How to cut and pin fit a sofa slipcover without welt(piping)
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- This video I'll show you in detail, how to cut and pin fit a sofa slipcover with a waterfall style skirt. A waterfall skirt is incorporated into the body of the slipcover, not a separate skirt attached to the slipcover. This style of skirt is very popular now and is very appropriate for this style sofa.
I used revolution performance fabric, "sugar shack" in color way Glacier. It's a bit stiff but it supposedly wont stain and is easily cleaned. I'll keep you posted on that.
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Hey Mim, not sure if you’ll see this. I’m crawling out of a 3 month long depression episode. I don’t recognize myself in the mirror… but today I woke up and decided to sew a slip cover for my horrible couch. Yesterday I was thinking about deleting myself off this earth. The way you have so much patience and speak clearly and detailed makes me feel so whole inside. I know it’s just a couch cover but you have brought water to my drought. I sincerely appreciate you.
Wow, Mariajose. Thank you for your kind words. I hope and pray for your success with your slipcover and your life. Thank you for the comment. I'd love to see your slipcover results...if you have any slipcover questions you can DM me on IG and I'll help you along.
Depresión is like a rollercoaster of emotions, hang with all your strength to the things that make you feel alive and happy and remember that everything is temporary even those thoughts that make you feel bad, you are not your thoughts. I’ve learned to live with depression for 3 years now, and my life has been more intense and more conscientious for me, it’s been a course and a blessing in disguise, remember you are the one that has the control it takes time and patience but you can recover your life.
Dearest Maria Jose, Wow....nothing is a coincidence!! I have just returned from my first (hopefully last) hospitalization. I came across this because I also want to revamp a sofa from market place. And there in the comments was yours....on top. I know it was for my eyes.....I pray that you are getting better. I am so frightened and feel so alone. Thank you for sharing your feelings.....THERE IS A WOMAN OUT THERE THAT HELPED ME AND I FEEL A HUG IN MY SOUL!! YOU...ME WE CAN DO THIS!! I will keep saying this until I believe it! From Israel Blessings to you and your family
sometimes it takes being passionate about something to keep you hanging in there. I have been right where you are or were (hopefully were) and just getting excited about ANYTHING can help snap you out of depression. Having something to look forward to and especially if you accomplish something that you didn't think you could possibly do helps with your emotions. let us know how you are doing Maria!
Hey friend… I hope you are having sunnier days and feeling hopeful. You are important and you matter to so many people…. You are loved. Be strong and take good care of yourself. I am sending good vibes to you. You’re not alone….
This video is detailed, so it's longer than usual...but if you're going to make a slipcover this video is for you!
Hi! Do you take custom orders for a T cushion sofa?
@@poshnmagick no, my workroom is closed. Thanks for asking.
@@twinnish You're welcome! Thanks for commenting.
I have learnt SO much from you in just 3 videos! I have been sewing all my life and taken a course in upholstery, covered 3 of my own chairs. You make so much sense, I am going to give the slip cover a go, it's only been waiting for 10 years, so here goes!! Thank you.
Oh, I much prefer a no-music back ground, they can be so repetitively annoying!
Thanks Brigitte! You can definitely do a slipcover if you can upholster….just more sewing. Good luck with you project. If you have questions you can DM me on IG.
I wish I found your video earlier!!! I sewed a slipcover for an old couch and this pinning video would of helped greatly. Well, it was a learning experience and I’m a beginner. Learned a lot from this. Thank you so much.
Yw. Now that you’ve done one slipcover, they only get better from here. Welcome to the slipcover club.😀
Appreciate your attention to details. Can’t wait to see the finish product
Thanks Karen. Thanks for commenting.
You are amazing!!! Love your videos, love your method of teaching...calm,cool, and collective. Thank you so much.
Awe…thank you so much Tara!
I'm in love with the original apolstry. Love the blue with florals.
It is pretty,
I LOVE the floral fabric on that couch!
Thanks. I does look pretty in the video.
This video is very helpful and and clearly explains solutions for some frustrations or mistakes I have made in my projects.
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for commenting.
Wow! It looks amazing!!! I would not know it was a slip cover! The videos cover your final result i wish I could see fit age of it like you walking all around it with the camera but from what I can see it’s gorgeous!
