Varieties of elastic covers for sofas
There are so many sofas, so many covers: for each type of furniture you can choose “your own” clothes.
Sofa covers come in different shapes, colors and sizes.
The shapes of the covers are:
- for corners (“L”-shaped and “U”-shaped);;
- straight;
- island sofas.
There are also models for ottomans and small 2-3 seater sofas. If you cannot find a suitable case among the standard options, it can be made to order. This service is offered by many companies and private studios.
Covers can be made to your own sizes.
How to choose the size of a sofa cover
First of all, you need to measure the furniture. The main guideline when choosing a cover is the length of the back. For standard straight models it can be up to 160 cm or about 240.
There are many manufacturers of European covers.
In the first case, a cover is suitable for a two-seater model, in the second – for a three-seater model. For corner sofas, the back length ranges from 380 to 550 cm.
A purchased sample costs more than one sewn with your own hands at home.
Advice. Sellers can convince you that the size of the cover is universal and will fit any furniture. But you shouldn’t believe this blindly. Elastic material is used to sew products; if stretched too much, it can crack. Therefore, before making a purchase, be sure to find out all the dimensions of the furniture.
Accurate measurements will allow you to get a stylish and modern model of the case.
It is also worth measuring the depth of the seat, the distance from it to the floor and the length of the armrests.
Helpful tips for putting on chairs
When choosing products, you can choose universal models that are suitable for any type. To put on the cover, you need to lay it out on the chairs. Next, you should put it on 2 armrests and the back. There is no need to make any effort. It is necessary to straighten it on the armrests, backrest, and correct folds (if any).
Important: To secure the cover between the seat and the back of the chair, you can use bolsters. They can be used to remove excess fabric and folds.
The modern market offers a variety of upholstery materials to choose from. Thanks to high elasticity and breathability, products made from quality materials are practical and easy to use. The fabrics have an original convex texture, are durable and resistant to tears and damage.
How to properly put a cover on a sofa
It is more convenient to put the cover on the sofa together. This is a large accessory, so it will not be easy to handle alone, and it will take a lot of time.
A new accessory for the sofa needs to be put on correctly.
Before starting work, be sure to read the instructions from the manufacturer.
Elastic fabrics are used to sew covers.
If the sofa is close to the wall, then you should move it a little: this will make it much easier to put on, straighten and fix the cover.
There are covers that are not difficult to put on.
Important! The Euro covers come with foam seals. They will come in handy when leveling the product.
The cover must be exactly the size of the sofa.
There is no need to buy a larger case “to be on the safe side.” There will be too many folds that will be difficult to hide.
There are cases with zippers, they are easier to use.
Ordinary
Today you will find many different fabrics for sofa covers.
If it is enough to throw on a simple cover and straighten it well, then the Euro-cover with an elastic band needs to be properly fixed.
You can put a cover on a straight sofa according to the following scheme:
- place the product on furniture;
- find a label on the wrong side of the cover and place it in the center of the back;
- slightly pull the fabric towards the edges;
- tuck one of the armrests into the cover;
- then put it on the back and the other armrest, without stretching the product too much;
- smooth out wrinkles on fabric, fix;
- straighten the bottom, fix it on the legs;
- check whether the seam lines match the ribs;
- straighten the cover, compact excess fabric with sealants into the cracks;
- secure the product with stretch fasteners, fasten them at the bottom of the sofa and behind the back.
The photo shows how to put on the cover correctly.
If there is a frill, you need to straighten its drapery.
Angular
The scheme of actions is the same, but with minor additions. How to properly put a Euro-cover on a corner sofa:
- move the sofa to the center of the room;
- unpack the cover, spread it on the furniture so that the top and bottom of the product coincide with its top and bottom;
- pull the fabric over the armrest and back of the ledge;
- straighten the matter;
- put on another armrest and fix it;
- straighten the bottom, covering the visible parts of the sofa;
- tuck excess material into the gaps between the seat, side slats and back;
- check whether the seams of the cover match the ribs;
- if necessary, straighten the fabric, use seals for fixation;
- secure the cover with elastic bands, thread them under the sofa, fasten them in front and on the back side of the back.
Avoid sagging and wrinkles.
All that remains is to install the sofa and enjoy the updated look of the sofa.
Important! The Eurocover can be washed in a machine at low water temperature.
Preliminary operations
When purchasing covers, you should choose not universal ones, but those for a specific car model. Their size will exactly correspond to the dimensions of the front and rear seats. Also, the headrest covers will be harmoniously placed in their proper places. After all, this safety detail has different overall dimensions in different brands of cars.
Scheme for assembling covers in a car
When choosing a set of capes or covers in a store, you need to pay attention to the attachment of these products to the chairs . It is desirable that the hooks or ties are placed on elastic bands or interspersed with rubber fibers, providing good tension when fixing.
High-quality covers do not have a pronounced unpleasant smell of paint. If one is present, then this may be a sign of counterfeiting.
