at the Worcester Expo this spring. I learned a great deal, and I enjoyed meeting you and talking with you I had brought a picture of an armchair that presented several problems, and you gave me advice. Based on what I learned in the class, I have completed the slipcover.

My husband does not like a "saggy" look, so I made it very fitted with snap tape along one rear side. Also, the cushion is attached, so I did as you suggested and made it look like a separate piece with welting (which I also made per your directions!)

Here are the before and after pictures, and a picture of it in the bedroom. I had previously made the canopy. After I took these pictures, I bought an accent fabric and made some pillows for the chair and the bed, and finished trimming the canopy with fringe. It is now the nicest bedroom I have ever had.

Naomi G. Lipsky
Johnston, RI

1st Slipcover for a Wing Chair

2010-11-15T13:36:00.001-08:00

Thank you Karen for making the DVD on Tips for Slipcovering Wing Back Chairs!!

I'm so please with how it turned out... and I owe it to you for showing the way!!!!!

With much gratitude,
Michelle Warin Designs
Pella, IA

Slipcover for a Recliner by Linda Perry Meeks

2010-11-06T17:34:00.000-07:00

"The bottom part with buttons has a velcro loop strip that folds over and is fastened to velcro loop that I stapled on the back of footrest. The smaller part of the footrest that comes out is just a little cover that wraps around and velcros back onto itself. The rest of the cover (including the faux cushion) is all one piece."

Linda's website can be found at
http://www.pencil-me-in.com/Welcome.html

Also can see them on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1588096615730&set=o.30763473594

Happy with Slipcover Chair

2010-11-06T10:59:00.001-07:00

Last year at the Original Quilt and Sewing in Minnesota, MN I attended your slipcover class (2 days) and really enjoyed it. My mother-in-law offered up a chair for me to try and work some magic – it took some time but we were both happy with the end result.

Thank you... Leanne Kelly

before

after

Here is the link to the 2010 MN show
http://www.sewingexpo.com/MinneapolisMN.aspx

1st Slipcover Before and After

2010-10-30T10:05:00.000-07:00

Karen, Thanks for the help with my first slipcover. I am enclosing the before and after pictures. Pat Kirk

Slipcover Success on a Budget

2010-10-30T09:49:00.000-07:00

We do not have before photos of the sofa.

We remembered that we wanted to take "before" pictures after the cushions were already in their covers. At that point, we didn't want to undo them.

I can describe it though. It's from the 80's. It has wide green and white stripes. The scrolls are gathered with a button in the center. It has no legs. The sides go to the floor. The front apron doesn't hit the floor. It's filthy. My girlfriend always had it covered with one of those tie-on slipcovers.

This fabric from craigslist was 54 yards plus three pillows with inserts (one of them feather) for $74. It wasn't a perfect choice, but her husband has been unemployed for almost two years and they needed an inexpensive sprucing up.

Jill Cuff

Christy San George Statz Slipcovers

2010-10-26T17:28:00.000-07:00

I meet Chrisy in Kansas. Look at these slipcovers!

Blog Talk Raido – SEO and Social Media

2010-09-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

Have your ever felt Digg, Delicious, Facebook, Plaxo, LinkedIn, You Tube, My Space, Ning and more were just to much?

You can control it very easily with just one click of the mouse. There is a Social Site that does all the work for you. Ping.fm is a simple and FREE service that makes updating your social networks a snap!

It takes a few minutes to set up and then you are off and running. Your post, will now be generated in all of your social media networks with one click of the mouse.

Click below to listening to Blog Talk Radio:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/home-fashions-u/2010/09/24/seo–your-website–social-media-with-claudia-bucha

Read more about Social Media and SEO:
http://www.homefashionsu.com/2010/09/blog-talk-raido-seo-and-social-media/

Seven Sisters Home Design

2010-09-08T07:46:00.001-07:00

See what Seven Sisters Home Design has done. click here to view the slideshow

Cornice-Create It Decor with HomeFashionsU

2010-08-29T14:23:00.000-07:00

Kim Newell Wears Her Apron To Work

2010-08-25T05:37:00.000-07:00

Norma Haas Slipcover Scholarship Awardee

2010-08-19T06:53:00.000-07:00

Norma Haas was the Slipcover Scholarship Awardee to the Slipcover Summit in Nashville. Read her review of the Slipcover Summit and more in the Summer edition of the Slipcover Press. click here

Dian Garbarini of Drapery Pro

2010-08-17T11:03:00.001-07:00

Home Fashions U Blog Talk Radio today with Dian Garbarini of Drapery Pro http://ping.fm/mKerv

Angie's Newest project

2010-08-01T10:38:00.000-07:00

Did you see Angie's lastest project? http://threadneedlestudio.com

2010-08-01T09:11:00.001-07:00

2010-07-10T13:59:00.001-07:00

Finally connecting all my post with Ping.fm. Thanks Claudia

And the Winners for 2010 Slipcover Design Contest are...

