Upholstery on furniture, especially on sofas, due to frequent use, can quickly lose its attractive appearance. It becomes worn, fades in certain places. A regular sofa cover can help prevent this situation.

Peculiarities

A sofa cover is a versatile item. It has a number of features and advantages, which only confirm the need for its use:

• Cover-cape helps to preserve the original appearance of the upholstery for a long time.
• Suitable for all sizes of sofas regardless of their area and shape.
• Has a huge variety of different models: with elastic band, cover-cape, tension cover, dimensionless and so on.
• It can be made of material of any texture and color.
• The covers allow you to change the design of your sofa in a few minutes. With their help, you can radically change the general perception of the interior of the room.
• Unlike sofa upholstery, the covers are much simpler and more convenient not only to use, but also to care for.
• Such capes can be used on sofas of any size and shape., including modular and convertible sofas. This is because even if the cover you need is not on sale, you can easily make it yourself at home.
• Another feature and at the same time, the main advantage of sofa covers is their cost-effectiveness. Their use in everyday life helps to significantly save money. After all, such a furniture cape in any case will cost much less than purchasing a new sofa or restoring it.

Those who already use such sofa covers in everyday life say that they significantly save time, effort and money. A wide variety of materials are used to create them.

Materials (edit)

For the manufacture of sofa covers, absolutely any materials existing today can be used. However, experienced seamstresses say that you need to avoid too dense upholstery fabrics that are used directly to create sofas, as they are difficult to use and it will be difficult to create a beautiful and practical cover from them at home. It is also not recommended to use fabric that is too light, such as chiffon or satin. Of course, covers made of these materials look luxurious, but they are not very practical in care, and they wear out rather quickly.

The following are considered the best fabric options for creating such a cover:

• Flock or artificial velvet substitute. It is very soft and pleasant to the touch. The great advantages of this material are its characteristics: it is easy to clean, does not undergo deformation, does not change the color intensity of paints even after prolonged exposure to the sun. It is also important that this fabric has good water-repellent functions due to its high density. Also, it is in the flock that linen mites are least likely to start. The material is very light and easy to use, but sometimes it can cause an allergic reaction.
• Cotton or wool velor. This fabric is not capable of causing allergies, is not a source of static current accumulation, has a long service life and is very easy to clean, does not deform after washing. The disadvantages of this material are a decent cost, as well as a relatively high fragility, for example, cat's claws can quickly render such a cover unusable.
• Microfiber or artificial suede substitute. It is advisable to give preference to fabrics that have been previously impregnated with a special Teflon mixture. It will not only be soft and pleasant to the touch and durable, but it will also repel water, grease and dirt from its surface. This fabric is very soft and pleasant to the touch. It does not fade in the sun and does not deform, does not cause allergic manifestations.
• Teflon flock- a universal fabric for a sofa cover in the event that there are animals or small children in the house. It has the same qualities as a regular flock, but in addition to them, it also repels any kind of dirt from its surface and does not absorb water at all. It is almost impossible to stain such a cover.

• Jacquard Is a fabric with increased strength indicators. It does not lend itself to various types of deformation and does not change its size during operation. Soft and pleasant to the touch, it has an expensive and presentable appearance. Quite easy to use and maintain.
• Leather. You can rarely see a leather cover on a sofa. Indeed, such material is not often used due to its high cost and certain inconveniences during operation. If, nevertheless, it is decided to sew just such a cape for furniture, then it is better to use artificial leather.
• Flannel stretch. Usually a fabric with a shrinking effect is used. These covers are very easy to wash and dry. They stretch easily and completely follow all the contours of the furniture. It is the least expensive compared to other materials.
• Cotton Is a natural material for a sofa cover. It has many colors and textures, does not cause allergies. Only now it is difficult to remove hard-to-reach stains from it, and even during the washing process, the fabric may shrink too much.

It is still better to give preference to denser fabrics, since their service life is much longer. In addition to the fabric itself, you will also need threads, needles, patterns and, preferably, a sewing machine to create a cover. Although you can do without it.

Dimensions (edit)

In order for the cover to look beautiful and last a long time, you need to choose the right size. Sofa covers can be oversized, double, triple and corner. In order to determine which size you need, you just need to make simple measurements. The dimensionless cover can be sewn from any material. Its distinctive feature is that the lower and side parts of the fabric itself are located on a special elastic band with an accordion, so you can pull the cover on a sofa of any size and shape. Such a cape is called "Euro-cover", its distinctive feature is the use of a very dense material and heavy-duty elastic bands. In order to find out the dimensions of other types of covers, you need to measure the height of the sofa itself and the length of its back. So, a two-seater sofa has a back with a length of 120 cm to 150 cm, and their height does not exceed 100 cm.

