Have you been thinking about attending Camp Slipcover which is being held at the Quaker Retreat and Conference Center in Ben Lomond, CA just outside of Santa Cruz but need some extra funds to get you there?

Every year there is one scholarship available a $400 value. The scholarship is available to anyone who has never attended the Slipcover Summit.

Tell us why you think you would be a great scholarship awardee and how you would use your knowledge for the future. click here to print your application.

Camp Slipcover (2013 Slipcover Summit) is a unique opportunity to learn from professionals who are and have been in the Business of Slipcovers for Furniture.  click here for a quick rundown of Camp Slipcover

Go to www.campslipcover.com for all information, about scholarships, design contest and registration for classes.

Article by Michelle Alperin Photo by Mark Czajkowksi

In October 2012, the Princeton Packet Magazine’s PM Fine Living interviewed Fran Fox for a feature article “custom slipcover seamstress”.

Click here to read the article and find out more about Fran and her business Windham Stitches in Princeton, New Jersey.

Fran was the 1st Place Winner of the 2012 Slipcover Design Contest and lists Windham Stitches on the Slipcover Network Directory.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you Karen Erickson for mentoring me thru the Slipcover Certification program. The program has broadened my knowledge about slipcovers and the different methods of creating a slipcover.

The methods that were introduced were: Face out w/ welt (stitch in the ditch), Face out – no cord, Measurement Method, Half pin pattern.  I can see how each method lends a place when creating a slipcover.  I will be using these methods throughout my continue practice.

This program worked well for me to push myself to learn new methods, explore different fabrics and tips.  I could work at my own pace with guidance from you.   I liked the fact that after I did a project we could discuss what went well and what didn’t.  Then you always added some great tips and tricks to make the next time go even smoother.

Thank You,
Diana Hershey
DBH Designs in PA
www.dbh-designs.com

Before starting the Slipcover Professional Certification Program, Diana was evaluated to find out which level of certification she would be placed via her past experience and formal training. She also kept a notebook, with photos and samples of fabrics for all projects accomplished. Here is what she accomplished (not perfected) for the course.

Methods of Slipcovering includes:
Reverse Pin (CHF – Fit Like a Glove)
Face out w/ welt (stitch in the ditch – Karen Erickson)
Face out – no cording (Pat Reese) Method
Measurement Method ( Angie Knowles)
Half pin pattern (Jon French)

Closures:
Zipper, Velcro, ties,buttons

Furniture Styles and Fabrics

Wing Back Chair in a plaid, Sunbrella fabric.  Reverse pin fit

Camel back Sofa; includes making an under-slip and wool twill tape, fabric was a light weight Toile and could not be railroaded.  METHOD: Reverse pin fit.

Reading Chair in twill fabric; matched pin tuck design and buttons from original chair. METHOD: Reverse pin fit

Living Room Chair; oversize with scroll arm and tucked to fit.  Twill and velvet was used, cording and invisible zipper closure. METHOD: Reverse pin fit.

Living Room Sofa to match above chair. Twill was used.  The twill fabric was pre-washed and ironed. Cording and lapped zipper Closure.  METHOD: Reverse pin fit

Sofa - Plaid fabric, zipper closure, with skirt.  Tucks around the arm curved for a better fit. Lapped zipper closure on the left back corner.  METHOD: Reverse pin fit.

Parsons Chair – 2″ pleated skirting. Tone on tone brown Sunbrella fabric with a block design.  METHOD: Reverse pin fit

Ottoman – Twill fabric was used. I Prewashed and ironed before fitting.  Added a pleated skirt at the corners and cording at the top and middle of ottoman. METHOD: Reverse pin fit

Slipcover seat for a cane seat chair. Added decorative trim beading around edge.  Used Velcro for the closure, as I did not want to draw attention to the closures. Method: Measurement Method

Open Arm Chair – I used a stripped chenille fabric.  The fabric was thicker than I had realized but went ahead and completed the project. The top of the chair back was wider than the base.  I inserted a lapped zipper on the left side.  I used cording to finish the cording around the open arms.  I did not use cording anywhere else. I used Velcro to secure to the slipcover to the bottom of chair.

Barrel Chair – Used an upholster weight fabric and it turned out to be thick to work with.  It took me 3 attempts to fit the IB.  1st attempt I reversed pinned.  It was too tight of a fit to fit the curve of the IB.  2nd attempt – Face out with welt cording, again no success.  3rd attempt – reverse pin.  I worked from the bottom up and was able to get an ok fit.  I added welt cording.  Once I added the detached cushion I was able to smooth the IB out to make it look really good.  Inserted a zipper on the left curve.  Attached bottom with Velcro.

Certified Slipcover Professionals who have achieved 2 levels of Certification, can now let the world know that they are certified with the “certified slipcover professional” logo.

Slipcover Professional Certification Program involves many hours of slipcover hands on training, exploring various methods and techniques plus learning more about appropriate fabrics types for customers uses.

Find out if becoming a Certified Slipcover Professional is for you.  Learn more at http://slipcoverprofessionalcertification.com

Before

Weave Gotcha Covered most recently had a call to do a slipcover for a tufted back chair.

Snap Buttons

After consulting with the Slipcover Network and learning about a snap that can be put onto the chair, and then snap buttons onto the slipcover, they called Workroom Buttons.

Finished Slipcover for the Chair

The Sewing Loft of Avon

Do you live in Connecticut, (CT) ? Call a Slipcover Professional from the Slipcover Network Directory click here

A. G. Puffenstuf Drapery, Enfield

Creations by Sher, New London

Cricket Lane Interiors, Enfield

GIVE THEM THE SLIP, Fairfield

Sewing Loft of Avon, Avon

Charlotte's Custom Draperies make Slipcovers in PA.

Looking for a Slipcover Professional in Pennsylvania click on the Slipcover Network Directory click here. Many Slipcover Professionals will travel to make slipcovers, so feel free to contact them and ask if they will travel to your location.

We list Slipcover Professionals in Waynesburg,  Chalfont, Boyertown, York,  Ligonier,  Bradford, Pittsburgh,  Mars,  Coplay,  Cranberry Twp,  Allentown,  Fairless Hills,  Monongahela, and  Millville.

Studio 32 created a Slipcover for this open arm rocker.

Find Slipcover Professionals in South Carolina on the Slipcover Network Directory click here.

Many slipcover professionals will travel to surrounding cities or townships.

Dawn with Bernice and Lisa

I would like to thank the members of the Slipcover Network for selecting me as the 2012 national recipient of the Slipcover Summit Scholarship.

For the past two years, I had been encouraged to apply for the scholarship by a colleague, friend and fellow member of the CT River East Chapter of the WCAA. I had declined the first year and when prompted to apply this year, I decided that it could be a great opportunity to include slipcovers as a service offering in my business.

I would be remiss if I did not share with you my doubts that I would be chosen. So naturally, when I received a telephone call from Claudia Buchanan informing me that I indeed had been selected as the scholarship recipient, I was thrilled!

It was an incredible experience to be able to spend three days with such remarkable women and talented instructors like Bernice King, Angie Knowles and Karen Erickson. I gained tremendous knowledge and left each day of class, inspired and truly motivated!

As President of the CT River East Chapter of the WCAA, I have willingly shared my experiences in Hickory, NC with other members of the Chapter and have encouraged them to consider attending the Slipcover Summit in the future.

I consider my experience at the Summit a strong foundation. Over the next year, my intention is to build upon that foundation as I acquire even greater knowledge and obtain the experience necessary to ensure a successful slipcover business.

In closing, please accept my sincere gratitude for the outstanding opportunity I was given. I wish you all the very best and continued success in your business.

Dawn Rousseau
President, WCAA CT River East Chapter

Soft Touch Interiors designs and sews interiors for the home in Staten Island, NY and is a business listed on the directory page NY on SlipcoverNetwork.org.

Created by Harvey

A family owned business for over 30 years, Soft Touch’s approach is hands on and friendly. Harvey and Maureen reinvent and revitalize interiors throughout the tri-state area. Unique designs are attained through gracefully incorporating an individual client’s vision with Soft Touch’s point of view, abundant resources, and experience.

Their peerless work, often commissioned by Bloomingdales and Macy’s, appears in NYC in: Greenwhich Villiage, 5th Avenue, The Upper East Side, SoHo, Chelsea & Roosevelt Island. Soft Touch’s offerings can also be found in New Jersey, Long Island, The Hamptons, Connecticut, and Florida.