Cover pattern for a corner sofa without armrests. How to sew new covers for the sofa and armchairs with your own hands (instruction with photo). What to do to protect furniture from cats

12.04.2020

Owners of corner sofas are often faced with the fact that a completely suitable product loses its aesthetic appearance. A couple of stains or scratches on the upholstery completely ruin the overall look of the room. It also happens that you want to keep your favorite sofa in its original form, but you can’t blow off the dust particles from it. Ordinary bedspreads or capes are inconvenient: they move out, stray and don’t really protect, only furniture covers can help with this. Let's get to know them better.

Features and Benefits

Furniture covers perform important functions:

Protection. The cover can be purchased with the sofa. Small children and pets make the case an absolute must-have. New upholstery will avoid hazards such as scratches, puffs, hair and smudges.
Update. Over time, the sofa loses its saturated color, rubs in places, irremovable stains appear on it, which have their own history, traces of claws and wool. The cover perfectly hides all the existing imperfections.
New style. No matter how beautiful the purchased sofa is, it will eventually get bored. Yes, and fashion is a very capricious lady. In the new season, the old color may be a sign of bad taste. A well-chosen cover will not only refresh the interior, but also allow you to always stay in trend.

Among the advantages are the following:

sofa safety. The covers, unlike the upholstery, which requires disassembly of the sofa mechanism, retain its factory assembly, and, therefore, do not harm its internal parts in any way.
Practicality. As soon as the product becomes dirty, it can be quickly removed and washed.
Ease of installation. You can wear the product yourself. It doesn't take much time. If desired, you can change the covers every month or week.
Diversity. Materials available for sale different colors and textures, all possible styles and types.
Price. The most expensive cover is cheaper than reupholstering and even cheaper than a new sofa.

Kinds

You can cover the entire sofa with covers, or you can cover individual elements. In this case, their cost will be lower, however, they will not perform all the functions of a full cover. Let's stop on the covers for the entire sofa. For corner sofas wide range of covers. Various styles, materials and prices.

It is worth considering only the size of the structure. Where is the ledge on the right or left. There are armrests or a shelf - it does not matter, since models for all sofa options are on sale. It remains only to find them.

Types of covers for corner sofas:

Cape. It is a cover made of dense material, fixed on the sofa with decorative ties, ribbons or Velcro. Sometimes zippers can be used. The product is well fixed on the furniture and does not slip, unlike ordinary capes.

Rubber product. An elastic band runs along the edge of such a cover. As a rule, such products stretch well and are suitable for furniture of any configuration.

Eurocover. A dimensionless product that takes any shape. This quality is due to the elasticity and elasticity of the material. Eurocovers are durable, versatile and practical.

The form is distinguished:

Free. Can hide the flaws of the furniture. Bag-like product is fixed with bows, ribbons. Made from dense materials. Sometimes in combination with lungs.
Falling down. A feature is the presence of a large number of frills, draperies. Fastened with ties and Velcro.
Fitted. Well-fitted or well-stretched cases. Ideally repeat the shape of the sofa.
Dense. This option is often sewn to order, as it should perfectly fit the size of the sofa. Any wrinkle and unevenness will be evident.

Materials and fixings

When choosing a case, you need to think about the material from which it is made. The quality, practicality and service life of the product depend on its characteristics.

You should also consider the conditions for the use of furniture:

permanent sleeping place. It is necessary to choose wear-resistant materials that do not fade, do not fade and also remain durable. Mostly synthetic fabrics have similar characteristics. Equally important is their environmental friendliness.
Presence of small children and pets. Choose non-staining material with the expectation of frequent washing. Aversion to puffs and picking up wool will also be a plus.
Living room. The face of the house, a place for receiving guests. It is worth dwelling on materials with an interesting texture, unusual colors and elegant design.

Consider the most common materials:

Velours. Velvety, soft surface, low cost compared to real velvet and wear resistance ensured popularity of velor. Does not accumulate static electricity, is easy to clean and does not cause allergic reactions.
Flock. Soft yet durable. It does not deform and repels water. Distinctive feature of this material is its immunity to light. It does not fade in sunlight.

Cotton. natural origin provides an eco-friendly and breathable structure. It has bright, beautiful colors due to the ease of staining. Absorbs moisture well.
Jacquard. It can consist of both natural and artificial fibers. Retains color for a long time. Stretches well. Main characteristic is the strength due to the presence of synthetic polyester and elastane in the composition. A feature is an interesting relief pattern resembling a tapestry.
Relax. It looks like real leather. Does not absorb water and well restores shape. Distinctive feature- no puffs, which pet owners will be happy about.
Nubuck. Looks like suede. Distinguish between natural and artificial according to the type of raw material - leather. The latter is much cheaper and more unpretentious in care. Natural nubuck has low wear resistance and requires special care. Artificial nubuck is often used for furniture in offices and food outlets.
Microfiber or microfibre. Thin polymer fiber. Copies natural suede. Good for washing. It has high absorbency and dries quickly. In addition, moisture will not get from the front to the wrong side, which perfectly protects the furniture. The microfiber cover does not shed or roll down.

