However, if I’d chosen one of the damask fabrics (like the cushion or pillow fabric), turning it sideways isn’t going to work. Instead, I would have had to sew two pieces of the 54″ wide fabric together to get a piece wide enough to cover the back of my 94″ couch. That’s ...
Sew one half of each side piece to either side of the zipper, then attach the zipper and side pieces to the body of the slipcover. 2 Drape the pieces of fabric over the couch and pin them together. When you’re ready to make the body of the slipcover, start pinning them together ...
–How to Make a No-Sew Cushion Cover, but I did not have had enough quilt fabric to get all the cushions covered that way, so I opted for a fix that has worked perfectly. I sewed covers for the bottom cushions that are semi – boxed covers that are tied on with ribbon on the ...
Bring rustic charm to your outdoor space with a couch made from pallets. This is an easy, affordable way to build a couch that can be customized to fit your space and needs. Follow the tutorial below to make an L-shaped pallet couch (with no-sew cushions!), and then go ahead and e...
Then sew in your zipper and you’ll have one huge piece for the back of the couch. The zipper will allow you to remove the cover and put it back on easily for cleaning once complete. See all that overhang? You’re going to want to trim it up a bit, giving yourself a couple of ...
Remember if you are learning how to reupholster a couch and some loveseats that the inside back will be wider than 54" and you may need a fabric you can run up the roll or you may need to piece the back with a welt in between....
With the filling, you can stay for a couple of months before cleaning them, thanks to the protective cover. Some couch pillows need dry cleaning, and you don’t want to clump them together by throwing them in your wash every other time. Some fillings cannot last long enough if you keep...
Another cheaper option is to head to the fabric store and pick up some fabric that matches the room and sew a sink skirt. I'd recommend installing a curtain rod in front of the sink if possible to attach the skirt to, but you can get creative with suction cups or anything else you ...
If the fabric is pieced, like on the back of a couch, pin the new pieces together, check the fit, and then use a sewing machine to sew them together before placing them on the piece of furniture. Begin the process by lining up the first piece where it’s supposed to go. You’ll ...
Just last night I said to my husband, "my next project is going to be to recover those couch pillows" and BOOM here you are with a tutorial on how to do it the next morning! With a ZIPPER no less! I love you…I really do! Because you obviously know me without knowing me Reply...