Ideal couple: decorating the sofa with a cozy blanket

The veil is part tradition and part necessity. With the help of covers, people try to maintain the appearance of furniture, and at the same time increase comfort. In the same way, they add color and light to the atmosphere, and arrange the room in the spirit of English or country style. The technology of sewing bedspreads is passed on by craftsmen from generation to generation, just like the designs on them. This is their special value. It is understood mainly by those who are somehow familiar with the manufacture of textiles. Covers protect sofas from pets and restless children, from scratches and stains. But for housewives, this is, first of all, an interesting process and an opportunity to make something big and valuable with your own hands. Colorful bedspreads on corner sofas, beds, and armchairs are a subtle design technique that requires good taste. Capes are used to cover furniture in living rooms, bedrooms and other living spaces.

Advantages and disadvantages of using bedspreads and covers

They protect furniture from dirt, give it a neater look and quickly hide clutter. These are just the direct benefits. Among other advantages, it is worth emphasizing the wide range of prices, variety of sizes of both factory-made and home-made products. Bedspreads and covers are usually wear-resistant, and caring for them takes about an hour a month. It is enough to clean it from dust once a week and wash it once a month. Bedspreads and covers keep their shape well and hide uneven furniture, as well as other imperfections. Capes can be created in any color scheme, and their material can be selected from natural raw materials.

Obvious disadvantages are poor compatibility with modern interiors and the high price of truly exclusive and high-quality options. It is worth noting that although stains “go away” from bedspreads relatively easily, thick and saturated liquids leave permanent marks.

Manufacturers

Today, there is a wide variety of textile manufacturers who are ready to boast a wide range of products. They use beautiful, practical and high-quality materials in the manufacture of their products. Turkish and Italian covers for upholstered furniture have gained wide popularity in the world market.

And all thanks to the variety of ideas, functionality and quality of the products they offer. Textiles from Belarus have massively flooded the domestic market.

• Belarusian bedspreads have become popular due to the quality, material used in sewing and low cost.

• France, in turn, offers very expensive rugs and bedspreads for upholstered furniture. The reason for this is the natural material used in sewing. Türkiye ranks second among countries producing high-quality textile products.
• In production, Turkish companies use natural and artificial fabrics, and also use combined options. All products are distinguished by a high level of strength and quality.

Choosing fabric for the bedspread

Material that is pleasant to the touch will do. Cotton is a classic. There is no point in describing all its advantages. Suffice it to say that it is lightweight, durable and breathable. Velvet, artificial and natural velor are suitable. Some people prefer synthetic fur. Anyone who knows how to work with this fabric will be pleased with the result. It is easy to wash and clean, but only with a limited set of products. The best protection against external influences on the bedspread itself and the sofa will be a microfiber cape. In addition, it holds its shape well. A prestigious option for any application is silk. The cost of expensive covers made from this material reaches the price of a simple corner sofa. A room in a youth or vintage style will be decorated with a jeans cover. You need to select a proportionate piece of fabric depending on the purpose: cover the entire corner sofa with one piece or two.

Tapestry fabric has equally good strength and decorative properties.

Classification

Bedspreads for corner sofas come in a wide variety, but mainly two product classifications are used. The first is based on the material used to make the sofa cover, the second takes into account the method of attaching the product to the furniture.

According to the material of manufacture

When choosing a suitable cape, you need to pay attention to the characteristics of the fabric, its appearance, and care features. The last parameter is especially important, because if cleaning is difficult, the feasibility of purchasing such a model becomes questionable. Daily use of the product requires frequent washing, so the fabric must be wear-resistant so that the cape does not soon lose its attractive appearance. Most often, bedspreads are made from the following materials:

