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
2. Black, White, and Gold Slip Covered Chair
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!
4. Sew A Slipcover For A Wingback Chair
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
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
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.
8. Kitchen Chair Slipcover
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
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
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!
11. DIY Dining Chair Slipcovers from a Tablecoth
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Do you love diy slipcovers? This diy dining chair slipcovers from a tablecoth idea is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the slipcovers from tablecoth. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
12. Sew A Parsons Chair Slipcover
I am a big fan of fun crafts, and this sew a parsons chair slipcover idea is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Farmhouseonboone at the link.
13. Custom Ikea Furniture Slipcovers
This custom ikea furniture slipcovers idea is simple, quick, and exactly a clear how-to I keep coming back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Lizmarieblog to see every step.
15. Make A Couch Slipcover
Make A Couch Slipcover – yes please. This one delivers on handmade goods without any fuss. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Honeybearlane’s full tutorial for all the details.
16. DIY Striped Slipcover For Kids Flip Sofa
This is home decor, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the kids flip sofa. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Carissamiss has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
17. Drop Cloth Slipcover For Old Bench
Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this drop cloth slipcover for old bench idea fits right in if you love craft ideas. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Oldthingsnewblog at the link.
18. Holiday Pillow Slipcovers
Give this holiday pillow slipcovers idea a try the next time you want DIY projects. What I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck changes in a minute. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Simplyseptember to see every step.
19. Recliner Slipcover
Blueroofcabin nailed it with this recliner slipcover idea – easy crafts, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the recliner slipcover. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Blueroofcabin for the complete recipe.
20. Slipcovered Settee
My family always asks for step by step instructions like this, and this slipcovered settee idea is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Centsationalstyle’s full tutorial for all the details.
21. Slip Covered Filing Cabinet
Ever crave a fun DIY? This slip covered filing cabinet idea is the one I keep going back to. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Homeyhomedesign has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
22. Upholstery Slipcover
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I have always loved fun crafts, and this upholstery slipcover idea is a great example why. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Our full tutorial walks you through every step.
23. Office Chair Slipcover
This office chair slipcover idea is quick, easy, and a real win for a clear how-to. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Cozycottageslipcovers to see every step.
24. French Settee Slipcover
Why make it complicated? This french settee slipcover idea keeps an easy tutorial simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the french settee slipcover. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Cedarhillfarmhouse for the complete recipe.
25. Coffee Sack Slipcover
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Coffee Sack Slipcover? Sign me up. This is handmade goods done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. The complete step by step version is linked above.
26. Monogrammed Headboard Slipcover
Here is a fun DIY, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made board slipcover look custom, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Hollymathisinteriors has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.
27. Wing Chair Slipcover
From a quiet night in to a full house, this wing chair slipcover idea works if you love fun crafts. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the wing chair slipcover. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Athomeonthebay at the link.
28. Chevron Ottoman Slipcover
Try this chevron ottoman slipcover idea next time you’re after a clear how-to. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Tatertotsandjello to see every step.
29. Coffee Table Slipcover
Bibbidi Bobbidi Beautiful really knows an easy tutorial, and this coffee table slipcover idea shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Bibbidi Bobbidi Beautiful for the complete recipe.
30. Lampshade Slipcover
Around here, this lampshade slipcover idea disappears fast whenever I ke handmade goods. I used to overthink this one, but it turns out the simple version is just as good as the fussy one. A little effort goes a long way with this one. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Check out Reddoorhome’s full tutorial for all the details.
31. Easy Breezy Ottoman Slipcover
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Looking for a fun DIY that actually works? This easy breezy ottoman slipcover idea is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.
32. Slipcovering a Recliner
I will admit it, I am obsessed with fun crafts, and this slipcovering a recliner idea proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the slipcovering recliner. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Bonnieprojects at the link.
34. DIY Oilcloth Slipcover
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No need to overthink a fun DIY – this diy oilcloth slipcover idea is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Try it yourself with our full recipe tutorial.
