Buy Wingback Chair Slipcovers - Top Slipcover Stores If you are looking for slip covers we can help. Our slip cover store directory lists all the best places to buy slipcovers near you. Our listings include stores, businesses, vendors, and dealers who have slipcovers for sale. Most of these suppliers carry slipcovers for couches, sofas, sectionals, chairs, and ottomans. You can browse through our slipcover sellers directory and quickly and easily locate the best places to get slipcovers in your area.This is what the chairs looked like before, when Joanne found them at the yard sale. Look for chairs that have good structure but just need to be recovered. Joanne Palmisano is the author of Salvage Secrets (W.W. Norton, September 2011). Visit her blog, also called Salvage Secrets. Cut the drop cloth into big pieces to cover each large section of the chair. We tucked and folded at the seams to get a finished look. In some areas we just glued down the fabric to the chair, but in other spots we had to hand stitch some of the pieces together.
We used the finished edges of the canvas in the most visible spots — along the arms and back. The arms are two separate pieces — the inner piece folds over the outer piece. If necessary, cut each piece down further to the approximate size — make sure you cut extra to allow for curves and padding. Slowly place each piece down with the adhesive spray, pressing along the way to take out folds or wrinkles. The spray is forgiving, so if you need to pull it back up you can, and then place it back down. Cut one piece at a time and make sure the edges are finished edges. Tuck in or folded over to give each seam a finished edge. We did the chair's skirt last to cover the bottom edges of all the other pieces. You can do the skirt as one long piece wrapped all the way around or do separate pieces on each side of the chair. When all the pieces are in place and are glued down, use the hammer to insert the upholstery nail heads through the fabric and into the chair's framing.
All chairs vary — on some you can feel the framing in the arms, others the on the back and some around the edges. The chair will need to be stitched together at the many of the seams to hold fabric in place. The adhesive is more of a temporary solution to get the pieces in their exact spots. The stitching will give it a rustic chic look.What are the best slipcover fabrics? I recommend medium to heavy weight fabrics that are durable, washable and have long lasting design appeal. Learn how I choose the best fabric. Below are my favorite slipcover fabrics. Retailer links are provided. I use these fabrics often with good results for my client jobs and my own projects. I’ve tested each one for shrinkage, coverage and durability. NOTE: fabric quality, color, price and availability change without notice. Always swatch and/or sample before buying your slipcover yardage. Read my fabric review disclosure policy on my About page. Natural Bull Denim 12 oz. http://bit.ly/1GWXoYz Also in Khaki http://bit.ly/29ziUKG and White http://bit.ly/1DjxV89
You can’t beat the quality of this U.S.A. made cotton denim for the price. It offers very good coverage and the after washed look is casual-chic. This denim has crisp hand-feel but will relax and soften when you pre-shrink it. Shrinkage: Natural 6″ on a one yard length and 3″ on the width. See this denim made up in a slipcover: Marilyn’s sofa and Barb’s sofa. Washed Upholstery Denim 14 oz., Natural http://bit.ly/1XSgvML and White http://bit.ly/1VqgT59 This cotton denim has a washed finish giving it a “French Laundered” look and feel. Even though this fabric is a 14 oz. it feels lighter and has a softer drape than most 12 oz. weight denims I use. Shrinkage: 1″ on a one yard length, 1/2″ on the width. See this denim made up in a slipcover: Peggy’s sofa and chair. White Dockside Brushed Denim 12 oz. http://bit.ly/1p9eoHj or http://bit.ly/1OWUfca This medium-heavy weight denim offers pretty good coverage for a white fabric but the weight is less substantial than the denims listed above.