Thank you Rita. That's a great idea...maybe I'll do a video soon of both sofa's in my living room, and walk all the way around them like you said. A "what they look like after 6 months of use" type vid. Thanks!!!
What an awesome and great tutorial. Thank you so much !
you're welcome! Thanks for the comment. I'm about to do a wing chair slipcover so stay tuned.
OMG! These sofas are SOOOO good!
Thank you Monika!
Wish I had the nerve to try this out. Always wanted to. As usual great job on this project.
thank you. You should try it! Just use inexpensive fabric or even dropcloth for your first attempt.
This was very well explained! Thank you. I'm going to watch the sewing next!
Thank you!!! I’m about to start doing some live zoom workshops so stay tuned if interested. 😃
@@MimzyandCompany Of course!!
The sofa came out just beautifully!
what a great deal you got on them and, with your talent, they look very expensive!
Thank you!
Would you ever consider a video showing how you sew the slipcover on the machine? You explain the order of the seams to sew well, but it would be helpful to “sew along” with you! Thank you!
yes. I can do that, but it would be really hard to tell what's what. Because you just sit at the sewing machine with a big ball of fabric and pins and sew along the pins. I still have to sew the second slipcover so maybe I'll do that.
@@MimzyandCompany THANK YOU SO MUCH! The video with the sewing is so helpful!! And it is a huge confidence boost to be able to check that I'm on the right path. Thank you again for these great tutorials!!!
This video has great detail. Thank you!
you're welcome, thanks for the comment.
I'm a fan of using 1/2 PVC piping in strategic locations of a slip cover. Sew rod pockets into the cover just wide enough so the pipe is easily inserted and later removed for laundry day. That diameter of pipe has enough flex for easy handling and yet is rigid enough to hold fabric in place. Wedge the piped pockets into the crevices of the furniture. It remains in place during normal use, but is not difficult to pull out when you're ready to wash the cover. Another advantage to the method is that becomes possible to make the cover in sections that can be applied and removed separately. PVC is a smooth plastic so it will not stain or abrade the cloth. If your fabric is lightweight and unlined, consider using pipe in the hem of the skirting or use standard curtain weights so the skirting will hang even and straight. Some high end clothing is sewn with weights inside the hem so the garment will have the desired drape and movement.
Huh. I’ve never heard of this pvc method. Sounds like great idea for pieces that are prone to shift.
I love the blue floral color too
Thanks. It’s pretty
This is a very good tutorial. THANK YOU
You're welcome. Thank you for the comment. I'm about to post a wing chair slipcover next...stay tuned.
Great tutorial. Thank you so much.
Thank you Caren! I'm doing a wing chair slipcover next...stay tuned. Thanks for commenting.
Loved this!!
Great video and thanks for sharing ❣
Just seeing this video and you make it look so easy. I wish that you would make my slipcover for my sofa. Thanks
it's pretty simple...but it does take practice. Thank you
You got a bargain!!! Love the sofas!
Thank you! I think so too. They’re great conversation Sofa’s , we frequently sit 5 people on them when we have family over…it’s great.
I love the rain sounds
Ha! Well thank you! I got all set up to start the slipcover snd as soon as I started recording it started pouring. It’s distracting but oh well , I think it’s still helpful. Thanks for commenting.
@@MimzyandCompany it made it kind of magical, honestly! Although transforming a sofa at home like that is also pretty magical. I really enjoyed the video, thanks.
Thank you for this awesome tutorial! Can’t wait to start my new project
You’re so welcome! I’m glad it helps. Thanks for commenting
Nice
Great tutorial! This comment is irrelevant but I hope that at some point you might enjoy the floral underneath, it looks really pretty!
Your explanations are so clear, efficient and precise that I'm going to follow each step to cover my kind of Chesterfield with a new neutral fabric.
Thanks a bunch for your precious help.
I'm a bit afraid of curves and angles, to be honest! But I'm very patient.
Cheers from France.
Thank you so much! If you are a patient person you can definitely do this!
New sub with this first video, I really like your tip of starting with inside back.
Thanks for the sub!
