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A welt cord hem adds such a pretty, and professional finish to a slipcover. It works great for chair and sofa slipcovers that don’t need a skirt. If your furniture has exposed legs, a welt cord hem will help show them off. The hem on this wingback slipcover (above) is edged with welt cord and…
Attached back cushions on a sofa or loveseat can be a little tricky to slipcover. To get the best fit, I detach them and cover each one individually. This method is actually very simple and works great when the attached cushions are pillow-style. For this slipcover project, however, that wasn’t the case. The back cushions were upholstered to…
Medium-firm polyester welt cord in size 5/32 is my favorite for washable slipcovers. Learn why it performs well compared to cotton and plastic cord. What type of welt cord works best for slipcovers? My favorite is medium-firm polyester in size 5/32. This cord (above) has a poly tissue-like core and wrapped with a poly braided cover. Here’s why I like…
A custom slipcover can instantly transform the style of your chair. One of my favorite makeovers is Annette’s living room chair. I started with this traditional rolled armchair featuring an attached back cushion and tailored skirt. I gave it a contemporary update by detaching and boxing the back cushion and removing the skirt. It’s amazing how modern the chair silhouette looks now…
Get creative with your slipcover design by borrowing dressmaker details from your favorite clothing. Add a box pleated skirt, pretty ties, or button closures to make your custom-made cover stand out in a room. Here are six of my favorites. 1. Ties Whether you use a single knot or a few floppy bows, tie closures…