A three-seater sofa usually has a height of up to one meter, but it can be 10 cm more or less than the indicated one, and the length of the back is in the range from 150 to 210 cm. With covers for a corner sofa, everything is a little different. On sale there are standard covers designed for sofas up to one meter in height, and on the back from 300 cm to 450 cm long.If the dimensions of your furniture are different, then before sewing you need to measure the same parameters and create a pattern for the future cover in accordance with them. A wide variety of covers are available for sale. But only a do-it-yourself cover for your favorite sofa can emphasize the individuality of the room and become a real decoration of the interior.

How to create?

In fact, making a cover for your favorite sofa with your own hands is not so difficult. All you need is to stock up on tools, make a choice of fabric, buy it in the required quantity and follow our short instructions. The easiest way is to make a sofa cover without armrests, so if your cover is the first one to be sewn in your life with your own hands, it is better to start with it. Stretch covers that can be sewn on sofas with or without armrests will be no more difficult to manufacture. The most labor-consuming to manufacture is a book cover for a sofa.

But regardless of the type of sofa and the size of the cover created for it, you must first decide on the amount of fabric that you need for work. In order to find out its exact amount, you need to measure the length and width of your sofa, multiply the resulting numbers by two, and then add them together. The total amount is the number of meters of required fabric.

• The pattern is the very first step. To create it, you need to take measurements from the sofa and put them on thick paper, fully observing all the curves of the furniture. This process is quite lengthy, so you can make it easier. Take the old cover, open it and trace it around on paper, from which in the future and cut out the pattern itself. It is best to make a pattern without a skirt; if necessary, this detail can be done later. Now the resulting pattern is applied to the material from the inside and outlined with a 1 cm overlap at the edges.

• Required tools. They are: paper or cardboard for patterns, measuring tape, chalk, the fabric itself, threads, needles, wooden slats, scissors and a sewing machine. In some cases, you can do without a typewriter, for example, if the simplest covers are sewn, taking the form of a sofa with an elastic band for furniture without armrests. Safety pins and safety pins may also be required, it is best to prepare them in advance. To create a pattern, you will need a large free space, it is better if it is a table with a large table top.

Step-by-step instruction

Here we will consider several options for sewing covers for sofas, depending on their design and size. NS sewing a cover for a sofa with an ottoman without armrests or ordinary.

• Make a pattern to fit your sofa.
• Transfer the resulting pattern to the fabric. It is very important not to forget about the slouch here. Ideally, it should be equal to 1 cm, but if the cover is being sewn for the first time, then you can leave more free space.
• Now you need to connect all parts of the fabric together with a regular seam. This will not only unite the parts of the pattern into one whole, but will also help in the future to facilitate the work with the sewing machine.
• Now all seams are sewn in turn.

• If the cover is fitted with an elastic band, it is necessary to cut off the required amount and attach it to the bottom of the cover before it is trimmed around the edges. It is worth remembering that the elastic will stretch, so its length should be slightly more than half the length of the lower part of the fabric. It is best to measure with the stretched length of the elastic the length of the bottom of the sofa, and then the top.
• The elastic is applied to the fabric and outlined in width... With the help of chalk, a line is drawn on the fabric, which determines the position of the elastic band inside the future cover.
• Stitches are sewn with a needle and thread, which form the location of the elastic in the fabric, that is, a kind of tunnel for it.
• The elastic is inserted into the cover and all bent seams are carefully stitched on a typewriter.
• You can determine the location of the elastic band in advance when building a pattern and while sewing parts of the future cover, perform the last two procedures.

If you decide to choose the option of creating such a cape for a model with an armrest, t, the sequence of actions should be as follows:

• Calculation of the required amount of material... The length and width of the furniture are multiplied by two in turn, and then the resulting numbers are added.
• The fabric is attached to the sofa with the help of thin slats made of wood... It is best to do this at the joints of the backs and seats, as well as the armrests and backs.
• The fabric is pressed against the edges of the armrests and on the corners of the furniture itself with special clips... You can use a regular construction stapler.
• The slats and clamps are decorated with fabric. Decor elements in this case are selected individually, depending on the wishes.
• The sofa cover is ready.

The advantages of such a cover are the simplicity and speed of its manufacture, but the disadvantage is that you cannot regularly remove, clean and wash it. The sofa cover is sewn as follows:

• Remove patterns.
• Transfer the patterns to the fabric and cut them out.
• If necessary, outline the location of the future gum. It is preferable that the cover for such a sofa is elastic.
• Now the fabric parts are sewn together... The nuance here is that the cover will not consist of one whole canvas, but of several. Therefore, the cover for the backrest, seat and armrests is sewn separately.
• All seams are sewn additionally on a typewriter.

The most laborious in the manufacture is considered to be the cover for the corner sofa. We have prepared for you the simplest step-by-step instructions for creating it.

