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Slipcover on this Vintage Couch?
Good Questions

Q: I just got a very cool old couch for free on craigslist.  Unfortunately, the fabric, while cool, doesn't go with the colors in my apartment.  I can't afford to re-upholster it right now, so I wan...

Look! Knitted Armchair Slipcover

This post is for my girlfriend, bless her beautiful always shivering heart...for my special lass who cries she's freezing at any temperature under the mark of 78 degrees (she's from Texas, so Califor...

Change The Fabric, Change the Look: Upholstery Magic

Apple green plush or tweed linen? Each one gives a different lookFor most of us, a sofa is a major investment. But what if we get tired of it and want a change? Although most of realize that an uph...

Blogging...Mayfly's DIY Slipcover

We get this question a lot: "Where can I find a slipcover to fit my sofa?" And while we've all weighed in at some point, nothing beats a custom job. We recently discovered Mayfly, a blog by artist/m...

How To: Measure Your Sofa For A Custom-Made Slipcover

If you are looking to change the color scheme in your home, it may include changing the color of your sofa. With a measuring tape in hand and a bit of patience, you can correctly measure your sofa for...

How To: Slipcover a Reading Chair Post Followup

ATLA reader "Carsonsmom" was inspired by a past how-to post illustrating how to make your own slipcover for a reading chair and wanted to share her own DIY experience: I was inspired by the How To: S...

LA Store: The Loft (Michael Levine's Upstairs)

Our friend got a new couch. She wanted a chaotic mix of color and pattern on her orange tweed couch. We headed downtown to find the fabric. Our first stop, as always, was The Loft. More pictures, a...