2010-06-25T20:07:00.000-07:00

1st Place Design Contestant N

Emily Jane Creations Roebuck, SC

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-n.html

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2nd Place - Design Contestant A

Lisa Moore of Sew Classic Glendale, AZ

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant.html

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3rd Placed Design Contestant O

Amy Johnston Ligonier, PA

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-o.html

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HONORABLE MENTION

Design Contestant J

Cheryl Valleroy Benton, IL

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-j.html

Design Contestant D

Charlotte's Custom Draperies, Waynesburg, PA

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-d.html

Slipcover Design Contestant E

Sheryl McAfee Indianapolis, IN

http://theslipcovernetworkforum.blogspot.com/2010/06/slipcover-design-contestant-e.html

Get Ready to VOTE for the Best Slipcover Design 2010

2010-06-18T12:24:00.000-07:00

Vote for the BEST Slipcover Design 2010

It is almost time for you to vote.

A couple more days!

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9:00 am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

A through R are the Contestants. Look at them all!

1st place ___
2nd place___
3rd place ___

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com.

Slipcover Design Contestant R

2010-06-18T11:52:00.001-07:00

A total of 4 different patterns were used in the construction of this slipcover. I created a chevron design where the inside back meet the outside back.

The design on he inside arm matches where it meets the outside arm.

The slipcover does not need a zipper and it slips on and off easily. The skirt is gathered and the entire piece has self welting.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant Q

2010-06-18T11:51:00.000-07:00

This client purchased a pair of these at an estate sale. The arm fronts were quite tattered with the stuffing showing through. We chose a suitable fabric for the chairs to “live” on her covered patio but still give a light air to her outdoor room.

I delivered the slipcovers (yes, it was a pair) and surprise- she forgot to mention that she wanted box pleating on the front sides. She claimed it was shown in the picture but not the picture I had!

So the solution (other than starting nearly all over) was to replace the front from the edge of the deck on down. The pleating is not a standard depth as there was nothing to attach the outside pleat to other than hand tack it to the side itself. I was concerned that it would pull on the side and pucker if it were any deeper. The client is now a happy camper.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant P

2010-06-18T11:40:00.000-07:00

These two chairs suffered terribly at the claws of 3 cats.

The owners wanted to try slipcovers but wanted an upholstered look.

We used a tightly woven jacquard/chenille fabric with a lot of body to get a tight fit.

The fabric is Fabricut Embassy Suites in Raspberry Sparkle and Kiwi.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant O

2010-06-18T11:10:00.001-07:00

The fabric is lightweight and easily stretch over the furniture.

I used small darts so that the furniture shape is hugged closely by the slipcover.

The bottom is finished with hook and loop pulled tightly under the furniture.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant N

2010-06-18T11:09:00.000-07:00

This charming swivel rocker is a Goodwill Store find belonging to my daughter

Since I was working with limited yardage, I used lining for the deck and used a band around the edge much like a bedskirt. I always embroider my business information and cleaning instructions on the deck.

The main fabric is an Asian themed linen toile by Covington. The contrast fabric is an old Robert Allen stripe. The frog closure is by Woven Materials.

Hand stitched tucks were placed on the inside back to camouflage the button tufting. I serged and hemmed the outside back, side, and front pieces with double sided tape before pinning. I used the reverse pin method to fabricate the slipcover.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant M

2010-06-18T10:54:00.000-07:00

Pottery Barn sofa and the customer wanted the 5 back cushions converted to 2 which would fit the back and extend slightly above and over the arms.
There is a zipper on each end of the outside back of the arms to accommodate the large round arms.

The arms of the sofa were quite pronounced and there was hook tape already attached to the sofa, so when constructing the arms I allowed for flap of material on the inside to sew hook tape to.

I chose to make a pleat where the front of the arm panel and the nosing meet, as well as the outer arm meet the front and the back corners.

This is a secret ballot -- PLEASE DO NOT POST YOUR VOTE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!

Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

To cast your ballot, please submit your top choices.

___1st Place
___ 2nd place
___ 3rd Place

Send your choice to slipcovernetwork@gmail.com

Slipcover Design Contestant G

2010-06-18T10:27:00.001-07:00

The measuring and the patterns were made onsite in the customers home.

