Gah – everybody hates homework. So why is Elegant Changes recommending that you do your homework before buying a slipcover? This is an investment – especially if you want a quality slipcover that will last you for many years to come. We want to you shop around before settling on a slipcover. Go in with the dimensions of the piece of furniture you want a slipcover for. Go to designers, showrooms and workrooms and compare prices. Take a look at the sample slipcovers they have already made and browse the fabrics available. After you’ve shopped around, come back to see us. If you shop directly through us, you cut out the middle man. And when you order right now, you...
Read MoreIs this your first time ordering a custom slipcover? We get lots of slipcover virgins (tee hee!) in our store. If this is your first time, we promise to be gentle – that’s why we’ve put together this little list of what you can expect when ordering your custom slipcover from Elegant Changes. Step 1: How Much Fabric Do You Need? Are you unsure how much fabric it will take to properly cover your piece of furniture? We know it can be intimidating and confusing to figure out how much fabric you’ll need for your custom slipcover. We’re happy to come by or email a quote. All we need is a little information about the piece in question and we’ll be able to give you...
Read MoreNow that we’ve started up with our Slipcover sale, Elegant Changes wants to take you on a “behind-the-scenes” tour of a slipcover. That way, we could show you how easy it is to get a custom-fitted slipcover that can be taken on and off in just a few seconds. First, we want to show you the “before” shot of a chair prior to slipcover. Not too pretty, is it? We found this chair second-hand and knew it had potential. We designed a new slipcover for it in Eddystone velvet Monte Carlo Silver fabric. This is where we put the Velcro stick on the slipcover. This controls the tightness of the...
Read MoreAll good things come to an end… including our slipcover sale. Yes, we know it’s sad to see it go, but on the positive side, it was a complete success! That’s why we want to thank everyone who took advantage of the great deals on custom slipcovers. It was the most slipcovers we’ve done since we moved to our new location at 885 Lakeshore Road East in Mississauga. Even though the slipcover sale is over, we still make custom slipcovers for all kinds of furniture, plus we have sales on a variety on in-stock fabric. Next week, we’ll be talking about patio cushions, so check back again on how to spruce up your...
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