Show Making Patterns for Slip Covers By RUTH WYETH SPEARS S STRIPES C are popular for slip slipcovers slipcovers slipcovers covers this season Dont Don't forget forget forjet for- for get jet to center a striped pattern in inthe inthe the he back and the seat sent of a chair The crosswise use of stripes may also have possibilities as for far the bottom of the chair shown here Generally the main pieces of a slip cover are fitted and cut right righton on the piece of furniture with a generous allowance for seams and anda a tuck in around spring seats 1 For small shaped sections such as the fronts of some chair arms and parts of some wing chairs paper patterns may be made to use in cutting the fabric Pin the paper to the part of which you wish to make a pattern as shown here at A then mark the outline on the paper feeling your way along the edge line with the side rather than the tip of the pencil point Cut the pattern inch outside the outline as shown at B. B This allows for a seam and should never be taut at any point When gathers are needed to shape the fabric over rounded parts I gather the edge and arrange the gathers with the cover piece pinned in place as shown at C. C Directions for making various types of slip covers are given in my book SEWING for the Home Decorator also many types of ot dressing table covers seventeen different types of curtains bedspreads bedspreads bedspreads bed bed- spreads and ang numerous other useful useful useful use use- ful and decorative things for the he home Ishall be glad to send you youa a copy upon receipt of 25 cents coins preferred Address Mrs Spears at S. S Desplaines St. St Chicago HI |