Add a tassel for interest if desired. It was well worth the effort. Use upholstery pins and self-adhesive hook-and-loop tape as needed to secure the sheets under the surfaces. Hi Jen! All I did was laid out my dropcloth and laid all three cushions in the middle. I’m really impressed. Steph Making a fitted slipcover may seem daunting, but it’s not as complicated as you’d think. Fitted slipcovers offer all of the convenience of a removable, washable cover with the added bonus of a custom-tailored look. Double that number. Wow – that is so great to hear!! Marsha Jones began her creative and technical writing career in 1991, with published works in the fields of technology, antiques, home design and regional Idaho. I was SUPER excited to see this post! And here’s the thing that will REALLY make your dropcloth slipcover look great – IRONING. And did you follow her tutorial exactly besides using the bath tub? It was a kind of spur of the moment kind of project and I’m so glad I did it. Drape a pretty quilt over the back, or cover just the bottom cushions in envelope style covers, in a coordinating color or print. I just finished making mine for my sectional last night and I love how it turned out! I am so happy with how they turned out. I’ve got to admit, tackling this kind of project scares the you know what out of me. Learn to make slipcovers from drop cloths at Tater Tots and Jello. Add 6 inches for seams and a margin for error. I love it!! It’s been on my to do list but this gives me the courage to bump it up to the top! My next project is the make a slipcover for an old wingback chair. And I had a friend on Instagram tell me that she made a dropcloth slipcover for HER couch over three years ago and it STILL looks great with four little kids. I’m getting ready to make a slipcover for my sectional but have been completely overwhelmed with the idea of this project. That’s how I felt. 11 Warm and Delicious Fall Weight Watchers Soup Recipes! It’s less scary with a friend. Fitted slipcovers offer all of the convenience of a removable, washable cover with the added bonus of a custom-tailored look. So that’s what I did!! Sew the bottom piece on the three pinned sides, and 1/4 of the way in from the corners on the fourth side, which you left open. It looks amazing. I have been making throw pillows out of the paint cloths by cutting the material into 20″x20″ squares and then painting flowers or whimsey characters on the squares before sewing them together and stuffing with filling. Drape the fabric over the sofa, printed side out. Abby recently posted…4 jewelry organizers you can make for FREE. Work your way around the sofa, pinning the fabric so that it follows the contours of the sofa. Bought 3 drops clothes from HD. So the first 4 hours it soaked in my claw foot tub – let’s just say bleach and claw foot tubs (porcelain) don’t get along!! I could bleach all those drop cloths if you will come over and pin/sew it all up for me. Once I put the sofa and cushion covers on, I wondered how to finish the bottom edges of the slipcover. I have a sectional very similar to yours including color which is awesome for little sticky fingers, but I REALLY want to slipcover it. Linda @ it all started with paint recently posted…, Krista @ the happy housie recently posted…. I followed this great tutorial by Honeybear Lane on how to make a couch … I am contemplating making drapes out of the dropcloth and dying them a chocolate brown…. Thanks for stopping by!! I discovered the “paint dropcloths” a few months ago. Good for you for persevering! I wonder if tis would work for a single chair? , Love it Jen I can’t wait to decorate for Christmas. I love the way it turned out!! Once the dropcloths were bleached and washed, I dried them. Let me know if you have an idea on how I can adjust the pattern!? Remove the slipcover from the sofa and baste it together. Pin all four side pieces together, printed side to printed side, at their short ends., making a square. Have you ever made anything out of dropcloths?? Upholstery pins and other supplies can be found at most sewing or upholstery retailers. Thanks for the tutorial! Marsha holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English-technical communication from Boise State University. Cover a loveseat with a queen-size sheet in colors or a pattern that coordinates with the room. SOOO impressive! I then pinned it in place and took the cushions out. SO yay!!! I am afraid of tackling such a tough job. Linda Already went through 2 gallons. You did an awesome job…I love it. Making a slipcover for our ‘very comfortable but desperately in need of reupholstering’ sofa is on my list for this winter. Cover a loveseat with a queen-size sheet in colors or a pattern that coordinates with the room. I am SO happy I found this post. Sew the top to the side pieces on all four sides. I have a slip covered chair and those covers are in the wash every other week! However, it is no small task. Design a canvas slipcover for an upholstered chair. (here’s a shot of the couch with the original brown upholstery). I even used the same brand of dropcloths. I have a couch and loveseat I want to do because the fabric is outdated. the drain began to react with the bleach – leaving black gunk & pitting a bit – again peroxide and baking soda helped. Place a line of straight pins about 1/4 inch away from the back of the sofa, following the contours of the sofa all the way down to the floor. Thanks for giving me the boost to get this done this winter! Wow Jen – what a difference! I’m planning on painting the slipcover after I have covered the chair. You can do it! I didn’t know what I could do to make my white-covered slipcover dream come true. Thanks so much Marie!! I like it, and I desperately need a slip cover. I’m so scared of sewing big projects. XO, Can I hire you to make me one? Sew the slipcover together, remembering to also stitch the hems. The Handmade Custom Sofa Cover. You don’t really have the time to sew a slipcover together, and you want something that really sets off your living room. I don’t think, I had the courage doing such a big project…, This turned out AMAZING! You want to add a little extra fabric at the seams so you can tuck the fabric into the seams of the couch. Add pleats where necessary at the front to create a faux kick pleat. Seriously every doubting moment was worth it because the sofa looks stunning! Striped Slipcover For Kids’ Sofa. Measure your sofa from the floor at the left side, up and over the arm, across the seat, up and over the arm and down to the floor on the right. I just thought I should put this out there for others as I ran into a few “problems”….I purchased my drop cloth from Home Depot and after 2 gallons of bleach (one each time)- it is still pretty “dingy” in color – OK, but not what I had hoped for. Update it by adding… And then I did the whole thing a THIRD time to get the almost-white color I needed. Then I put them in trash bags and dragged them downstairs to my laundry room and washed them. -- Tatertots and Jello, Link Round-up: Fall Fitness, Neck Cream, a DIY Costume, and More | Smart Mom Style. thanks for asking me though – you are so sweet!! Ironing it is a little tedious but it makes the slipcover look great! I can’t believe you used DROP CLOTHS! Painting is not an option as this is my sofa, not an occasional chair. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful project. I have two small kids and a white sofa, and just wrote an article for my 31 days about it. I love those little kids’ sofas – they’re so adorable and perfect for … Thanks Laura!! I do a lot better when I don’t have to use a pattern or directions LOL!! I love, love this tutorial, but for the non-skilled sewer (not even sure how to thread my machine properly) it all looks so overwhelming.