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Craftsy

Custom-Fit Slipcovers: Couches & Sofas

via Craftsy

Overview

Description Refreshing your decor doesn’t have to mean spending lots on a new sofa. Join professional upholsterer and decorator Kim Chagnon and learn how to make a couch cover that will last for years and give your furniture a beautiful, custom look. During class, you’ll learn techniques for measuring accurately and planning your design. Wondering how to ensure your slipcovers will fit flawlessly? You’ll discover pin-fitting techniques that will set you up for success before you even sew! Then, you’ll see how to seam with precision, easily conquering the curves and corners that stand in your way. Kim will even teach you the steps to install multiple styles of closures, create custom skirts and fix any mistakes that might pop up along the way.

Syllabus

  • Class Preview
  • Planning Your Slipcover
  • Preparing the Fabric
  • Pin-Fitting the Slipcover
  • Sewing the Slipcover
  • Closures
  • Finishing the Slipcover

Taught by

Kim Chagnon

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