Choosing Slipcovers: When Semi-Custom or Custom-Fit Slipcovers are the Right Choice

If loose-fit slipcovers do not provide the finish you want, then a semi-custom or custom form-fitted slipcover may be your best solution. The most obvious benefit of these slipcovers is their separate covers for seating and back cushions, so straightening and re-tucking is not an issue as it is with ready-mades. They offer any number of finished looks, from casual semi-fitted to tailored gathers and pleats, and can be made to fit unusual furniture shapes and sizes.

In the past, the only way to have a fitted, tailored look was to have a custom-made slipcover pin-fitted to your furniture by an area workroom, and many good slipcovers are still made this way. But if your budget does not allow the custom costs or if you do not have a reputable slipcover shop nearby then, thanks to the internet, several semi-custom and custom slipcover makers are as close as your computer.

Whether you’re considering semi-custom or custom form-fitted slipcovers, makers TodoEs, Potato Skins and Seams to Be are all worth a look. These companies have perfected at-home measuring methods and can create a range of slipcovers looks to fit just about any need. And it doesn’t matter where you live, since they take your measurements and work with you over the phone or internet to create a slipcover solution that fits both your furniture and your lifestyle. Plus, they can make slipcovers from fabric you provide if you wish.

Semi-custom and fitted slipcovers are more expensive that ready-made styles, usually ranging from $200-$500 for a basic sofa cover with separate cushions. But they are the ideal solution if you want to avoid constant tucking and straightening or if you have truly hard-to-fit furniture such as a sectional or chaise lounge, an armless euro-style sofa or a wood-trimmed Victorian wingback.