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Now because, in theory, each piece of fabric should have been exactly the right shape, only with a 1.5" inch all-around, I began by matching up the ends of the pieces, then inserting pins 1.5" inches in from the edges. [Note: All the fabric was inside-out while I pinned it over the chair]. Naturally, the fit was far from perfect, so I removed pins as necessary and re-adjusted until all pieces were lined up properly, and draping smoothly over the chair. As with the pattern, I then marked the seam lines along each piece [using pencil this time, rather than magic marker]. Inside-out, the pinned-together slipcover looked beautiful. The pieces fit together perfectly to create a snug cover – no egregious bulges, wrinkles, or bubbles anywhere. I was feeling pretty proud of myself at this point, having figured out how to make this all by myself, without any aid from a ready-made pattern, and mentally giving myself quite a few pats on the back. I carefully removed the pins that held together the two pieces of fabric that covered the back, then gently removed the fabric from chair. Step four: Sewing it shut
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