How to sew the body of a sofa slipcover.

This video I'll show you the sewing part of making a sofa slipcover.
How cut and pin fit a sofa slipcover...
How to topstitch the body of a slipcover...
How install the zipper in the body of a sofa slipcover...
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[@noodleMoodle253]

Thank goodness for this ! I’ve been looking everywhere for this kind of tutorial

[@MimzyandCompany]

I’m glad you found it! I’m about to do another sofa slipcover. I’m starting it today….is there a specific area I should focus on in my video? I need ideas.

[@leemarshall1323]

Your videos are gold. So calm and methodical with great direction. I will follow each step and hope there’s no tears😂 I start tomorrow.

[@melissalombardo7839]

You can do it! Just be patient with yourself! Thank you for the comment!

[@leemarshall1323]

I did it (see above pic). Not perfect but was great for confidence and developed my patience. I’ll be dusting off my sewing machine more frequently now. Thanks again 🌸

[@melissalombardo7839]

@@leemarshall1323 yay!!! We’ll done!

[@DiannaAtherton]

I am so thrilled I found your channel. I have been binge watching your projects. You explain so well. Thank you

[@MimzyandCompany]

My machine is a Bernina 1120 . It’s a beast. The BEST machine !

[@MimzyandCompany]

And I’m about to do another sofa slipcover and make another video. Anything specific you need help with ?

[@DiannaAtherton]

@@MimzyandCompany I have a very comfortable L shaped 2 piece couch. One end is a partial straight lounge. I want to rebuild that part and put a back support on it then recover the couch. Also do you have a video on a tufted headboard?

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@DiannaAtherton asymmetrical sectionals are my least favorite furniture to slipcover, because you cant reverse pin fit it. I’ve only done a couple sectionals for this reason. I generally turn them down. It’s too difficult to pin it g right side out.

[@allykuit5384]

I've made one set of slip covers in my life and I can assure you I'd rather watch you! I prefer to fully reupholster now. I wish we'd had KZbin when I was struggling and in tears.

[@MimzyandCompany]

100% Ally! I struggled through so many slipcovers...I remember the first slipcover I was hired to make...it was not good, and thinking back on it I'm surprised she paid me.

[@allykuit5384]

@@MimzyandCompany 😆

[@peggyscott2180]

I'm so happy to have come across you. We're on a tight budget and I needed someone like you to help me decorate my 90 year old father's country house on a tight budget. You are such a blessing. If it's OK, I would like to reach out with questions? Mimzy, I am committed to adding YOU to my prayer list...get ready to be taken over in the blessing of Abraham!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Well Praise The Lord! You can ask me anything...IG might be the quickest way to reach me, but i can't make any promises I'm not the best at social media.

[@blissrenee1]

So impressed! I live at the beach and want to upholster or slipcover some gifted furniture. Thirty years ago, I took an upholstery class at a community collage. They did not teach how to make slipcovers. So, I'm going to use your methods-- but I'll be using new drop cloths which I can decorate with paint. Casual is the word. Thank you so much!

[@MimzyandCompany]

You’re so welcome! I’m glad this is helpful. Drop cloth is a fantastic way to start! And I love the idea of decorating with paint! I have linoleum cut printing in my short list of videos to make . Stay tuned.

[@meganhiggins3507]

THANK YOU! I have struggled with that trifecta of deck-arm-skirt for 3 slipcovers. Watching you sew those junctions was really a great help. Appreciate you for making this video, I dont mind the length since I know from experience making a slipcover is a complex project!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Oh good! I'm so glad it helped. Thank you for commenting.

[@msmary126]

This is so helpful. I always get confused I'm following my pins. Thank you!

[@MimzyandCompany]

I'm glad it's helpful...this process is very hard to teach on video. It's kind of something you have to just to over and over. But yes, you just follow your pins...that's why I use so many.

[@koalasez1200]

Great video; I like the use of the zipper foot - so logical! Those old Bernina machines are workhorses and have a perfect stitch. Thank you😊

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yes they are!

[@mkk1959]

These slipcover videos have been SO helpful! Thank you SO much!

[@MimzyandCompany]

That’s great! I’m so glad, I didn’t think there are so many slipcover makers out there

[@RuiyShah]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much for these wonderful guides!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you. I’m realizing as I make these slipcover videos that there’s a lot of details, and I’ll need to make more videos to avoid such long vids.