The fabric used was a heavy weight cotton. Wetlcord was made from decorator fabric and zippers were hidden welting in the back.

Two matching chairs and an ottoman were covered.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant L

2010-06-14T17:46:00.000-07:00

Client was looking for a fresh change from the stripe. We chose a fabric that was self lined to make sure no pattern showed through.

I loved working with this fabric. You can see how nicely it lays; very crisp, clean and no problem covering up the stripped “before” fabric.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant K

2010-06-14T17:41:00.001-07:00

This chair posed several challenges due to the oversized arms and customers desire for a fitted look.

Several darts were taken at the back area of the arm to get the slipcover to conform to this shape.

Velcro was stitched onto the seam allowance and with the permission of the customer the hook side of the velcro was stapled to the chair to the frame under the arm.

With ample amount of tuck in on the chair, a zipper was not necessary. Kasmir Fabric Patter: Zenith, Color: Barley with fiber content of 58% cotton and 42% polyester.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant J

2010-06-14T17:37:00.001-07:00

A well worn sweet heart chair desperately needed re-upholstery from the bones up, but I just didn't have the time.

Fabrics Used: Lady Ann Emma's Garden - Jewel Plaid - Greenhouse 90794 Cinnabar - Green Velvet for weltcord

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant I

2010-06-14T17:12:00.001-07:00

3 bedspreads were used for this sleeper sofa slipcover. One for the inside back, second for the cushions and the third for the outside arms and back.

Long swags of sheer material are gathered at one end and sewn into the seam at the front arm. Two rings are sewn to the outside corners which swags can pass through and then tied in a bow for a very feminine feel.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant H

2010-06-14T17:03:00.001-07:00

Robert Allen Myron Stripe in blue on on this chair and ottoman. The client fell in love with this wide bold strip but the fabric was a bit slippery to work with.

We laundered it to see if it would lose some of the sheen and get thicker, and indeed it did and was a pleasure to work with.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant F

2010-06-14T16:28:00.001-07:00

Slipcovered in Fabricut's Diesel/Primary, all welting and pleat are in Motorcross/ Blueberry.

For a twist not unsusally seen on a wing chair, I fabricated a pleat on each corner of the front, accenting the pleat with the welt fabric.

Matching continuously around the chair made it complete, incuding a matching lumbar pillow.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant E

2010-06-14T16:16:00.000-07:00

The recliner was in okay shape but a bit tired – the client wanted to freshen things up a bit.

I ended up making FOUR separate slipcovers in order for the chair to recline.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant D

2010-06-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

The chair was on it's way to the dump and now it is a bedtime story spot for identical twin grandsons.

Soft golden yellow fabric by Greenhouse was chosen for the chair. A zipper was needed because the chair has a wide top, a narrow bottom and limited tuck in around the arms.

Kast animal print fabric (Bangkok Tropical) was used to make inserts in the box pleat skirt as well as using selected animal sections to cover the buttons that were used for the tufting on the back of the chair.

The chairs green cording a Greenhouse tweed was also used on cornices in the nursery. All fabrics were used in acompanying footstool, throw pillows and lamp.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant C

2010-06-14T16:04:00.001-07:00

I made careful measurements and muslin pattern onsite.

4 different fabrics were brought back to the shop. Because the 100% cotton was different from the others I made interfacing for light weight fabric. Bows, ties, welting and hidden zipper were special details.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant B

2010-06-14T15:57:00.001-07:00

Made from a lightweight gingham chintz which stretched enough to give a nice fit.

The bottom is finished with tabs that velcro was stitched to and then attached underneathe to self adhesive velcro.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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Slipcover Design Contestant A

2010-06-14T15:42:00.001-07:00

This slipcover project utilized two coordinating cotton sateen by Waverly. The face fabric has a dominant pattern that repeats every 30 inches. This required careful planning for fabric placement.

The companion print is a coordinating stripe that was used for the cording, and the gussets. The down filled cushions also carry the pattern match, for both sides of each cushion.

The pattern matching was definitely the challenge of this slipcover, but in the end, the fabric repeat actually fit the stature of the chair quite nicely. As the project progressed, all of the lines became a continuous flow, making the end result quite pleasing.

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Voting starts on June 21st and ends June 25th at 9am.

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3 Weeks Until the Slipcover Summit

2010-06-02T20:01:00.001-07:00

Have you signed up for classes at the slipcoversummit?