• Use safety pins to secure the fabric to the sofa.
• All rectangles, namely sides, backrest, seat and the armrests are highlighted with pins.
• With the help of threads it is necessary to sweep all the parts completely following the curves of the furniture. You can use regular chalk instead of thread. You need to start from the top of the sofa.
• Unnecessary pieces of fabric are cut off. It is important not to forget to leave a slouch.
• Now all cut pieces are stitched in pairs. Please note that such a cover also consists of two parts: an upper and a lower one. Therefore, the parts of the back and the seat of the corner sofa are sewn separately.
• Then the covers are turned inside out and tried on to the sofa. If necessary, it is necessary to mark on the fabric where it is necessary to narrow or, conversely, expand the seam.
• After the changes made are implemented, and the cover is completely sewn on a typewriter.

Of course, in each case, the process of making a sofa cover will be different. But his sewing skills come with practice. In order not to be disappointed in the result obtained, it is necessary to heed the advice of more experienced seamstresses:

• If the cover is being sewn for the first time, it is better not to use very expensive material.
• It is necessary to purchase fabric with a small margin, one or two meters will be enough for this. Excess material can later be spent on decorating a ready-made cover, masking its small flaws, or hauling chairs and armchairs.
• Always check the accuracy of your measurements. The proverb “Measure seven times and cut once” is very relevant in this case.
• Take your time. It is better to try on the future cover after drawing up the details. If you identify any inaccuracies at this stage of sewing, they can be corrected.
• Always leave at least 1 cm of overlap on the fabric. When creating the first cover, the overlap of fabric can be up to 8 cm long. The excess will then be easy to cut off.
• If a sofa cover is being sewn in the house where there are many children, it is better to use waterproof material. This will extend the life of your product.
• Sewing such a cape takes time and perseverance.... Therefore, try not to be distracted by extraneous matters.

At first glance, it may seem that sewing such covers is a difficult and tedious task. In fact, quite the opposite is true. A sofa with removable covers can change its appearance as often as you want. At the same time, with each case sewn, your skill will grow, and the time spent and the amount of work, respectively, will decrease.

The sofa is the main element of the living room, so it is worth providing maximum care for it. In order to preserve the quality of the outer upholstery, it is recommended to use a sofa cover, this element will help to preserve the quality of the furniture for a long time, and will give a beautiful appearance. Sofa covers extend the life of the elements.

Advantages and disadvantages

When choosing protective upholstery elements, it is worth considering the important features of these elements. First of all, it is worth considering the positive and negative qualities of the product.

Advantages of sofa covers:

• protection of upholstered furniture from negative external influences. Often, the upholstery wears out over time, dirt and stains appear, which fundamentally spoils the appearance of the furniture. The presence of this element will help to avoid trouble;
• extending the service life of the cladding. They are able to significantly extend the wear of the upholstery and avoid all unpleasant consequences;

Various styles - there are products on sale that can be used for different furniture. A cover for a 4-seater sofa and a cover for a 2-seater sofa are in great demand;

• versatility - can be used for almost any furniture. These elements can be worn on a variety of designs - book, accordion, click gag;
• with the help of these products, you can easily change the style of furniture. If you decide to change the environment, make repairs, then you can pick up protective elements that just match the design of the new room renovation;

Simple care - to remove dirt, dust, stains, covers on the accordion sofa, it will be enough to remove them from the furniture and just wash.

There are also disadvantages, although there are few of them:

• poor quality - in stores they can offer products made of poor quality fabric, which will quickly deteriorate;
• to disassemble the covers for a corner sofa with a ledge, you will have to remove it, because they will prevent the mechanism from unfolding;
• high cost - some products have a high price, but, accordingly, the quality will be high.

Varieties of covers

There are several types of sofa covers, depending on the style and material of manufacture.

By material

It is worth finding out what kind of fabric for sofa covers is used in their manufacture. The service life of these elements depends on the material. If you decide to make these elements on your own, knowledge of the properties of the fabric will help to sew high-quality protection for the soft corner. But in this case, you will need a sofa cover pattern. You can do it yourself or watch the video instructions. But first, it is worth considering the types of materials that are used in the manufacture of these elements.

When choosing a material, it is important to consider exactly how you plan to use the furniture:

• as a permanent sleeping place - in this case, fabrics based on synthetic materials such as chinil, flock, velor are suitable. Their service life reaches 12 years and at the same time they do not fade, do not fade, remain durable;
• for a children's room - here you need to think about naturalness and environmental friendliness. Jacquard is best;
• if there are animals, if there are animals in the house, then relaxation tissue that looks like skin will come to the rescue. Due to the dense pile and isoprene layer, there will be no puffs on the fabric;
• for the living room - a product made of flock, which resembles velvet in its structure, is ideal for this room.

Velours

Velor is an excellent option for the manufacture of protective upholstery elements for upholstered furniture. This fabric has a soft velvety finish. But when compared with velvet, then velor has a low cost. Velor can be used to make products for armchairs and pillows. Usually cotton or wool velor is used.

