How to Make a Sofa Into a Love Seat
Loveseats, originally British designs, can be great additions to the living room. With two-person seating, they provide interesting aesthetics and a minimalist use of space. Instead of investing your money in an entirely new sofa, consider converting your current sofa into a space-saving love seat. This can also be the opportunity to redecorate your sofa to your own liking. Does this Spark an idea?
Other People Are Reading
Things You'll Need
- Pen
- Sawzall
- Upholstery fabric (approximately 15 feet by 10 feet)
- Sewing machine
- Wood
- Foam
- Drill
- Large screws
Instructions
-
-
1
Calculate the necessary area on your current sofa that would allow two people to comfortably sit. Mark the excess with a black pen.
-
2
Cut along the marked line and remove the excess sofa, using the sawzall reciprocating saw.
-
-
3
Measure the old sofa armrest's length and width.
-
4
Measure the piece of wood, using the armrest measurement. Sand all the edges for a smooth finish along all the edges.
-
5
Drill a hole through the wood and the cut the sofa edge. Use the screws to secure the wood. Drill at least five holes for five screws.
-
6
Measure all the parts of the sofa -- seat, armrests, back. Use these measurements to purchase the desired upholstery fabric.
-
7
Place foam along the edges of the wooden armrest to achieve a soft, padded surface along the wood.
-
8
Sew each piece of upholstery fabric together and wrap each section. Leave a hole at the bottom. You may wish to secure with heavy-duty staples along the unnoticed edges.
-
1
