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Refresh your chair and sofa cushions with new slipcovers! In this section, you will discover how to make a cushion cover, which fabrics work best, and learn all about zippers and trim options.
Learn how to trim your box cushion slipcovers with topstitch. The look is clean and simple, making it a modern alternative to a tailored welt cord. There is something about topstitched slipcover seams that is so aesthetically pleasing. I love the simplicity of the straight stitched lines. No bells and whistles, just an understated detail…
DIY Cushion Covers is my collection of easy sewing tutorials, foam insert and fiberfill tips, fabric advice and design ideas right here in one place. It’s the ultimate guide for making your own back and seat cushion covers and includes links to everything you need to know! Over the years I’ve posted a variety of…
This slipcover sewing tutorial shows you how to make a tailored skirt and cushion cover. These are the finishing touches that give your DIY chair cover a professional look. Hi everyone! Part 4 of my slipcover pin fit tutorial series is finally here! There are a lot of good tips and step-by-step instructions packed into…
Do you want to make your own back cushion covers? Get familiar with the shape, construction and seam finish BEFORE you tackle your project. It will make your prep and production go so much smoother. In this post, I break down the most common types of loose and attached back cushion designs. I also include…
Slipcover over attached pillow back cushions on a chair or sofa and you’ll likely end up with a sloppy fit. The fabric never stays put. It shifts and poofs out around the cushion every time you sit down. Straightening and tucking the slipcover becomes a daily thing. I rarely pin fit a piece with attached…
Hello DIY slipcover makers! Today I want to share a few good resources for making your own box cushion covers. I know the thought of measuring, cutting and assembling all of those pieces — top, bottom, boxing panel, welt cord and, ugh, the dreaded zipper panel — stops you in your tracks. When I made…