The features of this material are as follows:

• has a simple care;
• has a hypoallergenic composition, does not accumulate statistical properties;
• has an increased durability. This quality allows the products to serve for a long period, while not losing their original appearance;
• all stains and dirt can be easily removed from the surface of velor fabric.

Flock

Flock is often used for sewing protection on furniture. This material has softness, tenderness, but at the same time high strength. Covers for sofa armrests and pillows are made of fabric.

Positive qualities of elements from this material:

• does not deform, retains its shape during operation;
• easy care - stains and dirt can be quickly removed from the surface of the fabric;
• retains its color for a long time. No matter what color this element is - green, yellow, red, blue, it practically does not fade under the influence of sunlight;
• has increased water-repellent properties;
• does not accumulate static electricity, repels dust.

Cotton

The main advantage of this material is that it has a completely natural composition. It has a breathable, eco-friendly structure. It is easy to dye, so you can easily get a beautiful, bright cape for upholstery from cotton.

Jacquard

Jacquard has a dense structure that has many strength characteristics. Due to the fact that this material contains natural cotton, synthetic polyester, elastane, stretch sofa covers can be made from this fabric. The basis of this fabric is resistant to deformation, damage, abrasion.

By style

In addition to the fabric, the style of these products should also be taken into account. Usually, the style is directly related to the type of product design, its forms.

Depending on the style, these elements can be of different types:

• a sofa cover without armrests - it is stretchable in structure, so it won't take much work to put on the structure;
• a cover for a two-seater sofa is a common product that can be used for furniture with two seats. Can be made from absolutely any fabric;
• cover for a three-seater sofa - these products are intended for furniture with three seats. Can be made of different fabrics, and can also have a variety of colors;
• a four-seat sofa cover is a large piece that is usually used for bulky living room sofas;
• sofa covers click clack - models for clack clacks can be made in different sizes, styles;
• straight cover for sofas; books;
• covers for sofas accordion.

Straight
Accordion
Without armrests
Click-gag
Book
Angular

Corner sofa version

A large cover for a corner sofa can have a different composition, style, size. On sale you can find products on a corner sofa with a ledge on the left or with a ledge on the right.

Types of covers for corner furniture:

• the product on a sofa with an elastic band - before putting on this product, you need to stretch it a little. Designed for any corner structures;
• eurocover - this model can be used for furniture with a right or left protrusion, easy to use;
• capes - bedspreads with decorative ties or zippers are used as capes.

Universal model

A universal sofa cover fits almost any design. They fit perfectly on armchairs, furniture, regardless of their size.

The features of these products are as follows:

• due to the fact that the universal ones have a tension structure, they can be worn on large and small items;
• do not deform, do not crumple after repeated use;
• provide high protection for the upholstery;
• easy maintenance - to remove all stains, dirt, just take off the product and wash.

Selection rules

In order to choose high-quality sofa covers, click gag, you need to know the basic rules for choosing. The period of wear of the furniture depends on them.

Tips for choosing sofa covers:

• fabric - it is advisable to select products from high-quality material that has a dense, durable structure;
• color - if you want to buy a white cover, then remember that it will often get dirty, so in this case it is worth giving it to a dense product, which, even after a large number of washes, will ideally retain its structure. The colors should be matched to the style of the room;
• style - the pattern of this element depends on the type of construction. Sofas and beds with removable covers look good;
• sizes - the product must necessarily match the parameters of your furniture.

But first, it's worth looking at a photo of sofa covers, they will help you choose the right model.

Care methods

In order for these elements to serve for a long time, it is imperative to know how to care for them. Therefore, it is worth remembering a few recommendations for the care of these elements:

• using household detergents for cleaning. If stains, dirt have formed, then it can be washed or cleaned with various detergents;
• if minor spots appear, they can be cleaned with a damp sponge and powder;
• you can use various folk methods - baking soda, ammonia, vinegar, salt, citric acid.

A sofa cover whose photos can be seen in the selection is a necessary element to protect the upholstery of upholstered furniture.

Thanks to him, the service life is extended, the appearance of the furniture is preserved for a long time. It is worth taking care of the purchase or self-production of this element in advance. The main thing is to choose high-quality material, style of products, so that they fit perfectly under the furniture.

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Every person who has or has ever had a sofa has probably dreamed of having a removable cover. This device perfectly protects the sofa from various kinds of dirt, stains and other household expenses. It can be removed, washed, and after drying, put on a clean sofa cover. Unfortunately, this cannot be done with upholstery. Not all models of modern sofas are equipped with replaceable covers, sometimes they have to be sewn on their own, which causes additional difficulties and takes time. A cover is especially necessary for sofas with light upholstery. After all, we want to keep the attractiveness of the new furniture as long as possible. I propose to consider which fabric for furniture covers is better to sew protective covers for furniture.

Fabrics for furniture covers

I propose to figure out what a protective case is generally needed for.

