Make Your Own Slipcover
Follow my tutorials to learn the simple methods I use to design, select fabric, pin fit furniture, and sew. Create your own custom slipcovers that look beautiful, fit great, and save you money. You can do this!
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Put your passion for design and sewing to work and get paid for it! Discover how to launch your own home-based slipcover workroom. I wrote a step-by-step business guidebook to help you flourish at what you do best.
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Slipcover Seam Placement Made Easy
Learn how to modify seam placements as you pin fit your slipcover. My method uses cotton household string and makes pinning straight and curved seamlines easy. One of my most popular blog posts was this one from January 2022. It’s about my 3-step process for designing a simple slipcover. I touched on how to create…

Cotton Linen Canvas for Slipcovers
This slipcover canvas provides the sturdiness of cotton and the beautiful slubby texture of linen. It’s washable and long-wearing. And, it’s half the price of 100% linen! Read why this natural home decor fabric is a favorite for custom covers. I found a cotton linen canvas that is ideal for washable, everyday slipcovers! Hooray!! This…

5 Best Things About Starting a Slipcover Business
Discover what creating a custom slipcover business can do to change your future and boost your happiness. I share the five best things about designing and sewing slipcovers as a career. Fall is my favorite season. As soon as September arrives, I start percolating about what changes I want to make in my business and…