How Do You Make Sectional Couch Covers?
If you are a do-it-yourself type of person and you prefer to make your own items to match your interior design style, then you will enjoy this project. The cost of slipcovers can run almost as much as buying a new sectional sofa if you like luxury fabrics. In this project, you will learn how to make a slipcover for a sectional couch, and it will not cost you a fortune. Fabrics come in a variety of styles and colors. A wonderful choice is a stretch microfiber material. The fabric is easy to clean and stretches easily while you are fitting it over the sectional pieces. Measure — You can either choose to sew individual cushion covers for each piece if the cushions are detached or you can simply make one slipcover to go over the entire sectional piece. For this project, we will sew a slipcover for each sectional piece. Start by measuring the front, back and sides of your sectional including any ottomans to determine how much fabric you will need. Be sure to leave at least a 1-inch seam al