Give your DIY slipcover a professional hem finish with this pretty flange detail. It’s easy to make and no welt cord is needed. I recently copied a commercially made sofa slipcover. It was hemmed with a sweet little flange hem. I love the look — it’s a subtle tailored detail that gave the cover a…
Learn how-to transform an outdated secondhand sofa with a contemporary slipcover and new cushion inserts for under $1,000 — sofa price included! Get inspired with these money saving tips. Have you shopped for a new sofa lately? It sure is challenging to find one that’s well-made, affordable, and in stock. And, fits your space! I’ve…
Are you making a slipcover with a welt cord hem but don’t want to use Velcro to keep it in place? Use this easy stitch technique to create a smooth, neat hem that will stay put forever. Isn’t this the prettiest camelback sofa? My customer, Alicia, has two of these lovelies and had me copy…
A slipcover with a perfectly matched floral design looks beautiful! But what if you don’t have the time, extra fabric or skill to line up the pattern repeat exactly on every seam? Today, I share my floral pin fitting in progress with 3 tips for keeping pattern match super simple and still get great results….
Slipcover ties can be both decorative and functional. Use them as charming closures to help your furniture cover stay in place. Here are 6 inspiring tie designs + simple instructions for making your own. I recently finished a slipcover copy project in white denim for this lovely settee. Each corner has three tie closures and…
I’m so excited you want to make your own slipcover! I created this 4-part tutorial series to walk you through the pin fit and sew methods I use to make a great fitting cover. Click on the links below and start learning! part 1 – how to pin fit a slipcover right side out Learn…