One of the best videos I've seen and I've seen quite a few. A no-nonsense and very clear demonstration especially of those tricky corners. Great job!! Even though I've been sewing for 50 years and I've done a few slipcover projects along with many cushions I still watched and could re watch your videos. And the rain was a really nice effect. Thank you
Wow, thank you so much Patricia!
This was great!!👍🏻👍🏻
You’re welcome, thx for comment
Anytime. Can't wait to see more. Can't believe I am discovering you now...
Beautiful you made easy to understand love it
Thank you Ellen!
Loved this beautiful 😻
Thank you so much!
Thank you for giving me the nerve to get started on my couch 😂
Yw. Im very excited for you!
You have wonderful skills, mine would surely be a mess. I would love to be able to do that though! Wonderful work.
Thank you so much Maryann . My first few Slipcover’s were a mess. It takes practice….definitely start with a chair.
Thank you for this useful video 🤍
You're welcome Maya. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks so much.
I’m a blue floral fabric person and the wooden legs favorite… it’s simply gorgeous just the way it is. It looks well done, but after the new cover it became just a random sofa.
yes, to each his own right. But it's funny you say that, I was just looking at some blue fabric this morning. I prefer a patterned fabric as well but I have tons of clients who want white/light plain fabrics these days, and really wanted to test this brand of performance fabric for stain resistance.
@@MimzyandCompany I’m not criticizing the work, you nailed it, it’s just a personal taste as you said. And people choose plain colors because it’s easy to decorate, I guess. Thank you for this detailed video, I’ll follow you for more tips. 🤗
I'm not a skilled sewer, but have made a couple of slipcovers. I wish I'd thought to raise the pieces up like you've done, that would have helped cut down all the hunching over I had to do while pinning. The last cover was for a recliner...PIA!
I say NO to slipcovers on any furniture with moving parts. Too much of a PIA for sure. If I’m working on a piece at home or in my workroom I raise it up so I don’t have to hunch over.
Nice and THANK YOU
No, thank you.
Thanks for the vid. I’m inspired now! I want to tackle my sofa that has a T- cushion / T shaped deck. Also my arms are curved. Any suggestions for sewing those? Thanks in advance!
Hi Mimzy, I bought 2 matching sofas (100% cotton twill slipcovers) from Rooms to Go down here in Florida. They don't recommend washing but that is why I like slipcovers - they can be washed. So I was going to recover them with white twill that I have washed in hot water and put in a hot dryer. I would also like to make them a little looser in case of shrinkage. Every slipcover I have bought shrinks - PB, Restoration Hardware in linen, IKEA. Even without putting them in the dryer!!
It's so frustrating to buy slipcovers that you can't really wash and no one wants to dry clean them. And I don't want all the chemicals!!
Yep! I hear ya! I don’t understand why Pottery Barn, etc don’t preshrunk their fabric! I think if you prewash you’re fabric and dry it on high you’ll be good to go.
I'm never upholstery but side chair and four dining room chairs. But I have sold throughout the years a lot of clothes. For your material I would suggest that you wash and dry before fitting and cutting out. That would eliminate any further shrinkage. Wash and dry before you make your slipcovers. Good luck.
I agree 100% I didn't see your comment until after I put mine in. LOL we have the same mindset.
I LOVE your work! Thank you so much for your very detailed, precise video. I'm a teacher and you instruct like a really great teacher would ! I've made 2 chair slipcovers and I'm about to attempt a couch slipcover and your video will surely help. I will include piping in the mine as it's a camel back couch and has no back cushions plus I just like the look. Do you have a video which includes piping on a slipcover or have you considered making one?
thank you so much Gina! I do have another sofa slipcover video where I used welt. It's a tight back soft too, so it might be similar to yours... th-cam.com/video/M4vl4S649bg/w-d-xo.html
Hi There, This video was incredibly helpful and gave me so much insight on how to make a slipcover. I have started my own, but I have a couch that has fixed (non-removable) T seat cushions. I am getting stuck at the part where the arm meets the "T" part of the seat cushion and I'm not sure how to or where to tension cut. If you could recommend any tutorials that might cover (play on words intended) pinning and tension cutting for this type of cushion, that would be tremendous. I am currently going through all of your videos now. Learning so much!! Thanks Oodles.
hi amy, sorry for the delay. You're probably finished with your project by now. But to answer your question. I would not make a slipcover for a sofa that had attached seat cushions. It will never look neat and tidy. Every time you sit down it will shift around and be messy. The relief cuts wont work because when sit down the cushions compress and may rip the fabric at that seam. If it was me i'd cut off the cushions and make box cushion covers.
