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How to sew capes on the sofa and armchair with your own hands? 120+ (Photos) Ideas for your home

Alena Likhomanova

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The problem of the old sofa and its restoration are faced by many. Buy a new sofa sometimes not under force. And if you want to change the upholstery on it, that is, to restore the workshop, it will also bring great costs. We have a way out of this situation - to get a beautiful cover on a sofa or chair that you can do with your own hands.

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Varieties

Every day, developers plaids, covered, covers do not stop in the development of their work, while continuing to fantasize, use new tricks. As a result, this led to a large variety of styles, from simple to multifunctional, for all models. sofas and chairs.

Features capes for sofas and chairs, their variety

Types of capes:

A way to give the sofa a new life

Sponge do it yourself, with solid armrests

We analyze the three main common problem areas associated with sofas. For starters, these are armrests.. Usually, there are stains from tea, coffee, crumbs, frayed. This is also a favorite place for pets, because the corners can be wiped, torn. The second problematic place is the traditional place where they sit. Pillows fail under the weight of the owners.

We turn to a design, cheap restoration. The first thing we start with is the armrests.

Armrest

It would seem the hardest thing to make something that can not be sewn. But, on the contrary, this work is much faster and easier, thanks to assistants who have long been available in building stores. These include corners, screws. We propose to create not just a corner case, but tables-armrests. Thanks to plywood compounds, we can create a solid support not only for hands, but also for cups and plates. You do not even have to wash such a cover, it will be enough to wipe napkin from dust, crumbs, dirt.

In brown

Emery paper sand down all the flaws of plywood sheets.

Now you can paint the shape of the plywood case with paint in the color of your design. We recommend using acrylic paint, it dries faster, in fact has no smell, so you can do this even at home. The best to choose dark colors for armrests, they create more contrast with other colors. You can also decorate them with original patterns, rhinestones or fabric, the choice is very large. As the paint dries, you can try on the covers on the armrests. If they completely suit you, the work can be considered finished.

In Provencal style

The next stage is the seat.

Seat

It usually consists of two parts:

On the seat, the back will take 150-170 cm of fabric. To choose the size of the desired segment of fabric, it is necessary to measure the sofa as a whole and in parts, in order to choose the dimensions of the details. We measure the width, the depth of the seat on the inside, measure the necessary segments on the fabric. We need allowances in width in the size of 7 cm. 1 cm on each side - these are seam allowances, 5 cm in soft spots, which can rise a little during use.

Easy to remove and clean.

We use material with a synthetic winterizer.

You can make compartments with different thicknesses. It all depends on the imagination and taste, a lot of narrow, small ones, on children's butts or one big one. If the seat is divided into parts, then the parts must be symmetrical. We make basting on the fabric on the front side, therefore, it is desirable to use easily removable chalk.

Making a fold on the fabric. It is necessary to determine how often the bands will meet. Can be done with a small distance from each other or with a large, rely on your choice.

Perfect protection for your furniture

Use, for example, 3 folds. In this case, divide the fabric into 4 parts.

Happen equal and different in size.

In general, fantasy is no chapel, so use any options. In order to place strips inside the fabric, it must be at least a couple of millimeters wider than the depth of our tuck. Turn the cut strip of another shade, which will be different from the main fabric, into a small tuft, connecting the upper stripes. Fix the pin so that it does not disperse. In order for it to form, you need to iron iron. Repeat the action with each part.

When choosing a fabric, stop on not very bright and catchy shades.

Then, on top we make a line, in order to fix it all.

It needs to be flashed from three sides in order to be turned out from one side. We do this necessarily from the side where we have three selected elements and where the back is adjacent to the seat. Zastrochili fabric, everted out. We mark with pins those three vertical lines and one horizontal, which will divide the seat into three parts. Stitch them. Thus, we form three pockets that will be directly filled with padding polyester.

Easy to do it yourself

You can use the materials that are in the house, if there are any unnecessary pillowswhich correspond in size to our case, you can use these pillows instead of a sintepon, they also add volume.

Sintepon is of different thickness. It is better to take an average thickness - it is 3 cm. It all depends on how much we want to get a lush sofa.

