Custom-Fit Slipcovers: Couches & Sofas
Kim Chagnon
Class Preview
1:36
- In-depth Instruction; over 115 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Planning Your Slipcover
8:13
Meet your instructor, Kim Chagnon, as she guides you through the process of making your own custom-fit slipcover for a loveseat, sofa or couch! Begin to evaluate your furniture for design details and review the best kinds of fabrics for your design. Kim also provides tips and tricks to start planning your slipcover design!
Preparing the Fabric
19:04
Grab your measuring tape and learn how to take essential measurements of your sofa! Kim gives you insider tips to efficiently calculate fabric yardage and cut pieces with little waste. Plus, learn to sew your own custom cording at home.
Pin-Fitting the Slipcover
24:38
Kim shows you how to pin-fit all of the fabric in place before you ever sew a seam. Be sure to follow her order for the most custom fit. She also provides insider tips to pin pleats around curved areas and mark your zipper closure.
Sewing the Slipcover
19:02
You're one step closer to a finished slipcover! If you follow Kim's outlined sewing order, sewing should be fun and easy. Learn how to navigate curves, intersecting seams and more. You'll also learn how to sew the cording in place as you work, with no extra steps!
Closures
11:30
One of the final touches to sew on your slipcover is a closure! Kim walks you through the steps to sew on a hidden zipper closure. She also shares a few other options for decorative closures, including zippers, buttons, Velcro or snaps. The possibilities are endless!
Finishing the Slipcover
31:54
Did you make any errors on your slipcover fit? No problem! Kim helps evaluate and fix any last minute fitting mistakes. You'll also cut, sew and attach your skirt pieces and review other skirt design options. Finally, you'll create new zippered covers for each cushion. Enjoy!
Refreshing your decor doesn’t have to mean spending lots on a new sofa. Join professional upholsterer and decorator Kim Chagnon and learn how to make a couch cover that will last for years and give your furniture a beautiful, custom look. During class, you’ll learn techniques for measuring accurately and planning your design. Wondering how to ensure your slipcovers will fit flawlessly? You’ll discover pin-fitting techniques that will set you up for success before you even sew! Then, you’ll see how to seam with precision, easily conquering the curves and corners that stand in your way. Kim will even teach you the steps to install multiple styles of closures, create custom skirts and fix any mistakes that might pop up along the way.
Kim Chagnon
With 20 years of experience, Kim Chagnon has become a trusted name in both upholstery and instruction. In 1996, she started her own business, Kim's Upholstery, which continues to thrive and give clients the custom upholstery they truly want. When she's not busy at the store, Kim is busy teaching. For the past six years, she's led classes for the Window Coverings Association of America group as well as popular trade shows and conferences. She is also a co-founder of the sold-out 2014 Sewing and Upholstery Retreat.
Bonus materials available after purchase