Angie Knowles will be talking about Skirts... plan to attend.

http://www.slipcoversummit.com

By Bernice - Meet Bernice King

2010-05-18T11:27:00.000-07:00

Click below to listen to Bernice on Home Fashions u Blog Talk Radio. I talked with here about here business, the classes that she teaches and what she will be teaching at the Slipcover Summit, June 23-25 in Madison, Tennessee.

By Bernice - Meet Bernice King

2010 Slipcover Pricing Summary is Ready

2010-05-14T18:17:00.000-07:00

2010 Slipcover Network Pricing Summary is ready for purchase.

The Pricing Summary consists of 6 pages this year: Intro page Pricing Totals for Your Region North America Totals Plus a recap of who answered the Survey.

If you would be so kind as to refer those you know to purchase the 2010 Slipcover Pricing Summary the money goes directly to pay for our Scholarship Winners to the Slipcover Summit. Here is the link to the Slipcover Pricing Summary. http://www.shop.slipcoveramerica.net/Pricing-Summary-for-Slipcovers_c14.htm

7 Weeks Until the Slipcover Summit

2010-05-05T11:29:00.000-07:00

Planning to attend the Slipcover Summit in Tennessee, it's time to get your "to do list" together.

1) Register for Classes - as class size is limited.

2) Make travel arrangements if you are having to travel from out of town.

3) Book your room before the discount deadline of

May 21st.

Go to www.SlipcoverSummit.com

Interviewed Anna Davis as we talked about her business, Minutes Matter and the Slipcover Summit. click here to listen

Recover Your World with Kims Upholstery Shop

2010-04-28T10:49:00.000-07:00

I talked with Kim Newell today about her business, what she will be teaching at the Slipcover Summit www.slipcoversummit.com, June 23-25 in Madison, Tennessee just north or Nashville, and the 1st Annual Upholstery Fair www.upholsteryfair.com July 23-24th in W. Lafayette, Indiana. Hope you enjoy it. click here to listen in

Angie Knowles of Thread Needle Studio

2010-04-14T12:35:00.000-07:00

Click to listen to Angie Knowles..................

Angie Knowles from ThreadNeedleStudio.com in St Petersburg Florida has surprised us all with a Slipcover Pattern for parson chairs.

We talked with her about her business, her new pattern released on CD and what she will be teaching at the www.slipcoversummit.com in Tennessee June 23-25, 2010

threadneedle studio announces Slipcover Pattern Collection

2010-04-05T19:39:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to announce my slipcover pattern collection, with the first pattern being for straight back Parsons chairs. Patterns for other style of Parsons chairs are in the works.

These patterns will be available in 3 formats: a PDF file you can download and print the pattern pieces at home; on CD with the patterns pieces printed at home; and finally a full size paper pattern.

Instructions are written with the beginner sewer in mind and easy to follow.

Check out my blog for more information and upcoming posts.

so sorry I cannot come

2010-04-03T09:41:00.000-07:00

but I will send messages from the labhoritory.

I will be doing child care this summer, but spending so much time with the kids I have had some fun time to make covers which please only me.

the kid in me continues to add albums to : http://www.picturetrail.com/slipcoverlady

Slipcover Summit Scholarship Deadline April 1st

2010-03-30T10:19:00.000-07:00

Deadline is April 1st to apply for Scholarship to the Slipcover Summit 2010 in Tennessee. Here is the link for the application.

Let Angie know you will be sending yours in.

www.slipcoversummit.com

Slipcover Summit 2009

2010-02-05T11:30:00.001-08:00

Slipcover Summit 2010

2010-02-05T11:01:00.000-08:00

Slipcover Summit 2010 will be just north of Nashville, Tennessee this year in the town of Madison.

June 23-25th are the main classes with 2 Full Day Classes offered the DAY Before.
1)The Entrepreneur Slipcover Business Workshop 2) Training to be An Instructor

We try to keep the 3 days centered on actual Technique and methods for slipcovering. Take a look at the classes that are being offered, and the new website, just for the Slipcover Summit. http://www.slipcoversummit.com

Greenhouse Fabrics was on Home Fashions U Blog Talk Radio Today

2010-02-05T10:42:00.000-08:00

Greenhouse is the fastest growing supplier of mid-priced, multi-purpose fabrics and decorative trim to the interior design trade.

Though they are a wholesale to the trade only, retail customers can search the website for the fabrics that they might like for their home, and then let their designer know what they love.

Thanks Greenhouse for offering such an easy way to find fabric for the home. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/home-fashions-u/2010/02/05/learn-about-greenhouse-design-and-fabrics

If you have someone you think would make a great interview on Home Fashions U Blog Talk Radio, just let me know.