Eco-leather. Textile base coated with rubber or polyethylene. To make the material look like natural leather, a special impression is made. Is used for office furniture and as a replacement genuine leather in home interiors.

Polyester. Synthetic fabric. Wear-resistant, safe. Can take any form. Doesn't wrinkle.
Chenille. A material that has gained recognition due to a special, characteristic pattern. Previously, such a texture was created manually by additional winding of threads. The use of automatic machines has reduced the cost of chenille. The composition has cotton, acrylic, viscose and polyester. Does not tolerate moisture and allows only dry cleaning.
Velveteen. Holds its shape well, which is important for cape cases. Does not spread and does not crumble. Tight and wear resistant. To return the original appearance will help the usual solution of ammonia.
Teak. Cotton fabric with herringbone pattern. Does not shed or fade in the sun. Due to the special weave, it has a high density.
Damascus. The basis is silk, woolen, cotton or linen fabric. Material distinguished by nobility and brilliance. Feature- floral ornament.

Brocade. Currently made from man-made fibres. Rough and colorful - it can become the main accent of the interior. The presence of metal threads requires special care.
Tapestry. Natural wool, cotton, linen, silk, gold and silver threads, lurex and synthetic fibers are used as composite materials. High density, as a result - dimensional stability and wear resistance. A wide selection of textures, colors, ornaments and plots. Holds color well. Does not tolerate ironing and home washing. Must be dry cleaned.

So that the cover does not get off and does not cause inconvenience, it should be fixed, for this there are the following methods:

Zipper. Used for tight cases. Most often hidden, but sometimes highlighted bright color as an element of decor.
Ties. Suitable for free-cut products. Materials may vary. Decorative cords, satin ribbons, lace.
Buttons and buttons. Decor element that performs a fastening function.
Fixing tapes. Velcro - fastening in two parts: a hard one is nailed to the sofa, and a soft one is sewn to the cover. Hidden elements.
Elastic band sewn on the edge. Suitable for non-removable pillows.

Dimensions

Corner sofas are different large sizes and massiveness. Thanks to the folding bed, it becomes even larger. The parameters of such products lie within a wide range and depend on the number of people who will use the design for sleep. Children's products, for example, have a bed length of 150 cm. If an adult uses a sofa - 200 or 210 cm. Standard dimensions are 3800x2000 mm.

It is better for owners of furniture of unusual dimensions and shapes to stop at universal covers made of stretch material. On the corner sofas they sit like a glove.

When buying a cover, it is worth considering not only the length of the bed, but also the height of the back. Corner sofas are great for all types of covers. You should also pay attention to the side of the ledge and the presence of armrests and shelves.

Brands

Many furniture manufacturers offer covers for their products:

An example of such a manufacturer is the world famous Ikea. However, there are many companies that are not related to the furniture of this company, nevertheless, they specialize in covers for it. The number of proposals is uncountable. Different prices. Many manufacturers offer the service of tailoring a cover to order, taking into account the wishes of the client. It can be various style solutions or products for furniture of an unusual shape.

Turkish products are the most popular. Low cost and ease of care won the heart of the consumer. These qualities are due to the use of synthetic fabrics. The material most often consists of cotton, polyester and elastane. The final cost of the product depends on their ratio. The larger the proportion of synthetics, the cheaper the cover will be. The range of products is wide, mostly monochromatic colors. They benefit from the texture of the material.

Turkish manufacturers hold the palm in terms of the variety of products offered. Due to their versatility and convenience, well-stretching cases are most widely used. Manufacturers also focused on the production of these particular models. Something else can be found, but somewhat more difficult and costly.

How to take measurements to buy a cover?

When buying a universal cover for a corner sofa, you need to measure the length of its back and correlate this size with the stretchability parameters of the cover. The length of the corner sofa can reach 5.5 meters. Owners of a good eye can just figure out how many people will fit on the seat of the sofa.

In most cases, the covers indicate the category of furniture for which they are intended: double, triple. In the case of capes, you need to specify the model of your sofa and find out if the selected cape fits your sofa. When buying, pay attention to which side the protrusion is on.

How to put on?

Making a corner sofa with a cover does not require special knowledge, the main thing is to be attentive and accurate.

Dressing is done as follows:

It is necessary to move the sofa away from the wall in order to be able to get to any part of it.
We lay out the cover according to the corners of the sofa. Let's focus on performance.
If there are no additional instructions in the instructions, then you can put on a cover from either side. The main thing is to do step 2 correctly.
We spread the material over the entire surface.
We fix the cover. Products are most often fixed from above and below.
Stretching types of covers form voids. We get rid of them with the help of special gaskets. We insert them into the gaps between the back and seat. Ready!

See the next video for a visual way of pulling the cover.

In order not to be disappointed in the purchase, before going to the store, decide on the following characteristics:

Textile. Choose based on the conditions of use. Explore the most common materials and choose the option that suits your characteristics.
Colour. Decide on a color scheme based on the overall style of the room. Remember that light-colored covers get dirty quickly, which means they require frequent washing. Give preference to a dense product that will retain its structure after a large number of washes.
Style. Directly depends on the type of construction. Find out if there are ready-made cases for your model.
Dimensions. The cover should fit the dimensions of your sofa. Specify which dimensions are required for the selected model.

