The Complete Photo Guide to Slipcovers: Transform Your Furniture with Fitted or Casual Covers

by Linda Neubauer (Editor)

Step-by-step, fully photographed projects for all styles of furniture slipcovers, from the simple wrap to a custom-fitted cover. The Complete Photo Guide to Slipcovers is a step-by-step guide to sewing decorator covers for upholstered chairs, sofas, ottomans, and dining chairs. The projects range from quick wraps to fitted slipcovers that stay firmly in place and create a new piece of furniture. Over 250 how-to photographs show the way to professional quality. Every step is clearly explained and shown, from measuring and cutting to adding designer details and trims. People who have been shocked by the cost of custom-made covers and disappointed with the fit and fabric choices of off-the-shelf products will find in this book everything they need to know to create slipcovers themselves.

Genres: Sewing, Reference, Nonfiction

112 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Colette · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. This is a well-laid out book. It is helpful for chairs, but it left me wanting more about couches. There were no pictures of sofas or couches. This book also does not address furniture with attached cushions. As for chairs, all kinds were included — dining, easy, wingback, director’s, and even outdoor plastic chairs (which seems weird because the fabric would cost more than the actual chair).

[Two Readers in Love · Rating 3 out of 5]

Do it yourself drafting instructions for futons, couches, ottomans and more. The very nice customizable reversible chair covers were my favorite pattern.

[Marcie Lovett · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very basic guidelines, best for more experienced sewers.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really I'm just looking at the pictures!!! I finally had to return it to the library.