Inexpensive slipcovers?

I have used old bedspreads, sheets, draperies, and painter's drop clothes to make many different slipcovers in a really buttery gold that I absolutely love. The down side to that fabric was the pilling when cutting it up for the actual slipcover, but I got over 5 yards for just $10. LOVE how it turned out. :)

If you go with drop clothes, it's really important to use heavy duty needles on your sewing machine. Even those ones can break when going through many layers, so having a few extras on hand saves you from the hassle factor.

would you believe there is a "dummies" instruction on the web on how to do slip covers?

there are several ways to do a slip cover.... it depends on the style of couch. the

'Lawson" i think is the easiest. it's pretty much straight lines, boxie- ish.

the more curves the more time and fuss. there are instructions on the web, or from a pattern company. do test strips of fabric to see if your sewing machine will sew thru your proposed slip cover fabric. to help keep covers tighter, pool noodles will help esp between cushion and back of seat. or if you have clean paint rollers those work too. elastic straps meant to keep sheets on a mattress can help as well esp if wrapping a back cushion. be mindful of safety pins they can come undone-yup i've been "bitten" bu them.

I depend on YouTube.com when I want to learn to do virtually anything... & I mean anything

If you can find duvet's on sale online or discount store prices, you can wrap the cushions inside if you get the size you need for measurements of couch, then the straps for sheets to hold tight, do the same technique for back pillows and use pillow case or shams pinned in place on arms of couch no sewing !

Want my daughter and I do is to remove the original covering and use it for a pattern. It sure makes things go easier.

Locate a Roses Dept Store-- they usually have AMAZING deals on stretch-to-fit slip covers, durable but way less expensive & effort.

Tuck some rolled towels into the seams when you're tucking in your slip cover. If you wedge them in tightly, the towels will keep your slipcover in place, minimizing the maintenance required.

I found some cute curtains at a thrift store for $7. I cut them into squares and used safety pins to hold them in place; the cushions on my sofa are not removable so I had to make the covers easy to remove so they could be laundered as necessary.