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Raise your hand if you are totally intimidated by the thought of sewing your own slipcovers. I know I am. So many times I’ve looked longingly at my monstrous sectional and dreamed of someday having enough guts to cover its brown microfiber with something actually attractive.
Does that sound familiar? Well, help is on the way! Shelley from Custom Slipcovers by Shelley, AKA the guru goddess of slipcovers, has made an instructional DVD, and she’s giving one away!
Her DVD spells out all the steps of how to successfully create slipcovers with your own two hands! (And sewing machine and all that stuff, but you knew that). She makes it seem *gasp* SIMPLE! And get this: FUN!
Shelley has been making slipcovers for over ten years, so she knows all the tips and tricks of the trade. What started as a hobby has turned into a thriving business, so much so that she has had to hire additional seamstresses. Not only that, she has single-handedly paid off her basement, cars, and HOUSE with the profits from her slipcovers. Wowza.
She says, “If you want to learn to make slipcovers to redecorate on a budget, or
if you want to make some extra money, learning the art of slipcovering is
an invaluable tool and skill. If you love fabric and decorating and have
some sewing skills, you will become obsessed with the possibilities of
what you can do with an ugly piece of furniture.”
if you want to make some extra money, learning the art of slipcovering is
an invaluable tool and skill. If you love fabric and decorating and have
some sewing skills, you will become obsessed with the possibilities of
what you can do with an ugly piece of furniture.”
Shelley also recently came out with an ebook called Pillow Talk, which features 22 pages of step-by-step instructions with
pictures and tips. Learn to sew all the pillow styles shown in the picture:
pictures and tips. Learn to sew all the pillow styles shown in the picture:
(She swears sewing zippers on pillows is 10 times faster than hand-sewing them shut,
which is what I always do. Or hot glue when I’m lazy. I
should be ashamed of myself!)
which is what I always do. Or hot glue when I’m lazy. I
should be ashamed of myself!)
Check out her ebook HERE, and get a 20% off discount for a limited time with the code FACEBOOK.
Enter now to win the How to Slipcover DVD! (a $48 value)
Giveaway ends Monday, May 14th, winner chosen at random.
Good luck, I hope you win!
132 Comments
LindaB
May 11, 2012 at 11:10 PMI have to recover my ugly orange and green chair. Slip covers would be great!
Crystal
May 11, 2012 at 11:14 PMI’d like to slipcover ever piece of furniture I own.
Anonymous
May 12, 2012 at 2:42 AMI am currently attempting to slipcover my couch, this would be a great help as I am at a standstill. I would love to win this. Thanks
Sian
Jess
May 11, 2012 at 9:32 PMAwesome! I have a couch that could use some lovin’ and I could definitely use a lesson!
Kirsten
May 11, 2012 at 9:42 PMCool. I’d love to learn.
Kirsten
May 11, 2012 at 9:43 PMThat pillow on the middle of her bed is amazing
Nemenem
May 11, 2012 at 9:44 PMI’ve been looking for a tutorial on slipcovers.. My couch is in desperate need of change.
Thanks for the giveway!
Nemenem
May 11, 2012 at 9:44 PMI love the green chevron ottoman cover.. http://customslipcoversbyshelley.blogspot.com/2011/10/green-chevron-ottoman.html
Vera @ Cozy Little Cabin
May 11, 2012 at 9:44 PMOh this is grand! I have some upholstered pieces that need a makeover!
Johanna
May 11, 2012 at 9:53 PMWow! I am so impressed by her talent 🙂
Jenna @ Sharing My Jennarocity
May 11, 2012 at 9:59 PMI could really have used this knowledge this weekend, as I could have slipped covered a chair I am redoing for my sister!
Marci Robison
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Marci Robison
May 11, 2012 at 10:08 PMI could totally use this to help me decorate my new house!!!
Marci Robison
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Canna
May 11, 2012 at 10:10 PMI’ve been working on re-upholstering my couch this would be so much better in the future!
Jenny
May 11, 2012 at 10:18 PMI would love to win. I keep browsing slipcovers thinking about buying but I’m not confident I could actually make my own. I would LOVE to learn how!