1. Fur. Gives the sofa additional volume, brings into the room the atmosphere of past centuries, fills it with warmth and comfort. Natural and artificial material is very soft, pleasant to the touch, and less dirty compared to textiles. But such a bedspread cannot be washed in water with powder, so you will have to periodically take it to the dry cleaner.
2. Terry fabric. The fleecy protective covering for the corner sofa is made from cotton or synthetic materials. The texture of the product is as soft as fur and has an attractive shine. Disadvantages include heavy weight and short service life.
3. Tapestry. Thick cotton fabrics have different textures: ornaments and patterns, imitation of weaving. The material looks stylish, lasts a long time, but is quite expensive.
4. Silk, satin, satin. Elegant, thin fabrics look great in the bedroom. In hot weather they provide pleasant coolness. The bedspreads are light, painted in a variety of colors, and are affordable. At the same time, the surface is susceptible to mechanical damage - this is the main disadvantage of materials.
5. Velours. Delicate soft fabric pleasantly warms in cold weather, and its service life is long. The material is made from natural or synthetic fibers and in rare cases causes allergies.
6. Plush. Fluffy bedspreads with pile are made from artificial and cotton fibers, they can be washed without much difficulty and dry quickly. Their prices are always affordable.
7. Velvet. One of the most attractive materials with a delicate surface. The fabric is very beautiful, has an exquisite shine, but does not last long.
8. Microfiber. A simpler structure, with a laconic appearance, but at the same time a fairly functional option for protecting furniture.

For the aesthetic appeal and cleanliness of sofas, Euro covers are often used. Pleasant to the touch, elastic products are made from cotton (60%) and polyester (40%). Such models are not afraid of dirt and stains, are easy to wash, and dry quickly. After cleaning, the capes do not lose their original shape; creases and folds do not form on them.

Cozy fur

Terry fabric

Reliable tapestry

Delicate satin

Textured velor

Soft plush

Natural velvet

Durable microfiber

By mounting method

A stylish blanket for a corner sofa should perfectly cover the furniture, not bunch up or slide off the surface, so as not to cause unnecessary inconvenience. Several mounting options are provided specifically to create a reliable fixation:

1. Rubber. Easy to use, suitable for fixed models.
2. Velcro tape. Consists of two parts. The hard one is fixed on the sofa, the sticky one - on the bedspread. The fastening is securely draped with fabric.
3. Buttons, buttons. They perform practical and decorative functions.
4. Lacing. Relevant for models with a loose fit. When creating ties, laces, lace, and satin ribbons are used.

The presence of elements for fastening to furniture is a prerequisite for comfortable use of the cape. With them, you won’t have to adjust the bedspread again or limit yourself in any way when using the product.

With elastic band

With Velcro tape

How to take measurements correctly

The corner sofa is mentally divided into rectangles. The backs, seats and armrests are measured, after which the results are summed up and the parameters needed for sewing are obtained. When ordering, you should ask for a larger quantity in order to have both stock and room for error. For beginners, taking measurements will be difficult, because in addition to the 3 main parts, you also need to get small ones. To avoid mistakes, you should use paper: draw a model of a corner sofa on it in detail. Or, print out a photo and put numbers on it. You should remember the need to maintain a pattern, be it stripes or images. Otherwise, the product will turn out unattractive. Any pattern will increase the fabric consumption by almost 2 times. Beginners may need to discard any patterns or prints on the material. In this case, you will still need to maintain a margin around the edges.

Cape shapes

• Fur or wool. The most suitable option for cold evenings. The fabric of such capes is not always very dense and you need to be careful when washing.

They give the room softness and magical charm, completely insulating it with just one look.

• Natural silk. Will make your room expressive and light. The reflection of silk strands is suitable for the summer and spring mood in the house.
• Linen and cotton. Variants of such capes are often made in pastel colors. The room and the covered furniture will have an elegant and expensive look. Covers are mainly used: on a folding sofa, corner sofa, on an armchair and armrests

Covers are mainly used: on a folding sofa, corner sofa, on an armchair and armrests

Calculation of the required amount of fabric

Add 1-1.5 cm to all sizes. If suddenly they turn out to be superfluous, then the benefit will be all the same - they are used to correct worn parts of the bedspread. After meticulous measurements of each detail, the indicators are transferred to graph paper, maintaining the cutting directions and choosing the optimal scale. All parameters are then displayed on the fabric: the fabric is placed on a smooth surface with the wrong side up. Markings are made with a bar of soap or chalk. Allowances of 0.7-1.5 cm are left for seams, hems, etc. The amount of fabric and its calculation for corner models is very different. In any case, it’s worth taking a reserve and adjusting these allowances during the fitting. It often happens that the deviation towards increase is too large. Then it is simply removed with scissors. The higher the accuracy required, the wider the allowances are made.

Shape and cut of the bedspread

The shapes of sofas tend to be rectangular or square, but they look like that only at first glance. Calculating the ideal proportions of a cape is almost impossible due to the fact that even in the production facilities themselves there are no exact templates for this type of furniture. Each sofa is upholstered individually. Thus, for a blanket on a corner sofa, it is important that it does not sit flush on the furniture. It's better to let it drive than to look like upholstery.

