Simply Slipcovers (Simply...)
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List Price: $18.95
Best Price: $10.65 (new), $5.10 (used)
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ISBN: 0376015144
Number of Pages: 128
Publication Date: 1997-01
Publisher: Sunset Publishing Corporation
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"Slipcovers are to furniture what clothing is to the body," declares this creative, common-sense guide. "They camouflage, dress up or down, give character, and convey style." They can transform an ordinary item into something exciting that helps make a room work. Less pricey than new furniture or reupholstery, they can nevertheless be somewhat costly when custom-made--unless you learn to make them yourself. Simply Slipcovers is an excellent choice for this purpose. In keeping with Sunset's winning how-to series format (see also Simply Window Treatments and Simply Upholstery), the book offers a common-sense approach to choosing style, fabric, and trim, supplementing its extensive step-by-step instructions with good, clear photos and diagrams. In addition to actual construction information, the 20 projects explain measuring and cutting (with measuring diagrams and cutting layouts) and include loads of great tips on achieving a professional appearance. Besides cover-ups for futon, daybed, and ottoman, and both simple tailored and elaborately swagged sofa designs, projects feature various chair styles, from easy folding- and dining-chair disguises to skirted armchair and welted wing chair covers. Several projects also feature "designer details," ideas for finishing touches like contrasting borders, decorative bows and binding, or pleated swags. The "basics" section explains yardage calculations for many types of soft furnishings, cutting and fitting directions, general construction techniques, and an overview of essential equipment. Although some pieces require advanced sewing skills, many can be handled by the novice. --Amy Handy
Customer Reviews (12 total reviews)
Depends on your expectations
by Customer A2MTK90Z74E8OJ at September 07th, 2008
This is an OK book, just be sure it offers what you are looking for. For me, it did not.
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Simply Slipcovers
by Customer A26WWHAPAK8TWS at April 01st, 2006
I have been studying this book and plan to begin my slipcover project just as soon as I find my perfect fabric. This book is of great encouragement to me and I believe I will be successful on even my first attempt at slipcovers. Sandra R.
Simply Slipcovers
by Customer ATT1TEWQQLBCT at September 08th, 2005
Very interesting book - can't wait to see if it's as straight forward as it appears. The directions are clear and encouraging. Some of the covers are really beautiful. Great value for money and the fabric calculator is very helpful.
Behold! A beautiful informative book!
by Customer A3B4K4RLEMPZZ2 at July 15th, 2005
As both a novice seamstress and an avid thrift store/ antique mall/ flea market shopper, I needed ... (read more)
Very impressive content.... but poor book construction
by Customer A1HL84KOAB32ZI at November 03rd, 2004
I have never seen such a wonderful and varied collection of slipcovers in one place. There are ... (read more)
Thank goodness for slipcovers!
by Customer A1Q2QLFUAM4F6W at September 03rd, 2004
I am an experienced sewer so I didn't think I needed a book to teach me how to make a slipcover. ... (read more)
Simply Amazing Results
by Customer ACAPV3VXS55CH at April 13th, 2004
I'm a novice seamstress. I bought this book, bought some fabric on eBay, bought some supplies at ... (read more)
This is dated
by Customer at April 05th, 2004
This book is very dated. The instructions are okay if that's all you want, but style-wise this book is old, old, old.
Simply amazing
by Customer at July 10th, 2003
This is a really good book.
I'm not very good when it comes to sewing (I only know the very ... (read more)
I'm Really Happy I Bought This Book
by Customer at June 03rd, 2000
I know the very basics of sewing--how to thread the sewing machine and where to put your foot to ... (read more)
