Slipcovers by Shelley

blue and white wingbacks

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My client wanted blue and white wingbacks. She had picked up 9 yds of the beautiful linen damask (all they had), problem was she had two chairs! That yardage would’ve only done one chair with the repeat…BUT she loved the fabric and so did I!

I love problem solving and finding solutions. She had 2 twin bedskirts that matched the damask perfectly. I figured we could use those for the skirt and use some chunky tan linen to do the outsides of the chair. To tie it all in, we did a faux button detail down the outside back. We literally had a handful of small scraps left. I matched as much as possible with the limited fabric that I had to work with.
IMG_4081Chairs-AFTER! I forgot to take a before pic., but they were originally a pieced slipcover (gingham, floral, stripes, country, pink/sage green). My client just remodeled this amazing 1970’s house on a farm. She wanted a farmhouse chic look.

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IMG_4083The twin bedskirts worked out perfectly for the skirting.

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She loved how they turned out!

 

Comments

  1. Oh man, I love these! They would fit beautifully in my living room! I’m going to keep an eye out for a similar fabric. Thanks, for sharing, Shelley!

  3. Just curious… Did you cut the piping on the bias? I read in your slipcover book that sometimes you don’t when you have very little fabric. If you didn’t, it still looks good! Even with all those curves. These took some creative thinking. You did a great job!

    • I did all piping on bias, except at the top of the skirt. I only had enough to do straight on grain–but since that part is straight and not curved–so not an issue.

  5. Oh they came out gorgeous. Love, love, love the mixture of fabric! Just awesome!
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

  8. I absolutely love these slipcovers and the variety of fabrics that you have used. It’s no wonder your client was pleased with them. Who wouldn’t be! One of a kind creations that are so beautifully done. Perfect.