Furniture slipcovers have a bad rap. Maybe it's because they can be so frumpy, the perfect foil for a finely upholstered antique. (We all know someone who self-slipcovered, bunching and stapling new ...

A spaghetti sauce stain on a cushion could send a sofa to the curb. A favorite armchair may clash with new paint or carpet in the living room. But a homemade slipcover can salvage worn or outdated ...