The cover is an excellent tool for avoiding various dirt and grease stains. You can wash it or buy a new fabric for your sofa cover. Unfortunately, this cannot be done with upholstery. There will either be a lot of stains here, or you will have to buy new furniture. Agree, the options are not the best.

Furniture is not the cheapest pleasure these days, and stains look ugly. The cover can perform not only a protective, but also a decorative function. They will play the role of a kind of blanket. By the way, you will not need it after purchasing the cover. You can choose the pattern of the cover, depending on your taste preferences. They are not only multi-colored, but also double-sided, which is also very practical.

Without all sorts of laudatory odes, it can be noted that the cover can easily revive furniture, turning it from worn and old into new, absolutely beautiful and practical.

Also, the cover can give a festive look not only to furniture, but also to the room as a whole. You can sew it yourself or purchase ready-made ones from various furniture stores.

Buy fabric for furniture covers

Let's look at a more important issue, namely the choice of fabric for the protective cover.

Buying velor fabric for upholstery covers is a great choice for your sofa. The fabric is very pleasant to the touch, will give you not only visual joy, but also a good textile feel.

Peculiarities:

1. does not require special care, very practical purchase;
2. any stains can be perfectly cleaned with a chemical or hand wash.
3. will serve you for a long time and at the same time retain its original appearance.

Buy fabric for eurocovers for furniture

You can also buy flock fabric for eurocovers for furniture - this fabric is not only soft and pleasant to the touch, but also very durable.

Peculiarities:

1. does not fade;
2. very easy to care for;
3. retains its original shape and appearance;
4. well resists dust and other dirt.

Microfiber has a whole host of laudable characteristics. Microfiber came to us from Japan. Great as a furniture cover.

Buy fabric for furniture covers

You can buy cotton fabric for furniture covers; it has the main distinguishing feature - it belongs to absolutely natural fabrics. The material lends itself well to washing and ironing. The fabric is lightweight, breathable and very practical. The only drawback is that it is not very durable in work.

So, we looked at some types of fabric for sewing furniture covers that you can buy. Making the right choice is not difficult. All that is required of you is to choose a high quality, durable and durable fabric. And after that, you can enjoy beautiful furniture for a long time.

Upholstered furniture is most often located in living rooms, in halls, in offices for receiving visitors, that is, it is used very widely for its intended purpose. To protect against dust, dirt, clues, as well as abrasion, they came up with special covers. Textiles are placed on top of functional pieces of furniture or cover all surfaces.

In order to update the interior, give a new look to a sofa or an armchair, it is usually enough to simply change the cover - you do not need to order a completely new upholstery. There are various models of covers for upholstered furniture, they are made in different styles and techniques, from different materials.

Varieties of upholstered furniture

Upholstered furniture includes various interior items that are particularly comfortable and necessarily have soft elements in the backs, seats and armrests. In this category of furniture for office and home, you can name:

• banquet;
• sofa;
• sofa bed;
• lounge chair;
• armchair-bed;
• couch;
• bench;
• sofa;
• ottoman;
• corner sofa.

To create soft elements, the following designs and materials are used:

• Spring blocks are elastic blocks that store and absorb mechanical energy. The springs keep the shape of the product well. They are made of many materials - steel, plastic, even wood.
• Elastic belts - widely used for making backs and seats, helping to achieve an orthopedic effect, made of rubber and synthetic materials.
• Flooring materials are various polymers, fibers of animal and vegetable origin, such as cotton wool, horse hair, sea grass.
• Foam rubber is an elastic and soft polyurethane foam, an inexpensive, popular, affordable material, but it crumbles easily and does not differ in durability.
• Sintepon is a non-woven synthetic material made of polyester fibers that are thermally bonded, felted or punctured with needles. The material is non-toxic, retains its shape well.

If the furniture is transformed, that is, it unfolds and folds, the covers must be selected in accordance with the design, for ease of maintenance and general use.

Cover models

The cover can completely cover the furniture.

On sale you can find ready-made covers that are easy to pick up, knowing the exact dimensions of the furniture, as well as order individual tailoring of textiles according to exact measurements in the atelier. Before buying or ordering, you need to know that there are different styles, models, ways of attaching furniture covers.

Popular styles:

• Avant-garde - covers are suitable for intricate furniture of complex shapes, for corner sofas and unusual armchairs. A variety of textiles with decorative elements, drawings, prints, inscriptions are used for sewing.
• English - the cover completely covers the furniture, repeats all the contours. English covers are made with special precision, so they are most often ordered from specialized ateliers. With the help of decorative elements, the fasteners are masked, however, in general, such covers look very laconic.
• Country - a simple cover, often loose, spacious construction made of natural fabrics in natural colors.
• Loft - the covers are sewn in an "urban" style, very simple, with a minimum of details for easy maintenance. This style is suitable for city dwellers who don't have time to do endless house cleaning. Loft covers are sewn from non-marking fabrics.
• Hi-tech - these covers are ideal for modern furniture with chrome details, with a simple strict geometric design. For sewing, dense textiles are used without ornaments and patterns, often in cold colors.
• Sheker - used for furniture with the simplest forms, is considered a continuation and development of country style. For sewing, they take natural fabrics in a cage, striped or one-color.