Rita
May 11, 2012 at 10:20 PMI would love to learn to sew slip covers! So much easier to keep clean than actual furniture (at least with my 4 monsters!)!
Stephanie
May 11, 2012 at 10:23 PMThe slipcovers look so good!
Sarcastic Quilter
May 11, 2012 at 10:42 PMOh, it would be great to win but if I don’t, I know i’ll be purchasing this book. I am so afraid of slip covers but I want to try!
Laree
May 11, 2012 at 10:43 PMWhat a great idea!
gregandlaura
May 11, 2012 at 10:44 PMI can’t get over her work! I would D-I-E to know how she does all of this!!
Laura from Top This Top That
May 11, 2012 at 10:54 PMthis is something that I could definitely use. I have dreamed( well not really) about white slipcovers for a few couches around this house.
Alicia
May 11, 2012 at 11:00 PMI think we all have a couch or chair we would love to slip cover!
Shellywellydoodlealltheday
May 11, 2012 at 11:03 PMOh I lurrrrve slip covers. Even thought I’m mortally frightened of them. Maybe not them but actually making them… So I neeeeed this dvd! Love your blog btw! Have been silently stalking it for about a year xx
Lisa
May 11, 2012 at 11:08 PMLove slipcovers! What a great/inexpensive way to make an old piece of furniture look new again…
I have a lovely Southwestern red/green sofa in my basement that is DYING for a slipcover. And I have a sewing machine, now I just need the DVE!
lhicks
May 11, 2012 at 11:29 PMi would love to learn how to do this!
Iuliana
May 11, 2012 at 11:46 PMOh man…my couch is sooo old and ugly. I’ve bought slip covers in the past, but they never work and have always wanted to make my own slipcover. But man does it sound intimidating.
Oh and if I win and redo my couch, you could feature it in your Before and After. Win win! 🙂
Nicole
May 11, 2012 at 11:55 PMThis would be awesome! I would love to know how to make a slipcover!
Nicole
May 11, 2012 at 11:57 PMIda’s cream loveseat
Yvette @ AquaSeventy6
May 11, 2012 at 11:57 PMGreat giveaway!
Duck
May 12, 2012 at 12:16 AMJust bought the pillow tutorial today.
Duck
May 12, 2012 at 12:17 AMJust bought the pillow tutorial today.
Bethany
May 12, 2012 at 12:19 AMI’m so excited for this giveaway! This is one skill I’d looooove to have… pick me!!
Robin K
May 12, 2012 at 12:19 AMI lover her blog and her slipcovers! I’ve been wanting to learn for a few years but have never taken the plunge!
Beth in CT
May 12, 2012 at 12:50 AMI have sewn for years. I should be able to do slipcovers but I’m afraid. Material is expensive and my time is too!
joan
May 12, 2012 at 12:55 AMI have always wanted to know how to slip cover. What a great DVD!
Michelle
May 12, 2012 at 12:59 AMI have a sofa that’s dying for a slipcover.
René
May 12, 2012 at 1:06 AMI’ve been giving my living room chair the stink eye for months!! I want that DVD!!!
CrazyTired
May 12, 2012 at 1:13 AMI love visiting her site and seeing what a transformation a slipcover makes! I hope I win!
René
May 12, 2012 at 1:22 AMThose chenille bedspread slipcovers are almost too much to handle!!! LOVE!!!!!
JP Produce
May 12, 2012 at 1:41 AMI am so excited for this! I have been dragging my feet because I am scared of messing up!!
Jake and Emily Huckaby
May 12, 2012 at 2:04 AMSo many things to slipcover, so little time.
Robyn
May 12, 2012 at 2:16 AMI so want to recover my couch!
Audrey
May 12, 2012 at 2:26 AMI have an abnormally sized loveseat that could use a slip cover. Sign me up!
Lisa C.
May 12, 2012 at 2:45 AMI really need to replace a living room chair because it doesn’t match my new sofa. Maybe I should just make a slipcover! Sure would save a lot of money.
