How to Sew the Corners of Futon Covers
Futons are a couch that can easily flip down into a bed. Because this is a place where people can sleep it is a good idea to make cover for the futon mattress. A cover can be something as easy as making a custom fitted sheet to fit over just the mattress. For the most part, sewing a futon cover is fairly simple. However, the corners can be a little on the tricky side. Fortunately, there is a quick way to get the corners of your futon cover to fit just right. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure the length, width and depth of your futon mattress. Use the depth measurement and add that number to your length and width measurements. Add 2 more inches all the way around to allow for hemming.
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Cut out the fabric to the necessary measurements. Use only one piece of fabric for best results.
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Spread the piece of fabric out on a large, flat surface, such as the floor.
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Fold your fabric in half along the length and then again along the width. To make sure you folded correctly, the four corners will all be together.
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Line up the fabric evenly so that the edges of the four corners match up exactly. Pin the four layers of fabric together to hold them in place.
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Go back to your depth measurement and use that to cut out squares from each of the four corners. For example, if your depth measurement was 5 inches, mark with the chalk on the top layer of fabric a 5 inch square right on the corner.
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Cut out all four squares at the same time.
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Unfold the fabric and work on one corner at a time. Fold the corners where you cut out the squares so that the raw edges meet. Use pins to hold in place and sew.
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Repeat with all four corners to give your futon cover a fitted look.
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Tips & Warnings
When sewing a futon cover make sure to use fabric that can withstand a lot of use. Choose at least a mid-weight fabric instead of something that is thinner.
If you cannot find fabric that is wide enough to completely cover your futon mattress, look for king-size sheets. Look for a high-quality flat sheet as the fabric should be heavy enough to hold up for some time.
