Comments on: No-Sew Cushion Covers

By: domestika

domestika — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 02:34:42 +0000

LisAnne, it would be great to hear how you make out with the couch cushions — maybe even a photo?? It’s just great to share ideas and learn from each other… I’m so glad you stopped by! ~ Jen

By: LisAnne

LisAnne — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 01:50:30 +0000

I am using an old used slipcover from a couch for another couch I have in the kids toyroom, so I’ll give it a shot and let you know how it goes. Thanks for replying so quickly LisAnne

By: domestika

domestika — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 23:53:41 +0000

Interesting idea, LisAnne. I suppose the main thing to consider would be how much the fabric might fray at the places where you’d cut it to make the fringe that would be knotted. Some material frays more quickly than others if the edges aren’t finished. I think it would certainly be worth a try, especially if you’re going for a casual look like old jeans?

By: LisAnne

LisAnne — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 22:28:28 +0000

Could I use Stretch jean material using the same idea for my couch cushion covers

By: domestika

domestika — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:30:34 +0000

Jenn, I like your idea of making the fringe-ties a bit thinner. The ones I saw at the store were quite thick, probably a good inch, and it looked very sporty -- thinner would be nicer for a bit less casual look.

Debbie, wow! Now there's a use for duct tape that I'd never have thought of! Sounds like maybe the way to go when the chair cushions on the wicker porch furniture need to be repaired.

When I get around to getting off my butt and covering those throw pillows of mine, I'll be sure to post a picture. Unless they turn out really ugly, of course! LOL

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your ideas.

Jen

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:19:55 +0000

Another option for fast and temporary cushion covers is something I learned from one of Christopher Lowell’s shows many years ago — wrap the cushion in fabric like you would a present and use duct tape (no, really!) on the “down” side of the cushion to close it up. It took me about 5 minutes, tops, to cover a cushion for one of my wicker chairs and I’m still using it 8 years later! The more you sit on it the more secure the duct tape seals things up. Of course you can’t ever turn the cushion over, but it was a wonderful solution.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 04 Mar 2006 20:19:24 +0000

I’ve made the new sew blankets for gifts before. I specifically made extra long ones for both of my very tall BILs. I cut the fringe a bit thinner than those in the pictures you posted-I just liked how it looked better that way.

I also made DH one for the couch. They are VERY warm and cozy. I’d love to see how your pillows come out.