J. Bishop
May 12, 2012 at 3:01 AMThanks for the chance to win a slipcover tutorial. I’ve tried one with dropcloths and now would like to perfect my skills and use some white denim on the next couch.
Jeanean
Meagan
May 12, 2012 at 3:18 AMI have furniture dying for this! I just wish she’d come over and slip cover them for me. I love her accent pillows! – meaganr30@gmail.com
NJJan
May 12, 2012 at 3:25 AMI’ve been reading her blog for a while….I love slipcovers!
NJJan
May 12, 2012 at 3:25 AMI’ve been reading her blog for a while….I love slipcovers!
Pam
May 12, 2012 at 3:46 AMOh wow …what a great giveaway. Thanks for the chance!
Anonymous
May 12, 2012 at 11:00 AMI’m terrified at starting – would appreciate the help
Susan
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May 12, 2012 at 11:09 AMThank you for posting this. It’s exactly what I was looking for!
Anonymous
May 12, 2012 at 12:34 PMHi I’ve recently discovered your blog – it’s pure inspiration so thank you. I’m also a professional seamstress, so what am I waiting for?
Anonymous
May 12, 2012 at 12:45 PMvery talented! Hope I win!
Patty sgungu@yahoo.com
Anonymous
May 12, 2012 at 1:19 PMIt would be great to learn to do something that seems unapproachable now. Thanks!
Michelle
May 12, 2012 at 2:31 PMPerfect! I have a couch and loveseat just screaming for a makeover.
Karen Greer
May 12, 2012 at 4:50 PMThat’s awesome when a hobby turns into a business. I would love to learn to slipcover properly.
The Far Fifty
May 12, 2012 at 10:44 AMI’ve always wanted to learn how to male slipcovers!
Kim
May 12, 2012 at 11:52 AMI have 2 wingback chairs, 3 sofas and an ottoman that I intend to slipcover this summer (1/2 of them Craigslist finds – woohoo!) I’ve even bought all the fabric already, but it’s something I’ve never done before so I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. See, that kitchen of mine you featured a while back, the one that opened it up to the rest of the downstairs, well, then it didn’t match the rest of the house! So, you know, I absolutely couldn’t have that, so I decided to redecorate all the adjoining rooms. On the budget I had leftover after the kitchen. Meaning zilch. I’m in way over my head! Winning that DVD would be really, really, really well-timed 🙂
Kylea J
May 12, 2012 at 7:19 PMI have really been meaning to try out making slipcovers but it is daunting so this would be awesome!
Cheryl
May 12, 2012 at 12:23 PMOh my, this would be awesome, I’ve been wanting to slipcover my old couch for years now, or buy a new one, lol. This would satisfy both myself and the hubby!
Anonymous
May 12, 2012 at 7:38 PMMy daughter loves to sew so I hope to win this for her.
Debbie
momscount@yahoo.com
1956okie
May 12, 2012 at 12:42 PMWould LOVE to win this! With kids in college, new furniture is a no-go. But slipcovers? That might give our old stuff some new life! Thanks for the chance to enter.
Jyl & Andy
May 12, 2012 at 12:50 PMThis is something I have always wanted to learn. I have attempted it twice with a not so go turnout.
Jyl & Andy
May 12, 2012 at 12:50 PMThis is something I have always wanted to learn. I have attempted it twice with a not so go turnout.
Jyl & Andy
May 12, 2012 at 12:53 PMI just can’t believe that they are slipcovers. Shelley is amazing.
Jyl & Andy
May 12, 2012 at 12:53 PMI just can’t believe that they are slipcovers. Shelley is amazing.
Redbird Green
May 12, 2012 at 1:02 PMSlipcovering my ginormous red microfiber sectional (covered in kids & dog yuck) really needs to be done…this might help!
Ashley
May 12, 2012 at 1:09 PMI’m a beginner at sewing, but to say that I could use a bright & fun new slipcover is an understatement!! Those photos look awesome & if I had my own tutorial I just might attempt my own!!
sheila
May 12, 2012 at 1:14 PMOh My, What a great giveaway! I would love to win the DVD. Her work is impressive and it would be great to have the DVD as a resource.
