34 DIY Slipcovers For Chairs, Couches and More

Published Jun 8, 2018 By Diane

Need an update for your sofas or chairs? One of my favorite ways to redecorate without breaking the bank is to add DIY slipcovers to my furniture. Whether you are going for an all-new look or trying to cover and protect the existing thing you have, a slipcover can be one of the most fabulous additions to your decor. When you make one yourself, even better! DIY slipcovers are economical while offering you all sorts of creative way to express yourself. From modern and minimalist decor to shabby chic and vintage farmhouse looks, we found 34 amazing DIY slip cover projects to try for your home. Complete with easy to follow step by step tutorials from some of our favorite DIY bloggers, you can’t go wrong with these fun projects. Update your living room and awe everyone you know with these awesome DIY decor projects.

DIY Slipcovers

1. Ottoman Slipcover With Pom Pom Trim

inmyownstyle

This is such a clever idea to use Pom Pom trim on ottoman. It’s really a fun piece and ties the look of the room together. The slipcover tutorial has given me an idea for “easy” slipcovers for the cushions on my wicker loveseat. I have the loveseat on my screened porch and the fabric, drop cloth from Home Depot, gets so dusty and dirty and is such a pain to clean. I will definitely keep this in my “ideas” file!

2. Black, White, and Gold Slip Covered Chair

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Change up your home decor with slipcovers for your chairs. This Black, White, and Gold Slip Covered Chair DIY project tutorial from Sew a Fine Seam really breathed a new life to an old chair. The stripes are so cute and the way you made the slipcover is just perfect for that little chair. Indeed, an amazing transformation!

3. DIY Throw Pillow Slipcover

stylemepretty

You can make your own DIY pillow cover in just 10 minutes with this super simple method! Perfect for beginner sewers or anyone who wants a makeover in their home. Make your own throw pillow covers that are simple to sew with this simple tutorial from Style Me Pretty and get started to spruce up your place.

4. Sew A Slipcover For A Wingback Chair

farmhouseonboone

Learn how to slipcover a wingback chair with painter’s drop cloth. Farmhouse on Boone has a great step-by-step tutorial and video on how she did her slipcover. I’ve reupholstered and slipcovered countless chairs in different styles and I must say this DIY projects looks a little challenging, but the results are too pretty.

5. Linen Slipcovered Couch

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Would you like a change in your family room or living room? Consider linen DIY slipcovers for a new look and I really like the no-piping look on this Linen Slipcovered Couch from Simply Linen. I am bookmarking it right now and it’s just the inspiration I need for some projects I’ve been putting off.

6. Sew A Rocking Chair Slipcover

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Do you have a rocking chairs whose cushions are drab? Cover them! Dwell Beautiful shows you an easy beginner way to sew a rocking chair slipcover. Even if you have no sewing skills you can really do this project. Instead of paying for expensive furniture, use your sewing skills and follow along with this great tutorial.

7. Make A Sectional Slipcover

confessionsofaserialdiyer

What a stunning slipcover! Canvas drop cloths offer a quick way to give your sectional an updated look. The heavy-duty fabric withstands abuse and has a linen look after washing. The DIY project tutorial from Confessions of a Serial DIYer is just excellent. She made it looks so simple but the trick here is great fitting skills and a well-maintained sewing machine.

8. Kitchen Chair Slipcover

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What a cute slipcover and it looks relatively easy! Give your dining room a fresh look with new dining chair slipcovers. Dining chair covers are an amazing way to transform your dining area while protecting your favorite chairs. Create slipcovers for parson chairs with French pleats with this sewing pattern from Ana White.

9. Cottage Style Canvas Slipcover

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Thinking about slipcovers? I simply love this Cottage Style Canvas Slipcover! The simple, relaxed design in creamy white fits right in with the cottage-style decor. Love the French laundered, cottage-y look of this cotton/poly canvas.

10. Ottoman Slipcover

thriftyandchic

Full step by step tutorial from Thrifty and Chic to show you how to recover an old ottoman with a slip cover that can be easily removed for washing. This is super cute. I am also obsessed with white but would even be happy with vanilla. I will probably try this out soon!