Green Velvet Arm Chair

Before... which I loved and didn't think I'd be able to make that great of an improvement, since I already loved it; but my client really wanted something she could take off and wash, so the original wouldn't get ruined.

After... my client chose this darling turquoise damask fabric, which turned out to be such a great contrast against the dark wood. We did a little one inch pleat ruffle along the bottom, so the legs wouldn't get covered up. There are velcro openings on the back under the arms, so the slipcover can come off. I loved the after on this one!!!

Plain white chairs

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Here is a set of plain white chairs that my client chose a darling red floral to recover them in. They completely changed the look of the room.

Provo Cottage

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Check out these cute skirt options. The first one is pleated one direction 3.5" tall. The second skirt has a triple pleat on each corner and a single pleat in the center front and back. And again... I love the tan linen. These were for a client who is furnishing a cute cottage up Provo Canyon. These are just a few of her pieces. She replaced all her cushions with the down envelope cushions, and wanted the slipcovers to be a little more loose to give that soft inviting feeling.

Romantic Ranch

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After Chair--Loved this one

So I just finished this job for a park city client... she called her style "Romantic Ranch" I loved it. I showed up and she had baskets of linens and fabric that she had collected. So we played around and put it all together. The green chair-- with the gathered skirt was made out of drapery panels and the white gathered skirt on the front that had crochet trim on it was from an old sheet. I love when you can use what you have and it turns out fabulous-- it makes it worth storing and collecting fabrics for years when you can turn it into something great. We also replaced all the cushions with down envelope cushions, which adds the the soft comfy look.

couch and chair before and after

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I loved the different fabrics that were mixed up for this job. I am definiteley a light blue and brown girl. The room turned out so cozy with all the different fabrics

Oversized Chair before and after

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Before and After Brown Floral Chair

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This was a set of two chairs that went in a dining room-- I am so in love with this fabric-- I had to do them first. They looked so great in the room.

Before and After Upholstered Rocker

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This chair was done for a little girl's nursery.

Bright Plaid to Simple Cream

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This chair was a little busy for the serene master bedroom that it was going in, so the cream slipcover worked out beautifully

KSL.com wingbacks

My neighbor got these two wingback chairs off KSL.com for $20 each. We went for a neutral color with a pop of color on the piping and band of the skirt. I love these colors together. We also added a 3/4 length skirt. Check out the BEFORE and AFTER.

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Dated Wingback-- before and after

So I love white slipcovers-- it just changes the whole look of this dated wingback chair. I never get tired of using white. I love the clean look of this chair with the straight skirt.
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Old plaid freebie before and after

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This client's neighbor was about to haul off this plaid chair to DI-- the fabric was old and wearing out-- but with the new slipcover it's perfect. She loved the idea of being able to wash the slipcover, which is why she thought this was a better alternative to reupholstry.

Before and two afters

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After #2-- This client decided to make two slipcovers for this one chair, so she can switch them out while she is washing the other one. Or just to change when she gets bored. Most of my own furniture has two outfits as well.

Red print chair before and after

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This fabric washed up beautifully-- I loved how it turned out! I wish it was mine to keep.

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Before and After of Barrel Chair

Before and after pictures of my free set of Barrel chairs. I removed the original tailored skirt that went to the floor to let the legs and casters show. Then I added a shorter tailored skirt to my slipcover.

Paisley wingback before and after

To update this wingback, I switched out the cushion to a thicker down cushion and added a 3/4 length skirt. Don't get rid of your old chairs-- update them.

white linen chair before and after

Here is a before and after picture of a wingback I did recently out of white linen. I love the lines of this chair and the 1" ruffle on the bottom.

Pricing, Yardage, & Basic Info

Custom Slipcovers by Shelley is a unique alternative to reupholstery, which gives you the ability to wash or dryclean your couch or chair. It also allows you to change your decor easily and to update old pieces that you love. With great attention to detail and a designer look, the finished product fits like a glove.

This is a base price list-- extra detail is more (labor only-- pillow inserts are extra)
*Yardage-- you will need a little extra if there is a large repeat (Large floral or plaid).


Tight Back (no loose back cushions)

Chair $225 (8 yards)
Loveseat $280 (12 yards)
Couch $320 (15-16 yards)
Ottoman $75 (3-4 yards)
Loose Back Cushions-- Add $20 each to base price (about 1 yard extra per cushion)
Pillow with piping $15 (labor only)
Pillow with ruffle $20
Duvet $125 (6 yards per side for King and Queen)
Bedskirt $75
Pillow Sham $25
Baby Bumpers $60 labor with ribbon ties, $80 labor with fabric ties (foam insert add $30, Down insert add $78)

DOWN FORMS (INSERTS) 95/5 Duck down
20x20 $14
22x22 $17
24x24 $22
27x27 $25
30x30 $28
14x20 $13
14x27 $13
18x27 $17


The best fabrics for slipcovers are the following denim, canvas, duck cloth, twill, linen, cotton, jaquard, matelesse--- Chenilles and Velvets get a little too thick and don't drape as well.

You have two options to clean your slipcovers--

1.) If you prewash your fabric, you can throw it in the wash when it gets soiled. To prewash cut your fabric in about 8-10 yard pieces and wash in hot water with double fabric softener and no detergent. Dry on hot you will have to open and untangle your fabric periodically--- as soon as it is done take it out and fold to eliminate most wrinkling. If you are worried about bleeding wash in cold. Once the slipcover is made you will wash in cold and dry on low. (You want to get maximum shrinkage out before the slipcover is made)

*Prewashing will change the texture and look of your fabric-- try a test piece (1/4 yard) and see how it looks if you are unsure if you want to wash your fabric

2.) Dry Clean only--- make sure your drycleaner doesn't use any heat-- otherwise shrinkage will occur.