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From: ~Amy~
Date: 09-11-2006, 09:02 AM (1 of 3)
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Im not sure if I want to attempt it. I want slipcovers, but I cant find what I want in the stores so I was thinking of making them. I found a pattern, but I still qualify as a beginner, so I was wondering how hard they are to make. |
User: ~Amy~
Member since: 08-30-2006 Total posts: 29 |
From: lamx
Date: 09-11-2006, 10:38 AM (2 of 3)
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You don't say what you are going to slipcover, so I'll just guess that it's a sofa and/or chair. Because every piece of furniture is different, any generic pattern for slipcovers will be pretty much useless unless you are making the cover from Spandex. You are better off going to the library and checking out some of the many books on slipcovers. The easy way to get a perfect fit is to lay pieces of fabric face-down on the item you want to cover, then mark or pin where you want the seams to be on the finished product. Sew the seams, flip the cover right-side-out and you're almost done. With the cover in place, mark where you want the skirt to be, sew up the skirt and attach it to the slipcover. Ed |
User: lamx
Member since: 05-04-2006 Total posts: 44 |
From: Longblades
Date: 09-15-2006, 10:27 AM (3 of 3)
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Bought a book on How To Make Slipcovers. I've covered my Mum's chesterfield and chair and made a couple of sets of car seat covers. The cars were much more difficult due to not taking the seats out and having very little room to manoever and every time I do a car I say I will never do it again. I've done a bit of upholstery as well and I do think it is easier. You don't have to worry about finishing seams as well for washing (though you do for strength) the stuff doesn't have to come off, and in many places you can just fold it under and tack it on. I used Ed's idea of pinning my fabric on, marking the seams and then sewing. It is way, way (WAY) easier if you pick fabric that does not have to be matched. It is a big job and you don't want to buy lots of expensive fabric and then find it is beyond either your abilities or your exasperation level. A local college might have an upholstery class where you can test yourself with a small chair first. |
User: Longblades
Member since: 07-14-2005 Total posts: 182 |
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