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Back Cushion Slipcover Designs + Sewing Tutorials
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…
Designing a Budget-Friendly Slipcover for a Bargain Bergere Chair
I got lucky. I found this Bergère French chair at my local ReStore and paid only $50!! Now, my mind is whirling with slipcover design ideas. As with any slipcover project, there are a lot of decisions to make about fit, fabric, function and cost. And, then there is the million dollar design question: should…
7 Welt Cord Alternatives for Slipcovers
The fun part about making your own chair or sofa slipcover is you can trim it however you like. Welt cord is the most popular seam detail on a slipcover but it’s not a must-have. Get creative! Here are seven welt cord alternatives to explore. If welt cord isn’t your thing, there are several other…
5 Slipcover Tips for Updating a Classic Loveseat
Isn’t this loveseat a cutie? I’m not sure if my customer, Tamara, purchased it secondhand or it was already in her family. What I do know is she looked past the outdated features and saw potential in the solid frame, classic design, and comfortable cushions. The only thing this piece needed was a slipcover makeover…
Start a Slipcover Business
Do You Love To Design & Sew Slipcovers? Put your talent to work and get paid for it! That’s what I did. And now I make a living on my own terms from work I love. I started my slipcover business at age 55 when life threw me a big curve ball and forced me…