Carol
May 12, 2012 at 1:57 PMI’ve been wanting to try, but was too scared. I’d love to win and try to make my own slipcovers. Thanks.
tjdriscoll
May 12, 2012 at 2:55 PMOh I have these hideous couches that my mother-in-law *lovingly* gave us. They’re older than my husband and myself, but we can’t get new couches since we have a baby on the way. I would LOVE to learn how to slipcover!
tjdriscoll
May 12, 2012 at 3:03 PMI liked them on FB!
tjdriscoll
May 12, 2012 at 3:03 PMI love her paisley rocker!
Maria
May 12, 2012 at 3:51 PMI have 2 couches in great structural shape but the microfiber is in horrible shape. I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. Thanks for the chance!
Maria
May 12, 2012 at 3:56 PMI love the room she redid in gray and white… beautiful and sophisticated. The ottoman cover is my favorite project.
Dani
May 12, 2012 at 4:22 PMLove you site. It’s one of 2 I check daily. 🙂 I have a couch and a chair calling my name….
Cami
May 12, 2012 at 4:44 PMI really need this, have several pieces that need some attention!
Cami
May 12, 2012 at 4:44 PMI really need this, have several pieces that need some attention!
Mary
May 13, 2012 at 12:19 AMI would love to win this.
Anonymous
May 13, 2012 at 12:43 AMI have an ugly striped couch that could use a slipcover.
mary m.
Anonymous
May 13, 2012 at 12:52 AMI have always wanted to learn this ART and have been so intimidated by it. Looks like Shelley makes it fun and beautiful for sure.
Katherine S.
gksedgeman@msn.com
Erica
May 12, 2012 at 6:33 PMWhat a sweet giveaway!
Erica
May 12, 2012 at 6:33 PMI love the paisley ottoman and chair best!
Gillianne
May 12, 2012 at 6:45 PMI would LOVE to have this DVD! I’ve been trying to get my courage up to make a slipcover for our cat-shredded loveseat. Shelley’s work is impeccable and inspiring. Great giveaway!
Kim
May 12, 2012 at 8:03 PMI’m planning to make slipcovers for several pieces of furniture, and I’m a bit skeeeered! 🙂 It would be soooo helpful to win this DVD!!!
Michelle Hudak
May 12, 2012 at 8:40 PMI almost threw out an old chair my dad gave me because I hate the fabric. There’s my project..sitting in the attic; I need the DVD for inspiration and courage.
Michelle Hudak
May 12, 2012 at 8:41 PMLove the Green Damask Chair makeover
andyashleigh
May 12, 2012 at 8:53 PMI’d love to slipcover every stinkin’ piece of furniture in my living room! Is that wrong??
missashleigh at juno dot com
Daniel, Kylie, and Grant
May 12, 2012 at 9:03 PMWe have an awesome, comfy couch that I would love to slipcover! This would be perfect!
Sally
May 12, 2012 at 9:26 PMCount me in!!! Awesome giveaway
Sally
May 12, 2012 at 9:28 PMI’m in love with Heather’s white camel back sofa slipcover. I’m so jealous!!!!
Anonymous
May 13, 2012 at 4:58 AMI love slipcovered furniture. I hope I win the instructions. Delia
de_rotolo@yahoo.com
Unknown
May 12, 2012 at 10:07 PMWhat a great giveaway!
Sunday
May 12, 2012 at 10:33 PMI have 4 projects ready to re-do, I need this – lol!
Lori
May 12, 2012 at 11:21 PMI have a new sewing machine that needs good project…I would love to win this
Lori
May 12, 2012 at 11:26 PMI am in love with the vintage chenille bedspread covers
Kate
May 13, 2012 at 12:16 AMJust saw a load of furniture at the thrift shop that could be redeemed w/the right slipcover!
Kate
May 13, 2012 at 12:19 AMLove the white linen couch!
THE MARTINS
May 13, 2012 at 12:52 AMLove the Ladies & Gentleman Damask Wingback Chairs
CP
May 13, 2012 at 1:12 AMI would love to learn!
Michelle R.