So informative. I've been waiting to upholstery my couch a little intimidated. Not sure about measuring correctly. My sofa and love seat has back and seat cushions with pleated arm fronts. I really like your choice of fabric. Does it have a safe guard finish? Do you have intentions on washing slip covers?
Thank you. Yes this fabric is Revolution performance fabric . According to Revolution nothing will stain it. In the past I always wash all my slipcovers , not sure what I’ll do with this . I think I’ll try washing a piece of the fabric and see. It def CANNOT be put in the dryer though. Which is ok cuz I usually put my Slipcover’s back on wet and let them air dry.I’ll keep you posted.
Very detailed video and so helpful . Interesting how you have ‘railroad’ the fabric (it was a new term for me as I’m a beginner in sewing) . I have looked online on how to sew a slipcover, every other website suggests using width wise fabric . I can see you railroaded the fabric to minimise seams, but is there any disadvantage in using this method (as it seems that width wise fabric on sofa slip cover is the preferred way). Maybe I didn’t understand it correctly . Thanks
The only reason you cannot railroad your fabric is if it has a pattern that can’t be sideways, or the fabric has a “nap” that would look different if it was railroaded like a velvet or a chenille.
@@MimzyandCompany thankyou so much for getting back . I can’t wait to try sewing a slip cover for my sofa - I have a sectional 5 seater and it seems like a huge task. Just want to understand how I go about it before trying to attempt .Can you please do a video on box cushion cover as well?
@@shaziaabbasi2391 yw...i have a couple cushion tutorials. this one is a good place to start... th-cam.com/video/nIWQ_gOKKuQ/w-d-xo.html
but you should also watch the video on how to make the zipper placket. th-cam.com/video/MDvd1Hehhk0/w-d-xo.html
I think the zipper part is the most daunting but if you start with the zipper the way I make it you'll be ahead of the game. good luck.
Hi Mimsy,
Thank you for this tutorial. I have been contemplating making a cover for our sofa for so long (ours is 15 years old, horrible colour and definitely looking used, with two kids and two cats - but it is so, so comfy and with enough space for the whole family, cats and visitors...). Do you have any ideas or advice how to cut and pin fit, when the sofa is not symmetrical? Our sofa is one of these corner sofas, so cutting and pin-fitting inside-out will not work, because it is not symmetrical... ----- I discovered you channel only a couple of days ago and I am already hooked on it. So many great tutorials, and the way you do it, it is very encouraging, even for a person like me who does not sew a whole lot (I would love to get into it, but I lack the time and also the patience... I have done a couple of projects, but it is mostly lack of time, being a working mum with two lively teenagers and a lot of other projects...)
oh boy...asymmetrical is difficult. You have to cut and pin right side out. which means you pin the whole thing like you're going topstitch it, but then the pins would need to be switched around after you take the cover off the sofa.OR you would have to top stitch the whole thing. I wouldn't recommend it for a first slipcover or even a second. I'm sorry. specially if your sofa is large...and it sounds like yours is big. I should probably make a video because I've been asked this a number of times. Thank you for commenting.
Hi! This is a great video. How much fabric did you buy for this couch slip cover? I'm excited to go shopping!
This sofa took about 16 yards
Brilliant. Love love. Beautiful job. Explained very well. And the action of the video camera fantastic. I only have praises, to you and this video. Much appreciated. Thank you thank you thank you.🥰
@@fayee8986 thank you so much Faye!
Mimsy is such a cute name ❤
Thank you!
@@MimzyandCompany sorry for the misspelling I’m new here 🥰
@@earphbound720 no problem! I like your channel icon...👍
amazing thank you! would've loved to have seen how to make the seat cushion slipcover.
thank you. I have separate vids on cushions...
@@MimzyandCompany sorry, I definitely missed them. Can't wait to watch them! you've inspired me to create my slipcover this weekend
@@rabb1t548 that’s great!!!
Good
Thank you Franklyn.