[@mytrex9000]

This is great! I've been wanting to make a slipcover for my very boxy sofa and your step by step instructions is so clear. Sewing the corners still seems like a challenge, so I will have to rewatch and try it first on some test panels. I don't see a link for how to top stitch, that you mentioned at the end of video.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you! Unfortunately I never made the topstitch video, I forgot about it! I’ll have to do that very soon.

[@quepasa1254]

Wish you were my neighbor. Beautiful job. I would like to attempt a slipcover someday.

[@MimzyandCompany]

funny. You can do it! I'm thinking about doing a workshop or something on FB because I'm realizing there's more steps to slipcovers than I think about.

[@cameliafranco4497]

Wow 😯 very helpful now I can asked my mom that we can do it🌷🌷 beautiful work!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Ha! Yes two heads are better than one.

[@margitbeerli4118]

You have given my the confidence to improve the looks of a very old couch. My question is: How do you figure the amount of fabric needed?

[@melissalombardo7839]

Thank you. I recently made a video about that. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6jVeJ2fn8aEqJY

[@lisabrightly]

It looks so nice!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks Lisa!

[@darlene9145]

Thank you so much for these tutorials. I'll have to watch them a couple of more times to get my courage up. 😛 I wonder if a video is missing. I can't find the one that shows the topstitching.

[@MimzyandCompany]

I didn’t do one. I think I said I was gonna do a separate video on that didn’t I? I’ll have to do that…I make these videos snd often Think no one will watch them.

[@joannapianna1234]

@@MimzyandCompany any chance you are going to make a topstitch video or is there one you could recommend we watch? Your videos are brilliant! I’m about to make my first slipcover thanks to your direction

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@joannapianna1234 huh… no I don’t think I have a topstitch video. I’ll make one asap. I’m finally out of the weeds with work so I’m about to make some more vids

[@louiseoluoch]

well done, been looking for this tutorial for a while now. Thank you

[@MimzyandCompany]

excellent! thank you so much

[@toddhuddleson6813]

Thank you for your wonderful slipcover instructions! I gained the confidence to sew a sofa slipcover and am ready to topstitch the seams but am unable to find your video instructions for that part. I was also wondering if you serge/zigzag all the seam allowances or if the topstitching replaces the need for serging. Thank you again for all the helpful tips & instructions! Julie Huddleson

[@MimzyandCompany]

You’re welcome Julie. I think I cover top stitching a little bit in my “how to sew the body” vid. I think , I’ll let you know. I don’t always serge my seams. Kinda depends upon the fabric. Top stitching will help the fabric not fray all the way to the center seams but it’ll still fray. If you think you’ll need to wash your slip frequently then you may want to serge. Thanks for the comment

[@toddhuddleson6813]

@@MimzyandCompany Thanks so much! I used a 12 oz blue denim for my slipcover & it will not have to be washed frequently. I still may go ahead & serge most of the seams. I was planning on topstitching approx. 1/4 in. from the seam & was wondering if you encase both seam allowances. Again, thanks for all your instructions, I couldn't have accomplished this without your help! Julie

[@irenemakou749]

Great videos! Very explanatory! You make it look quite manageable......

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you. It’s manageable. I would definitely suggest starting with a chair though!

[@gaylecheung3087]

One of the best tutorials how to make a slipcover I ever seen this is amazing I would hand stitch instead of pinning did just to get it going faster. I’m not sure I love this I don’t know if I ever gonna get the mood or simulation motivation to start this project on my part or do I just get it reupholstered for like $2000 not including fabric, yikes! Both tell you how much I spent on my sofa itself with Italian fabric.. ❤️🇨🇦🌎 what kind of thread are you using and what number is the needle you’re stitching with bobbin thread spool of thread

[@MimzyandCompany]

my thread is usually tex45 or 70 I think, and I use a 16/100 needle.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@helenaneumann1872]

Thank you so much for the tutorial...

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're so welcome! It's not easy to understand...you must be an experienced sewist.

[@ketabarnes6715]

Awesome ! Is there a zip at the back ? How do you get it in the sofa after you have sewn everything ?

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yes, there is a zipper closure. And yes, it’s the last thing you do.

[@LauraSage-ph9qk]

This is SO helpful. Thank you! I can't find the video about the top stitching part though. The video that you point to at the end for that is the one for cutting & pinning, and then the one you point to on the other side is for turning 3 cushions into 1. HELP?!?

[@MimzyandCompany]

Ah!!!! I forgot about topstitching! I’ll make a quick video about that asap

[@brendasands3035]

Funny, saw your cat out the window 😂 Ok, so I have a question. Having watched your video on what NOT to slipcover, do you recommend I do not slipcover a bench style couch with arms? Since there are no pillows to hold the cover in place? I can send a pic of the couch if that helps. Love your videos! You’re a great teacher! Brenda from Maine😊

[@MimzyandCompany]

Correct, typically a piece with no seat cushion does not stay put. BUT, if it has arms it may be ok. You can send me a picture on IG if you want.

[@brittbernatchez1909]

Great tutorials! I'm wondering why you stop at each junction don't just continue sewing so you don't have to worry about whether it's closed or not?

[@MimzyandCompany]

I think I understand what you're asking. I think if I wasn't trying to show and tell what I'm doing I would probably do more continuous sewing. But I do frequently do all my difficult joints before doing the long straights.

[@PorscheRoxy]

How much fabric do you use for a slipcover for a sofa? And how much for a loveseat? I want to make slipcovers for my furniture but I’m stumped on how much fabric to buy.

[@MimzyandCompany]

it really depends upon how big the sofa is. anywhere between 10yards and 25 yards.

[@sorayavaziri6880]

Excellent

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you!

[@סרטוןמצגתתמונות]

Thank you! how do you put the slip cover on the sofa after you finsh sawing? it seem so tide...

[@MimzyandCompany]

Just like putting on a shirt. You just slip it on, straighten it up and zip it.

[@christystatz2163]

I didn’t see how you attached the extra piece of fabric for the kick pleats. I’m not sure how to do that. Thanks

[@MimzyandCompany]

I may not have shown that. Matter of fact my second sofa I still haven’t done that.😩. You can simply machine stitch it across the top of the flap or hand sew across the top of the flap so it’s invisible . I’ll try to make a video when I do mine.

[@christystatz2163]

Thank you.. I have always struggled with this part.

[@eloisepersson939]

Hi and thanks for your video. My problem with this is how to attach the flap on the side that has no skirt seam (the outside arm in your case). I can’t find it anywhere!

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@eloisepersson939 hmmmm, I’m not completely sure I know what your talking about. If you send me a pic on IG, I’ll take a look,

[@gloriaelswood8762]

What thread do you use? I have made slip covers before but learned so much from this! Thank you!

[@MimzyandCompany]

I use a brand called Fil-Tek Tex70 Premo XTR UVR Nylon. It's from and upholstery supplier and is very thick and super heavy duty. It makes it very difficult to rip out stitches...but your slipcovers will not come apart that's for sure.

[@ginakrueger8501]

Hi! I love your videos. What weight fabric do you use for a typical slipcover? Is 9oz cotton bull fabric acceptable? I just have a normal Basic machine.

[@MimzyandCompany]

I think 9oz. will be great. I usually use 10oz. or 12oz. but the lighter canvas will be easier if it's your first slipcover. Plus it'll be easier on your machine.

[@MS77351]

Gracias 🙏

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're welcome! thanks for the comment

[@mzrnda]

Your videos have helped me a lot. I am just about ready to make a slipcover for my loveseat. However, I want to add a zipper to the side because my sofa is wider at the top than it is on the bottom. Have you ever applied a zipper to the side of a slipcover?

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yes! And that is my next video ! I just have to edit it. Stay tuned.

[@mzrnda]

@@MimzyandCompany Oh great!! I hope it will be soon. Can't wait. Thanks.

[@theredandwhitefarmhouse]

any tips for a curved tufted sofa, I dont want the middle to buckle out

[@MimzyandCompany]

You have to do the inside back in three sections with two seams. It’s the only way to make the fabric follow curve snuggly.

[@MimzyandCompany]

I'll have to do a video on this soon. I struggled with this until i learned the proper way.

[@siamese35]

How long does it generally take you to make a slipcover for a sofa? What thread do you recommend?

[@MimzyandCompany]

I can cut and pin a sofa in about 2.5 hours, then sewing the body takes about 2 hours, and the cushions(depending upon how many cushions) take about an hour a piece(including cutting the cushions pieces and making welt). I try to do everything assembly line style...I make the welt for everything at once, and cut out all my cushions at once, make all the zipper plackets at once, etc.. This method really speeds up the whole process. Single tasking speeds up the process.

[@lisao3041]

@@MimzyandCompany, assembly line is best once you get the hang. I found it helpful to cut fabric for only ONE and make it start to finish to see how the whole process goes and adjust for the next ones if I did the first one incorrectly.

[@pennyf9886]

i don't understand how you can pin and sew the outside, turn it inside out and it fits properly on the correct side?

[@MimzyandCompany]

It only works if your sofa is symmetrical. It’s just like putting a T-shirt on inside out. It still fits the same, but seams are in the outside.