Learn how to make a slipcover that truly fits your furniture and looks beautiful! Pin fitting a slipcover right side out is easy and intuitive, perfect for beginners. In this tutorial, I share simple, step-by-step instructions that will have you making a better fitting custom cover in no time. Over the years, I’ve practiced many…
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…
Pin fitting a simple slipcover for most classic armchairs takes only 6 steps. Get inspired! See how I pinned each section of my outdated swivel chair to create an easy canvas cover. Earlier this year I gave the fussy, old swivel chair you see below a big makeover with a very simple, contemporary slipcover. I…
Are you making a slipcover for your tight seat armchair but not sure how to fit the built-in cushion? Here are my best tips for fitting fabric smoothly over the seat and keep it tucked in. A tight seat is basically a built-in inner spring cushion. It can be much more challenging to slipcover and…
At first glance, this Room & Board chair looked super simple to slipcover. Then, it got tricky. In this post, I share how I worked with the boxy shape and modern design to create a custom fit. Club chairs come in all shape and sizes. Some designs are sleek and boxy. Others have a soft…
This easy slipcover tutorial shows how to pin fit a tight back and side panels on a classic armchair. I share where to cut and shape the fabric to create a custom fit. Several years ago I made this custom slipcover for a Lazy Boy chair. Don’t you love the grey yarn-dyed canvas and flange…