How to Make Slipcovers: Designing, Measuring, and Sewing Perfect-Fit Slipcovers for Chairs, Sofas, and Ottomans. A Storey BASICS® Title

Cover......Page 1
Title Page......Page 2
Copyright......Page 3
Contents......Page 4
CHAPTER ONE: Slipcover Design and Assembly......Page 6
 Step-by-Step Overview......Page 7
 Materials and Tools......Page 9
CHAPTER TWO: Choosing Fabrics......Page 13
 Considerations......Page 14
 Fibers......Page 16
 Fabrics......Page 18
CHAPTER THREE: Trims......Page 21
 The Basics......Page 22
 Make Your Own Welting......Page 23
 Making Bias Strips......Page 25
 How to Baste Welting Together......Page 29
CHAPTER FOUR: Special Techniques......Page 30
 Finessing Seams......Page 31
 Shaping......Page 32
 Inserting Trims......Page 34
 Adding a Zipper Closure......Page 37
 Adding Ties......Page 39
CHAPTER FIVE: Anatomy of a Slipcover......Page 41
 Naming Body Parts......Page 42
 Ottomans and Stools......Page 45
 Straight Chairs without Arms......Page 51
 Armchairs and Sofas......Page 56
 Cushions......Page 63
CHAPTER SIX: Style Your Skirt......Page 69
 Pleats......Page 71
 Gathers......Page 75
 Hems......Page 79
 Making and Attaching Bias Strips......Page 83
CHAPTER SEVEN: Yardage Requirements......Page 87
 Things to Consider......Page 88
 Ballparking Yardage......Page 89
 Pattern Repeats......Page 90
 Panel Piecing Tips......Page 94
CHAPTER EIGHT: Projects......Page 98
 Pinning, Fitting, and Basting......Page 99
 Rectangular Ottoman Slipcover......Page 102
 Round Stool Slipcover......Page 104
 Straight Chair Slipcover......Page 106
 Armchair or Sofa Slipcover......Page 109
 Zippered Seat Cushion or Back Cushion......Page 118
Sample Cutting Layouts......Page 123
Standard Metric Conversion Formulas and Equivalents......Page 124
Index......Page 127