Capes on the corner sofa do it yourself.

A well-chosen cape for the sofa can not only protect the furniture upholstery from wear, but also harmoniously complement the elaborately created interior, add a bright accent.

It is much cheaper to buy a new cover than to update the entire structure.

However, the choice of rug for a corner sofa — not an easy task. Its irregular shape baffles many owners. It is in vain: knowing the simple rules for the selection and characteristics of fabrics, you can easily find the perfect cover.

Hand-made canvas will give the room coziness, will become a unique element of the decor.

Features of the cape for the corner sofa

Thinking about the interior of the housing, I want everything in it to be perfect. But even the expensive expensive furniture gradually loses its presentation or is mechanically damaged. This is especially true of the sofa on which children or pets relax.

It is necessary to think about its safety in advance.

Advantages of using a cover for a corner sofa:

• HProtection of upholstery from burnout, wear;
• Leasy wash of a cover at pollution;
• ATPossibility to refresh furniture at any time;
• Shworld wide range of materials, including hypoallergenic;
• Uhsavings of funds.

If everything is clear with a cover for a typical sofa, then a blanket for a corner sofa raises many questions.

Usually they are ordered or made independently.There are single cut as well as compound covers. Sometimes a piece of furniture is covered with a cloth, and not the whole area.

The back is closed only if the sofa does not stand close to the wall.

A special feature of capes for a corner sofa is the need to fix it with special rubber bands, buttons or metal fittings. Otherwise, parts of the case will constantly crawl.

Types of capes

Bedspreads are divided depending on the material from which they are sewn.

1. Fur blanket

The blanket on the sofa made of faux fur looks luxurious and elegant, the photo is a clear confirmation of this.

Pros:

• WITHlooks expensive;
• Pgives the sofa extra volume;
• Hless dirty than other materials;
• Msoft, comfortable to the touch thing.

Minuses:

• Not suitable for conventional cleaning methods;
• DFor washing you will need a professional dry cleaner.
  
  

  They are warm and comfortable with them, they serve for a long time and are well breathable.

2. Terry cover

Terry covers from 100% cotton look stylish and modern.

Pros:

• Hseveral types of fiber processing;
• The plaid can be made both from natural material, and from artificial;
• He inferior to the texture of the fur blanket;
• ABOUTBlada unique brilliance.

Minuses:

• Hsingle material;
• HA significant disadvantage is the heavy weight of the blanket.
  
  

  Such covers are soft and soft to the touch, as well as light and durable.

3. Rwhite blanket

Tapestry bedspreads are the most durable and wear-resistant.

Pros:

• Pmade from pure cotton;
• WITHtilno decorated by weaving;
• IIt is the most durable among all other species.

Minuses:

• RThe white blanket has almost no flaws, if you do not take into account the high cost due to the manufacturing techniques and raw materials used.
  
  

  Such covers are easy to clean from any contamination, they look very beautiful.

4. Silk, satin and satin bedspread

Silky fabric will make the interior of the living room elegant.

Pros:

• Sha wide range of colors;
• PNice, delicate texture;
• Low weight;
• Hlow cost

Minuses:

• TThis cover can be easily damaged or ruined.
  
  

  Simplicity and ease of care will undoubtedly be appreciated by careful housewives.

What to choose

Before choosing a cover for a corner sofa, it is necessary to make measurements. A small case, if it climbs on a piece of furniture, will be too tight, and a large one, in addition to an inaccurate look, will wrinkle, as a result, will wear out quickly.

The most comfortable and practical solution ─ covers worn on each sofa module separately.

If the piece of furniture is in the center of the room, then you need to consider models that can close and back. It is very convenient to have gum to prevent slipping of the cover.

In the selection of material are important conditions of use, price.

Thin inexpensive materials can easily damage or stain small children, animals. But to opt for a fur blanket in this case would be a mistake because of the difficulties in cleaning it.

The material can imitate the natural fur of a cheetah or chinchilla, arctic fox, mink or other animals.

The color of the cape for the corner sofa should be chosen, based not only on your own preferences, but also to correlate with the interior design. For those who quickly get tired of one style, there is a variant of a double-sided cover, which has a different color from the front and back side.

Covers on an angular sofa can be both monophonic, and color.

Stages of creating a cape with his own hands

A good option would be to make a blanket for your own sofa.

Such a thing will not only save part of the family budget, but will add a special charm and warmth to the room.

The process of creating a cape for an angular sofa with their own hands is as follows.

1. Measurement

First of all, as well as for a choice of a finished product, it is required to learn the exact sizes of parts of furniture.

It will be necessary to take measurements from the armrests, the main blocks, the seat, the backrest.

2. Pattern

Armed with the most accurate measurements, you can begin the process of creating patterns. In order to make a quality product, it is necessary to add seam allowance to the measurements obtained initially.

It is necessary to take into account the additional consumption of fabric for decorative items, if they are intended.

3. The choice of material.

For beginners in the world of cutting and sewing it is most convenient to choose a simple color in a cage or a strip for easy joining of seams of fabric.

The main selection criterion, of course, is the strength and durability of the fabric.

4. Transfer patterns.

From the correct location of parts on the canvas depends on the total consumption of fabric. Try to do this with maximum savings. But without fanaticism: the distance between the elements can not be less than 7 centimeters, otherwise the individual parts can twist or move.

Before cutting it is necessary to wash the fabric in hot water to avoid changing its size in the future.

5. Cutting.

In order for the elements to turn out even, it is necessary to fasten the patterns with safety pins or other available means.

If there are animals in the house, you should give preference to dense fabrics with a smooth surface.

6. Assembly.

Consists of several stages:

• WITHCreation of a back by connecting both sides with a strip of width and thickness of the sofa;
• WITHcreation of armrests;
• WITHseat creation;
• ABOUTsewing seams;
• WITHbackrest connection with armrests;
• WITHConnecting the resulting design with the seat.
  
  

  The color scheme and texture of the fabric should match the style of the room.

7. The decor.

If desired, the decoration can also be made with your own hands to your own taste.

With a beautiful and comfortable hand-made bedspread, your interior will be filled with comfort and warmth.

VIDEO: A set of bedspreads on the corner sofa.

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