Creating your own savvy custom slipcovers with STYLE!

Professional slipcover designer and instructor promotes becoming creative with custom slipcovers

John French is mad about custom slipcovers! He insists that slipcovers remain one of the best kept and now affordable decorating secrets available to the home decorator. They can be crafted to enhance your own personal decorating style weather it be urban contemporary, traditional, country cottage or even minimalist. The common denominator which custom slipcovers provide regardless of style is an inviting look; that subliminal invitation to come in, relax and get comfortable!

John insists that people should look past the practicality of slipcovers. Sure they are practical, but high level interior designers use them as much for their versatility and design capabilities. They can transform the look of a room in an instant from, say, winter to summer. They can add that unexpected surprise by simply using creative closures and details. The slipcover is an intentional design element not to be used with an apology. John's business slogan and website opens with a catchy graphic and slogan "the art of impermance"

Johns favourite and always successful slipcover project is the simple, white look using either natural linen or denim. You can't go wrong. It seems to always look great in any room! Smart, simply elegant, lasting as you don't tire of it, it goes with everything.

But fabric and colour only play a limited role in the overall look of a successful slipcover application. Creative skirts, closures, details such as button and ties, monograms and such can customize a slipcover making it truly stand apart. On the other hand, an absolute minimal approach can be equally impressive. This is welcomed news to the many beginners who are learning slipcovering for the first time. His 3 hour video/DVD course "basic principles of slipcovering" teaches the basics without skirting, welt cord or fitted zippers (the cushion demonstration does include zipper insertion). New students are amazed at how easy making custom slipcovers can be. Most never dreamed that they would be able to get the hang of it!.

John gives these tips to anyone interested in giving slipcovering a try:

• Start simple. Select pieces of furniture with simple clean lines.
• Use a sturdy, medium weight, cotton fabric with an all over print. (This will help disguise any sewing imperfections.)
• Keep the fit slightly relaxed. Don't try to make your initial slipcover look like upholstery. Remember that slipcovers have their own special appeal.
• It is easier to learn the fundamentals of slipcovering by watching rather than reading!

Creating ones own slipcovers can not only be immensely rewarding, but VERY economical as well. You can save a fortune by DOING IT YOURSELF! Hence the name of Johns instructional videos - DIYslipcovers.com