Custom Patio Futon Cover

Zest it Up
by Zest it Up
6 Materials
$20
2 Hours
Easy
One of the things that I absolutely love about styling a photo-shoot with Sam is how much we get to think outside of the box. I love dreaming up beautiful designs and then figuring out how to execute them in a budget friendly way….along with the added characteristics of being quality pieces that are easy and manageable. It literally fires up my brain. So, when Sam and I dreamed up a pallet board futon, I was immediately figuring out how to cover the mattress in a way that would be durable and easily washable (especially important since the piece would become a rental….and let’s face it, that’s how moms think, right?) Luckily, I had a massive AH-HA moment when I was rummaging around the thrift store and found a beautiful cotton quilt in great condition….AND in the color scheme we were after! Not wanting to worry too much about exact measurement, sewing, and zipper installation (headache), I thought about grommet’s and rope. Wouldn’t it be cool (and quick) to be able to wrap up the mattress and lace this quilt in place? I thought so…but I had never used a grommet maker before, so it was time to learn something new:). http://zestitup.com/custom-futon-cover/ Photo credit: Tayler Enerle http://taylerenerle.com/
First step was to gather up my quilt and my brand new grommet making supplies…yay for new tools!
Next step was to mark where I wanted my grommets to go. Now start snippin!! With all my holes cut, using the stab and cut method with my little sharp scissors, it was time to try out this new technique that I was adding to my repertoire.
Grommets come in two pieces, one ring with a long neck and one flat ring. Using the long necked ring, stab it through the hole and then rest the flat side on the grommet maker base. Place the flat ring that is your grommet top over the neck that sticks out of the fabric. Now, use your second piece of your grommet maker and get ready to pound. Probably the most important step here is to make sure that you have assembled everything on top of a hard surface, so that you can hammer with some good, hard whacks.
Now, use your second piece of your grommet maker and get ready to pound. Probably the most important step here is to make sure that you have assembled everything on top of a hard surface, so that you can hammer with some good, hard whacks.
Ok, so it’s official, grommet making is a snap! I’m ready to grommet something else, like stat!
In the meantime, with a little rope to lace through my grommets, our quilt made a knock-out futon cover for our homemade futon and our bride! I love how smooth and sturdy it was….and how quick to remove for laundering!
Thanks for stopping by Zest it Up! It’s gonna be a fun summer! XO,
Chanda
Suggested materials:
  • Rope
  • Grommets
  • Quilt
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  • Edie Fitzgerald Saville Edie Fitzgerald Saville on Jun 04, 2016
    How did you lace it up? any pictures of the lacing? thanks
  • Tammy Tammy on Jun 06, 2016
    Love the idea of re-purposing an old quilt. What I would like to know is how did you make your futon? I would LOVE to make one for my back porch.
  • Pixie dust Pixie dust on Jan 21, 2017
    I have a futon set oak color what is the next best color to use to change it ? How do I start the project ?
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