No Pattern DIY Slipcover Tutorial

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If I had a dollar for every time someone asked me to sew them some slipcovers I could probably retire. Ok, not really. But, it is a very common question I get.
Slipcovers are incredibly intimidating for people. I get it. Even the more experienced seamstresses out there get nervous.
But, here's the big secret: You don't need a pattern to make a slipcover!
That's right. Your piece of furniture is the pattern.
In this tutorial, I outline exactly how I slipcovered one of my parsons chairs, elegant ruffle included.
No Pattern DIY Slipcover Tutorial
-Once you have your fabric decided on, wash and dry it.
-Decide where you want your seams and lay the fabric (right side down) in sections over the different parts of the furniture.
-Be sure to leave some over hang on all the edges, this will be your seams.
-Now, start pinning along the lines where you will stitch your seams. Keep the your lines straight and the fit nice and snug.
-Once your pins are in place for one section, you are ready to stitch exactly along the lines of pins, removing the pins as you go.
-Turn the slipcover section inside out and make sure that it does indeed fit the way you want it to.
-Then, turn it wrong side out again and trim the edges of the fabric down to about 1/2 inch.
-Repeat this process several times for each of your fabric sections until you have your slipcover.
(To see how I made the ruffle, see the video)
To hem the bottom, trim leaving about three inches beyond where you want the bottom to be.
-Now, iron the hem 1/4 inch up, all the way around.
-Then repeat this step again, folding it a couple inches up and ironing in place as you go..
-Stitch in place using a wide stitch and you. are. done.
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[@MauraFionn]

This is a great demonstration/tutorial. Breaks down the procedure, so that it is understandable and doable. Thank you so much.

[@thimbleroot]

No measuring!..you speak to my heart 🥰

[@tobeytravels893]

Thank you for such easy, detailed instructions. The relaxed look of the fabric is perfect. Absolutely no need to iron.

[@priscellal3969]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I need to make slip cover for a couple of chairs. I am doing a type skirt on the bottom...a short one with pleats at the corners...because my cat would have a hayday with a long skirt. What I appreciate the most is that I feel confident now about the project and especially getting those side panels in there.

[@hazelhands1]

Thank you for sharing this easy and beautiful chair cover

[@jamiepan3608]

I love the way it looks, custom but cozy. You made it look pretty easy and not threatening. 🙏 Thank you for the demo.

[@LausDeoLiving]

This concept is exactly what I've been doing with my chair slipcovers...I love the gathers

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Oh thank you, I'm so proud of you!

[@mullersonja3810]

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[@DeMZee1]

This is great…I was hoping for something of a tutorial about tie-backs. I’m trying to navigate slipcovers for shield back chairs.

[@malibu405]

This is such a gift 🎁. Thank you for such clear, creative, detailed, yet easy-going guidance. I'm feeling brave enough to tackle this project. 🧡

[@SheHoldsDearly]

You can do it!

[@malibu405]

You brilliant woman! Thank you so much.... I'm going to give this a go! 🧡 Thank you for sharing your talents!!

[@daisycifuentes1306]

Awsome! I was just about to recover my chairs didn't want to do a pattern cause my chairs are bigger than most, so now I knoe how. Thank you so much got yo buy linen now 🤪

[@vivianmann8916]

The look is just perfect and very easy. Thank you for sharing!

[@kiriap1]

Very nicely done 😀

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Thank you!

[@zorynardelli9566]

You are good thank you for teaching ♥️♥️

[@lovingbeautifullife9646]

Thank you for this tutorial ☀️💓💐

[@Mtzsandra]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@sheilamashburn1795]

I have this same chair in faux leather, brown! You have inspired. Sliver over for my chair! Thanks for your ease in instructions! I'm excited!

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Send pics if you can when you get done!! Have fun!

[@jandmhampton2006]

Beautiful job! Love it!

[@MariaGonzalez-mb5tv]

Nice demonstration,I will try , hope it comes out. No pleats for me, but yours looks great.

[@lisapieper3598]

So pretty and simple!

[@sweetteawhimsy3998]

Absolute perfection!!!

[@SheHoldsDearly]

OH my, you are such an encouragement to me. xoxo

[@momgrandma5496]

This is the 2nd video of yours that I’ve watched, love the DIY, no rules approach, new subscriber.

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Thanks for the sub!

[@mimihernandez5016]

Very pretty... you did a great job... I wish i can sew.....