We turn to the processing of edges. We need to tuck them inside and sew them again. Everything remains inside, the seams are all hidden. These stitches need to be taken into account when determining the size of a piece of fabric, not less than 1 cm on each side we will have a stitch. We also make a gap on the synthetic winterizer, as in some places it rises.

Tie option

Fix the adhesive material with a needle and thread. On the couch, you can use a glue gun. There is an option to sew, but it is a little longer in time and it is not always convenient to sew on the sofa. But with the help of a glue gun the tape holds up perfectly. Thus, on the reverse side, the edge of the pillow is fixed with the help of one velcro. We can do this in small parts or vice versa with a whole strip.

It remains the case for small - back.

Back

Using the same technique you need to make a rectangle of cloth that closes on both sides as well as a pillowcase. Create your own zest - puffs. This bond between a few pieces of material, which fold into folds and form a beautiful relief, are called puffs.

You can use an ordinary blanket

I mean, this is an expensive device. We will do the simplest of puff techniques - neat little tucks, staggered, which look very beautiful.

After the puffs have been designed, as in the version with a seat, we apply the second part of the face to the face, stitch it from all sides, turn it over and fasten the velcro. It is desirable to sculpt her back on all sides. First, the owners can rub on the back, the second point, if we stretch the seat well, then all our folds will just open slightly and they will be noticeable.

This is the element that needs to be shown, it is beautiful, spectacular, it looks very beautiful.

In classic style

The last item - pillows. Decorate your sofa or armchair with such peculiar decor to make plywood armrests and shades of your choice, new pillowcases look harmonious. It would be even better to look if the pillows are the same shade that you used for tucking the bottom of the pillows and for the puffs.

A variety of capes depends not only on the palette of shades, but also on the type of material.

In purple color

Tapestry Knitted Capes

In the past, tapestry capes on the sofa, armchairs, ottomans served as the decor of upholstered furniture, were considered luxury and wealth. Tapestry capes were specially sewn to order from expensive threads, it took a lot of time to create extraordinarily beautiful patterns by which you could recognize the master's hand. Now the manual work is replaced by appliances, the cooking process has accelerated many times. They began to use threads cheaper and to appreciate such decor became less.

But the sophistication and beauty in the interior of the tapestry covers did not lose. Moreover, harmonious shades and patterns will emphasize your refined, subtlety of taste.

Flower print

Tapestry is created by the most sophisticated technologies developed by the ancient Egyptians. Modern tapestry production is very different from the ancient Egyptian. It all starts with a sketch. Any painting, landscape, still life can be transferred to the future canvas. Designers divide the image into 1000 color dots, each of which determines the color of the yarn for the future canvas.

In the tapestry palette about 300 shades, while the threads to create a canvas come in just five colors. When we deal with paints, we can easily get any shade by simply mixing colors. In the invention of shades on the canvas, the thread is mixed, creating new shades.

Features and benefits

The peculiarities of the material include plexus of three or more multi-colored threads, respectively, the canvas is not painted after weaving. Moreover, they are distinguished not only by shades, sizes, method and cut complexity, but also by a peculiar decor. This may be:

All this gave refinement, beauty not only to the canvas, but also to the interior, in general.

We give a little refinement

Tapestry fabrics are made from different materials.

These include:

Density, thickness, relief can be chosen to taste, since there are a lot of varieties. Print, thematic patterns, drawings, palette of colors - all the wishes. The power to refresh not only upholstered furniture, but also the atmosphere of the room, in general.

You can choose your future cape both massively and individually, which will take a little more cost. The manual method is still preserved and such work continues to be appreciated, which is characteristic of the individual method of manufacture. Machines perform massive work, so these models are cheaper than hand-woven cloths. For each material provides its own individual care, as we describe below.

Any type of work (cape, cover, blanket), put on and remove from the furniture does not deliver labor.

In a large number of cases tapestry covers were saved, diluted with a nondescript atmosphere. Moreover, connoisseurs in harmonious design ideas will appreciate such an expensive gift. The hypoallergenic natural composition of the fabric covers is safe for kids and the elderly.

The material from which the case is made is very wear-resistant, does not shrink and does not lose bright colors. Basically, such blankets serve as protection from dust mites, dirt, paints, but families with small children should wash them more often. Of course, you will save the sofa from children's paints and felt-tip pens, but you will not save the cape, which can cost no less than your sofa. To do this, it is also important to consider proper care.