The pattern pieces come in approximately 5 different shapes. The front parts of the backrests correspond to rectangles with the lower side cut off. The lower parts and seats are made of one piece. The shape of the main parts of the armrests vaguely resembles a glove, only with smooth edges. The front parts of the armrests have the appearance of a candle. The back elements of the backrest are a narrow rectangle with one rounded corner. This is what the set of components looks like.

It’s not scary if the patterns don’t work out the first time - in the future you need to draw and cut more slowly, and the help of computer modeling programs won’t hurt either!

Why does the sofa have a second set of clothes?

• The first and most important function of the bedspread is protective. No matter how resistant the sofa upholstery is to mechanical damage or various stains, rest assured, they will certainly appear! Especially if you like to host guests or watch a football match with a bottle of beer and popcorn.
• Second function: warming. Suppose you purchased a leather sofa, or your comfortable miracle is made of leatherette or a new fashionable material - eco-leather. Such products are incredibly respectable and simply look amazing, but they do not have the homely warmth and comfort of fabrics. You can simply freeze on them if there is a blizzard outside and the house is cool.
• Third: designer. Agree, sometimes you really want to change something in the interior, make it festive or decorate it in accordance with the season. It happens that in a monotonous environment, a color accent is simply necessary. In all three cases, there is nothing more effective than transforming the “star of the show” of any living room - a corner sofa with a cover and dressing it up.

Method of fastening the bedspread

Due to the structural complexity of the corner sofa, they resort to additional fastenings for the fabric. The product will not slide on the upholstery or fall off the sofa if you use one of the following options:

• lacing;
• buttons;
• buttons;
• Velcro tapes;
• rubber bands.

Laces are used as a hidden fastening or as a decorative element. If you choose this option, then only with loops, otherwise, after the end gets into the textile tunnel, you will have to spend a lot of time and effort to get it back. And this is the best case scenario. Buttons are a tried and true classic. They have a simple operating principle and a long service life. Buttons are replaced quickly and easily. The buttons often come off, but they hold the cape in place very tightly. Plastic options fail less often. Velcro tape is a great anti-slip option. Retains its properties for several years. An elastic band is considered the best method of fastening, because then the bedspread can be quickly removed and put on without much effort.

Where to find it

There are several ways to purchase such a decorative product.

Many different products can be found in stores or online. Among the huge number of options, you can choose exactly the one you like. You can also find out from a consultant how to care for the product you have chosen. And in a short time your sofa will shine with new colors.

If you know how to sew or knit and know a lot about fabrics, then you can make a blanket with your own hands. But it is worth remembering that even if you have a good sewing machine, basic and finishing materials and a lot of imagination, it will take a lot of time to make such a product. If you have extra time, then a handmade blanket will add warmth and comfort. In addition, you will be able to show your friends and family what a craftsman you are.

You can also order a sofa cover from the studio. The big disadvantage may be the fact that you will have to make a choice based only on the available materials. It is unknown whether the fabric will be in the right color and texture. Moreover, all the work will depend on the studio workers and the designer, and it will take a lot of time.

Bedspread style and decor

The decorative aspect includes 4 nuances. Firstly, this is the volume of the product. It is attached using a simple foam pad on the wrong side. Then it will be more comfortable to sit. The second point is the density of the pattern. A dense workpiece is stitched twice and with thick threads. The appearance of the product is also improved with bows and ribbons. Additional decor is usually pillows and cushions.

Styles for decorating bedspreads:

• Oriental;
• English;
• loft;
• country;
• patchwork.

To convey Eastern culture, many ornaments are used, while avoiding images of animals and people. A cape is suitable for an interior that needs emphasized status. The laconic and elegant English style brings together the best of what has become a classic. A brown cape with a regular white pattern will be just right. The loft setting is emphasized with a thick monotonous product or a tapestry cape. For the country style, simple home models with a slight carelessness in execution will do. For the sake of patchwork style, it is not necessary to sew a bedspread from scraps; you can simply choose the appropriate color.

Cape colors

There are a huge variety of color solutions for this textile, for example, products can be green, light green, turquoise, orange, yellow, burgundy, blue, black, violet, beige, blue, gray, white, or even have a two-color design with a combination of different colors.

It is not advisable for the blanket to have a shade that is not repeated in the surrounding interior space or matches the color of the upholstered furniture; this will deprive the blanket of its individuality.