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Thank you! 😊

[@billiekennedy131]

Looks great.🥰

[@Annabelle-ve2vq]

I love that it look fabulous 😊

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Thank you, Kathy!

[@kerry5586]

I cannot for life of me understand why so many of these videos have loud music on that makes it impossible to hear what is being said: the voice is enough! We don't come for entertainment, we come for instruction!

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@lauradavis8921]

I can't wait to try this.

[@SheHoldsDearly]

I'd love to hear how it goes once you do!

[@wandafowlow7846]

Love this thank you❤

[@arewethereyet-lifeoffgrid]

Sooo pretty!!!!

[@vlogtobless7809]

You are amazing! Ty

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Happy to help!

[@VintageMarket]

Great Job! Love your videos!

[@SheHoldsDearly]

You are the sweetest, Kim. So glad you are benefitting from this info. xoxo

[@lolitadundas5647]

Good job this is how I do mine

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Such a great technique, isn't it??! Less intimidating than one might think.

[@joannjacquin4983]

What is your best tip for figuring out the yardage needed for any particular chair??

[@monicamuneratti7641]

Bravissima

[@simonecarvallhoartes2614]

Top.👍

[@dianefontaine8918]

Looks awesome. Did you mention how many yards you bought? I read in the comments 21/2 yards. Is that the right amount to buy? Thanks 🙏 😊❤❤❤

[@SheHoldsDearly]

2 & 1/2 yards per chair is what worked for mine!

[@carolbryant5992]

Hi Im new to your channel, watched the video, when u made the bother how did u take off to sew? saw how u did the top u did an awesome job thanks!

[@yellowdaisy2473]

Great video! You make it look so easy. Now I want to slipcover something. Hahahahaha

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Yay!~! That's what I want to hear!

[@michellelehn4454]

Hi I’m trying to view the Webinar but I don’t know how? 😅

[@kathleenfranklin6928]

how would I go about having a short straight bottom with the rest of your design.Thanks

[@SheHoldsDearly]

You can make your hem as short or as long as you'd like it to be! :) That's a nice easy swap.

[@billiekennedy131]

If you are wanting the good side up then you are doing it wrong, right?

[@reneecase8678]

What do you do if you have a set of chairs where two of them have arms?

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Good question! I would probably just upholster those ones.

[@mightystrong5484]

How would you do this for Victorian furniture? Thanks!

[@SheHoldsDearly]

Same exact process, just follow the natural lines of the frame.

[@mightystrong5484]

@@SheHoldsDearly OH thank you so much for answering me back,I'll just have to be extra detailed & careful being that my chair backs has wood with designs that I'm trying to cover also.thanks again👍

[@barbarakeeth1385]

How to sew a zippered cushion covers

[@SheHoldsDearly]

This blog post I wrote might be helpful! Adding a zipper to pillows is a very similar process to adding them to cushion covers! sheholdsdearly.com/add-zipper-to-pillow-10-minutes/

[@jeanninelanzetta8945]

How many yards did you need

[@SheHoldsDearly]

I used 2 1/2 yards per chair! Good question, I just updated the post!

[@temikahyman5938]

What kind of fabric is she using?

[@SheHoldsDearly]

It's linen from Joanns : www.joann.com/papyrus-tissue-linen-fabric/6902415.html

[@DiarytkwPermana]

Hello friends tutorial cover ruffel

[@ricog8209]

Great job but 2.5 yards for a small dining chairs is just.... too expensive. I like you method but I don't like pins hanging around.

[@JOHANNA-qd6iz]

A lot cheaper than buying new chairs put the pins away when you have finished with them. Rather a silly comment.

[@jaynebrown693]

❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️

[@donnakkasper6634]

Where is your tutorial for your laundry baskets?

[@SheHoldsDearly]

I'm not sure what you mean, did I mention something like that in the video?

[@donnakkasper6634]

She Holds Dearly yes I believe you did. You made them using a king sized pillow case and said you had a tutorial on that, but I haven’t found one. How did you make them. My husband thought they were cool, and he can make them for me.

[@wendytreglown2123]

I'm sorry but that looks awful!! Good method but bodged together, uneven, very shoddy. It needs ironing all over for a crisp finish.

[@summersojourner]

Wendy Treglown she’s using linen, which has a gorgeous drape and is supposed to be a bit wrinkly. If that’s not your cup of tea, you can always use another fabric! For those of us who love linen, this is the bomb!