Slipcovers: Yay or Nay DIY in Denim?
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We found a older Chesterfield sofa (Pennsylvania House) in great condition on craigslist and, since our GSD puppy had eaten a portion of our microfiber couch, it was a no-brainer done deal that we get it.
The upholstery is in fine condition but...OK, I'm odd...I really don't like the color or pattern. I've decided to make a slipcover out of patchwork denim.
Have you done something like this? Suggestions, hints, desire to talk me out of it?
The upholstery is in fine condition but...OK, I'm odd...I really don't like the color or pattern. I've decided to make a slipcover out of patchwork denim.
Have you done something like this? Suggestions, hints, desire to talk me out of it?
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Denim is definitely sturdy, and if you like it, that's all that matters! There are many other things made and recycled from it!
Adrianne C
on Jun 11, 2014
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Love the denim not crazy about the patchwork
Funnygirl
on Jun 11, 2014
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Agree with Funnygirl. Love to see the end result.
49637126
on Jun 11, 2014
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I had a chair upholstered in denim fifteen years ago. I remember the upholsterer was skeptical; it's a gorgeous, expensive chair. I told him I was retiring to the lake, which I did. I still love the chair, love the unexpected look of the denim, though it has begun to wear. I say, especially when you're only slipcovering, go for it. I know, making slipcovers is a lot of work! I did one in khaki duck years ago--took me a whole summer, working mostly the nights I couldn't sleep. Except for the slipcover, it was a pretty bad summer for me. ;^)
Nancy Gramm
on Jun 11, 2014
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DO IT!! If you don't like it you can always make awesome patchwork/rag quilts out of the jeans. I love the unexpected and functional but with elegance and class. You will know if it meets your expectations. But you will never know if you don't do it!
Melissa
on Jun 11, 2014
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Nancy, please see my reply...
Susan-Amber Springer
on Jun 11, 2014
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Another option maybe canvas, it can be dyed, and has various weights.
Roxanne Fischer
on Jun 11, 2014
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