Capes in more neutral and discreet colors with soft textures do not create bright accents and create a calm and peaceful design.

Master class on sewing bedspreads for a corner sofa

Making a bedspread for a sofa involves simple steps, but the difficulty is not to miss anything and to follow the step-by-step algorithm. First, we inspect the furniture: we study its shape, dimensions, individual elements and their parameters. From this information we can imagine how much fabric will be needed. At the same time, we decide on the material. This stage is difficult in the sense that you immediately need to decide whether the design/pattern will be on the cape or not. If yes, additional amount of matter will be needed. On special paper, we first draw the edges, and then cut out patterns (patterns) to replicate the constituent elements of the sofa. At this point, look at the scaled drawing and check the shape and size. Then we transfer the parameters to the fabric. We process the material for the bedspread, and after that we can move on to stitching the parts. We finish the almost finished cape with fittings and decorate it.

Making your own sketch and pattern

First of all, we study the dimensions of the furniture. We measure the sofa from the floor to the top, as well as along the floor covering. We sum up all the distances and multiply by 2 in order to approximately know the required length of the fabric, or rather, its minimum. Counting will give you an idea of ​​the size of the patterns. Then we take white material, for example, tracing paper, and place it on the corner sofa. To make sure that its dimensions are sufficient to accommodate the contours. In the future, we will roughly understand the required dimensions for the fabric itself. Already at this time, you can draw a sketch on plain paper with all the sizes and exact proportions of the elements. So, we remove the tracing paper and transfer the size and shape parameters from the sketch. We do everything by hand, so we use a ruler. A few broken patterns are not a problem. We cut out the necessary shapes, sign them and number the same ones.

How to correctly transfer a pattern to fabric

The transfer includes 6 stages. First, we place the pattern on the fabric in one way or another, and smooth the material itself. The sample is then secured with fixing weights. We transfer its edges to the fabric. We use disappearing tailor's chalk. Then we move on to cutting the fabric, and when the stage is completed, we transfer the control marks to the material. We duplicate the contours on paired and symmetrical parts.

During the process, the craftsmen use carbon paper. In order to achieve perfect symmetry of identical parts. It is placed under the fabric, exactly under the place where the pattern is located. A wheel with a smooth or jagged edge is used to move along the fabric in places where there are allowances and borders. This is how the lines are pushed. The coloring pigment leaves a mark on the fabric - a shape that perfectly follows the outline of the pattern. Craftsmen protect the bedspread material from paint and dents using simple solutions:

1. Cardboard placed under the wheels.
2. Folding the fabric in half, facing inward, so that the dye remains on the inner surface.

Sewing and finishing of edges

You will need a sewing machine, pins, a tailor's yardstick, scissors, and thread. So, we fold the patterns face inward and baste them with temporary stitches. We try on the received parts on the sofa. If the result is acceptable, then we begin to sew the seams. We bend all the edges and sew them together again. Check the evenness of the bottom. After this we sew the product. It is difficult to guess the time costs. If the cover is designed to cover the entire sofa, including the backrest, then it will actually be three-dimensional. Because of this structure of the bedspread, the material has to be moved under the needle. We try on the pre-finished product on the sofa again. If it is not pressed too hard, then everything goes as it should. We connect all the remaining edges and move on to design and decor. We install fasteners or ties in pre-designated places. Then we decorate the cape with ribbons, pockets or other elements.

Recommendations for choosing a bedspread

Let's summarize what was said above. In order for a blanket sewn on any corner sofa to fit into the space, combine its color with the palette of other items. A pre-made mood board with sketches of details will help you choose shades, designs, patterns and ornaments.

Interesting to know, read: – Description and composition of a flannelette blanket, varieties and sizes.

If you like fluffy textures, then, in addition to faux or natural fur, pay attention to the bamboo “grass” bedspread. It is double-sided: on one side the pile is long and fluffy, on the other it is short. The blanket can be washed in a washing machine at 40 degrees.

Bedspreads with frills are often found. If you choose elegant fabric and lace trim, you will get a feminine interior for a romantic housewife.

The combination of the glossy texture of quilted satin and lace trim on the frill creates a feeling of celebration.

