How to Determine How Much Fabric Is Needed to Make Cushion Slipcovers

Make slipcovers to go with your decor.

Slipcovers are an easy and affordable way to make changes to a room. They can give couches, chairs, and love seats a face lift and add color and dimension. Slipcovers can be made in one piece to cover an entire piece furniture, but they will fit better and look nicer if pieces are made to cover each individual cushion. To make slipcovers, you will need to measure the cushions to determine how much fabric you need. Choose fabric that is durable, preshrunk, and has a tight weave.

Things You'll Need

• Measuring tape

Instructions

1. Measure the length and the depth of the cushion with a soft measuring tape. Most fabric is 43 inches wide so that should be wide enough for the width of your cushion.

2. Add the length and the depth together. Note this measurement.

3. Measure each cushion in the same way. Add all the final measurements together.

4. Add one yard to the total so you have room for error and seams.

Tips & Warnings

• Measure each pillow even if they look the same. The middle pillow in three-pillow couches is often larger than the others.

References

• Repair Home: How to Make a Slipcover
• Inoutdecor.com: Chair Project
• Hints N Tips: DNY Slipcovers
• All Free Crafts: Slip Covers