How to sew a cape on a sofa with your own hands
Are you worried that your brand new upholstered furniture will quickly lose its presentable appearance? If this is the case, try sewing a sofa cape. She will solve several problems at once. Firstly, it will protect furniture from rapid wear, dirt and dust. Secondly, it will complement and decorate the interior, add individual charm and comfort to it.
Are you worried about the safety of your furniture? Then find out how to sew a sofa cape
What can you sew sofa covers?
Here it is worth mentioning that there are two types of capes: capes-bedspreads and capes-covers. They are identical in functionality. It’s all about their shape. If the coverlet can freely fall off the sofa, then the cover should tightly fit the upholstered furniture. For products with a non-standard shape, it is better to choose covers, since they are always fixed (with buttons, zippers, laces and other accessories) and do not allow the fabric to slide off the sofa during use.
Before you start sewing, you need to decide on the materials. The fabric must necessarily fit into the color scheme of the room: either complement it, or sharply contrast, playing the role of an accent in the interior. Do not forget about the texture of the materials. In luxurious, respectable interiors, a patchwork cape is unlikely to be appropriate, while in country style it will be the perfect decoration.
You can sew a cape on a sofa with your own hands from different materials. For example,
· Plush, velor, velvet. They are chosen by lovers of luxury. Indeed, these materials will create a special chic in the room. But such capes are quite capricious in care, they will have to be cleaned often, as they attract dust and small debris;
· Tapestry, jacquard. Previously, these varieties were only available to members of the nobility. They have beautiful colors, while they are durable, resistant to dirt;
· fur. Able to transform both interior and furniture. Its relaxing properties are well known. However, not suitable for those people who suffer from allergies;
· Silk, satin, satin. They look very elegant and sophisticated. It is worth noting their low cost. An excellent choice for connoisseurs of beauty who prefer not to spend a lot of money on luxury capes.
Any of these materials will help you create a real work of art: beautiful and original.
This is not so difficult to do. The main thing is the calculation of the fabric. Capes are single-cut (only the edges are hemmed, the sewing machine is used to a minimum) and consisting of several fabric cuts (here you need to remember about seam allowances). If you decide to create a cape with a frill, you need to calculate the height so that the fabric does not lie on the floor, leaving at least a small gap. This will prevent the edges from getting dirty and the sofa will appear taller.
Sofa covers are an excellent decorative element that also has protective functions.