For the last few months it seems every time I got on a blog they were featuring a French chair. Is it just me or are they beautiful. I personally like one like this…
But these are also pretty...
I have been wanting to get my hands on an old one to update it. I am sorry to say that I have yet to find a reasonable one on Craig's list but I am still looking... However, I recently had a client drop two off to have them slipcovered. She did not want them re-upholstered but neither of us wanted to cover the beautiful arms. Just what I wanted a challenge. This is what they looked like:
Before
They are beautiful. The fabric needs updating but oh the lines...
Did I ever tell you I love puzzles? I think that is why I liked algebra and geometry so much in school and why I like sewing. For the most part you get a pattern cut out the fabric making sure to follow the lines and put "A" to "B" to"C"... and you soon have a dress, shirt ...
With slipcovering there is an extra challenge because their is no pattern. Each piece of furniture is different so it is a new adventure every day. The challenge was to make a slipcover that can be taken off easily and thrown into the wash yet be able to see the beautiful woodwork.
Here is what I came up with. What do you think?
After
Isn’t she pretty? I think I did a good job of accentuating her curves.
After
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