Gorgeous! Are you happy with the wear on the Revolution fabric? My sofa is Sunbrella & I love it. How many yards did you use per sofa? Love the look!
Thank you. Yes so far so good in the fabric. Stains really do come completely out easily. I used about 16 yards per sofa.
I have a sleeper sofa I’ve been wanting to do a slip cover for. Would you be able to show/explain to adjust for the pull out bed?
Sure, I'll make a video about that asap.
Hi Mimzy!
Thank you to provide very comprehensive information for slipcover with no welting.
I have only one question what you use to prevent this cover of movement from slots?
I assume that it would not sit in the same way as you put it on sofa. Thank you in advance.
It stays out really well actually. I’ll have to make a fillip video showing how it wears.
This is such a helpful series! My only question is why doesn’t the fabric fray where the relief cut is made? I understand why clipped curves don’t fray, but these corners are such stress points that cutting that close to the seam scares me.
good question. it does fray a bit. but the stitches of your seam holds it together. BUT that's why will almost always backstitch in the corners of my pieces, because of the stress. there's no other way... you have to do relief cuts or else the fabric wont lay down flat.
I am so inspired! Do you have a specific fabric to recommend? What are you suing here?
Thank you! The fabric I used for these sofas is a performance fabric by revolution fabrics. It’s a great fabric for upholstery but not the greatest for a slipcover. It spot cleans really well , but doesn’t wash super well in the washing machine. For slipcovers I’d use their slipcover twill by revolution.
By the way, I suggest using a zigzag stitch on all the outer edges of your cuts, maybe even twice, in order to reinforce the fabric from fraying when you wash it in your machine on gentle
yes that's a great idea! or serge.
This is a great instructional video and I love how the slipcover came out. Can you tell me what weight fabric you used? I'm planning to sew a slipcover for similar sofa and would like %100 cotton at 10 or 12 ounce weight. Concerned that my sewing machine may not handle 12 oz weight. Thank you!
This is Revolution performance fabric, it's pretty heavy weight. I prefer 100% cotton and usually use 10oz.. But I've been curious about these "performance" fabrics for a while so i tried it. Yes, it would be a good idea to test to see if your machine will handle the thickness of the fabric because if you are going to use welt you'll be sewing through 4 layers consistently and in some places 6 or more layers of fabric. I often have to manually walk my stitches through the thickest places when i use my home sewing machine.
@@MimzyandCompany Thanks for replying. Yes. I'll look for 100% cotton, 10oz...... Anyway. Your slipcover looked really fantastic and your instruction was very clear. Great work!
Thank you so much for this excellent video and very clear!!! How many meters did you take for that?
I used about 15-16 yards.
not sure if I missed it but I never saw the FINAL result of this project -- completed couch with cushions etc?! If you have a picture can you post it? I bought some canvas drop cloths at Harbor Freight that I'm going to try and cover my sofa with. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on fabric and I figure if I mess up it won't have cost me that much money! Got them on sale for $11.99 for 9 X 12 drop cloths -- so 24 bucks for TONS of fabric! just gonna give them a wash first. thanks for being such a great inspiration!
I haven’t posted the finished slipcover yet. That’s coming this week. Drop cloths are a GREAT place to start!!! I recommend that, for the exact reasons you stated. I’ve done quit a few drop cloth slipcovers .
Thanks, I always wonder how it was done.
You're welcome. pretty simple...just takes a bit of patience and practice. thanks for the comment.
I cant thank you enough for guiding us through step by step on how to DIY this. I like the color and the fabric u use. May i know the name of the fabric and the color please?
thank you ! It's by Revolution Fabrics, it's called sugarshack and the color is Glacier.
@@MimzyandCompany thank you!
Hello!! At the end do you do the surger? Very good vidéo!! Thank's
Yes, if you want. I probably won’t serge this because of the type of fabric. But if you use a canvas or a linen/linen blend then serging is necessary because the fabric frays A LOT when washed.
When yo turn the fabric right sides don't you in effect mirror image the fit so only suitable if sofa symmetrical? Great tutorial thanks
Yes. Absolutely right! Reverse pin fit is only possible with symmetrical stuff. I do touch on that in the vid
@@MimzyandCompany Sorry missed that - thank you 👌
This is so great! I just missed a sofa on fb marketplace, but I am on the lookout for another. How many yards of fabric did this sofa take?
