Simply Slipcovers Paperback – 1 December 1996

As both a novice seamstress and an avid thrift store/ antique mall/ flea market shopper, I needed to learn to make a slipcover. After reading the reviews, I bought this book - and it's been amazing. The instructions are clear, and my confidence (and competence) has grown immensely. I've been slipcovering everything that will stand still long enough.

Liked this book. Easy enough for an inexperienced sewer yet a good reference for those with more experience. Well written and an easy read.

Instructions simple, illustrations well done. Cost and effect well explained. Decorative trimmings and fabrics very simple and clear. Instructions on measuring outstanding. Positioning patterns on fabric, well illustrated. It shows a view of different effects on how to play with colors to get better results of contrast. Over all the book is well put together.On the other hand. I had a huge disappointed with the way the book was made. It fell apart on my hands every time I passed a page. Had to re glue most of the pages. I have seeing older books constructed way better than this book. On the other hand the information in the book is very valuable to have on hand in any personal library. I admit. Only for that reason I would buy a new one not a used one like I did.

I'm impressed and love this book. I've never sewn curtains or slip overs although I've wished I could. It's the fear of those yards of fabric to deal with, even though I can sew the pants off a little dog, curtains, uh no, slipcovers, no. This book gives me ideas, desire to make my own curtains and slipcovers, and I'm so glad I bought this. Get it, this book is awesome with great pictures,too! This is a must-have book, for sure!

This is an OK book, just be sure it offers what you are looking for. For me, it did not.It has detailed instructions to replicate the patterns listed in the book, all of which are the shabby chic, home sewn, type looks. Even the "tailored" cover is really a loose fitting sheath. By tailored, they mean devoid of ruffles and frills, not tailored precisely to the chair. The ottoman slipcover is an elasticized throw with tied corners. These are some very cute looks and if they are the look you're after, it is a good book.However you may be disappointed if, like me, you are looking for a more fitted, clean-lined, professional look to your slipcovers. The only thing for you are the basic instructions that you find with a quick Google.