how to make sofa cover


I like the idea of drop cloths and it looks like Pottery Barn- love that look. I just washed, ironed and put them back up for the fall. Double that number. I was a little discouraged and tired. What an awesome project – it came out great and you must feel so gratified that you did it yourself!!
That looks GREAT! I love them and have a running list of ideas for using them rattling around in my head all the time. Marsha Jones began her creative and technical writing career in 1991, with published works in the fields of technology, antiques, home design and regional Idaho. Once you have the slipcover pinned onto the couch, you can sew the seams and then FLIP the whole thing over and put it on the couch with the raw seams underneath and the finished edges on top. I originally was going to add a panel of material that was going to have a little elastic in it, to give the whole slipcover a more tailored look. But last year I got a new sofa and love seat so I don’t need to do it anymore…. Then I sewed a seam where those cushions met and sewed it all the way down the length of the three cushions, sewing one end seam shut. I didn’t bleach the fabric though but I did have to wash them several times to get that stiff/coated feeling out of them. I have a white couch…not slipcovered so it’s not so white anymore. Thanks Miss Charming!! Pleat the fabric to create a sleek look at the back, and hold the pleats with a few hidden upholstery pins -- or wrap a length of contrasting fabric around the chair in a wide band and tie a simple bow in the back; this style works best for chairs with no arms. The material looks rugged and with the addition of a waterproof mattress cover sewn underneath, I think I (as a novice sewer, as well) can make this work. I have a red couch so I left them the more linen, natural color but I bet the bleaching softened them SO much. I have made cushion covers and hoop wall art using drop cloths as well. Tuck the fabric tightly into crevices at the sides and back. To get the width, measure from the floor on one side up the back of the chair at the highest point, across and down to the floor on the other side. Have you ever made anything out of dropcloths?? Thrifted Upcycled Homework Station with a Vintage School Desk and Faux Chalkboard Chair, 4 jewelry organizers you can make for FREE, Primp Your Pumpkin Party 2 – Share Your Decorated Pumpkins, 20 Great DIY Drop Cloth Projects for Your Home |DIYManiac, Tatertots and Jello Holiday Home Tour! Make a slipcover out of muslin first to get some practice and provide yourself with pattern pieces.

Making a slipcover for our ‘very comfortable but desperately in need of reupholstering’ sofa is on my list for this winter. Drape a pretty quilt over the back, or cover just the bottom cushions in envelope style covers, in a coordinating color or print. Thanks for giving me the boost to get this done this winter! Add 6 inches to get the total width of fabric you need. Measure your sofa from the floor in the front up across the seat, up and over the back and down to the floor. But I’m so glad I finished it. But piping is SO time consuming. That sounds so cute! Obviously, a DIY couch cover is the least expensive option, but also highly customizable: you can choose the fabric, colors and even add some embellishments such as ruffles. You give hope to the ones like myself who have never sewn a day in their life!! Halloween Mason Jar Ring and Washi Tape Wreath! Turn the basted sofa cover back on the sofa with the printed side out and make any adjustments with straight pins. I am excited for you!! I have a sectional very similar to yours including color which is awesome for little sticky fingers, but I REALLY want to slipcover it. Repeat at the right rear corner. I laid new fabric onto the arms and front of the arms and pinned it withere the panels should meet. I have a couch and loveseat I want to do because the fabric is outdated. 3. Add a tassel for interest if desired. You should buy a dropcloth and try dying it. Lowes or Home Depot are probably cheaper because the ones I found were between twenty and thirty dollars each. If I can do it, you can too!!! Get a new look at your living without actually replacing the living room sofa and other furniture! Measure one cushion from the front to the back. I have a slipcover business in Washington state and have been making a lot of them lately using drop cloths. You give me hope that maybe I could do this? Your’s looks beautiful and very well done! I have wanted to do this for a couple of years now. It looks amazing. Once the dropcloths were bleached and washed, I dried them. I am SO happy I found this post. Definitely going to do that now!

Position the canvas over the chair, with an equal distribution of fabric all the way around, and begin tucking it into all crevices, smoothing the surfaces as you go. Add 6 inches for seams and a margin for error. Refresh an entire room or individual furniture pieces using inexpensive fabrics or remnants and save on the high costs of professional upholstery work. For slipcovers that will see heavy use, construct them with fabric that weighs 8 ounces per yard, and use a denim or size 16 needle on your sewing machine. For the bottom cushions, I knew I had a few different options. We are buying a house and it will be my first time actually decorating and I really don’t want to have to decorate around the red couch with gold-ish filigree pattern all over it. I am also considering dyeing some other colors into this, as, well!! I love it!! Wow Jen – what a difference! Wish me luck!! I am so proud of myself. The Handmade Custom Sofa Cover. How to Make Couch Covers. I was looking online to research a place that would have a cover that I could wash and quite frankly was white, since you can put that in the wash and bleach it, if necessary. Good luck with your slipcover! You want to add a little extra fabric at the seams so you can tuck the fabric into the seams of the couch. You’re tempting me! For the back cushions: I made simple envelope back seamless cushion covers. I really think you can do it. I do a lot better when I don’t have to use a pattern or directions LOL!! Slip the cover over your sofa. Negative talk, comments that disparage others, and similar are not welcome and may be removed. LOL. I don’t have much experience sewing, do I need a special needle?

