Archive for June, 2008

Cotton Duck Slipcovers On Sale

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Here are details of more discounted slipcovers.  This particular promotion is with Sure Fit, who are offering 15% off all slipcovers made from their cotton duck fabric.  Slipcovers made from this fabric are available for nearly all types of furniture, including wing chairs, ottomans, dining room and folding chairs.  So, you could give your entire home a makeover if you wanted!

Because it’s made from 100% cotton, this material is very durable and fully machine washable.  It’s one of Sure Fit’s "pet friendly" fabrics and will keep its color and shape even with regular washing.  It’s a great choice for families with young kids or pet owners, whose couches get a lot of use and abuse.  The cotton duck slipcover has a classic style, and as it’s available in a choice of 9 different colors, can be used in virtually any color scheme. 

This is a versatile slipcover fabric for all seasons.  There are also coordinating 17" box pillows if you want to complete the look.  The 15% off sale runs until the end of June (Monday 30th) if you want to take advantage of these savings.

Source For Slipcover Fabrics

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

If you’d like to have a go at making your own slipcovers, a good place to find suitable fabric is Homespun Fabrics.  This company has been supplying double 118" wide seamless fabrics for over 50 years – since 1951.  The fabrics are great for furniture covers as they are extremely durable, fully washable and non-toxic.  There are several comments from satisfied customers on the website, including one lady whose slipcover made from their fabric has lasted 25 years!

Save 25% On Sure Fit Slipcovers This Weekend

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Every time I switch on the TV or radio, log on to the internet or open a newspaper I seem to be bombarded with yet more doom and gloom stories about the world economy.  With fuel and food prices going up and up, and the general cost of living getting even more expensive, now is the time to really start watching your budget.

To me, being thrifty doesn’t necessarily mean going without.  I still like to buy nice things for my home, but more often than not I buy things that are discounted or in a clearance sale, so that I end up spending less and make my paycheck go further.  I always look out for promotional codes when shopping online too.

I’m pleased to see that Sure Fit have currently got a coupon code that gives you 25% off any order of $150 or more.  In other words, if you order some couch slipcovers and the total order comes to $150, you only pay $112.50.  That means a $37.50 discount!  This special offer ends on Monday 23rd June, so you’ve only got the weekend to make up your mind which slipcover fabrics are your favourites! 

The coupon code is HS25 – you’ll need to enter this at checkout when you order online.  Click here to go direct to the website and start shopping now!

New Futon Covers Available Now

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

I’m excited to see that Sure Fit have just started selling slipcovers for futons.  As I quite often spend a weekend away visiting friends, I’ve slept on my fair share of futons in my time.  A futon is the sort of furniture that gets used in all kinds of rooms.  I’ve seen futons in student dorms, plush spare rooms, large living rooms and even home offices that double as spare rooms for visitors.  It makes sense to be able to give this type of furniture a makeover, just as you would a sofa or armchair, especially as most of the time your futon is likely to be used as a couch rather than a bed.

Sure Fit’s futon covers have a zipper at the back to ensure a good fit and keep them in place.  They are designed to fit up to an 8″ gusset.  There are two stylish fabrics to choose from.  The Indigo Stripe has a pretty striped pattern, which makes me think of holidays by the sea for some reason!  It costs only $39.99.  The other fabric is Soft Suede, which comes in a choice of three solid colors – chocolate, taupe and burgundy.  This is a versatile fabric that could blend with most styles of décor.  This futon cover is just $49.99.

I think both of these slipcovers are very well-priced.  But if you want to save even more, you can get a 15% discount when you order online during June.  Just enter coupon code ASJ4 at checkout.

Dining Chair Slipcovers Update

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Earlier this year I wrote about how Slipcover Shop were going to start selling slipcovers for dining chairs with arms, and I thought it was about time I did an update on what’s available. 

The slipcovers for armed dining chairs are now available and are custom made to measure.  There’s a huge choice of 118 different fabrics to choose from.  These custom slipcovers can be made to fit more or less any style of dining room chair.  Styles they’ll fit include Chippendale, Queen Anne and Parsons.  And whatever kind of backs your seats have, whether rounded or straight, solid or upholstered, as long as you give the relevant measurements, your slipcovers can be made to fit.

There are easy to understand measuring instructions on the site so you can fill out all your details when you order online.  These custom dining chair covers are made with a split kick pleat at the front and have 2 ties at the back.  A short skirted version is also an option if you prefer not to cover up your chair legs.

Prices start at $40 each or $140 for a set of 4, going up to $55 each and $205 for a set of 4, depending on which fabric you select.  If your chairs have arms, the price goes up by $25 a chair.  I think these prices are very reasonable considering your slipcovers will fit perfectly – and Slipcover Shop is the only place I’ve found that offers covers for dining chairs with arms.

If your chairs don’t have arms and have square backs, you may want to consider buying ready made dining chair slipcovers.  From Sure Fit, these cost as little as $9.99 each.  Covers for folding chairs are also available, which can come in useful when you’re entertaining and need extra seating for guests.