There are also other styles according to which furniture covers are made, such as African, Empire, Marine, Indian and many others. The chosen style depends on what fabrics, decorative elements, accessories and form will be used.

Mounting methods:

• elastic band - secures the cover around the perimeter of the furniture;
• Velcro - allows you to quickly and easily fasten the cover elements to each other;
• buttons - metal or plastic universal mounts;
• buttons - a simple and convenient fastening that is very easy to replace;
• zipper - this method of fastening allows you to reliably protect all surfaces of upholstered furniture;
• braid, lacing, ties - makes it easy to fasten the cover, used as a decor.

Eurocovers should be mentioned separately - these are universal textile products that are suitable for furniture of all shapes, sizes, designs and configurations. Covers are made of elastic fabrics that fit the furniture tightly and stretch well.

Euro covers are sold ready-made, in various colors. They are very easy to care for, they can be washed at home, at a water temperature of 40 degrees. Due to the elasticity of the fabric, covers, but if necessary, this can be done from the wrong side of the product.

Most often, durable, dense, wear-resistant materials, such as, and, are used for the manufacture of Eurocovers. When buying, it is not necessary to know the exact dimensions of the furniture, usually on the packaging of the euro cover, the size to which the product can be stretched is indicated. Most often, it is enough to know the model of furniture - a two- or three-seater sofa, a single chair or sofa.

Furniture covers are made in completely different styles, from different materials, so the external parameters are chosen, guided solely by taste and personal preferences. However, there are several nuances, taking into account which you can make a profitable purchase in all respects.

• Eurocovers are a universal protection of furniture, they are easy to remove and put on, they are easy to clean, you can immediately choose the model you like.
• When buying an ordinary ready-made cover, you need to know the exact dimensions of the furniture.
• Sewing a cover in an atelier is a great way to get the perfect product that meets all aesthetic and practical requirements, but a custom-made cover cannot be called economical, you need to wait while the product is sewn.
• When buying ready-made covers, pay attention to the quality of the fittings and fasteners - are all the elements in good working order, are they easy to fasten and stretch.
• Do not forget to check the overall quality of the product: seams, fabric integrity, absence of visual defects.
• Covers with a minimum of decorative elements are easier to care for and more durable.
• Pay attention to the recommendations for caring for covers, there are very demanding fabrics that need to be dry-cleaned, it is better not to purchase them if there is no time or desire to engage in complex care.

Please note that ready-made covers are often sold with related products - rollers, and napkins. By purchasing a sofa cover, you can update the whole room by choosing a harmonious set.

Materials and decor

For the manufacture of covers, various dust-proof fabrics can be used.

Covers for upholstered furniture are made of durable, wear-resistant and decorative fabrics. The material should reliably protect the upholstery, keep out dust, and be easy to clean.

• - a dense fabric with a thick short pile, made of natural cotton and resembles externally, as well as in texture. A distinctive feature is the ribs on the front side, due to which a longitudinal relief is formed on the velveteen.
• Velor is a soft velvety fabric with an even pile on the front surface. Made from natural wool, cotton and synthetic fibers. The pile is formed by cutting the fibers attached to the backing.
• - dense material of woolen, tightly twisted threads. The weave of the fabric is twill, due to which a relief oblique scar is formed on the surface of the material.
• Jacquard is a decorative, very effective fabric with a large woven pattern from a complex weave of threads. Thanks to the use of threads of different composition and structure, manufacturers achieve picturesque visual effects on the material. Silk, linen, cotton, wool and chemical materials such as polyester are used during production.
• The crash header is a special fabric decoration technique, due to which the canvas looks deliberately crumpled. This material does not need to be ironed. In order for creases and wrinkles to remain on the fabric forever, the material is folded and twisted and subjected to long-term processing with a press. Most often they use thin fabrics, synthetics, cotton, linen and many others. The header cover turns out to be voluminous and effective.
• Microfiber is a synthetic fabric made from the finest polyester fibers, sometimes made from polyamide and other plastic chemicals. Microfiber is a very thin and practical fabric that does not roll. The main feature is that the material quickly absorbs moisture, dries and does not let water through to the wrong side, which helps to effectively protect the upholstered furniture from dirt.
• - practical synthetic fabric, not wrinkled, safe, durable. Polyester can take almost any form; this material is used to make weightless translucent products, fabrics that resemble wool, cotton and silk. Most often, synthetic covers are labeled "100% polyester".
• Matting is an interesting material that is often used for country-style decor, as well as eco-style. It is often made from natural cotton and linen, resembles burlap, is rarely dyed. The material is durable, practical, inexpensive.
• Chenille is a kind of jacquard, created by a very complex weave of threads, including with a pile. Chenille is velvety, soft, very pleasant to the touch. Made from cotton, viscose and synthetics.
• - humane material, safe for living creatures. It is a woven textile base, which is covered with a polymer - rubber, polyethylene or other material that is suitable for the manufacturer and design ideas. The polymer is dyed, an impression is made so that the material resembles natural leather. Eco-leather is used as covers for office furniture, as well as for luxury home sofas.

