slipcovers Archives - Naomi Fata

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How to Create Effortless DIY Slipcovers with a Stitch of Artistry?

Posted on June 24, 2022January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Slipcovers are a great way to keep your furniture and still change the look of your interior decor. Over the past 15 years of making slipcovers, I have had a great variety of requests come through my shop. Some clients want a patterned interior design fabric to spruce up their living room and others look for a solid, easily washable fabric that will give the space a...Read More

How to Choose Outdoor Fabric for the Patio

Posted on March 2, 2022January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Over the years many clients have asked for advice about what type of fabric to use for outdoor furniture. The question is always how to choose outdoor fabric and what to look for. Though the sewing skills needed for outdoor furniture coverings are the same as those needed for indoor furniture, the fabric is not the same. Never use indoor fabric for outdoor use if you want...Read More

Don’t waste your time making outdoor cushions with interior fabric

Posted on February 10, 2022January 19, 2024 by Naomi

This client had been waiting a long time for this project. Last fall she asked me about making outdoor cushions but we were in the middle of moving so I had to put her off until recently. The cushion set consisted of one large, long cushion and two smaller cushions of identical dimmensions. When thinking about making outdoor cushions it is important to consider a few things....Read More

How to measure the skirt for a slipcover

Posted on February 16, 2019January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Once the main part of the slipcover for a chair or sofa is finished the skirt is the final piece. There are a few things to consider when attaching the skirt Do you want cording to separate the skirt from the rest of the chair? If everything else has cording I would recommend continuing this look. If not you can opt to attach the skirt and top...Read More