How to Make your own Sofa and Loveseat Slipcovers in 5 Easy Ways

Since a new sofa and loveseat are expensive and prefabricated slipcovers do not usually fit, this DIY sofa slipcover is the ideal solution for having a fresh, new-looking sofa on a budget. So, how to make your own sofa and loveseat slipcovers?

 

how to make your own sofa and loveseat slipcovers

It is not always easy to keep a beautiful home. Things may quickly spiral out of control when you have children, pets, and a hectic schedule. Hair and spills may ruin your furniture, and keeping it clean might feel like an endless task.

 

Slipcovers are an excellent way to tackle these concerns. Sofa and loveseat slipcovers are all great solutions to keep your house looking wonderful no matter what.

Difference Between a Sofa and Loveseat

Sofas and loveseats are only two of the numerous types of furniture available in the sitting area of a house. There are several terms used to describe this type of furniture, including sofa, settee, and divan, to mention a few.  However, to the untrained eye, they all look the same.

 

A sofa is any piece of upholstered seating with a back and armrest to accommodate two or more people. A loveseat is a tiny sofa made especially for two people, generally a couple.

 

The primary function of a sofa is to seat two or more people at the same time comfortably. A loveseat’s primary purpose is to allow a courting couple to have an intimate chat.

 

Sofas may now be seen not just in homes but also in workplaces, reception rooms, and lobbies, as well as bars. Couches are generally used as beds in houses, while loveseats are utilized as tiny sofas for smaller areas or to complement full-sized sofas.

How to Make your own Sofa and Loveseat Slipcovers

First, consider how much material you will require.

The fabric of your choice is always best for beginners to choose with plain or patterned fabric with no direction. The material should be washed and dried to soften while also accounting for any shrinkage. 

 

Don’t overlook this crucial step: the beauty of a slipcover is that it can be easily removed and cleaned, but you must ensure that it will not shrink once you’ve made it.

 

Gather the rest of your sewing supplies, such as the sewing machine, thread, scissors, measurement tape, pins, a marker, pattern paper, and a ruler.

 

Next, making a slipcovers pattern.

 

Tuck in the sofa and loveseat with an inexpensive pattern or butcher paper. This imitation cover should fit the overall contour of the sofa and loveseat. Because you’re designing the pattern at this time, you may choose between a close-fitting slipcover or one that drapes more freely.

 

With chalk, mark the pattern parts—Mark where you want to cut out the design. There should be many sections: the outer back of the sofa and loveseat, the seating area (containing the backrest and front part that descends to the floor), and the sides of the slipcover, which should begin on the outside and extend up and over the inside of the armrests.

 

Measure the fronts of the arms. These are the two vertical pieces on either side and the loveseat and sofa’s front. Again, it’s easier to design the pattern for each of them independently. 

 

Then, Sew the Slipcovers.

 

Cut out the parts for the sofa and loveseat slipcovers. Place significant portions of the slipcover fabric on a flat surface, then cover them with each pattern part. Mark the proportions on the cloth with chalk and cut out each piece, leaving roughly a 1-inch seam allowance for hemming.

 

Pin the slipcovers parts together. Place the fabric pieces, wrong-side out, on the sofa and loveseat. Assemble the cover parts with straight pins, keeping the pins just inside the chalk lines. This will give the slipcover its general form.

 

Attach the arm fronts to the armrest pieces with a sewing machine. Remove these pieces from the sofa and loveseat; unpin them from the other sections, but do not touch the pins joining the arm fronts. Stitch the parts together, using the chalk line as a guide. 

 

Remember to feed the cloth into the sewing machine wrong-side up. To smooth the seams on the right side.

 

Sew the slipcovers’ bodies together. Take care not to lose the pins when removing the other two components (the back and seating area) from the sofa and loveseat. Sew these two sections together using a sewing machine, then remove the pins.

 

Reattach the pieces together.

 

Reattach the body and sides of the sofa, then re-join them. Assemble the covers so it fits tightly and falls evenly. Once more, pin the sides and body together.  Next, attach the side panels to the body using a sewing machine.

 

 Again, use the pins and chalk lines to your advantage. Remove pins from the seams as you proceed.

 

Make a hemline along the slipcover’s bottom. Trace a hemline along the bottom, about 1/2-1 inch from the edge, with chalk. Make sure your line is straight by using a tape measure. 

 

Fold the fabric along the hemline (wrong side to the wrong side) and secure with pins. Hem the ends to complete the look.

 

Fit the slipcovers.

Finally, Try on the slipcovers to see how they fit. Turn the slipcovers so that the right side is facing out and place them on the sofa and loveseat, carefully tucking the covers into place.

 

Conclusion

To sum up, How to make your own sofa and loveseat slipcovers. With a DIY slipcover, you can give your sofa and loveseat a brand new look for less. The process is straightforward, and you can personalize your cover to match your living room or home decor perfectly.

 

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