Couch, before
Not a very interesting project, but something that needs to be done. The couch is actually a sofa bed bought from IKEA, I love the simple shape and the neutral navy colour. But after two years of having a little boy jumping on it every single day, it finally showed some signs of deterioration.
There is actually a huge tear on the back side of the seater, and it became bigger with every jump on it. I know I should do something about it sooner, but making a couch cover is sooo not appealing! I kept postponing the project for several months, and the couch was there, looking really bad in the living room. Today I finally decided to make the cover and it was finished in less than 30 minutes! Procrastination is indeed a bad habit.
I was going to make a real cover with zipper and all, but then I was too lazy to do it. So I only made a simple cover with mitered corner and then stitched an elastic underneath. Easy peasy! I also made a matching pillow cover with the same fabric. The fabric is Indian cotton dhurrie in blue stripes, the texture is so nice.
Now I hope the new cover can withstand the heavy wear and tear that lay ahead!
Dotty Leia dress
What I did today
Learning to embroider
Surprise package!
Novita dress
Your couch looks very much like ours, except ours is grey with “puffy” arms and storage underneath the mattress. We even have a cube-shaped footrest likes yours, but it’s red. ^_^
Our couch has a slipcover, but I don’t like it because it’s made of knit fabric and attracts dog fur. D: I need to try to make something like this to replace the old one. You make it look so easy! If my results are even half as nice as yours I will be happy. ^_^
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Can u please come to Austin,TX and fix our couch!!! Yours look so clean and fresh…great job!
Brilliant idea. The elastic bands will make the cushion cover project easier.
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I really like how the new sofa looks like. We have a lot of ikea furniture and it’s great to see it made more personalized.
Looks great and super comfy!
Hey Novita, I am still here waiting my motivation comes up to sew a sofa cover.. You did a great job and the fabric seems very nice for hot & humid summer. I love that! Also, I read your latest post! It’s so sweet and I am glad you two are happy together!! Say hello to your husband! Have a lovely evening;)
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I still need to make some pillow cases but maybe I’ll do it in a few months from now
At least I’ve finished the couch cover!
My husband said hello to you and your husband too!
Looks great. Love the gator!
I know what you mean about postponing, I started saying I’m going to make new pillowcases and curtains for my room months ago.
nice! I often get lazy about zippers- I have used drawstrings or elastic for this type of thing!
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We have the same exact couch too back here in Malaysia and also have already changed the cover. Your new cover looks very much cozy
it looks soooo comfy, suka banget paduan warnanya…:)
a very good change!
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