Anyone have a pattern for a pet cover for a sofa or chair?

by Judy G

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I looked at the store bought variety but they don't come in a color or fabric pattern that would look nice, so I'm on the hunt for ways to make my own. The big 3 pattern companies don't have them. Also, what fabric and batting would be most stain resistant and resilient to multiple washings? Thanks!

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Z on Jul 09, 2013
@Judy G I saw that no one was helping so when I couldn't find one online I drew up a patter for you. Since sofas vary in size you'll have to do the measuring, but this should help.

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- Adrienne S on Jun 21, 2014
  @Z I just saw your pattern. Thank you for designing it. I can't wait to make one! Adrienne S
  
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- Z on Jun 21, 2014
  @You're very welcome Adrienne. I'm glad you found it and can use it!
  
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- Cecilia on Mar 13, 2015
  @Z I see you have a pattern you're willing to share. How would I get your design?
  
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- Z on Mar 13, 2015
  @Cecilia, it's the drawing above. You still have to do the figuring, but it's completely doable with a little math. Just click the drawing to make it larger and down load it to your computer.
  
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- Anita Joyce Work on Sep 05, 2015
  @Z or anyone else who got the whole pattern.....Can you email me this pattern? an ad is blocking some of it I would really appreciate it My email address is anita.work@verizon.net
  
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- Z on Sep 05, 2015
  Testing
  
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- Z on Sep 05, 2015
  Ha! Now I know what was wrong. I wasn't signed in. I'm so used to being signed in all the time on both my desk and lap tops that it didn't dawn on me until I tried getting here via a bookmark. At least I was able to get the pattern to you via email.
  
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- Nan on Jul 20, 2018
  
  i just found your great pattern, you’re so generous to create and share it! I need furniture protectors desperately and am trying to decide on fabric. I’ve looked everywhere online for quilted fabric or “pre-quilted” fabric to use but can not locate anything but cheap cotton in red or white. The manufacturers of sofa protectors seem to have lots of versions of it. Any suggestions? what do you think about adding some type of ties under the seat to prevent the back from pulling out and to keep the arms in place? Im having difficulty designing the ties so they’d work. Thanks!
  
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- Cathyfrn on Mar 17, 2019
  
  I went to the local thrift store and bought a beautiful gently used queen sized quilted bedspread for $6. It's just enough fabric to cover a love seat and chair.
  
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- Desiree Dawn on Mar 05, 2021
  
  Thank you for this! It is just what I needed.
  
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Judy G on Jul 10, 2013
Thank you so much Becky! I just posted yesterday so didn't know how long it takes to get help.. I really appreciate that!

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- Paige on Jun 29, 2020
  
  Training your dog is the only long-term solution.
  
  I love my dog so much but it constantly did the things that irked me most. It would chew on things that it shouldn’t or jump up and down out of the blue. Whenever I put on the leash, it would pull on it. Whenever it was out of the house, it would continue digging on the ground - I wish I could tell what it was looking for down there. All the things it did left me feeling depressed as if I failed it monumentally.
  
  But since I discovered Brain Training for Dogs and applied the system offered, it now behaves the way a beautiful dog I always expect of.
  
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Judy G on Jul 10, 2013
That is awesome! I'm lucky to draw a straight line on the computer! thanks again!

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Z on Jul 10, 2013
You're so welcome Judy. I'm a seamstress and have drawn up many wood working plans for things around our home so I put the two skills together and used Windows Paint program to draw it up for you. Please take notes and pictures while making it so you can share the results here on Hometalk for others to see. I know I'd love to see it.

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Judy G on Jul 10, 2013
Will do!

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Z on Jul 10, 2013
Please tag me so I'll be sure to see it.

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Linda on Nov 17, 2013
Would love to see the pattern as well. I've been looking for one to make.

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- Z on Nov 17, 2013
  @Linda, I drew a pattern with instructions in my first comment. You're welcome to use it.
  
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Linda on Nov 18, 2013
Got it, thank you so much Becky!

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Michelle Montague on Dec 26, 2013
Curious if this pattern worked. I'm looking for a pattern to have my mother make a cover for my worn out microfiber couch. Structurally it's really sound, but to have it for a renter, it should look better. But I can't find a pattern anywhere online, except here.

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Judy G on Dec 26, 2013
Hi Michelle, I haven't made it yet.. I'm not a real 'go getter' on projects..so far behind on so much.. it sure looks like it will work great and I am planning on getting it done this winter...

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Z on Mar 13, 2015
@Judy G, did you ever get one of these made?

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Sherri Smith Miller on Mar 14, 2015
I just found this. . . I was searching for just this kind of pattern! I want to make one out of of old jeans. This is awesome, thanks! I plan to use quilt batting and a sheet for the underside.

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Jon2401056 on Sep 22, 2015
Dear Becky & Sherri - I just found this too - and I will borrow the quilt batting and sheet suggestion too - 1,000 thanks Jean - CT

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- Shene Underwood on Jan 08, 2018
  
  I am making this with a twin quilt, that is cheaper than buying fabric, backing and lining. You can find nice colors to cordinate your style
  
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- Nan on Jul 20, 2018
  
  Hi Shene-did you make your cover using a quilt yet? If yes, what do you suggest to keep the back and seat tucked in place? I was thinking of ties underneath but not sure how to do that.
  
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