Couch cover upholestry

Patricia. What do you want to know about couch covers?

are you wanting couch covers....wich are loose fitting and tucked around the cushions. Or do you want to reapolster the couch....removing the original material and replacing it with different fabric?

Hello. I would like to help you on your question.

1st. Pick out the fabric that you would replace to the existing piece. Make sure that you have your measurements when you go to purchase your new fabric. Pictures always helps!!!

2nd. Inspect the piece of furniture that you would like to change.

EX: Take the back piece of fabric off and you will see the frame. Where the fabric was stapled to the frame on almost all the pieces of fabric and where they attach. Now, if this would be to much to work reattach the fabric on the back and look for other options.

(You can purchase slip clovers for chairs/sofas. Online will give you the largest selections.)

3rd. Remove all the old fabric and all the staples that connects the fabric to the piece of furniture.

Remember and/or mark the piece of fabric that you took off because your going to reattach the new fabric in the same place.

4th. Keep the old pieces of fabric so you can trace the pattern. This will be the easiest solution until you get the hang of it.

5th. Your going to attach the new fabric to each piece that you traced and back to the same spot.

This should give you the a stunning new look and knowing that you created a awesome piece. Enjoy D.I.Y'ing!!!

Wow, I am not very computer savvy, I didn't realize that I was posting a question. I thought it was a place to search for info. So I would like to Thank those who have responded. I have a sectional couch from Ikea, but to my disappointment, the covers do not hold up very well, so I would like to make one myself. My plan is to take apart the old one, and use it as a pattern and sew it like they are made when you buy them, as a result it is removable. I was wondering if anyone out there has any helpful tips for me. I got a great tip on how to make the piping using the tubular method.

Many Thanks,

Patricia

Patricia, it is easy to make piping. Get piping cord at the fabric store, cut strips of your fabric 1-1/2" wide by the length you need, or piece the lengths if necessary. These can be bias or straight. Then use your zipper foot to stitch the cording in. When you apply your piping to the fabric, I like to stitch it on one side of the fabric first with a contrasting thread. Then when you stitch the other fabric to it right sides together with your piping in between, you will be able to snug your zipper foot in close and none of the stitching will show when the seam is opened out. Nice, clean, and professional-looking! Good luck!