How to make slipcovers

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  • How to choose outdoor Patio Fabric

    Over the years many clients have asked for advice about what type of fabric to use for outdoor furniture. The question is always how to choose outdoor fabric and what to look for. Though the sewing skills needed for outdoor furniture coverings are the same as those needed for indoor furniture, the fabric is not the same. Never use indoor fabric for outdoor use if you want the project to stand the test of time! Outdoor fabric is exposed to

  • Making outdoor cushions

    This client had been waiting a long time for this project. Last fall she asked me about making outdoor cushions but we were in the middle of moving so I had to put her off until recently. The cushion set consisted of one large, long cushion and two smaller cushions of identical dimmensions. When thinking about making outdoor cushions it is important to consider a few things. Where will these cushions be? In the sun? In the rain? We have

  • Once the main part of the slipcover for a chair or sofa is finished the skirt is the final piece. There are a few things to consider when attaching the skirt Do you want cording to separate the skirt from the rest of the chair? If everything else has cording I would recommend continuing this look. If not you can opt to attach the skirt and top stitch down for a finished look. For more info on top stitching check

  • Do you have a chair that just doesn’t seem to fit the style of your home? A slipcover can give it a more modern look. This chair had an added challenge because so much of it is wood. With most slipcovers I can pin the fabric to the chair to hold it in place while I try to trace the lines of the chair. That was challenging but the added challenge was that there was no form (wood or upholstered)

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