In white color

Such covers can protect mechanical damage from excess eyes, acquired over time or due to carelessness.It is advisable to purchase such a cape before the upholstery will be damaged. You can keep the look and smell of new furniture.

You can soften a hard sofa, if you use fabrics with several layers or special inserts. It is advised to use with slippery sofas.

Ideal for a white sofa

Care

To make this cape serve for a long time:

Protects the sofa from children and animals

If you temporarily do not use the material, wrap it in any sheet except polyethylene, put it in an open, breathable bag.

Capes without armrests

Covers for such sofas, as a rule, stretch. They cover the entire sofa. These include eurocovers. They are made of bamboo, hypoallergenic and protect the furniture not only from the clumsy hands of adults, children, but also pets, whose claws catch on threads of fabrics.

Also such covers can be on strings, which are sewn on the lower corners of the sofa. Usually, such sofas have a frilly, dense base.

Bright option for home

Bright carpet can be fringed.

Cases without armrests can look simple and attract only material or colors. If you value unusual accessories, we suggest you pay attention to the covers with a skirt. Their feature is a long light frill, assembled in an accordion. More suited to high sofas.

Such covers are usually decorated with simple symbolic phrases or company logos. Perfect for design minimalism.

Bright stripes

Quilted bedspreads

Refined color scheme will lift your spirits, please the eye. The advantages can be attributed to the fact that they have a seal inserted between the main material and the fabric of the lining, most often a synthetic winterizer.

Thanks to this combination of fabrics, the blankets are lush and soft, hide the folds on the sofa. There are some types of stitches:

The thermostat is applied only to covers from artificial fabrics. It is the fastening of the layers of the bedspread with the help of a special device that melts synthetic fibers.

In unison with the rug

It is voluminous, takes up a lot of space during storage. Therefore, it is difficult to erase. Any cover, you need to wash at least 2 times a year. Or clean the dust, air required.

Selection of models for style

The easiest way to choose a simple monochromatic quilted bedspread, of complexity will be only the selection of harmonious edema.

Covers, decorated in a small monotonous flower, are characteristic Provence. Monochromatic colors, straight lines or a cage predominantly classicism. The patchwork technique is usually harmoniously combined with the style country music: isolated squares with delicate roses and diluted picture in bed tones - create charm and comfort.

A cozy option to read a book

A large blanket on your upholstered furniture will look untidy, dirty and the effect of a mess covering should be 110 by 140 cm. For a double bed, the following standards are noted: 200 by 220 cm.

European beds are glorified by the maximum size, so the cover for a standard double bed will be small, so choose sizes from 220 by 250 cm and up to 230 by 250 cm.

In the style of minimalism

Fur covers

Made of faux fur with a soft nap. They are fluffy, pleasant to the touch. However, attract dust. The villi themselves are sewn into the fabric structure, so they will neither fall out nor crumble. Due to the long nap, the air accumulates in the villi, helps to preserve the natural warmth of your body.

For the interior in the style of Glamor, fur covers of a delicate or contrasting shades will suit luxuriously.

Such capes add comfort and warmth to the room; the soft and fluffy structure of the canvas lures you to relax and unwind.

When everything is in tune

Colors and materials

With the help of a cushion for a chair and a sofa, you can refresh and diversify the interior of the room.

The advantage of beige - harmony with all colors

Many use this trick when buying double-sided bedspreads. In this case, you can enjoy the diversity and change the shades with the time of year. Harmony should be maintained, so the shade of the bedspread must support at least one element in the room, for example, curtains or decorative trifles.

Capes will help to change the atmosphere at home.

To the cold tones can be attributed to the Scandinavian direction - gray shades. One of the most popular materials is jacquard.

It mainly consists of patterns. Refers to the most requesting, and not the cheapest materials.

Hi-tech style

There are covers from two materials: natural and synthetic. The price of materials depends on its composition.

Manufacturers claim that any type of upholstered furniture covers can withstand up to 50 washes.

The hostesses say that they are satisfied with the purchase, comfort and charm, which provided them with a blanket, cape or blanket.