The variety of types, styles, shapes and sizes of covers is completely confusing. Therefore, use some secrets of their purchase:

A non-stretch ordinary cover requires knowledge of the exact dimensions of the furniture. Check with the sellers for the required sizes and check them again before buying.
Cases to order, of course, are quite expensive. However, this is a way to get a completely unique thing that meets all practical and aesthetic requirements.
Eurocover - the easiest and most convenient option. Easy to put on and take off, does not require special care. On sale there is the widest range of this type of covers.
When buying, pay attention to the weakest points of the product, namely: the quality of fittings and fasteners. This will help you immediately recognize a fake.
Do not make a final purchase decision without checking the quality of the seams, the integrity of the fabric, and the absence of defects.
Remember, the more decorative elements, the more likely they are to fall off. In addition, a simple product is easier to care for.
Read the instructions. There are covers made of fabrics that require special care.
Sometimes covers are sold with ready-made related products that match in style - cushions, tablecloths, decorative pillows and napkins.

Do it yourself

Creative people can make interesting and stylish cases with their own hands. It can be done different ways. For example, knit or sew. Knitted covers will be especially relevant in the cold season. Use the crochet technique, such a cover is denser than knitting, will not stretch and will last noticeably longer. To increase the wear resistance of the product, add synthetic threads to natural ones. You can knit with rhombuses, squares, use various color solutions. You can decorate the edges with lace.

It doesn't matter if it is a sewn or knitted case, the scheme for its creation is approximately the same and consists of the following steps:

Choice of fabric, yarn.
Measuring sofa parameters.
Calculation of the amount of material.
Pattern making.
Sample, basting.
Sewing.

In addition to desire and material, you will need tools:

threads;
a set of needles;
sewing machine;
scissors;
measuring instrument (meter, tape measure);
marker, bar of soap or crayons.

When choosing a fabric, consider the conditions in which it will be used. In the presence of children or pets, it is better to stay on non-staining and durable materials.

The parameters of the sofa are necessary to calculate the amount of material. For the convenience and accuracy of the result, it is necessary to visually divide the sofa into rectangular parts and calculate their areas. The sum of the areas of all rectangles will be the amount of fabric needed.

You should also estimate the amount of material needed for small items and add them to the total. Remember that the fabric needs to be bought with a margin, so we add another meter to the resulting number. Better to have a surplus than a shortage. In addition, the remaining material can be useful in the restoration of worn parts.

We wash the cover, iron it, put it on the sofa and admire the result of our labors. The uniqueness of each sofa model leads to the impossibility of general recommendations for making patterns. Each sofa has its own characteristics.

When measuring a sofa, mark its dimensions on paper. Consider scale. Later these parameters will be superimposed on the material. Style decisions are entirely up to your imagination. However, with a lack of sewing experience, avoid fabrics with ornaments or complex patterns. The fabric will have to be customized according to the pattern, which will require not only skill, but also more material.

How to cut?

The main and most difficult step in creating a cape for a sofa is making a pattern. If there is no or very little experience in sewing covers, it makes sense to practice on any unnecessary fabric. We make a pattern, sew it by hand with large quilted stitches and try it on. There are almost always places that need to be improved. We customize. A miracle happens and the cover sits perfectly on the sofa. We carefully unpick it and get a finished pattern that is perfect for the desired sofa.

If you have enough experience and self-confidence, then you can do without training. To make a pattern, the following tools are needed: paper (millimetric paper is better, but ordinary paper will do), crayons (make sure that they are not easily washed), a meter and scissors.

Here we use the previously prepared sizes:

To do this, the fabric must be spread on a horizontal surface with the wrong side up.
We mark the sizes with a piece of soap, a marker or chalk. We leave allowances of one to two centimeters for seams and fitting.
Finished silhouettes are cut and sewn by hand or cleaved together with pins.

We make a fitting and evaluate the general appearance of the resulting semi-finished product.
We eliminate inaccuracies and shortcomings with the help of pins and a couple of stitches. Having achieved a satisfactory result, we flash everything on a typewriter.
Then we remove the remaining hand seams and sew on various decorations. They can be functional locks and buttons.
Lace, frills, frills will add romance to the interior. Decorative ribbons, ribbons and embroideries emphasize originality.
Keep in mind that everything additional elements should not only fit into the overall interior, but also approach the main material of the cover in terms of texture and color.

You should also think about convenience. A couple of pockets help you store small items like your TV remote.

However, every good seamstress has her own secrets:

The more seam allowances, the more room to maneuver when fitting the product.
The stronger the threads, the longer the cover will last. In the case of using thin threads, the product will have to be altered very soon, as it will begin to spread at the seams.
Remember, the stitch size depends on the fabric. Too small a stitch will destroy its structure. We sew dense materials twice.
Take a closer look at the sofa. Often even, at first glance, areas have some deviations. Add a couple of millimeters to the parameters of the areas in which you are not entirely sure.
If the cover slips off, then you can solve the problem with a clothesline, simply by sewing it on the back.
From the remaining material you can sew wonderful decorative pillows.

