Custom, Tailored Slipcovers...
Classic Denim Slipcover
We love our custom slipcovers! Looking at our slideshow you will see 25 years of slipcover history. Our technique hasn't changed too much over the years and we consider our slipcover's a specialty product for us and we love to make them.
You select the fabric and we will give you some guidance, we also can provide the fabric for you if you choose. We carry books with fabric choices that are not available locally. We have a few guidelines for fabric selection and have included some swatching tips for suitable fabrics on the bottom of this page. We are happy to consult in the fabric selection process but only via phone or by visiting us in the workroom. If you need more design or shopping assistance, please add a design service to this project. We will provide labor and yardage estimates after you complete the entry below. If you have a few items you can add them in the "comments" section or complete another entry and we will combine them on the estimate.
Once you have selected and purchased your fabric it needs to be delivered to our workroom so that we can fabricate the piping needed prior to the draping appointment. If fabric is ordered and going to be shipped, it can ship directly to us but make sure that we know it is coming and that your name is referenced on the order. We will not set up a draping appointment until we have your fabric to make the piping.
We drape on-site so your furniture never leaves your space. The draping takes about 2 hours per piece of furniture. We take the pinned cover back to our work room, stitch it up and fabricate the cushion covers. The completed slipcover is usually delivered and installed within 4 weeks of the initial draping. You will love your new slipcover and you will wonder why you didn't have it made sooner! Check out a few of the slipcovers showcased here. We have been creating slipcovers for over 25 years and did we say "we love them!? Our travel distance is within a 40 mile radius of Dover, NH but we will travel further for an additional mileage fee. Contact us to have a chat about your slipcover project and fill out the survey for an estimate!
You select the fabric and we will give you some guidance, we also can provide the fabric for you if you choose. We carry books with fabric choices that are not available locally. We have a few guidelines for fabric selection and have included some swatching tips for suitable fabrics on the bottom of this page. We are happy to consult in the fabric selection process but only via phone or by visiting us in the workroom. If you need more design or shopping assistance, please add a design service to this project. We will provide labor and yardage estimates after you complete the entry below. If you have a few items you can add them in the "comments" section or complete another entry and we will combine them on the estimate.
Once you have selected and purchased your fabric it needs to be delivered to our workroom so that we can fabricate the piping needed prior to the draping appointment. If fabric is ordered and going to be shipped, it can ship directly to us but make sure that we know it is coming and that your name is referenced on the order. We will not set up a draping appointment until we have your fabric to make the piping.
We drape on-site so your furniture never leaves your space. The draping takes about 2 hours per piece of furniture. We take the pinned cover back to our work room, stitch it up and fabricate the cushion covers. The completed slipcover is usually delivered and installed within 4 weeks of the initial draping. You will love your new slipcover and you will wonder why you didn't have it made sooner! Check out a few of the slipcovers showcased here. We have been creating slipcovers for over 25 years and did we say "we love them!? Our travel distance is within a 40 mile radius of Dover, NH but we will travel further for an additional mileage fee. Contact us to have a chat about your slipcover project and fill out the survey for an estimate!
Swatching
Swatching fabric samples is a very important step in creating a living space that you will enjoy for many years. Here are a few hints to keep in mind while you are swatching.
Swatching should be fun as you can select fabrics and play with combinations you might not otherwise see at first glance.
Swatching fabric samples is a very important step in creating a living space that you will enjoy for many years. Here are a few hints to keep in mind while you are swatching.
- Record your swatches on index cards labeled with the store name, price per yard and any personal note. Staple one fabric swatch per index card.
- Try to get as large a sample as the store will allow. It is important to get all the colors and a good sample of the pattern.
- Be open minded when swatching, remember you are not buying anything at this time.
- Eliminate the obvious wrong choices but swatch everything you think has a possibility (even if you do not like it in the store).
- What looks good in the store may not work with what exists in your interior. So swatch everything and make your decisions at home in the room you are working on. It is important to review the selections at various times of the day to see the swatches in different light.
- Keep in mind the amount of fabric you will be seeing in relationship to the other elements of the room.
- The weight of the fabric needs to be considered. Window treatments work best with light to medium weight fabrics while furniture requires a heavier weight or tighter weave to stand up to more use.
- Sometimes you may be required to buy the swatch. Often you can request the smallest cutting size (1/3 to 1/4 yard). Be selective in your swatches here to keep the cost down but remember that this investment can help you live with your choices for years to come.
Swatching should be fun as you can select fabrics and play with combinations you might not otherwise see at first glance.
Other things to know...
Draping appointments are made after the fabric is delivered to Domicildesign's workroom. We usually only drape on a specific day of each week and make deliveries on that same day. Each piece of furniture to be slip covered usually takes about two hours for draping on-site. We will only drape a maximum of 2 pieces of furniture on one draping appointment. Any changes or variations to the standard tailored slipcover should be in writing, preferable in sketch form highlighting new details.
