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 ...
How to Sew a Slipcover, Part 2 – DIY Home Decor Tutorial Part 2, FINALLY! I know, I move at turtle speed sometimes. Part 1 is here if you need it. So let’s get started. Here’s my naked couch, stripped of all it’s cushiony goodness. (It seems weird that this is the first...
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...
To ensure the blanket keeps its form in the wash, I like to sew little spots on the blanket using a tight zig-zag stitch. This is the reason that a lot of people “tie” blankets with yarn, but I like this look better. In the photo below, you can hardly see it! I didn’t ca...
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...
And now that your gathers are even and lovely you can pin. Pin your seam with the flat fabric layer on the bottom and gathered layer on the top – it will sew more smoothly that way. And gathers are an occasion when I do use pins, as much as I generally try to avoid it if I ...
I never seem to win at slipcovers. Had them in white while my kids were growing up. The couch, kids and I all survived. But now, in retirement I don’t hv the funds or inclination to buy new. So I’m taking your ideas and doing it your way! Reply Pauline says: I have a ...
My only question is how to “sew” the ends together when finished. I am a first timer when it comes to crochet and knitting Thanks for your help! Reply Maggie January 22, 2013 at 4:47 pm Well when you have your scarf the length you like you then bind off like you would with ...
A leather couch is an impressive and luxurious addition to almost any room. Unfortunately, with daily use, the leather can tear. Rather than replacing the couch, or attempting to find a matching patch, you can hand sew the tear. You will need a few supplies available from most crafting sto...
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 ...