When we think of slipcovers, we usually envision stretch-to-fit sofa covers for a beat-up old couch. The standard stretchy version can come in handy, but there are many other looks you can get with a slipcover for very little money...
Ways to Use Slipcovers
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There are also countless ways to put a slipcover to use, from a covered side chair to a TV cozy. We've rounded up five looks we love, and links to more information about how to make your own version of each:
- 1 Tumbling Blocks has a great how-to for slipcovering an inherited chair.
- 2 An antique sofa gets a similar treatment using fabric with linen tape.
- 3 Cover your IKEA furniture with custom-made Bemz slipcovers.
- 4 Martha Stewart provides step-by-step instructions for making a TV cozy.
- 5 The slipcovered headboard is another classic Martha project.
Photos: Tumbling Blocks (1), Laure Joliet (2), Bemz (3), MS Living (4-5)
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If you have a good library nearby, consult the books by Katrin Cargill and get some excellent guidance re slipcovers.
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I can't help laughing at the TV with a slipcover over it. Considering you can see the base, everyone still knows you are just hiding a tv.
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Love the bed slipcovers!!
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