Give your furniture a new life with customized slipcovers. Whether you want to protect a new sofa from kids and pets or give a tired armchair a much-needed makeover, slipcovers are a great solution. Expert sewing instructor Patricia Hoskins explains the entire process, from selecting fabric and calculating yardage to applying pretty trims. Once you've mastered mitered corners and curved seams, an updated dining or living room is always a slipcover away. Let's get started!