Ideas in the interior

Do not forget that the sofa is the main piece of furniture, a kind of emperor of the room. Therefore, it is worth paying close attention to his style. However, even the most beautiful and elegant image sooner or later becomes boring. The use of covers will help to solve this problem. They can easily change appearance furniture. Cases can be anything. By mood, by day of the week, by season. Luxurious or ascetic. With and without frills. Two-color, three-color and one-color.

Consider various options design:

The combination of warm, eye-pleasing colors is perfect for a child's room. And the striped material of the sofa and pillows will not let the latter get lost against its background. Ruffles in smaller stripes will add a touch of fun to the interior.

Patchwork covers will add coziness and originality to your interior. In addition, they are very interesting to create manually. Bows, ribbons will perfectly decorate a plain sofa and add zest to your interior.

Upholstered furniture is an expensive thing. Therefore, it is not surprising the desire to preserve its purity, novelty and beauty as long as possible. The best solution is to sew a cover. However, it can be used not only to protect a new purchase from dirt and damage, but also to ennoble old furniture.

In addition to a purely functional purpose, the covers play the role of decorative elements, helping to fit sofas and armchairs into the overall style of the interior.

Features of the manufacture of covers

Any hostess who knows how to hold a needle and has experience in handling dense fabrics can take advantage of the knowledge of how to make a case with her own hands. Of course, you can use a sewing machine, but mostly you have to work manually. Also important and necessary skill will be the ability to make patterns. Suitable ready-made schemes usually hard to find.

How to sew a sofa cover? The simplest option- use an old sofa cape. It must be cut into separate blanks and transferred to the selected material. This is good way sewing training.

But not every hostess has such an opportunity. Therefore, there is another method. You can take some cheap fabric and try out the master class you like on it - there are plenty of them both on the Internet and in specialized magazines.

After you check the size and how the cover will look on the sofa, you need to open the product and use it as a sample, taking a more expensive material.

As you can see in the photo of the do-it-yourself covers, the simplest solution is to cover the sofa without armrests. Such furniture is used in the interior design of cottages or children's rooms.

Instead of armrests, you can use small rectangular pads. In this situation, the shape of the cover will be extremely simple, and frills or frills sewn along the bottom edge will serve as decoration.

How to sew

Capes are sewn not only on sofas and armchairs. If you want to add a solemn atmosphere, then you can sew elegant chair covers. The first action that needs to be taken is freezing. Draw your sofa or chair and break it down into rectangular pieces.

If the piece of furniture is small, then it will be enough to use one piece of material for both the back and the seat. In other cases, you will need to cut several elements.

The second step is to draw a pattern according to the measured dimensions. Do not forget to add seam allowances (5 - 6 cm) for each piece. Although this is not a creative process, everything must be done carefully and accurately.

The third step will be basting all the parts of the pattern. Next, you need to check how the product will look on the furniture, how tight, if any adjustments are needed. After that, you can sew all the details on the sewing machine.

Material selection

The fabric for the cover on the sofa with your own hands must meet the following requirements:

Wear resistance.
Pollution resistant.
Ease of care.
Aesthetics.
Dense texture.
Environmental friendliness.
Practicality.

In addition, it should be pleasant to the touch and not cause allergies.

For sewing covers and capes, rich, expensive materials are most often chosen, for example, velor, flock, jacquard, cotton, microfiber. Each has its own characteristics.

Which fabric is preferable, the hostess must decide for herself. But still it is believed that the best options are cotton material and wool.

Model selection

Models of sofa covers amaze with their diversity. There are products that completely hide pieces of furniture, which makes them seem flying and airy. They will be appropriate in the following styles - classic, English, modern.

If you are a lover of practicality and functionality, then you will like capes made to fit snugly on a sofa or chair.

Here you will not see any decorations, such as bows, flounces and ruffles. But you will definitely like the pockets placed on the side of the cover and on the armrests. You can put glasses, a newspaper, a book in them.

In addition to furniture, capes can be sewn for different things - laptops, TVs, etc. The phone case looks interesting on the hand. Experiment and fantasize. And you will create a truly unique decor.

DIY sofa cover photo

Many housewives strive to put their furniture in order, even if it is very outdated. After all, everything can be restored if you approach work wisely. How to sew a sofa cover with your own hands, step-by-step instruction will help to understand the issue of putting in order an outdated sofa cover.

Many women are interested in how to sew a sofa cover. You need to start the procedure by taking measurements. You need to measure the top of the cover like this:

to find out the length of the product, you need to measure the sofa in front. Measure from the floor in front of the sofa and finish with the floor behind the back. 25-30 cm is left for a free fit.
width is measured from the seat of the sofa. They also leave room for allowances.
in order to measure one armrest, measure from the seat to the floor, leaving 25-30 cm. Do not forget about allowances.
by measuring the width of the seat of the sofa, the width of the armrest is determined.

