Abstract: An assemblage for shaping and maintaining the position of skirts and covers on seating and upholstered furniture comprises an elongated band having a band adjusting member to form the band into a closed loop and to adjust the length of the closed loop; a pleating member capable of being affixed to the band and including a plurality of clips for gathering material of a furniture cover; and a skirt clip capable of being affixed to the band and including a pair of fingers to permit a skirt to be affixed to the elongated band. The above elements can each be used alone or in combination with other elements for securing fabric to furniture.

Abstract: A stabilizing device comprises an elongated V-shaped timber having a nose and a pair of arms forming the V-shape. The member is made of an elastic material such that the pair of arms are collapsible from a first naturally open stable position to a second unstable closed position without undue force.