Sunday, July 3, 2011

Office Chair Slipcovers




This is my latest office chair slipcover done for an out-of-state customer in Seattle, WA.

The customer sends me a picture of their office chair and I will draw color coded markings for each measurement I will need. She picked out two fabrics- one for the main body of the slipcover and contrast fabric for the piping and the back pleat insert. Then a back closure is chosen(bow, clasp, ties, button flap...). Finally a skirt style (ruffled, pleated, kick pleats...) and length are chosen. If you have a design idea I have not listed above that is no problem. You design it and I can make it.

The seat is secured underneath with velcro straps to insure the seat will stay in place. I pre-wash all fabrics in HOT water and dry on a HOT setting to remove the maximum shrinkage before constructing the slipcover. All seams are serged to prevent raveling.








6 comments:

  1. You do such a great job on those chairs. I know your clients must be very happy.

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  2. I love the pink and green chair cover. These are so fancy! What is the tag hanging on the chair...looks like it has your picture on it? Just wondering!!

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  3. Thanks Gina and Angie!

    The pink and green chair is the office chair slipcover I did for Jackie Von Tobel for the show in Las Vegas. The chair showcases 2 of her designer fabrics. Jackie's fabrics are gorgeous. They are beautiful prints printed on a linen blend.

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  4. wow - how nice to see such great transformations. You do beautiful work!
    Renee

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  5. How much do you charge for an office chair slipcover like the pink and green one?

    You can answer me at agmckain@wichita.edu

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  6. This is SUCH a great idea. I have only made one slipcover before and said I wouldn't do it again, but that was years ago, my sewing skills are better, and this is inspiring me to make one. I am moving to a new home where I won't be able to close a door on a sewing room, and my sewing chair is an office chair. How fun will it be to coordinate sewing machine and serger covers with a chair cover! Thank you for the kick in the seat of the pants.

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