Features of sewing leather cases

The material for the leather case is not swept away or pinned; instead, clips are used. A special foot and needle are used and sewn with medium or large stitches. Universal threads of medium thickness made of synthetic material are suitable for this work. For beginners, it is better to take especially durable ones. Beginners should also not choose a skein with a color that contrasts with the skin, but only in one tone. The skin is fastened with clamps aligning the recesses and corners. In difficult moments, when the edge of the cover is being sewn off and a couple of layers need to be stitched, the movements are made as slowly and carefully as possible. The sharp end of the needle is moistened with baby oil. It is applied to the instrument with a cotton swab. As for the stitch size, an interval of 4.5-5 mm is used for stitching, and 3-3.5 mm for stitching. In areas of the leather case that are not visible from view, several small holes are made to improve air circulation.

Selection of models by style

The easiest way is to choose a simple monochromatic quilted bedspread; the only difficulty will be the selection of harmonious shades.

Bedspreads with patterns require special attention.

The difficulty lies in choosing styles. For example, the Borocco and Rococo is characterized by bedspreads made of satin and silk fabrics, decorated with frills, ruffles and lace.

Bedspreads decorated with small monotonous flowers are typical of Provence .

Monochromatic colors, straight lines or checkered patterns are preferable to Classicism . The patchwork technique, as a rule, harmoniously combines with the country style: highlighted squares with delicate roses and a diluted picture with bed tones will create charm and comfort.

• 3D flower designs will fit perfectly in the Art Nouveau , with delicate frills and an animal skin rug.
• Modern motifs with metallic shades, of course, are assigned to High-Tech , but it is possible that it will not suit Loft; for this you need to add several symmetrical lines.
• An oversized bedspread on your upholstered furniture will look untidy, dirty and give the effect of disorder; the bedspread should correspond to 110 by 140 cm. For a double bed, the following standards have been noted: 200 by 220 cm.
• European beds are famous for their maximum sizes, so a bedspread for a standard double bed will be small, so choose sizes from 220 by 250 cm to 230 by 250 cm.

DIY sofa blanket made from old jeans

You should choose unwanted jeans, but use only those areas of clothing that are well preserved and practically not frayed. The finished craft will have an attractive appearance if the thickness and density of the fabrics from different trousers are approximately the same. The color may vary. For sewing, choose one of four techniques:

1. Quick squares;
2. Watercolor;
3. By stripes.

The first technique will be suitable for beginners. The principle is to use two types of denim to create the first shape from two rectangles. Then they take a rectangle of the third fabric and sew it with the long side to the narrow part of the finished element, which completely matches in size. This is how several sleeves are made, which are then combined into compositions. The watercolor technique means combining pieces into a thoughtful sequence of colors. The strip method means a loose arrangement of long fabric pieces.

How to fit into the interior

To decide on a color, make a mood board. Literally, mood board translates as “mood board.” A visualization created based on a palette of objects, fabrics, wallpapers that you like.

This is a traditional practice among professional designers, but perhaps the best mood boards are made by English decorator Tricia Guild. She was the only one in the world that Queen Elizabeth entrusted with the study of the royal archive, which preserved many sketches, drawings, samples of fabrics and wallpaper. In the video below the photo is a master class on creating moodboards given by Trisha Guild.

Moodboard by English decorator Trisha Guild

How to care for covers and bedspreads

Bedspreads and covers are washed approximately once a month - this is all basic care. Usually the manual option is chosen. Contamination is removed with a stain remover: separately and as quickly as possible. They also use machine wash at a water temperature of no higher than 30 °C and on a delicate cycle, regardless of the material. The bedspreads can withstand dry cleaning. Once a week, all dust is removed from them, and periodically they are combed with a brush to straighten the fibers, eliminate parasites and remove small particles of dirt and food. Thick capes are aired at least 2 times a year. They are taken out into the dryer, onto the balcony or street. The permissible ironing temperature is limited to 100 degrees, both with and without steam. To prevent foreign odors from emanating from the bedspread, it should be stored in a ventilated room on relatively free shelves.

Fashion trends

Immerse yourself in fashion trends through color. There is nothing accidental in fashion; serious institutions are working on a new palette. Including the American company Pantone. At the end of each year, she announces the fashionable shades of the next year, and they soon appear on the catwalks and in interiors.

The colors of 2022 are calm gray Ultimate Gray and lemon yellow Illuminating, which combine to create a calming and at the same time optimistic palette. This is the first time Pantone has chosen not one, but two colors.

Gray color of 2021 symbolizes thoughtfulness, yellow shade - optimism and the promise of a sunny day