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7 oz cotton duck for a slipcover?

13 years ago

Good evening!
I am working with a seamstress to have a slipcover made for my sectional sofa.
I found a web site Big Duck Canvas, that has a good price on cotton duck...my choices are 7 oz or 10 oz.
The seamstress would prefer to work with 7 oz.
Do you think this is heavy enough?
I want a natural colored slipcover and the fabric I am covering is a deep red - do you think it will show through? Is the 7 oz durable?
I'm concerned about spending the money and then getting something I'm not happy with.
Thanks in advance!

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Comments (3)

shadylady2u
12 years ago
I think the lighter weight is better for slipcovers. If you're going to wash, it would need to be prewashed before making.
A liner can be made if the old fabric shows thru, but it'll cost more. The only way to know if it'll show thru or not, is to lay the fabric on the sofa and see.
mcps
Original Author
12 years ago
Thanks for your response. I figured if I was fretting about it so much, I might as well get the 10oz. I'm stretching my budget as it is, so I wouldn't want to pay extra for a liner.
I really appreciate your input!
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JohnTaylor23
12 years ago
10oz will work fine, but just make sure to prewash first.

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