The following materials and techniques are used as decor:

• piping trim;
• decorative textile skirts (flounces, folds, assemblies);
• hand and machine stitch;
• textile applications;
• lacing.

Care and storage

The main advantage of furniture covers is that they can be easily removed and washed by hand or in a typewriter, ventilated, shaken off dust. When buying a cover for upholstered furniture, be sure to read the care instructions, which indicate suitable temperature conditions, recommendations for the use of detergents and machine washing.

• Most covers are machine washable. It is better to turn products inside out to protect decorative elements from snags. Close and fasten all accessories before washing.
• The covers are dried in traditional ways - on the balcony, outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Too bulky items intended for large sofas should be dry-cleaned so as not to ruin the washing machine.
• Covers are stored in their original packaging or simply folded in a closet.
• The covers can be regularly removed, ventilated and dust-shaken. Timely dry cleaning with a brush or vacuum cleaner can significantly save time.

A furniture cover not only effectively protects the upholstery, but also hides various defects, renews outdated models, and decorates and refreshes the interior. There are various options for decor, fixings that are suitable for almost any type and shape of furniture. Various textile materials also make the process of transforming an old sofa or interior decoration accessible, simple, fun and aesthetic.

New removable Euro covers not only protect the upholstery of sofas and armchairs, but are also able to completely change the interior. Products have recently appeared on the Russian market, they have universal sizes and various colors. Using eurocovers for upholstered furniture it is possible to transform a room, add bright colors to it. Easy maintenance and affordable price are the advantages of these products that consumers will definitely appreciate.

The new sofa does not retain its beauty and cleanliness for long. The living room is often used as a dining room, so food and drink marks appear on the upholstery. When cleaning, the shade of the upholstery fabric may change and become prominent. The sun's rays have a negative effect on textiles. If the sofa is close to the window, then over time, burnt areas will form on its surface.

In families with small children, the use of European covers for upholstered furniture is not a luxury, but a necessity. Kids stain sofas and armchairs with dirty hands, leave chocolate stains, greasy cookie crumbs. To exercise their creativity, they can paint the upholstery with ink, felt-tip pens, or paint. It is difficult to deduce such drawings. But if special covers are put on the furniture, then they can be removed and washed in the machine.

Your beloved pets will no longer be able to upset their owners by ruining the textile upholstery. The corrugated texture of the fabric makes it impossible for cats to play, the cover springs together with the paw. There are no clues or holes on the surface of the sofa, armrests.

Products help create a home or business atmosphere in the room. Minor cosmetic repairs, new “clothes for furniture” will give the room a completely different look. In the summer, it is recommended to give preference to bright models of capes; in the autumn-winter period, they use a calm pastel range. Cases with prints or floral patterns add accents to the interior.

Advantages and disadvantages

Corrugated textile upholstery covers have many advantages:

• easy care - products can be machine washed at a temperature of no more than 40 degrees. The mode is chosen delicate, wring out at minimum speed. After drying, the covers do not require ironing;
• the choice of models, colors, textures of capes is large. It is possible to choose the best option for any style, size of furniture;
• it is possible to completely change the interior and appearance of old upholstered furniture;
• the cost of removable capes is much lower compared to hauling furniture or tailoring individual products to order;
• the fabrics used in sewing have all the necessary quality certificates, are hypoallergenic;
• the service life of upholstered furniture increases;
• the covers do not deteriorate from moisture, do not fade in the sun, have an antistatic effect;
• the service life of the products is at least 3 years, subject to the rules of use;
• it is possible to purchase a cover through specialized stores. This only requires measuring the width of the piece of furniture. Then a model with a suitable stretch range is selected according to the photo in the catalog or on the website.

A removable cover can be selected even for a sofa or an armchair of non-standard dimensions. It does not require the involvement of specialists to fix it; the procedure will take several minutes.

The disadvantages of removable capes include their higher cost compared to traditional textile bedspreads. To purchase, you will need to contact the official representative offices, which are located only in large cities of Russia.

Features of eurocovers

The covers are manufactured using the patented bielastico technology. The textile is pierced with rubber threads of low thickness, due to which the cape fits well on curly backs, seats and armrests. It looks aesthetically pleasing when stretched or compressed. Companies that manufacture such products from European fabrics operate under a franchise. The number of official representations is constantly growing.

