What is a slip-seat?

Look in your dining room.  If you don't have a fully upholstered chair (often called a Parsons chair) then you just might have slip-seats.  If there seat of the chair is the only uhpolstered part then look to see if the fabric is attached to the frame (an attached, boxed, or tight seat) or if it is attached to a small board that is screwed (most often with 4 screws) to the frame.  If it is screwed on then it is a slip-seat.

Not a slip-seat

Slip-seats are a great starter project for people who want to do their own reupholstery.  The standard  slip seat will require 3/4 of a yard of fabric to do two seats.  In 8 years i have yet to see one that takes more.  With most fabrics this amount will allow you to match the repeat and make a self welt on the bias should you choose.  Measuring is easy.  Using a screw driver of other implement pull out the old staples and lay the old cover down on the new fabric.  Cut it out and staple it down (replacing foam or batting should be done first if it is needed).

These are slip-seats.

Like tightening a tire work in a pattern crossing between the four sections.  Save the corners for last.   They should be folded down neatly and stapled like the corners of a wrapped present.  Welt (which should always be done on the bias (diagonally)) should be applied next and then the piece can be screwed back in.

Pretty easy huh?  If you are having trouble one of our staff can show you in any of our stores, or we are always happy to do it for you.  We even have a sale going on.  Think about it with 8 chairs you only need 3 yards of fabric.  You can purchase something expensive and not kill your budget or you can easily find a remnant at that size for even greater savings.