Couch slipcover is one of the latest way in order to reupholster you sofa. Slipcover become more popular nowadays. This is because, you do not need to buy new couch and spend a lot of dollars. This s the latest trend in modifying your house. Buying couch slipcover is more cheaper that buying new couch, however they are not as cheap as what you are expecting. Prices of slipcover may vary from style, color, design and fabric.
For those people who has a talent is sawing, making a personalize slipcover is cheaper than buying new couch or new slipcover in any store. Although making your own couch slipcover needs a lot of skills, it is fun to make and surely will cut your cost.
What you needs:
- tape measure
- fabrics
- thread
- sewing machine
- scissors
Instruction:
- First is you need to measure the couch. Take note that you need to measure the couch from the lowest point to the highest point. In order to get the exact measurement of the fabric that you are going to use you need to use this kind of formula:
(hx2) + (wx4) / 36 = y
where in:
h = height
w = width
y = answer
that is:
height multiply by 2
width multiply by 4
This is very important so that the slipcover that you are going to make will fit in your couch.
- Once you get the exact measurement of the couch, you can now buy fabrics that you are going to use. There are a lot of fabrics that is available in the market today. If you are not sure which one you can use in making slipcover you may ask the owner or get any assistance from the personalize of the shop. You may try those printed fabrics to add extra color to the room. It is advisable to buy extra fabric for your pillows.
- Since couch has a lot of corners it is better to use muslin clothe for your pattern. Muslin can be draped down without tearing apart. Use tailor’s chalk to mark the pattern and pin in order to hold it in place. When cutting the pattern make sure to add extra inches, that is for the stitches.
- When draping the front of the couch, you need to give an extra allowance. For tucking give at least 3 inche and for the bottom front hem that should be 2 inches. Don’t forget to mark the pattern and pin it to hold it in place.
- For the arms of the couch, if its rounded you need to use separate muslin cloth. That is for the upper part of the arm and the side of the arm. However if the arms are straight you can use single muslin clothe. Pin it to hold and mark with tailor’s chalk. Please give an allowance of 1 inches before cutting.
- Cut the marked area, make sure to cut it along with the extra or allowances. Use a sharp scissor in order not to ruin the fabric.
- For those who are beginner, it is advisable to use the plain color. In this way you can sew it in any side. Lay the sofa fabric on a flat surface. Invert the fabric whereby the part that has design will be facing down and the raw side is facing up. For starters, use a plain colored fabric, avoid too much pattern or design so as not to have problems matching the designs when connecting or sewing the fabric together.
- Lay the muslin cloth cut-outs on top of the fabric. Cut the patterns on the fabric. Put the pieces together, one at a time, then sew using a sewing machine. You can add cords for piping to finish off or strengthen the connections.
- After sewing, you may know turn it inside out. Then carefully slip it on your couch.