The elongation of the product can be up to 20 percent. To determine the required parameters of the cape, measure the widest part of the sofa: the back or seat. For a two-seater sofa with a backrest length of 140 cm, a euro cover from 1.2 m to 1.6 m is suitable.Three-seater models require capes from 1.6 m to 2.5 m long.

For covers for corner sofas, it is necessary to measure not only the length of the back, but also the protruding sector. Finished products up to 5.5 m long are available for left-hand and right-hand corner products. Models of euro covers for sofas without armrests are sewn according to a different pattern. Chair covers have a universal design and do not require measurements.

Manufacturing materials

In the production of furniture covers, imported fabrics are used that do not lose their attractive appearance after numerous washes, dry quickly at room temperature, and do not require ironing. Dried products restore their original shape, do not shine through and do not fade in the sun.

The most commonly used fabrics are:

• chenille has a high density and lightness. The textiles include acrylic and polyester yarns for durability. Cotton fibers make the fabric soft and absorbent. Chenille products can be used with high loads on upholstered furniture. Models with original ornaments or bright colors are suitable for a children's room, living room in a modern style;
• Pleated is a delicate fabric composed of equal proportions of cotton fibers and polyester. The material is hypoallergenic, safe for children and the elderly. In the manufacture of covers, plain pleated textiles or with a small line pattern are used. Such products will harmoniously fit into the interior in ethnic, country, fusion styles. They are suitable for city apartments and country houses. To increase the attractiveness of the covers, some models have decorative skirts along the lower cut. Ruffles will hide damaged sofa legs;
• Jacquard is a bright, highly stretchable textile with a three-dimensional pattern. Products made from it have increased resistance to damage from cat's claws. Jacquard models are suitable for classic interiors, will decorate any living room. The fabric contains 80 percent cotton fibers, 15 percent polyester, 5 percent elastane. Jacquard covers fit the furniture tightly, look like real upholstery;
• microfiber has maximum stretch due to elastic fibers on the seamy side of the fabric. It is suitable for non-standard models of furniture covers. Textiles are lightweight, soft, highly durable, made from 100% microfiber fibers. Some models of capes have a pearlescent sheen. Artificial material does not form clues, does not accumulate dust. Dust mites do not live in microfiber, so the material is suitable for children and rooms for allergy sufferers. To increase the dirt-repelling properties, the surface of the canvas is treated with a Teflon coating;
• jersey is a sophisticated stitch fabric composed of a blend of synthetic polyester and elastane fibers. The canvas is characterized by softness, smoothness and medium density. Jersey covers will last a long time, some models have additional antibacterial impregnation;
• flame retardant textiles are suitable for special conditions of use. Products made from kanekarone fibers with polyester resist the spread of fires. If sparks hit the surface of the cover, it will char, but will not ignite. The products are produced in neutral monochromatic colors, safe and environmentally friendly. The fabric does not absorb water, absolutely drip-proof.

For rooms and offices with high traffic, capes made of high-strength eco-leather can be used. Their surface is highly resistant to damage. Products have an anti-vandal effect, it is very difficult to damage them even on purpose.

Color spectrum

The advantage of Eurocovers is the ability to completely change the appearance of the furniture. If the original upholstery was a plain light color, then the cover can be chosen bright, with a floral pattern or striped. The color scheme of furniture capes should be in harmony with the overall design of the room.

Light pastel colors of beige-brown and milky are considered universal. They are suitable for any interior, help to relax and unwind. Bright saturated shades of violet, dark blue, burgundy are used to give dynamics to the atmosphere.

If the sofa has significant dimensions, then you can use capes with a large floral pattern, a geometric pattern, rich red, yellow, orange tones. For small sofas and armchairs, models with a small abstract pattern are suitable.

Spectacular products made of jacquard fabrics and 3D patterns will make the soft corner the main accent of the room. Microfiber products with a pearlescent luster will visually increase the size of the room.

How to put it on

Quality covers are sold in packs with illustrated instructions for fixing the product. Covers must have tags indicating the composition of the fabric, the manufacturer.

The Euro cover is pulled in the following order:

• the new product is taken out of the package, straightened. The seal is also removed from the bag. It is necessary to define the top and bottom of the cape;
• the cover is laid out on the sofa. Next, the upper corners of the cape are determined, they are fixed at the corners of the back of the sofa;
• the cape is stretched to the bottom of the sofa, the bottom corners are stretched and leveled;
• the bottom elastic band is straightened and tied to the leg of the sofa (for corner models);
• the cover is straightened so that the seams are located along the edges of the sofa, there should be no folds;
• Sealing foam pads are laid out along the line of intersection of the back and seat. One by one, they are laid inward, pulling and fixing the cover;
• the cape is finally smoothed, ensuring the perfect contouring of the furniture.

If the item is purchased through a store, a courier delivering the goods can help you put on the cover. These aesthetic and practical products can extend the life of your favorite sofa without significant investment and effort.