I can’t believe I’ve never showed you my couch. It’s one of the most dramatic D.I.Y.’s in the whole house and you’ve never seen it. Helloooo… what was I thinking?!
When we got married 11+ years ago, we had nothing. My parents found an old, ugly couch for free and since we had nothing, we took it home. There’s a reason it was free, people. Look at it:
That’s one UGLEEEEEEEEEEEE couch!
Luckily it didn’t stay that way for long. My talented mama came over one Saturday and made this amazing, custom, tight-fitting slipcover:
Can you believe the difference?!?! It was amazing to watch her work. She draped pieces here and there, cut pieces out, pinned things on inside-out, then started sewing. The body of the couch is all one piece and the two cushions have separate cases.
I have to say, now that I’ve had a couch with a slipcover, I kinda love them. I can’t tell you how many runny noses, leaky bottles and sticky fingers have touched this couch. Whenever it’s looking dirty, I just throw it in the wash and it’s as good as new! That’s why after 11 years we are still hauling this little couch around. We love it!
And here’s the side-by-side comparison, because I know y’all love those (I do too!).
I’ve been getting my front room ready for Fall, but here’s the throw pillows from Summer:
So can you believe the transformation? Oh, and the fabric was $1/yard when she bought it (of course, that was 11 years ago… dang you, inflation!) so the whole couch cost something like $8. For real. It just doesn’t get any better.
Comments & Reviews
maki's mom says
Awesome. We're in the market for a new couch. I'll be sure to invest in a slipcover while my little guy is young.
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Good! I just really think they are the way to go when you have little kids at home. So much stress eliminated!
Tanisha says
That looks awesome!!
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Thanks, Tanisha!
Shannon says
Oh my goodness a gorgeous 8 dollar couch!? Score! I love a good deal!
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
A girl after my own heart!
Katie P. says
That couch is cute as a button!! Seriously a night and day transformation. It's the perfect neutral furniture piece now. Makes me want to make a slipcover for our love seat… Hmmmmm…
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Thanks, Katie! You should definitely make a slipcover. They are the best!
Unknown says
Is there a pattern I can make one for my home?
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
The problem with making a custom-fit slip cover is that you have to custom fit it to your couch, which makes creating a pattern impossible. You have to drape fabric on the couch and cut as you go. There are lots of great in-depth tutorials out there that go into exactly how this is done. Google it and see what you can learn.
Grnandbrwn says
You are very fortunate to have a very talented mother. The cover looks professionally done.
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
Oh believe me. I know how fortunate I am. She is the best mother a girl could ask for! She also made my wedding dress!
Artist Jewelry says
Wow your mom did an excellent job! She should do a tutorial video on how to make slip covers! I have a three cushion couch that needs one. I have the fabric it's pink, but I lack the sewing skills on how to make one. Wow, I'm just reading she made your wedding dress? Amazing. I'm looking to learn how to sew. Hoping to find some videos online to learn. I haven't had any lessons since my 7th grade sewing class. LOL And that was a long time ago. The couch looks great!
Jennifer {The Craft Patch} says
A pink couch would be SO cute! There are a lot of awesome sewing blogs with great tutorials for beginners. Good luck learning!