How to Make No-Sew Couch Slip Covers With Sheets

Quickly change the look of your couch with a slipcover.

If you are tired of the look of your sofa and are ready for a change, slipcovers are the answer. Cutting and sewing slipcovers can be a time-consuming and daunting task. Unfortunately, not everyone can sew or has the desire to create something so large. An alternative is to use fabric or bed sheets to create no-sew slipcovers quickly and easily. With a little over an hour's time you can have an attractive new look for that old sofa.

Things You'll Need

• Bed sheets
• Pillow cases
• Large safety pins
• PVC pipe or old magazines

Instructions

1. Choose flat or fitted bed sheets in a large size and a dark color that will cover the stains. If you choose to use fabric, pick a thick fabric that will cover the couch's old color and any stains or tears in the sofa.

2. Cover the cushions with the pillowcase. Tuck extra fabric inside itself and fasten with a safety pin. Do this for each cushion.

3. Drape one sheet over the couch without the cushions. Tuck excess fabric into all the crevices. Push rolled-up magazines or PVC pipe pieces into the crevices. This will help keep the fabric tucked in smoothly.

4. Tuck remaining fabric under the couch. Pull it taut around the sofa. Fasten with safety pins and then replace cushions.

Tips & Warnings

• Self-adhesive hook-and-loop fasteners can be used along the bottom and back for a secure fit.

References

• Marked Down Mom: Quick 30 Minutes No Sew Slipcover
• Innovative Sewing: How To Make No-Sew Sofa Slipcovers -- How-to Tutorial