How To Make A Futon Cover
I would like to make a futon cover from a quilt.
How to make a futon cover. By gwen 9 posts 3 comments july 17 2007. The futon is a full size. Make sure you can get to all four sides of the mattress. It both protects your futon from stains and serves a decorative purpose.
Making a futon cover with a quilt. Two covers in one is what you get with a reversible futon cover. If you re looking to cover your futon whether you want a new look or your futon has seen better days you ll need a fitted sheet to cover it. I also have several cats that like to shed so the futon needs a cover that i can wash.
I had a zip on cover for it but getting it off the crazy heavy mattress involved an hour long wre. A new futon cover can turn a drab or tired old piece of furniture into a fun focal point in your home. Wash and dry your fitted sheet before adding to your futon. Choose 100 percent cotton sheets for the best results when making the futon cover.
Most commercially produced futon covers come in neutral shades. Visit walmart and find your style of fitted sheets. I ve got a futon with the heaviest freaking mattress ever. Measure the width of the mattress next.
Make the futon with your fitted sheet. Protect futon mattresses by making a futon cover out of two bed sheets in a fun print. Futons never seem to go out of style but their covers do. Take your mattress off of the futon and lay it in the middle of the floor.
Instead of using two quilts i m considering using a quilt for one side and. How to make your own reversible futon cover. Now measure the height or. Using your measuring tape measure the length of the mattress first.
Read on to learn how to make a futon cover. Instead of discarding the. A colourful futon cover gives the room a bright new look and even a plain futon cover will help an old or faded futon look like new again. The cover may be dated or worn or may no longer suit a new room s decor.
How to make fun futon covers. Futon sheets as diy futon covers. I ve seen directions using sheets but wonder if anyone has tried using a bulkier material and would like to share any do don t tips before i get started. With your advanced sewing skills and knowledge of how to make a french seam you can.