Thanks Brenda!! I’m so glad you did this first and blogged about it. That’s how I felt. I’ve washed it three times, so it is softer than brand-new dropcloths, I would say the fabric feels like canvas. Okay- I don’t have a sectional & yes this is still overwhelming. Thanksgiving Placemat to Pillow Cover in 10 Minutes. I also ruined my stainless steel drain – I was able to remove most of the damage with peroxide and baking soda but it still pitted. So I took the seams and folded them over and pinned them. Stephanie @ Newlymynted recently posted…Easy Southern Style Bacon Mustard Greens. The first is to pin your sectional couch section and then go back in and unpin each one and flip the seams.

I made slip covers for two chairs out of drop clothes. Make sure that you follow the contours of the sofa, because every inch counts. You’ve inspired me and I’ve already ran the idea by my hubby and he has agreed. Love the slipcover with the area rug and pillows can you tell me where they are from? Making a custom slipcover is basically a matter of cutting out pieces of fabric to cover each area of the sofa, and then pinning them together to get a tailored fit. SOOO impressive! And if this projects seems to be a little overwhelming, be sure to check out my friend Shelley’s Slipcovering DVD – she is a fabulous expert. And it really was easy. I just sewed the fabric together to make seams at the edges of the slipover. Sew the bottom piece on the three pinned sides, and 1/4 of the way in from the corners on the fourth side, which you left open. At this point I started doubting myself and I thought “what am I doing???? Remove the seat and back cushions and position as many drapery panels as needed over the sofa frame, ensuring that the fabric is equally distributed all the way around. I just read Marian’s tutorial on bleaching drop cloths and noticed she had a ton of comments of people who had issues with botching and not much change in color. I knew I could make individual cushion covers with piping. I cannot believe you made that!! That would be fun!! Add throw blankets draped casually over each end of the sofa or chair. Sew the slipcover together, remembering to also stitch the hems. you did a fabulous job, love the trim on the bottom! How to Make a Slipcover for a Queen Anne Sofa, How to Change the Fabric on an Office Chair, How to Recover a Cushion That Has Springs, Honeybear Lane: How to Make a Couch Slipcover, Part 1, How to Make a Tailored Slipcover for a T-Cushion Chair, How to Cover Up Your Leather Ottoman with Fabric, How to Make Chair Cushions Using 2-Inch Foam. COLORFUL HAPPY HOME -- Daily DIY, Decor, Craft and Recipe Tutorial. I just thought I should put this out there for others as I ran into a few “problems”….I purchased my drop cloth from Home Depot and after 2 gallons of bleach (one each time)- it is still pretty “dingy” in color – OK, but not what I had hoped for. Secure the fabric to the chair with upholstery pins or self-adhesive hook-and-loop tape as needed. Turn the hems under and pin them in place. I bought duck canvas for what felt like a small fortune. It's a quick way to change out the look of a room for the season or for a holiday. So I took the dropcloth and laid it on the couch, and tucked it into the corners and then where the seams were, I cut the fabric on the sides to fit the sectional sides.. Abby recently posted…4 jewelry organizers you can make for FREE. I love those little kids’ sofas – they’re so adorable and perfect for … Ensure upholstery pins are securely fastened to furniture surfaces, to avoid injury.

And I’ve only been sewing for a couple of years, so sewing a HUGE tailored slipover was SO overwhelming. Thanks. That is the total length of fabric you need. I took one of the dropcloths and laid it over one of the sectional sides. I love the idea! I found a great Drexel Heritage couch for $300 with pristine 80’s upholstery.

Thanks in advance and thanks for sharing! I really do love it. I put the seam of the slipcover at the top seam of the back of the couch. I even used the same brand of dropcloths. I agree – fabric is so expensive!! It took me two full days of work – but I am so happy with how they turned out. And I had a friend  on Instagram tell me that she made a dropcloth slipcover for HER couch over three years ago and it STILL looks great with four little kids. Jen–sow this on instagram, and had to hop over to see it all. Some day I’ll cover the couch too. Guess will have to buy a lot of bleach lol. And then I was at Lowes and I saw the HUGE sizes of their dropcloths. AHHHHH! way to go!!! Were you able to get the dip cloths on sale? Let me know in the comments!! I’m talking $900 outrageous. I also love your pillows which really make the room ‘pop’!

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