The length of the lining should correspond to the length of the cover, the width - the width of the cover and two lengths of the armrest, minus two allowances.

Materials and accessories for sewing

For many, tailoring begins with the question: what fabric to sew a sofa cover from? Modern sofa covers are made from different materials:

All fabrics are good in their own way. The main thing to consider is in which room the sofa will stand. For the kitchen, it is better to choose textiles that wash well and do not attract dirt. Decorative fabrics are suitable for the living room. If the sofa is in the hallway, then it is advisable to choose practical and easily washable materials.

Tools to get the job done:

Advice! The fabric can be chosen to your taste, it is only important that it be dense and durable.

Detailed sewing instructions for a universal sofa cover

Let's find out how to sew a sofa cover yourself. Some prefer to work with patterns, but this is difficult and only suitable for those who understand sewing.

Cutting must be done on a flat surface. This is usually done on the floor or on a large table. You need to cut out six rectangular pieces, which will later be needed for work. After that, you should perform the following actions:

material is fastened with pins front side to a sofa or chair (depending on what it is sewn for);
all rectangles are chipped using pins;
then pieces of fabric are swept away with threads, repeating the bends;
then the fabric is cut, leaving allowances;
then the material is removed from the furniture and all seams are sewn together with sewing machine;
the seams are checked, and then the cover is turned inside out and tried on to check how it sits on the sofa;
in the process, notes are made where it is necessary to finish or shorten;
after the product is turned inside out and adjustment work is carried out;
then you need to cut off the excess material;
trim the edges and correct any flaws.

This completes the sewing. The procedure is easy if you follow the rules and sequence.

Creating a cover without sewing

Exist easy way how to sew a sofa cover It represents the creation of a cover without stitching:

First, the desired size of the material is cut.
The product is then attached with wooden slats in the area of the connection between the backs and the seat. This will help create the right shape.
Then the textiles are manually attached to the edges of the armrests with clips.

How to sew a cover on a corner sofa

The cape is made in the same way as in the case of the universal version. Pattern is important here.

Advice! It is better to find a pattern on the Internet and sew on it.

A cover is created from two separate parts, which are then connected. In the area of corner joints, the fabric is attached. If this is not done, the form will not be created. When the product looks like a bedspread, the upper elements of the seat are first swept and sewn together. Later, the remaining parts are sewn in pairs. Be sure to make allowances, which then need to be ironed.

In the presence of sidewalls, the actions are different:

the back, top and front strips of the back are sewn together;
sew sidewall.

In general, the procedure is complicated, so it is better to buy ready-made covers for it.

Before you sew a sofa cover with your own hands, you need to study all the rules and subtleties, otherwise the product will not be suitable for the sofa. Listen carefully to the following advice:

Take fabric with a margin of 1.5-2 meters. This is useful for making pillows.
Always do your due diligence.
Do not take expensive textiles if you are sewing for the first time.
Take accurate measurements.
Act consistently.

Subject to these rules, you will personally make a stylish cover that will decorate the sofa favorably.

Video

This video will show you how to sew a cape on a sofa in 1 evening.

My Sweet Home brings to your attention a selection of materials on how to sew a sofa cover with your own hands. In the master classes below, you will learn how to sew unique practical sofa covers.

Your furniture will be reliably protected from dust and salting. It will retain the natural color of the upholstery for a long time and will not be damaged by the claws of pets.

General information and methods of taking measurements

This page from the magazine will help you get general information about how to take measurements from the sofa, how to prepare a pattern for sewing.

Sofa cover pattern

A sofa cover is really convenient both in practical terms and in terms of changing the surroundings. After all, having several fabric solutions, you can alternate capes, thereby avoiding monotony in the interiors.

In the figure above, you can see how the pattern of the future cover is cut, what measurements need to be taken.

Sewing a sofa cover with your own hands

The master class on the Mom's Secret website seemed very curious to me, where a guide for sewing a sofa deck for furniture from Ikea is presented. Ikeevsky sofa was purchased for a children's room, which means that there was a high probability that the material would be dirty, so it was decided to sew a beautiful cover.

Variant of a stretch cover for a sofa from a single piece of fabric

Simple do-it-yourself sofa cover

If you don’t want to bother with cutting and sewing, but you still need to cover the sofa, then try to do as shown in the figure above. It will turn out a beautiful cape on furniture - quickly and easily. Also see the detailed guide for sofa covers on the page

The second master class will be this simple sofa cover. After all, not everyone wants refinement, but rather a practical option. For example, for a summer residence, the practical aspect will come first. Such a master class can be found on the page:

And this sofa found its cape thanks to the efforts of the user of the Country of Mothers website. I wanted to include this cover in the selection, even though there are no drawings and patterns on the page. In the comments on the page you can find out the details of the work from the craftswoman herself, look through the replicas:

A wonderful do-it-yourself master class on a sofa cover is published on the website of Irina Voroshilova, who calls herself Baba Irisha. A good site, where, in addition to this master class, you can find a lot of interesting guides for yourself. Yes, and yet, a video instruction is attached to the material on the case, and this is doubly valuable! See the work on the page:

Materials and tools

Consider the manufacture of the cover itself simple type- cape. In this model, you will need to sew a cape on the sofa, solid for the back and seat. Separately cut and sew the armrests, connect the parts into a single whole and arrange ready product. Everything is done simply.

