Marge Jones has mastered an alternative slip-covering technique to help people with all levels of sewing skills create their own snug-fitting covers for chairs, benches, sofas, and more. With detailed instructions and photos, Marge guides you through the process of refurbishing and customizing virtually all your living room, dining room, bedroom, and even patio furniture. Her method eliminates the muslin or paper pattern-making process, saving precious time and energy, while achieving a tighter, more attractive fit. This edition includes special sections on how to install essential components such as zippers and decking, and tips on how to add height to and restyle arms on furniture. Snug-fit, easy-to-make custom slipcovers fit so well that the furniture looks brand new. Home furnishings of all shapes and sizes are restored in this indispensable manual, proving that almost all furniture can be custom-slip-covered.

In her second book, author Marge Jones guides readers through the process of refurbishing items for virtually every room in the home by using more of her alternative slip-covering technique. With detailed, step-by-step instructions and 350 photos and diagrams, 19 projects will have you creating covers for various style chairs - channel back, wing, twin barrel, dining, wooden trim, and recliners - as well as barstools, ottomans, throw pillows, boxed cushions, neck rolls, sectionals, and sleeper sofas. Readers will be given tips and ideas for making Roman shades from old drapery, towel bar drapes, valances, and repurposing linens and shams. Marge's method of making these beautiful coverings eliminates the muslin or paper pattern-making process, saving valuable time and energy, while achieving a tighter, more attractive fit. Once again, snug-fitting, easily made custom slipcovers will fit so well that your furniture will look brand new. For individuals of all skill level.