This took about 16 yards I think MOL. It took less than most sofas because it’s so square, so there’s hardly any wasted fabric. And it’s low to the ground so less that way too.
@mimzy & company Thank you, I was guessing about 15.
Excellent video, it was so thorough!! I am wanting to do this slipcover on a loveseat-hideabed couch, but I'm using vinyl fabric, because I wanted my couch to be holographic lol. I don't have a sewing machine, I was going to handstitch it with a leather needle, do you think this will work? I don't want to mess up the beautiful material I bought. I also bought fabric glue specifically for vinyl, would that be sufficient without sewing?
hmmm....not sure. The problem with hand sewing especially vinyl is that it's hard to get the stitches really tight like a sewing machine. There will always be gaps in the stitches. And the glue may not hold at the pressure points. perhaps if you use both glue and then stitch along with the glue it might hold.
@@MimzyandCompany I didn't know that about the handstitching and vinyl. In that case, I think I'll wait and buy a sewing machine on sale, I don't want to mess it up anymore than I'm liable to lol. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond, I appreciate it! I subscribed and I'll be sure to share your channel with others, you're more helpful than you know!
@@BearhaNighly thank you so much!
Sweet I can do that. 😊😊😊
yes you can!!!
I love the material you use for the sofa can yoy tell me the name of the pattern and where it was purchased. Thank you in advance.
Yes. It’s by Revolution performance fabrics. It’s called Sugar Shack in colorway Glacier. It’s their most popular fabric. I really like it. However it says not washable…but what that means is it’s not dryable with heat. They also make a slipcover twill that’s washable and looks nice.
You may have mentioned this, but it’s best to wash your fabric before you proceed, in case of shrinkage.
yes, 99% of the time. However, i didn't wash this fabric because its Revolution Performance fabric and it's supposedly indestructible and nothing can stain it. I've been curious about this type of fabric like Cryton brand and Revolution for years and wanted to put it to the test. So...i didn't wash this before...I may end up washing it later. REvolution cannot be heat dryed though so I'd have to put it back on wet...which is what i usually do anyway even if I do prewash the fabric. TMI ...sorry. Thanks for asking.
Hi I’m so happy I came across your channel. Your videos are great. Where do you purchase the fabric?
Thank you! I get fabric from many different sources. This particular fabric I ordered from Revolution fabrics. I've used a lot of BigDuckCanvas.com too. I'll have to give some fabric sources in vid.
Would love to see a fabric sources vid. Your videos are fantastic.
@@tamarab5581 Thank you Tamara. I'll put a fabric source vid on my list.
HI! I subscribed! What a lovely video, I like the rain background very much. Please let us know where to get the fabric. sorry, I see you have the link below....ty very much
Thank you so much Donna!
So when you take it off and sew, everything becomes the opposite side, because you pinned it right side in. The right arm turned right side out becomes the left arm. How does that work on an old sofa where the sides might not match anymore? Or do you pad it to make sure its symmetrical before you start? I'm also a garment sewer and we are told not to pin right side in because bodies aren't even. I'm trying to visualize how this will work in my head. Thanks!
Yes! You are exactly right. So your sofa must be symmetrical. Even all the old OLD sofas I’ve slipcovered are symmetrical enough to work. bUt yes bodies are def not symmetrical.
@@MimzyandCompany thanks! I'm just so glad to see that I've bee doing things correctly all these years.
Is it difficult to remove the cover from the sofa after its pinned, before stitching? And is it difficult to put back on after stitching?
nope, really easy actually. you just have to remove it carefully so you don't get stuck with a pin. Getting it back on is easy as well. It takes a little finesse to get it on straight and square, but max 10 minutes.
How is a slipcover made for an asymetrical sofa-like one section of a sectional. Reverse pinning will not work since there is an arm on one side and none on the other. Any help is appreciated and I really hope you have a video. Your videos are very good!
Thank you. I don't have a video on asymmetrical pin fitting. it's not easy...you have to pin right side out. I haven't done one in a long time so i dont have a video. ' BUT I want a sectional with chaise for my lanai so maybe this will incentivize me to get one sooner than later.