May 13, 2012 at 1:43 AMI have a couple of pieces I’d like to make slip covers for…but I’m too chicken to start on the project. I really need a tutorial first!
Eligonma
May 13, 2012 at 2:06 AMI would love to win! Thanks for this giveaway.
Eligonma
May 13, 2012 at 2:12 AMMy favorite is the White Camel Back Project.
Karin
May 13, 2012 at 2:24 AMI would love to learn how to do this. I have been too intimidated to try it.
pam
May 13, 2012 at 2:27 AMI have a chair of my hubby’s great aunt’s. I really need to do something with it. This would surely help 🙂 pam
A Jones
May 13, 2012 at 3:11 AMlove to get the cd
A Jones
May 13, 2012 at 3:12 AMlove the high back wing sofa…beautiful…just my style.
Emily Wilkins
May 13, 2012 at 3:35 AMSounds super cool! I have a love seat that I’m going to want to do something with when my fiance and I find an apartment.
The Halladays
May 13, 2012 at 3:39 AMOkay this is so awesome. My poor living room could really use a pick me up. All I need to do is learn how to make slip covers 🙂
The Halladays
May 13, 2012 at 3:41 AMWell, I want everything on her site, but the green chevron ottoman slipcover is so awesome.
Mosiphine
May 13, 2012 at 3:44 AMMy slipcover skills need help!
Serena
May 13, 2012 at 4:48 AMI have a sofa I need to slipcover for sure!
piuro
May 13, 2012 at 8:43 AMI have a couch, that really needs a makeover 🙂
Amy
May 13, 2012 at 1:45 PMThis looks amazing! I love “redo” projects and I like to sew… wouldn’t mind having one of these videos!
A Siamese Cat
May 13, 2012 at 1:52 PMMy couch and love seat so need some attention. I love her ideas!
janna
May 13, 2012 at 2:14 PMI’m decorating a vintage camper, I have 7 cushions to recover. Where do I start? I need this instructional badly 🙂
Barb
May 13, 2012 at 3:01 PMShelley has slipcovered so many pieces of furniture for my family that I cannot count them! I love the lady and gentleman chairs that she recovered a while ago.
Kira
May 13, 2012 at 3:42 PMI love this! I have a great chair and matching bench still upholstered in 1970s orange. I’ve been wanting to recover it for years, but haven’t been willing to commit to one color. Slipcovers to the rescue!
Prissyville
May 13, 2012 at 4:54 PMHand is raised high! I need new covers on a budget!
Dolores
May 13, 2012 at 6:49 PMI am waiting for the school to finish so I have time to make two slipcovers for my couches!!! I never did something like this before but I am an adventurous… This DVD could save me time and money…
Cheryl Brickey
May 13, 2012 at 7:16 PMI would love to learn to slipcover
C_kaminsky(at)yahoo(dot)com
Anonymous
May 14, 2012 at 2:37 AMI would love to know how to make slipcovers! That would be super nice! Tonya gohawkys@yahoo.com
Michelle
May 14, 2012 at 3:12 AMPERFECT post!! I have inherited a beautiful channel back wing chair from my husband’s side of the family. It’s a gorg. shade of apple green, but the seat cover has fallen apart. If I don’t win the giveaway, I’m still ordering the ebook! I think this would be an amazing skill. ~Michelle
ModernMelly
May 13, 2012 at 10:27 PMWhat a great giveaway! With two teens and 4 dogs and 1 husband – I would put the slipcovers to good use.
ModernMelly
May 13, 2012 at 10:28 PMMy favorite slipcover is the turquoise one pictured on your blog.
teachingandthrifting
May 14, 2012 at 12:04 AMSo awesome! I need a slipcover for our sofa!
Leah
May 14, 2012 at 12:56 AMI could really use a slipcover tutorial!
MrsLRS
May 14, 2012 at 1:14 AMWhat an awesome giveaway!
Katherines Corner
May 14, 2012 at 4:11 AMThank you for the giveaway opportunity. I hope you will stop by and enter my giveaway too. Hugs!
The Pettit Family
May 18, 2012 at 2:56 PMWho won?