Professional Slipcovering Techniques

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Bring a beautiful, polished look to furniture! Learn how to create perfect-fitting slipcovers and cushions for nearly any piece.

Making a Cushion Pattern

Meet your instructor, expert sewist and designer Tammy Paradoski, and preview the essential slipcovering techniques you’ll learn to rejuvenate the look of your furniture. Then, learn how to create symmetrical cushion patterns — with or without existing cushions — to ensure the best fit.

Making a Cushion Insert

Replace worn and torn cushion inserts by making your own! Tammy outlines which type of foam works best for back and seat cushions, as well as for outdoor seating. Practice cutting and seaming foam to achieve custom shapes, then see the proper technique for wrapping it with upholstery batting.

Making & Attaching Welt Cord

Give your cushions and slipcovers a polished, professional look by adding welt cord. With Tammy’s guidance, you’ll get detailed instruction on constructing self-welt and joining the ends with a smooth mitered seam. Plus, discover an efficient method for making and attaching welt cord in one step!

Pattern Matching

Deepen your understanding of pattern placement, a crucial step in achieving high-quality results. Tammy offers expert advice on how to best position patterned fabrics on furniture. You’ll also learn the secret to perfectly matching a cushion pattern to the boxing and front of a chair.

Inserting Zippers

Make your slipcovers easily removable using Tammy’s simple zipper techniques. Get step-by-step instruction on accurately measuring and cutting zipper panels for a box cushion before attaching the zipper. In addition, gain confidence knowing how and when to insert zippers into larger slipcovers for a seamless look.

Curves & Corners

Nervous about tackling the curved and angled portions of your slipcovers? Tammy demystifies the process, showing you her preferred techniques for making precise relief cuts and achieving smooth and symmetrical arm fronts. You’ll be amazed by the professional-looking results!

Cutouts

Set yourself up for success by selecting the right slipcovering projects. Learn which types of chairs work best and which styles to avoid. In addition, Tammy walks you through the steps of creating lovely slipcovers with cutouts — perfect for chairs with wooden arms or legs.