To work you will need the following:

fabric, footage is calculated according to the size of the sofa;
tape measure;
tailor's chalk;
sewing pins and needles;
wooden ruler;
threads (preferably with lavsan for a sewing machine);
scissors;
pattern paper

When everything is prepared, you need to cut the cover. How to sew sofa covers with your own hands is written below.

Cutting out details

Using a centimeter, measure the backs and armrests of the sofa. According to the obtained dimensions, draw on paper. Do not rush to do everything at once on the fabric. The proverb that it is better to measure seven times and cut only once is very true in this case. A lot of fabric is used on the cover and an incorrectly cut piece will overshadow the whole work. Therefore, it is more practical to first cut everything out on paper and attach it to the sofa, see if the size fits.

The pattern must first be applied to paper

When everything is checked that the drawing fits perfectly, you can start cutting on the fabric:

iron the fabric through damp gauze. Cotton or wool fabrics are best washed in warm water. This must be done so that the material shrinks, and subsequently, the finished product does not become smaller;
fold the fabric right side inward. Pin the drawings with safety pins;
trace the outline of the paper with tailor's chalk. After 1.5-2 cm, draw a second line;
cut along the second line.

Details are cut out, you can start sewing.

Sewing

Work begins with a blueprint. The video in the article shows all the stages of work.

fold the patterns with the right side inward;
sweep with temporary screeds;
the resulting cover immediately try on the sofa.

If the result suits, then all seams are ground. Bend all the edges, sweep again, check the evenness along the bottom, then scribble. The stitching will take literally half an hour or an hour. The complexity of sewing is only that the details are voluminous, it is difficult to move the fabric under the needle. If you are interested in how to sew a cover on the armrest of a sofa, then you need to look at the photo on the left. The working methods are the same as for a regular cape.

When everything is sewn, it remains to decorate the resulting product. Ribbons, pockets will be used. You need to think in advance what kind of ties, fasteners will be. All this should be outlined when cutting.

After decorating, put the product on your sofa. Sewn cover for the sofa with your own hands, ready. You can invite loved ones to see and sit on your favorite, but already a new sofa.

A pattern of fabric is chipped off the wrong side on the sofa

All cuts are swept away

Allowances are trimmed

The cover is turned inside out and tried on for adjustments.

The author of this master class got bored with regularly cleaning his eurobook sofa. Therefore, the man decided to sew a practical cover for the sofa with his own hands. It turned out quite well! Read the manual and see step by step photos process per page:

We go further and offer to get acquainted with the record of Brittany Bailey. This post also includes video instructions. This is not a master class, but a guide to putting on a sofa cover. Too important information for those who bought a ready-made case and do not know how to put it on their soft one. The author's page is in English, but there are a lot of detailed photos and the video is also detailed, so you can figure it out. See instructions on the page:

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Any hostess wants to protect her upholstered furniture from negative impact various factors on it. The desire not only to extend the life of your favorite sofa, but also to ensure cleanliness, cannot be translated into reality without the use of covers. There are two options for solving this issue: you can either buy capes or make your own. Having studied the information on how to sew a cover on a sofa with your own hands: a step-by-step instruction, even a person who does not have needlework experience will be able to carry out this creative work. A beautiful sofa cover can change the design of the room, decorating the interior and emphasizing its individual details.

When discussing the purpose of upholstered furniture covers, it is appropriate to recall the expression that a problem is easier to prevent than to solve. Sofas and armchairs are an important and expensive part of home comfort. Their main disadvantage is the rapid wear of the upholstery fabric and exposure to persistent marks from food, drinks, animal hair and cat claws.

After repairs carried out in the house, expensive furniture may not fit into new interior or just get bored. Do-it-yourself sofa covers can solve all of the above problems. It is fair to say that such coatings:

protect factory upholstery from dirt;
are an element of decor;
help to fit old upholstered furniture into a new interior;
allow the owners of the sofa to change its appearance, for example, depending on the season.

There are a number of arguments in favor of making covers with your own hands:

Saving money.
Possibility of individual measurement and tailoring.
A wide selection of fabrics, textures and decor.
The possibility of frequent updating of the upholstery for a new interior.
Lack of fear for damage to the factory cover by children and animals.

Despite the fact that modern upholstery fabrics have become more reliable and diverse, they still have a certain wear resistance limit.

Stain and wool protection

Stylish decor

Choosing the right shape and design

Before proceeding with sewing covers, it should be borne in mind that furniture can have a different shape: rectangular, angular, shells. Sofa covers should clearly correspond not only to the shape of the sofa, but also to its size.

