Simply Slipcovers: Stylish, Practical Solutions for Tried-but-True FurniturePresents ideas for covering chairs, sofas, futons, and stools, and provides sewing instructions. |
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adjust arm front back edge back seam basic sewing techniques baste bias strips bottom edge boxing band button buttonhole calculating yardage center back clip color crease curve cut edges aligned CUT Note cutouts darts deck Designer Detail drape excess fabric facing finishing the ends flange folded edge furniture gathers gusset hem band hems information on measuring inside arm inside back inside corners length lower edge match points midpoint miter model required motifs muslin needle ottoman panels pattern Pin and sew pin fitting Place the slipcover Press the seam PROS refer to Basics Remove the slipcover ruffle scallops seam allowance seamline selvage serger Sew the skirt sewn shape slash slipcover design slipstitch sofa staystitch swag tape template Thread to match Three for information TIPS top edge topstitch trim the excess Trim the seam tuck twill tape underlap upholstery vertical wrap wrong side yards of 54"-wide zipper