1 ... After. Used dropcloth and added piping detail and knife pleats around the bottom.

2 Back ties ensure a close fit.

1... After. Used dropcloth, boxed the cushion, added piping around the front of the arms, and did double front pleats.

2. Pleats along the top of the outside wing

3. Corset-style closure at the back

1 ... After. Used a denim-weight herringbone twill, with black piping detail around the bottom.

2 Back pleat detail

1 ... After. Textured print fabric with white piping and white button closures.

2 Back detail with white button closures.

1 ... After. Used a matelesse bedspread and kept the existing scalloped hem for the bottom of the skirt.

2 The fabric had enough stretch that the slipcover didn't require any special closure - it just slides on and off.

1 ... After, two-piece drop-cloth slipcover with knife pleats.

2 Piping trim and grosgrain ribbon closures.

1 ... After, dropcloth cover with box pleats

2 Gathered ticking cover with horizontal tucks.

1 ... Office chair after. It has an underskirt that ties tight around the seat to keep it in place.

2 Office chair with corset black enclosure.

1... After. Hard to tell it's the same chair! Used dropcloth.

2 Lovely corset back and grosgrain ribbon.

1 ... Another After. Box pleats at the corners and...

2 ...Ribbon ties at the back.

1 ... After. Used a heavier twill. Used Velcro to attach the cover to the frame so the cover stays on when the bed is pulled out.

2 Added piping to the front of the arms, boxed the seat cushion, and added the skirt to the floor.

1 A basic IKEA parsons chair, covered in a brushed twill. Long skirt with front pleats..

2 Light-weight cotton tie added to the back for interest.