All covers have their own functional varieties, depending on the purpose of their application. Consider the main options:

Eurocover. Sewn from a special textile material, taking any sofa shape. This fabric consists of special fibers with excellent elasticity. These capes are very practical. When sewing them, you do not need to make careful measurements of the sofa. They are perfect for corner models of any configuration.
Covers on an elastic band are easily stretched on a sofa and fixed thanks to the sewn-in elastic band. This coating is easy to make yourself even without a pattern.
Universal simple covers are made of elastic material. They are easy to make with your own hands. Such sofa decks consist of two layers of special stretching textiles.
Cases with a "skirt" at the bottom are frills located along the bottom of the product. When sewing, frills can also be made on the armrests. They are best suited for interior design in the style of Provence and country.

eurocase

Universal

As for the design of the sofa, it should match the overall style of the room:

For avant-garde interiors, bedspreads of complex shape are suitable. They are made of material with a rich decorative content: drawings, prints, inscriptions, three-dimensional elements.
Products in English style are able to completely close the furniture, accurately conveying all its contours. They require special tailoring precision. Often used in a duet with various kinds of fasteners. They have a laconic look.
For country style, simple covers made from natural fabrics in their natural colors are suitable.
Sofas for loft interiors are sewn in urban style. They are simple and have a minimum of details. These covers are easy to care for. Non-staining fabrics are used.
Hi-tech sofa bedspreads have a laconic design. Usually these are plain plaids of neutral colors.

English style

Clamps of covers, made by hand, are different. Buttons are especially suitable for rooms with natural wood trim, when using floral ornaments. Velcro is suitable for covers in the nursery. Lightning is easy to use, it is relevant for covers on upholstered furniture in the office and living room. Ties look especially advantageous in classic interiors.

Materials for manufacturing

Any sewing job begins with the choice of fabric. When deciding what to sew a sofa cover from, it should be understood that its main function is to protect the upholstery from dust and dirt. For tailoring use:

Velor - the fabric is soft and pleasant to the touch. It happens to be perfectly smooth, embossed, embroidered. Does not cause allergies and does not activate static voltage. Not afraid washing machine.
Flock - the material is gentle and soft. Contains polyester and cotton. It has high wear resistance and discoloration resistance. Not afraid of direct sunlight and claws of animals. Differs in water resistance.
Microfiber is a great substitute for suede. This synthetic material originally from Japan. It has high strength. Does not cause allergies, easy to clean.
Cotton is a naturally breathable material. Ideal for children as it is hypoallergenic. Easy to maintain and clean. Does not accumulate static stress. Among the shortcomings: it wrinkles a lot, wears out quickly.
Chenille - has a soft plush texture, but at the same time, durable and wear-resistant. Does not require complex care and is not afraid of the washing machine.
Jacquard - produced using high-tech equipment. Differs in density and resistance to mechanical influences. Beautiful in appearance, ideal for living rooms and expensive interiors in the style of classic, baroque, empire. Not afraid of the washing machine and dry cleaning.

microfiber

Requirements for fabrics for sofa covers:

Practicality.
Hypoallergenic.
No static electricity.
A combination of softness and strength.
Increased wear resistance.
The presence of a special water-repellent impregnation.

When choosing a material for self-tailoring sofa covers, two important factors should be taken into account:

Age of persons using the sofa.
Purpose of the room where the furniture is located.

Purpose of the room	Cover material
Children's and playrooms	Environmentally friendly and pleasant materials are needed. Such fabrics should be easy to clean. Suitable velor, chenille, microfiber, cotton.
Living room	Materials must be practical in use, resistant to external influences and easy to maintain. Best Options: leather, eco-leather, jacquard, velor, microfiber.
Bedroom	Fabrics that are resistant to damage, do not shed and are environmentally friendly are suitable. For example, flock, velor, chenille, microfiber.

For children

For the living room

For the bedroom

How to determine size

To sew a cover, it is necessary to perform a competent measurement of upholstered furniture in order to understand how many details the pattern of the future sofa cover will include, and what shape of the cape should be sewn.

There is the easiest way to sew a sofa cover with your own hands - this is the use of an old cape, if it has been preserved. It is torn into its constituent elements, and then the resulting parts are transferred to the surface of a new fabric.

The amount of material needed to sew the cover is easy to calculate using the following scheme: you need to take two lengths and add two widths of the sofa to it.

Table of the main details of the sofa that require measurement in the manufacture of the cover:

Determine the size

Step by step sewing instructions

Consider how you can sew a sofa cover with your own hands in step-by-step instructions. There are three production options:

Without a pattern.
With cutting in place.
By pattern.

Preparation method	Model Features
No pattern	A cover on an elastic band for a sofa can be made without a pattern. This will require a large number of fabric, based on: the width is equal to five seat widths, and the length of the fabric is 3 sofa lengths.
Open in place	Sewing such a cover is simple and very profitable. It does not require a large consumption of fabric and leaves little waste after work (about 20%). Only suitable for standard shaped furniture. According to this cutting option, a cover is sewn on a sofa without armrests (non-folding or folding book with mechanisms, accordion).
According to the pattern	It has undeniable advantages. The area of the fabric is fully used, the cover sits perfectly on the sofa, is not only an original, but also a unique product.

It is not recommended to start sewing a cover with furniture of complex configuration, with a large number of rounded lines: it is much more reasonable to make a pattern for a straight sofa. Practice on the material that is in abundance (for example, use old curtains).

