Make Your Own Couch Cushion Covers

Creating the slipcover pattern 1.

Make your own couch cushion covers.

Draw a dotted line rectangle that is as long as one side of your cushion and as wide as your cushion will be thick. There six pieces to. How to make sofa cushions step 1. This means that your back covers should be 20 inches wide and 15 inches tall.

For example if your cushion is going to be 24 inches on a side and 6 inches. This way the zipper will stretch all the way across the back of the cushion which makes it much easier to get the cushion form in and out. Mark the pattern sections with chalk. Sketch the cushion dimensions on a piece of paper to visualize the pattern and construction.

In this case the cushion is 18 wide so the zipper is 18 long. Sewing may be tedious for many of us so also make no sew couch slipcovers using your favorite fabric and update your couches with them. I picked up a set at goodwill for less than 5 and they re perfect for covering your sofa. No sew drop cloth couch slipcover.

Determine the length width and depth of the sofa cushion by measuring an old one and the seating area of the. Couch covers are relatively easy to create and inexpensive way to revamp outdated furniture so it suits your new decor and style. For example cushions are often 20 20 inches. Drape the sofa with cheap muslin or butcher paper and tuck in loosely.

Then fold the top of the fabric down also 3 4 of the height of the cushion insert. Yardstick or measuring tape sewing machine straight pins scissors. Fold the bottom of the fabric up 3 4 of the height of your cushion insert. You can perfectly cover the entire sofa even the cushions and make these so that you can remove and wash them regularly.

Sew the long sides of your cushion cover. Use the quality fabric like drop cloth or canvas for durable sewing slipcovers. To do this fold the fabric from about an inch from the edge. Sew the bottom edge of your top piece as well as the top edges of your back pieces.

Cut the six fabric. You will love the way it will style up your living room. Diy reclining couch slipcovers. Here are instructions to make your own simple couch covers spread a king size blanket or comforter wide open.

This mock cover should conform to the sofa s. Fabric thread ribbon 8 lengths cut about 12 or longer depending on the size of the cushion you are covering. Check your local thrift stores for sheets. This is best done with two people.

Make sure that your zipper is at least as long as the width of the cushion form.