How To Make A Sofa Slipcover

Today’s feature is from Vrya with her detailed instructions found on My New Slipcover

Finished at last! Had I not had this week of vacation-from-paid-work in which to toil, this project would have taken me forever. As it was, it was a solid week of work, and then some if you count the prep.

* pre-fabric arrival: planning, make muslin pattern
* Thursday/Friday: make the red throw pillows, by hand while watching tv
* Saturday: make striped throw pillows, by machine
* Sunday: cut piping fabric strips, cut out main pieces
* Monday: make zippered panels for the 2 seat cushions, assemble one of the seat cushions
* Tuesday: assemble the other seat cushion
* Wednesday: assemble both arm rests
* Thursday: assemble back rest
* Friday: make & attach skirt

She first made a pattern with cheap muslin material, basting the pieces together for a mock slipcover. Although it’s extra work to do that, this ensures a proper fit as well as provides a permanent pattern to use next time she wants to do the job again.

Great job and nice pictures provided to watch the work in progress.

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