Materials and tools

To sew a sofa, you need to prepare the following set of tools:

Scissors. They must be sharp so that when cutting the fabric, creases do not form.
A set of sewing needles. With their help, you can fix the details of the paper pattern on the fabric of the future cover. The more needles, the more comfortable the process of cutting out the elements of the product.
Sewing machine. In addition to a stationary one, it is convenient to have a manual machine to work on weight.
Yardstick. Needed to measure the sofa.
Simple pencil. Required for paper layout.
Piece of chalk. Needed for marking on the surface of the fabric.

All of the above tools, with the exception of a sewing machine, are usually found in any home.

Instruments

Detail pattern

For self-tailoring of sofa covers, you need to make patterns. In the event that the sofa has a simple rectangular shape or an angular model with a standard wall and back rectangular shape, then it will not be difficult to make it.

A pattern for sewing a sofa cover with your own hands requires accurate measurements of every detail. Measurements must be placed on graph paper, taking into account the direction of the shared line. Then you should transfer the performed calculations to the material using chalk.

Marking should be applied to the wrong side of the fabric, taking into account allowances for seams.

For the manufacture of patterns, you can use ordinary newspaper sheets. Copy paper will also work. All the components of the sofa are pasted over with it, their shape is outlined, and the details are cut out with the help of scissors. All of them are then assembled with adhesive tape. The resulting pattern is corrected on the spot: the cuts are connected with adhesive tape, and the missing gaps are increased with new paper inserts.

After everything is checked and docked, you should proceed to the cutting stage on the material:

The fabric needs to be ironed. Cotton and woolen materials should be washed in warm water so that they shrink and the finished product does not decrease in size.
Then the fabric should be folded with the right side inward. Pin the drawings with safety pins.
With a chalk, trace the contours of the paper. Stepping back about 2 cm, draw a second line.
Cut out the details along the contour of the second line.

As a result, cut parts are obtained, and the sewing phase can begin.

Sofa cover pattern

On a straight sofa

Sewing

The pattern and step-by-step instructions for sewing a sofa cover require adherence to clear instructions. Sewing must start from the basting stage. Tailoring includes eight main steps:

Sew the resulting parts with a running stitch.
Make fittings for furniture.
Check if the size of the cover matches the size of the sofa.
Stitch the parts with a sewing machine.
To carry out the processing of internal seams with an overlock.
Cut and sew the lining (if needed), and then sew it to the finished cover.
Process the fasteners and the edges of the product.
If desired, decorate the case with decor.

The final stitching of all the details of the cover will take about an hour. The main difficulty lies in the fact that all the elements are massive and difficult to move under the needle.

Sewing a cover for corner sofa do-it-yourself is a daunting task. There are two main manufacturing options:

If the corner section is attached, then you need to sew 5 covers: on the main section, attached, on the back and two armrests.
If the corner section is plug-in (or the sofa has a solid structure), then a simple pattern of a cover for a corner sofa is made separately for the “wings” and the corner of the furniture. Then all the details are sewn together from the wrong side.

The cover for the corner sofa has a feature: it always needs to be sewn in parts.

When grinding parts, it would be wise to use pleats to mask the junction (but only professionals can do this). It is much easier to choose the color of the material for the cover so that the seam is visually lost.

There is a little trick: you can make the seam between the parts much more secretive if you lead it taking into account the fitting on the tightening of the fabric. And if the cape is made of coarse fabric (for example, canvas), then all seams can be made to fit.

Sewing with a running stitch

Trying on furniture

We grind the details

We process the seams

Decoration options

To decorate a new sofa cover, you can use:

bows;
tapes;
laces;
decorative edging;
patch;
application.

Such embellishments give the sewn case even more attractiveness and individuality. In addition to purely aesthetic tasks, the decor also solves camouflage tasks, distracting from the mistakes made when sewing the cover.

Despite the fact that today in specialized retail chains it is easy to purchase absolutely any decorative elements, starting from complex bows and ending with gold monograms, with independent sewing of the product it is reasonable to make decorations for it with your own hands.

When decorating furniture, it is necessary to take into account in which room the sofa will stand and who will use it:

If this is furniture for the nursery, then you should not decorate the coating with small and hard details.
If the sofa is for the dining room, then the decor may be absent altogether.
If this is furniture for the living room, then there are no restrictions for decoration: everything depends only on desire and interior needs.

A wonderful and practical decoration of the sofa are decorative pillows. If you sew covers on them from the same fabric, but in a different color, the result will be concise and especially effective. A thematic trio made in the same style will look incredibly aesthetically pleasing: sofa cover, decorative pillows and curtains.

Covers for upholstered furniture, made by hand, are different. It is necessary to proceed from the target needs of users of furniture, interior and taste preferences in color and decor. Before you start the sewing process, you should choose a fabric and get everything necessary tools. A do-it-yourself sofa is unique, it can rightly be considered the pride of the owners.

with bows

With contrast piping

With laces

Patchwork appliqués

With ruffles and flounces