It is interesting making this slipcover for several reasons: First, my sofa is huge, more than 70 inches long, so the amount of fabric I am hefting around is massive. Second, who knew that there were so many bends and curves in such a seemingly straight-lined sofa? Third, I love figuring out how to do this without a pattern and am delighted when it works.
Connor’s already making himself at home on the new cushion covers. 
The interesting thing about this sofa, is that the covers on the cushions were removable, but the three pillow covers were not. So when I removed the three covers, luckily, I found that the pillows were encased in a light muslin cover. Unfortunately, when I tried to remove a little of the original fabric from the sofa, all I found was padding. No muslin.
Even more unfortunately, you could see the pattern of the sofa through the fabric I am using. I had to go buy a bunch of muslin to line the sofa. Since my sewing skills aren’t too good, I decided to bond the muslin to the sofa with a heat n’bond type material. It worked really well, although it took hours. I did the back and front and the arms. In the image above, the slipcover fabric is just draped over the back.
The stupidest thing is that I know I could go out and buy a new sofa with a new cover, but I am already in for a penny on this one! It’s a good exercise in learning a new skill.
Congratulations on your fortitude, through all the setbacks! Looks great so far and if Connor approves it must be going well. Keep us posted.
ReplyDeleteWow...you are a quick stitch! Very smart to use the heat/bond method. And I say your sewing skills are excellent.
ReplyDeleteThis is a massive project and look what you have accomplished already. It's going to look fabulous when complete.
ReplyDeleteWell, the slipcovered IKEA sofa in white is just 349. oy.
ReplyDeleteok, this actualy looks realy great! my backspace isn't working, so excuse the typos.
i was afraid you would see the patern through the white. i always recover in muslin before i have slips made for that very reason. but i do say - it loks great so far ! can't wait to see it finished!!!
Oh..my..goodness!!! Hang in there! After my battle with the wingback chairs I wouldn't do this again FOR MONEY!!!
ReplyDeleteIs this the woman who stated this task would be long
ReplyDeleteongoing? Wow, you're lightening!! It looks great. So you go girl!!
Meg -- I'm so impressed! Can't wait to see end result.
ReplyDeleteWhen I first read you were going to do this project I thought "Is she brave or just crazy?'. Now I think you are very courageous for taking on such a big endeavor! I am NOT showing this to my husband, who, every time I say I need to recover a chair, says "can't you do it yourself?". NO, I can't. Can't wait to see your finished product!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Looks great. I am impressed with how QUICKLY you have done this! Can't wait to see the finished product! (And i see Connor approves!)
ReplyDeleteWow. I have a 1941 Duncan Phyfe sofa, and when I had it reupholstered I foolishly let them talk me into paying more and getting a down-filled seat cushion instead of poly-fill. I have been picking little white feathers out of my clothes, off the floor, and out of this damn cushion for four years now. Worst decision EVER. I am about ready to wrap the whole thing in teflon and call it a day. ARGH!!! Ticking is useless.
ReplyDeleteMeg, you're doing a fabulous job! Just think how easy the next project will be. Can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteI don't know from making slipcovers (unfortunately) but how sweet is that face?
ReplyDeleteMeg: I can't believe you are doing this! oh man, I would have chucked the entire project long ago!!!
ReplyDeleteFor sure, we are all eagerly awaiting the finished product....so nice that Connor likes it!