I purchased dad a recliner cover that’s supposed to be non slip, it’s one that you lay over it’s supposed to hold on with one tie. but it still slides and the tie is useless. Any ideas?
Return it.😅. Recliners are impossible to cover. You can reupholster them but not slipcover, the moving parts are difficult. Especially if it’s leather or vinyl, forget it. Buy another one. Sorry recliners are my nemesis. 😬
Your work is AMAZING!! Which state are you in? I am interested in using your services.
Thank you so much! I'm in Florida but I'm in the process of closing my workroom.
@@MimzyandCompany Sorry to hear that.I'm in New Jersey but I surely would have traveled to Florida
THAT LOOKS AMAZING... CAN I ASK HOW MUCH FABRIC YOU USED
About 16 yards. Since this sofa is totally straight and square it takes less fabric. But if youre thinking of making a slipcover order extra just in case and for sure measure your piece. I just made a video on how to measure for yardage requirement. th-cam.com/video/ewrGjijaQr4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you btw
@@MimzyandCompany thanks watching that video now
Wondering how much total material it took for your couch? I have one that has rounded arms that curve around like a candy cane (from inside seat) the arm curves around 2' 10" then a 17" straight drop to the bottom. Inside width is 5'9" It has 2 large seat cushions and 2 large loose back cushions. The cushions all have zippers so I thought I could turn them inside out and use them for a pattern of sorts. The 2 seat cushions are mostly a rectangle but at the front it curves out in front of the arms. The skirt drop is only 11". I have tried to get a large throw that would cover the whole sofa, but it would need to be 108" x 84" and they don't seem to come that big. A fabric store is closing nearby and is selling material at 50% off or more.
This sofa took approx 17 yards, I think. If you can find fabric cheap that would be great. Another great option for a throw is a king size quilt/coverlet/blanket. I’ve seen some on FB marketplace that I thought would make a great sofa cover.
I have a sofa tha is 93" long and want to use a drop cloth, wha size should I get? My cushion is 70" with 2 inches for sewing and the back cushions 86" i am using maybeacheaper fabric in the back wall of the sifa is agains a wall where it sits,
I used 15 yards of fabric for my 93” sofa. If you get 6x9 drop cloths you’ll need 5.
@@MimzyandCompany i got 5' ft by 15' and i think i will need at least 1 more that i can see,thank you so much.
@@sharoncourt75 yes. 15’ is 5 yards so you may need two more. But try it with two and go from there. They’re easy to get, right?
@@MimzyandCompany yes they are drop cloths lol to protect from painting
@@sharoncourt75 yep, I made plenty of drop clothe Slipcover’s. It’s a great idea when your first start because if it doesn’t turn out it’s not a big investment
How many yards did you buy and what is the with of the yard? Thank you.
I bought 32 yards for both sofa's and I have some leftover... I think these sofas took less than usual because they are so square and there was not wasted fabric. the fabric is 54" or 57" wide I'll check.
How many yards did you purchased for the slip cover for the couch?
I bought 32 yards for both sofas. And I had leftover. Since these sofas are very square and short it only took 15 yards each.
I need to make the same colour for my arm chair
It’s a revolution brand fabric. Called sugar shack in the color Glacier.
@@MimzyandCompany thanks
Exactly what are upholstery pins? I looked online and see something they're calling twist pins. Is that the same thing?
Not sure upholstery pins are actually a thing. T-pins are sometimes called upholstery pins I think. I use pearl head long dress maker pins for slipcovers. If I referred to upholstery pins then it was T pins I referencing.
@@melissalombardo7839 Thanks!
Also…. Is there any reason I couldn’t use pencil marks rather than all those pins? Especially on some of those straight lines?
You could absolutely just make pencil lines instead of using pins. I just find it easier when I get to the sewing machine to have as many pins as possible so I can just zip through the sewing without having to adjust my fabric and match notches and pencil lines. Some people rather than pinning, cut a bunch of V notches in the fabric and then match them up at the sewing machine. I find that to be twice as much work. I'd rather put in a few extra pins then just sew right next to my pins. When you get to the sewing(specially with a sofa)there's soooooo much fabric it's hard to tell what's what. That's why I use tons of pins. BUT, there's many ways to slip a sofa....
