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slipcovered wingback

Remember my teaser from the other day?
Well, I finally lugged her down the stairs so I could get some pictures 🙂
Here she is! 
 My slipcovered wingback!
Some close ups of the piping and arms.

My favorite part is still the skirt.
I used Miss Mustard Seed’s tutorial.  It was such a great tutorial, I highly recommend looking at it even if you’re doing something other than a wingback.  It really wasn’t difficult to do, and only took a few days of working during Izzy’s nap times to complete.
Breakdown of the project:
  • 9×12 painters drop cloth (8oz) – $20.00
  • cording to make piping – $8.00
  • chair – FREE!
$28.00!!!
Added bonus is that I have enough leftover materials to make a slipcover for an ottoman!
Now I just need to find her a home in my house.  Preferably without having to take ‘ol girl back up the stairs ðŸ˜€
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Comments

  1. Allison says

    Wow! You did a fabulous job! Slipcovers totally intimidate me and I have a chair that I'm dying to make one for, but I'm too chicken!

  16. Michelle @ Sweet Something Design says

    Shelley, this turned out fantastic! I watched MMS's tutorial and I don't even have anything to slipcover, it was good! I would also like to add, I love your chipper (I just ordered some in yellow) drapes and the chevron ruffle pillow, very nice!

  20. Andrea says

    Love this! It looks just awesome! I really want a wingback chair for my living room but all I've seen is ones with not so pretty upholstery or really $pricey$ ones. I try and keep it thrifty in the house so spending a bunch of mula on one chair is not something I want to do. And reupholstering something is a lil much for me right now. This is AWESOME! I'm going to keep my eye out for a wingback chair and then whip out my sewing machine!

    Did you follow a pattern or did you make one?

    -Andrea
    bluelacehouse.blogspot.com

  25. Alaina says

    Your chair looks great. I made a wingback cover this week and I am working on the 2nd of the pair this weekend using the same tutorial and it makes it so much easier. I have a question though, is the drop cloth stiffer to work with? I used cotton twill for mine and I am hesitant to use the drop cloth.

  26. The House Creative says

    I am just amazed at anyone who can do this. You did a fabulous job. Gorgeous!! It seriously makes me want to search craigslist for a wingback right now. :0 Have a great weekend.

  29. The Rusty Bucket says

    So, are you a natural or have you done this before? I've heard about MMS's tute. I'm going to have to take a look. I know it's not terribly hard once you get passed the procrastination. It's just a big puzzle. Although I have to admit, yours looks absolutely flawless. And the details! Fastastic job!
    -Bethanie

  30. mcgrathinnola says

    Shelly, Would you post your own tutorial on the wingback how to? I have a wingchair ready to go. And what is MM's tutorial? Please let me know…thanks!

  36. Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says

    This is gorgeous! I have a chair in my bedroom with a similar slipcover and I LOVE it. Unfortunately I had someone else make it because I do not have the skills. I am amazed at people who do! Very nice.

  41. Jen T says

    You did a fantastic job!! I'm sending my mom this link b/c she's working on an identical chair now. I want one!! JenT

  42. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    this is just awesome! there may be hope for me yet! 😉 I saw this at NFT party, if you'd like to join me, I have a party every Wednesday called Transformations and Treasures- I'd love for you to link this up! Have a great week!

  43. Andy says

    Thanks for stopping by. The chair is spectacular! Love the colors in the room. Making me regret selling a pair of wing backs this winter.

  45. Rhonda says

    I love what you did with your chair!!! Great job!!! I love your blog! I am now following you! I hope you will drop by my blog sometime and follow me!! 🙂 I am participating in my first "Before & After" with Thrifty Decor Chick!
    Looking forward to getting to know you!
    ~~~rhonda~~~
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  49. Laura says

    OK.
    Could I really do this?
    How easy is easy?
    I have a wingback that needs a slipcover.
    Yikes!
    It looks amazing!

    Laura
    White Spray Paint

  52. Remodelaholic says

    This is so beautiful! You have totally inspired me! I love how your looks.

    I was wondering if you would like to come do a special guest post about this at Remodelaholic? Let me know and I will get the specifics to you!

    Thanks,
    Cassity

  59. Rene says

    I am so impressed! Miss Mustard Seed's tutorial is wonderful isn't it? Was this your very first slipcover? It looks professionally done. Nice job!

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