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Easy Wingback Slipcover Arm Seams
Slipcover your wingback arm seams with this easy pin-fit method. Use it on your rolled-arm wingback chair to shape, pin, and cut fabric smoothly over the outer arms for a great fit. I love the look of a slipcovered wingback armchair, especially the traditional styles with curvy wings, a rounded top, soft tucks, and timeless…
How To Slipcover a T-Shape Deck with Tuck-ins
Deck tuck-ins help keep your slipcover in place and enhance the fit of the area under the seat cushion(s), inner arms, and inner back. In this step-by-step tutorial, I will guide you through an easy cut-and-pin process for creating tuck-ins for a T-shape deck as well as answer these questions: If you are new…
White Hemp Canvas for Slipcovers
This white hemp canvas looks and feels like designer linen fabric. It’s not only gorgeous it’s also strong and long wearing, making it ideal for washable slipcovers that get daily use. Read my review and get helpful tips for cutting and sewing with it. This week I’m making a slipcover replacement for an oversized armchair…