@@MimzyandCompany good advice. Thanks.
hi may i know what fabric did you used?
yes, it's revolution performance fabric. sugar shack...colorway-glacier.
Hi mimzy,
I can barely sew a button on, but interested in getting my couch, chair and ottoman slip covered. I still love them, as they are barely used, but need an update. I love in Ohio. Can you tell me what, where, how I can search for someone online that does upholstery? Where might a person post this is what they do, and how will I tell if they really know what they’re doing? I’ve looked up upholstery, but only find companies that would charge me 3’xs what the furniture is even worth. Any suggestions would be helpful.
Google slipcover workroom in my area. I know there’s not to many of us that do slipcovers. Upholstery is much more common. But yes, it’s expensive. I would say the least you’d pay for a sofa is about $900 plus the cost of fabric. So often times you could buy cheap new sofa for less. But a custom quality piece is worth it. An upholsterer in your area could probably recommend a slipcover maker but slipcovers are not to much less money.
Thank you so much for responding. Your video was detailed and it is a lot of work and very time consuming. Hopefully, I can find someone that is somewhat reasonable. If not, I’ll be on the journey to new furniture 😊
How would you do a slip cover on a sectional that has attached seat cushions as well as a chase lounge section and a curved corner section? Help I’m struggling!
I usually either cut the back cushions off by making a slit in the bottom of the cushion and pull the stuffing out, then make a loose cushion cover for it. Sometimes attached cushions have a zipper at the bottom, so you can just remove the stuffing and make a cover without cutting. As for the chaise , since the sofa is not symmetrical you’ll have to pin fit your slipcover right side out. So I would probably put in your pins just like you normally would but then you’ll have change them once you pull the fabric off the sectional. So I would make a chalk line at all the seams so you can be sure you get the seam just right when you re-pin. Does that make sense? It’s a lot of work to have sit and change the pinning. The curved part shouldn’t be that difficult…just follow the lines .
@@MimzyandCompany ok yeah. I been having to pin the seat right side out. Thank fir the tip on repinning tho my brain was struggling with that one. There is no back cushions. Only attached seat cushions. I thought of trying to do a remitted seat cover or similar but then thought to just pin a skirt what are your thoughts?
@@marjoriewooldridge1635 if the seat cushions are attached I would cut them off because the seat cushions are what really hold the slipcover in place. But that’s me, don’t ruin a good sofa or anything.
How much fabric is required for a three seater and a single seater?
This whole sofa including the cushion took less than 20 yards. I didn't use welt and the couch is so square there was hardly any fabric waste.
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Can I use any fabric?
It needs to be middle weight or heavier. Fabric that says it’s appropriate for drapery’s, pillows, etc.. Not quilting cotton or anything lightweight, and preferably not a heavy upholstery fabric. Upholstery fabric that has a backing definitely not. It get way too thick to sew. I guess I should make a video about appropriate fabrics for slipcovers.
How did you turn 3 back cushions into TWO??? Did you just make new ones???
I cut one of the three cushions in half and glued the halves to the other two, then wrapped them with free Dacron(upholsterers batting).
I wish there was a little punch type handheld machine that would punch a stitch into the fabric so we don’t have to use pins. I HATE pin pricks😅
I know! It’s inevitable, especially when working with white fabric!
Why do scissors have material tied to them?
Two reasons…1. The ribbon makes it easy for me to find them when they’re buried in piles of fabric on my cutting table. 2. So my family knows they’re my fabric scissors and not to touch them.
Could you get by with hot gluing this instead of sewing?
no I don',t think the hot glue would hold up to the tension and stress at many of the joints. '
How much material did you use
about 16 yards
Do you keep the edges raw
I did on this slipcover because this fabric does not fray at all. But if it was a cotton duck or a linen fabric I probably would. It depends upon the fabric. I do a wash test before I make the slipcover to see how the fabric responds to washing.
Did I miss if you mentioned how many yards you used ?
16 yards
I appreciate the work but I don’t understand why you cover the lovely blue with this boring white or gray 😧?
Where is your fabric from?
It’s Revolution fabrics. Performance linen.
@@MimzyandCompany thank you