NEWLYWEDS: Do It Yourself Slipcovers to the rescue!!!

Okay, here is your predicament: you are recently married and have just moved into your first apartment. You are "gifted" with several pieces of old and very tired pieces of furniture. Faced with a limited budget, how do you transfer all this into a wonderful interior you're wanting??

Consider making your own custom fitted slipcovers exclaims John French. John is a professional slipcover designer and instructor who has recently launched DIYslipcovers.com, a video/DVD instructional course. Armed with only simple sewing basics, YOU can transfer the worst of upholstery for pennies on the dollar!!

This is especially welcomed news for newlyweds who just don't have a lot of money to spend. Recently, a new bride joined forces with her mother in law and together, they successfully completed several "savvy" slipcovers! Neither an accomplished seamstress, they purchased Johns Video "Basic Principles of Slipcovering" and were amazed at how easy it was.

Most people have no idea that they really can make custom covers themselves. The key is in choosing a simple piece of furniture to begin with. A sofa is really no harder than an arm chair; it just has more fabric between the arms. If you currently do not have a piece of furniture to slipcover, John advises purchasing one at a consignment or second hand shop. Don't worry about the colour, just look for clean simple lines. You can save an enormous amount of money this way. You can save even more by purchasing your fabric at a fabric outlet. Look for a medium weight cotton fabric and be sure to pre wash it if you intend to wash it after it is made. Johns' video teaches a pattern method witch adds the benefit of being able to reuse the pattern. Why not consider making a winter and summer cover??

Creating your own custom slipcover is not only immensely rewarding but practical as well. John warns NOT to tell your friends that you know how to make fitted covers or your phone will start ringing off the hook!!