This was the cutest little loveseat, but it's really the size of a settee. Probably from the 80's.
I took this picture with my phone so it came out so "pixiley" when I enlarged it.
Before I slipcovered it I reupholstered it in canvas dropcloth. This gave a nice base for the new slip.
It could really be used either way. Contemporary or Traditional!
But there's no cording on this part. I didn't want the cordings fighting with eachother once it was slipcovered.
I did a box pleat around the bottom, with a little leg still showing. Using the Quick Pleater of course!
Go check out how I did it.
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I love this fabric! So nice to work with..
And a look at the back. You can see the arms and the back are the same height all the way around.
Kelly
18 comments:
Oh how I wish you lived by me! I have a chair that I want to do this to, but I just don't think I have it in me. I am going to bite the bullet and take to a professional, I wish it was you I was taking it to! This couch turned out beautiful!
Kelly-That does look like an 80's piece. You did a great job on it...love the pleating! hugs- Diana
Kelly, I get so very inspired when I come to visit your latest slipcovers. I just love this one! I am going to slipcover 2 18th century sofas this coming spring and was thinking of covering them in an oatmeal or butter yellow. I want to put our monogram (very big) on ther back of each sofa. And I LOVE the pleated skirt you have on yours. I may have to do that too.
Beautiful. YOur Christmas decor is lovely!
Yvonne
Love the color & sofa. Very pretty ...
Have a beautiful week.
TTFN ~ Marydon
Kelly, too cute! The slipcover really changes the look of that loveseat. And the pleats! Be still my beating heart; you know I love them.
I've used that linen several times and it is a dream to work with. Wish all fabrics were that easy.
So nice....that fabric is gorgeous. I'm actually "in the process" of slipcovering and reuphostering a chair... Thanksgiving kinda got in the way. I love the pleating around the bottom...
I swear, I would take any of your pieces home with me in a heartbeat! They're all just beautiful, and this one is no exception.
Well done!
I think you do an amazing job slipcovering and if I was in your area I could keep you busy for almost a year with all of the chairs and sofas I want slipcovered. I just get overwhelmed tring to do a simple arm chair let alone a pair of wingbacks or two.
How smart you are to think of things like 'dueling cording'. IF I could have done this, I would have noticed these kinds of things after I had done all the work!!! Great job as always. Lori L
I love the pleats. I have to get on of those pleaters.
Thanks for sharing your creativity once again!
YOU AMAZE ME!
WOW!
Have a pretty day!
Kristin
What a transformation! I would never go back to skirtless with this one. I'm so wanting to start my next slip after reading this. You do amazing work and I can only aspire to do half as well. Thanks also for the tutorial on the pleats. I never got a chance to comment but am still trying to decide whether I will need one or not. I'll have to watch your "how to" again!
xox
Nancy
Hi Kelly, It looks wonderful, I love the pleating, it really soften the shape. I was enjoying your gorgeous foyer below, love that light sage walll color!
Bella
It's really lovely - makes one want to settle in with tea and nice fat design book - and maybe a nubby oatmeal shawl, just to be cosy.
I wish I had the patience to sew a button nevermind an entire transformation of a piece of furniture. You are amazing.
Hi Kelly I love your blog and have followed you. I was just lost in your photos and posts - can't believe how paralleled or similar our lives are right now... right down to taking down the kitchen drapes and not having time to make the new ones yet - then there's the recent linen slipcovers post...
Your slipcovers and rooms are lovely - I'm looking forward to more posts ;)
Michelle
This is amazing! I love the color too! You have the best taste- I wish I could hire you to do my home! Thanks for following! :)
Love this sofa, if only I had the courage to tackle such large projects. I can't even muster up the courage to bring my sewing machine out from under my desk ; ).
You do amazing work, I've enjoyed looking at each of your pieces. Hugs-Carrie
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