are you wanting a slip cover, or to reupholster the sofa? Here’s what i do...The easy way is to run a tape measure down to the floor behind the sofa, up over the back of the sofa include arms to the floor. Add about 6 inches all around. Find a sheet or blanket (s) that comes closest to your measurement. Drape and tuck.
If you do not have experience yet in sewing slipcovers, then I would recommend you use a pattern, as they contain many tips and will guide you step by step. Here are three that are available:
I have a sofa and a matching chair in a light brown chenille. My parents gave them to us. Our cats have destroyed every corner of both pieces. It the rest of the p...
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Goggle the type of sofa you are looking to make a cover for. They have specific details for each style.
are you wanting a slip cover, or to reupholster the sofa? Here’s what i do...The easy way is to run a tape measure down to the floor behind the sofa, up over the back of the sofa include arms to the floor. Add about 6 inches all around. Find a sheet or blanket (s) that comes closest to your measurement. Drape and tuck.
opps for got to say measure length of sofa as well. From floor across sofa to floor on other side.
Here is some inspiration for you:
http://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/making-your-own-slip-covers-15838973?expand_all_questions=1
Making Your Own Slip Covers
Some of the pattern companies have slipcovers in their books, go to a fabric store and check the McCalls, Butterick, Vogue pattern books...
https://www.amazon.com/Butterick-Patterns-Drapes-Slipcovers-Pillows/dp/B004CV56XO
https://www.amazon.com/McCalls-8089-Decor-Slipcovers-Pattern/dp/B004EBNOS6/ref=sr_1_3?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1511490134&sr=1-3&keywords=McCalls+slipcover+patterns
https://www.amazon.com/McCalls-M4479-Slipcovers-Trading-Pattern/dp/B005694IR6/ref=pd_sbs_201_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3Z16NFE4H0XX298V07MJ
https://www.amazon.com/Vogue-Slipcover-Pillow-Package-1080/dp/B003BW2L2Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1511490237&sr=1-3&keywords=Vogue+slipcover+patterns
If you do not have experience yet in sewing slipcovers, then I would recommend you use a pattern, as they contain many tips and will guide you step by step. Here are three that are available: