Tis the season for garage sale shopping! For me, the warm months in Chicago signify the time of year for yard sales, estate sales and rummage sales galore. At a local sale, I recently came across a very gently used Lazy Boy recliner. This comfy lounger was practically new, extremely clean and priced unbelievably at just $20.00. The only problem: it was mauve. I don’t and probably never will have the color mauve in my home. I have nothing against this pinkish shade of red; it’s simply not my style. That being said, the recliner was still a steal and of course, I bought it. Luckily, I soon discovered a company called Sure Fit!
Sure Fit is an online and catalog business specializing in snug fitting, barely detectable, high quality, stylish slip covers. They feature covers for everything from sofas and love seats to futons and recliners. That’s right, they even sell a recliner slip cover, not to mention classy coverings for dining room chairs, folding chairs, ottomans and tables! But more on those options later.
As for my relatively new recliner, Sure Fit offered a variety of fabulous texture and color selections. Some fabric choices included: suede, velour, pinstripe, honeycomb, diamond and animal print. While color pallets featured: blue, green, burgundy, beige and more. Sure Fit slip covers are soft, stretchy, comfortable and machine washable. Recliner covers fit most chair styles and also have a convenient side pocket for our beloved remote controls. I chose a soft beige Sure Fit slip cover with a supple honeycomb texture for just $79.99 and now my garage sale find looks spectacular!
If you have had unpleasant experiences with sloppy slip covers in the past, rest assured, Sure Fit’s products are form fitting and easily adhered to your existing furnishings. The Sure Fit website even offers a step by step instructional video as well as a measuring guide and helpful fit tips.
My recliner cover came in several pieces and was basically attached in a few simple steps. A wooden spoon works great to tuck in excess material. And I used a few large safety pins underneath my chair to secure the cover even more. A rolled up rubber banded magazine is also an excellent way to tightly tuck in seams. Sofa Grips can also be purchased from Sure Fit for $35 to neatly affix covers to large couches and love seats.
Sure Fit offers lovely dining room chair covers for $50 to $100 a piece. Or you can easily transform ugly folding chairs into chic seats for your next party, priced at just $10 to $14 each. Spice up an old futon for under $50 or redesign your living room couches for under $200. And believe it or not, Sure Fit now advertises sleek table coverings for sheer elegance. Convert a dingy card table in seconds to a snazzy surface for around $100.
For endless and easy home redecorating options, log onto www.surefit.net and browse the site or request a catalog. You will never look at slip covers the same way again!