Yardage estimates are given by email only. Contact us before ordering fabric and keep in mind that a repeat for a pattern may effect the yardage estimate. There will be no on-site inspection for yardage estimates, however, you are welcome to send a photo via email. The estimate is the amount needed to comfortably work on the job; there is no guarantee that it is the exact amount as pieces vary in size. We do not pre-wash nor iron any fabric prior to draping. Fabric should be delivered ready for fabrication and inspected. You may elect to have contrast piping at no additional charge and yardage estimates can be altered to account for this design choice. All leftover fabric is returned to the person who paid for it. All fabric should be in one continuous piece.
Fabrics unacceptable for slipcovers include upholstery fabrics thicker than denim, any fabric with a coating on back; rubberized fabric, fabrics with a nap or pile, quilted fabric, and chintz fabrics. If you are unsure of the suitability of a fabric you may send a small swatch by mail to the address listed above for verification. We will not drape or proceed with a fabric if it is not suitable for making a slipcover. You may elect to use unconventional fabrics for slipcovers such as sheets or painter's drop-clothes, we can help you determine the equivalent yardage but it is usually best to over buy and keep receipts than to run out of fabric at the end of the job.
Terms of payment - 50% deposit is due on or before the draping appointment and the remainder is due at or before the delivery/installation appointment. The bill/invoice is presented with the second half of the payment.
Refurbishing Cushions is a service we provide. We can assess the quality and life of existing cushions and either rebuild or replace cushions for an additional fee for time and materials. We stock commercial quality foam, batting and other supplies used to slipcover our projects. We only use our own supplies when creating a custom slipcover.
Altering existing pieces is possible for example cutting off the original skirt so that the legs of the piece show or removing attached back cushions to be loose. The client is responsible for these alterations to the original piece and we will guide you in the process.
Draping on-site ONLY. We custom tailor and drape each piece individually on-site even if you have two "matching" chairs. We will not accept pieces of furniture dropped off at the workroom. In the event that pieces need to be at the workroom, we will arrange delivery and transportation of the pieces from where they are located via our delivery vendor.
Completion time is usually 3 -4 weeks from the draping appointment. This may vary during the holiday season (i.e. Sept. - Dec.). Rush jobs are 50% more.
Purchase order is required for work to be billed to someone other that the end user (i.e. customer). The purchase order should include the bill to name and address, the customers name and phone number and a description of the work to be done as well as prices quoted. The payment terms are the same as stated above. Draping appointments will not be made without the purchase order and 50% deposit. The fabric should be at Domicildesign prior to the draping for the slipcover. No pick-ups will be made to collect fabric from another location.
Yardage estimates are given by email only. Contact us before ordering fabric and keep in mind that a repeat for a pattern may effect the yardage estimate. There will be no on-site inspection for yardage estimates, however, you are welcome to send a photo via email. The estimate is the amount needed to comfortably work on the job; there is no guarantee that it is the exact amount as pieces vary in size. We do not pre-wash nor iron any fabric prior to draping. Fabric should be delivered ready for fabrication and inspected. You may elect to have contrast piping at no additional charge and yardage estimates can be altered to account for this design choice. All leftover fabric is returned to the person who paid for it. All fabric should be in one continuous piece.
Fabrics unacceptable for slipcovers include upholstery fabrics thicker than denim, any fabric with a coating on back; rubberized fabric, fabrics with a nap or pile, quilted fabric, and chintz fabrics. If you are unsure of the suitability of a fabric you may send a small swatch by mail to the address listed above for verification. We will not drape or proceed with a fabric if it is not suitable for making a slipcover. You may elect to use unconventional fabrics for slipcovers such as sheets or painter's drop-clothes, we can help you determine the equivalent yardage but it is usually best to over buy and keep receipts than to run out of fabric at the end of the job.
Terms of payment - 50% deposit is due on or before the draping appointment and the remainder is due at or before the delivery/installation appointment. The bill/invoice is presented with the second half of the payment.
Refurbishing Cushions is a service we provide. We can assess the quality and life of existing cushions and either rebuild or replace cushions for an additional fee for time and materials. We stock commercial quality foam, batting and other supplies used to slipcover our projects. We only use our own supplies when creating a custom slipcover.
Altering existing pieces is possible for example cutting off the original skirt so that the legs of the piece show or removing attached back cushions to be loose. The client is responsible for these alterations to the original piece and we will guide you in the process.
Draping on-site ONLY. We custom tailor and drape each piece individually on-site even if you have two "matching" chairs. We will not accept pieces of furniture dropped off at the workroom. In the event that pieces need to be at the workroom, we will arrange delivery and transportation of the pieces from where they are located via our delivery vendor.
Completion time is usually 3 -4 weeks from the draping appointment. This may vary during the holiday season (i.e. Sept. - Dec.). Rush jobs are 50% more.
Purchase order is required for work to be billed to someone other that the end user (i.e. customer). The purchase order should include the bill to name and address, the customers name and phone number and a description of the work to be done as well as prices quoted. The payment terms are the same as stated above. Draping appointments will not be made without the purchase order and 50% deposit. The fabric should be at Domicildesign prior to the draping for the slipcover. No pick-ups will be made to collect fabric from another location.