French Chair Slipcover
This French chair slipcover almost didn’t happen. The chair is comfortable and the leather seat is very forgiving, meaning stain resistant.
This project is sponsored by Calico.
Here is what it normally looks like. (This is my sewing room so there always seem to be thread and fabric fuzz on the floor. I just can’t keep it all picked up, so apologies ahead of time. The chairs are actually very comfortable although they are ‘frufru’. And the leather seats are actually quite practical.
But I think they look odd. The seat is super wide and it looks wonky to me. But because they are so comfy, I don’t want to get rid of them. So I thought I would try to disguise them with a slipcover. I had about a yard of this gorgeous fabric from Calico. I thought I would do a slipcover with it, but knew I didn’t have enough fabric. I wondered how it would look as just a ‘top’.
This was fast and easy to make with slits on the sides, and 4 ties from the same fabric. Then I wondered how it would look with the seat covered also. But remember I didn’t have enough fabric?
I decided to try using a contrasting fabric for a skirt. That way I would have enough fabric. So this is a two piece rather than a one piece slipcover. (If it wasn’t a ‘thing’, it is now.) Both fabrics are from Calico. You can always buy fabrics online, but I encourage you to go in the store to see the fabrics and choices in person. They have tons of sample books in addition to the bolts of fabric. And the trims are gorgeous.
affiliate link
I used my trusty ruffler. If you don’t know. A ruffler is an attachment you can buy for almost any sewing machine. Here’s a link to one on Amazon. CLICK HERE. If you are buying one, please be sure it is compatible with your machine. I use mine a lot.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
I’m not sure the new slipcover disguises how wide the chair is. I don’t think I will be able to hide that.
I love the fabric, and prefer the fabric on the chair as far as looks go. But I may make another slipcover later. The fun thing is having this sewing room/podcast studio where I can experiment and have fun.
PODCAST EPISODE 126 STEP BY STEP CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING
Morning…love the idea. I have 2 plaid chairs that can use a change. Also love to mix fabrics. Thanks.
Very pretty! I like with or without.
I know you have fun playing “dress up” with your furniture. I sure have fun when you do! When the scale is right, different fabrics can only enhance each other. Well done!
Very pretty. The original fabric is gorgeous! I’ve never heard of a ruffler before. I’ll have to remember that one. Have a great weekend Anita!
I love the transformation of your chair and the choices of fabric!
Beautiful job!!!! I will have to try these chair care
Great idea! Thanks so much.
Love this slip cover! I can sew some and have my Mother’s sewing machine. The problem is it is in our den with a tv on it along with other things and it is too much trouble to get to! Lol! I have too much in there Need to purge.
Cute combo for the slipcover! I like the wider chair, because it’s different. You always find pretty fabrics at your Calico.
Just beautiful Anita! What a lovely room. The fabric is swoonworthy!!!!!
I love your Bergere chair slipcovers. They look so pretty and feminine. I had never heard of a ruffler but I am going to invest in one. If I had had one, the dust ruffle I made for my daughter’s bed would have been a lot easier! Thanks so much for sharing on Share Your Style.