Shrinkage: 3″ on the 1 yard length and 1″ on the width. See this brushed denim made up in a slipcover: Theresa’s sofa. White Topsider Bull Denim 11 oz. http://amzn.to/2hlAOT7 A good choice when you want a bright white denim with good coverage. This denim is durable, very densely woven and has a crisp hand-feel. It softens up when you pre-shrink it. Shrinkage: 6″ on a one yard length, 2″ on the width. Cotton Duck 10 oz. Big Duck Canvas 10 oz Canvas for Slipcovers This is an economical duck cloth (canvas) that makes a casual slipcover of medium-weight. I like the hand-feel after it’s washed; the fabric softens up without becoming too limp. It takes on a relaxed, broken-in look with moderate wrinkle. Go with color Natural for a painter’s drop cloth look. Shrinkage: White and colors 3″ on a one yard length, 1″ on the width and Natural 4″ on a one yard length, 2″ on the width. See this canvas in color Burnt Scarlet made up in a slipcover: Karen’s chair
White Cotton Canvas 12 oz. Big Duck Canvas http://bit.ly/1ulUPqb I like this heavyweight duck cloth (canvas) for simple White slipcovers that get a lot of use and frequent washing. It’s a good choice when lighter-weight White fabrics are not dense enough to cover dark colored upholstery. Shrinkage: White 3″ on a one yard length, 2″ on the width. See this white canvas made up in a slipcover: Pam’s chaise Cotton Duck #12 weight Natural, Big Duck Canvas http://bit.ly/1O6ywFs A heavy duty canvas made with 2-ply yarns in the fill (width of fabric). It’s denser, thicker and more durable than 10 oz and 12 oz canvas. Designed for tents, awnings, tote bags, etc. but I found it works great for slipcovers. I love the casual, relaxed look after washed….wrinkles and all. Shrinkage: 4″ on a one yard length, 2″ on the width. See this canvas made up in a slipcover: Kitty’s sectional and Sharon’s sofa. Carr-Go Cotton Canvas 8 oz. http://bit.ly/NAucQ9
A good canvas for medium weight slipcovers that get moderate use and washing. It’s tightly woven with finer yarns than a utility canvas so the texture is a bit more refined. I love the look and feel of the sanded surface. It’s slightly suede-like, which gives the fabric a rich appearance. Overall good coverage but check White and Natural to make sure your upholstery color doesn’t show through. Shrinkage: 1.5″ on a one yard length and 1/2″ on the width. See Carr-Go Canvas made up in slipcovers: Sherry’s sofa and Bonnie’s chairs Hemp Canvas 11 oz., Natural http://bit.ly/No2cze A hard-wearing 100% hemp canvas with linen-like texture and a more upscale look than cotton canvas. It’s weighty but not stiff and offers very good coverage. Softens nicely with wash and wear. The look is relaxed like washed linen. NOTE: The natural color varies dramatically from lot to lot so be sure to swatch it before you buy yardage. Shrinks 3″ on a one yard length, 1″ on the width.
My favorite white 100% linen! Brazil Linen 12 oz. White http://bit.ly/2hiTKEf and Off-White http://bit.ly/2gsCrRA I’ve looked high and low for a linen like this! After washed, Brazil takes on a lovely casual look, floppy drape and softly crumpled texture. I love the 12 oz. weight. It feels substantial without being stiff or coarse. Works well for both tailored and loose fit slipcovers. Very nice quality, a good value for the price. Expect good coverage over most upholstery fabrics and colors. Shrinkage: 5″ on a one yard length, 4″ on the width. Manchester Natural Brown Linen 13.5 oz. from InstaLinen http://bit.ly/2hiMV5C This un-dyed, natural brown linen is a beauty! It’s also the most durable 100% linen I’ve found for slipcovers. Heavy weight and tightly woven, this fabric offers excellent coverage and is a good choice for slipcovers that get daily use. Low wrinkle (more of an overall soft crumple) when you wash and dry the yardage following my fabric pre-shrink instructions.
Shrinkage: 4″ on a one yard length, 3″ on the width. Classic Linen Blend 12 oz., color Steel http://bit.ly/2hlJkRR A versatile, medium weight linen and rayon blend from Big Duck Canvas. Expect subtle stretch across the width (from the rayon). Surface takes on a soft crumpled texture after washed and dried, slightly different than 100% linen. I love this Steel color — reminds me of the greyish taupe color found in vintage linen and hemp fabrics. High shrinkage: 4″ on a one yard length and 4″ on the width. Many other colors offered. Cotton Diamond Matelasse by Roth & Tompkins http://bit.ly/29vZ4OS My favorite 100% cotton matelasse in color Natural. Thick, supple, not too stretchy. The classic diamond pattern looks great in so many styles of slipcovers. Very little shrinkage but still requires pre-shrinking. See this matelasse made up in a slipcover: Sherry’s wing back chair and Vanessa’s day bed. Chester Gingham Check by Roth & Tompkins http://bit.ly/29pyl4T