How to Sew a Couch

Sew a couch?! Yup. A cushion couch that is. A fraction of the cost of your average 'real' couch but much more interesting. Not only can you make it one-of-a-kind, you can rearrange the cushions to create different looks. To make one like in the picture, you'll need the following, times 2.

For one 4" thick cushion:

• 22" X 22"X 4" foam cushion
• 1-1/3 yd 45" home dec fabric
• 2/3 yd contrasting print for side bands
• 1/2 Yd contrasting solid for cording
• 5 1/3 Yd 3/4" cording

For one 8" thick cushion:

• Two 22" X 22" X 4" foam cushion
• 1-1/3 yd 45" home dec fabric
• 1-1/8 yd contrasting print for side bands
• 1/2 yd contrasting solid for cording
• 5 1/3 Yd 3/4" cording

For both sizes:

• 8 Buttons
• Heavy duty thread
• Basic sewing supplies
• Directions (1/2" seam allowances)

I'd probably opt to wrap the cushions in batting to ease the foam's hard edge. Sewing.org has the rest of the how-to covered.

August 06, 2009

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