Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Dining Chair Slipcovers


I am on a serious mission to complete my dining room. And, today I am one step closer!





New slipcovers are finally in da house!!





You may recall that the chairs originally looked like this...







They are Ethan Allen, and I found them at a consignment shop. I always intended to have slipcovers made. It just took me awhile.






The fabric is 100% cotton (Diversitex Prairie) from fabric.com.





Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home wrote a great post about slipcovers HERE. I've referred to it several times.





I took Mary Ann's advice and pre-washed the fabric to prevent shrinkage. Let me tell you... washing 11 yards of fabric is no easy feat. Mary Ann's workroom does it for her. Mine did not.





I ended up sweet-talking a local dry cleaner into washing it in an industrial sized washer for me. When I picked it up, he was none-too-happy that he only quoted me $20.  Oops! :)


I'm so thankful to be able to cross this off the to-do list. My window treatments are being made now, so hopefully, the final reveal will happen soon! Stay tuned...



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22 comments:

  1. Oh, I love those slips. Can't wait to see the completed room.

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  2. Just so lovely! Nicely, nicely done.
    (what is the color on the walls in there??? It is beautifully done )

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  3. Very, very pretty! I just love the simplicity of the chairs and the covers suit them perfectly! Gorgeous! Kim @ Exquisitely Unremarkable

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  4. Very, very pretty! I just love the simplicity of the chairs and the covers suit them perfectly! Gorgeous! Kim @ Exquisitely Unremarkable

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  5. Very, very pretty! I so wish I could do something like this...I'm a klutz with fabric!

    XO,
    Jane

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  6. The chairs and slipcovers are beautiful! In fact, I think the entire room looks awesome!! I can't wait to see it completely finished.

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  7. Hi, love the slip covers! I have a few of my own getting completed as I write, 2 bergere chairs. Can't wait! Beautiful home, I also love the chandelier, my I ask where you got it? Really enjoy your blog!

    Thanks,
    Cathy Chapman
    CHAPMAN DESIGNS
    Cathyology@aol.com

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  8. Hi, I'm visiting from the WOW party. I'm new here & now your newest follower. You dining room is lovely. Very sophisticated and elegant. Love the new slip covers! I would love to invite you to share this at a new link party Modern Cottage Mondays at Curate by Carrie Corson:) http://curatebycarriecorson.com/2013/10/14/31-days/

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  9. OMG those chairs are GORGEOUS with and without the slipcover! They are a fabulous find and your dining room looks GREAT!

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  10. Love your slipcovers! Ugh... I know what you mean about that much fabric. I washed about 12 yards of muslin and just about strangled myself! :)
    Kelly

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  11. Coming together in a grand way. Love your fig in the window and the color ofmyour walls. Such a pretty room


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  12. Love those pleats! Yup, washing oodles of fabric is not fun and I have yet to tackle the slipcover for my sofa. I may have to send out my fabric for washing somewhere here in Dubai since my little European front loader won't hold much!

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  13. They are so pretty and I love this room!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  14. The chairs turned out perfectly. It is hard to wash all that fabric at one time. You hate to cut it for fear of cutting something too short. I love having white slipcovers in the house, even with little kids. Wash it off. Alaina

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  15. The slipcovers are gorgeous!!! And I have a serious crush on that chandelier. ;)

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  16. WOW...so beautiful and thank you for the mention...you are awesome!!!

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