DIY Canvas Cover for a Futon

Futons are couches that can fold down into a bed. This type of furniture is ideal for a guest room or any other room in the house where you want an extra place to sleep when you have company. The problem with futons is that the mattress has no cover, much like a regular bed mattress. This allows the mattress to get dirty if the futon is used often. Create a washable cover yourself to help keep the futon mattress clean. Make a canvas cover that is simple, much like a big pillowcase that can be easily removed when necessary.

Canvas
Measuring tape
Scissors
Straight pins
Safety pins

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the length and width of your futon mattress. Take into account the depth of the mattress when taking your measurements as the fabric will need to cover the sides. Add an extra 2 inches all the way around for hemming. Cut out two identical pieces of fabric to the necessary measurements for the front and back of the futon cover.
- 2
  Lay the two pieces of fabric on your work surface, one piece on top of the other with the right sides together. Pin the edges together along the two long sides and one of the short sides.
- 3
  Sew around the pinned sides 2 inches from the edges. Trim away any excess fabric, especially at the corners.
- 4
  Turn the futon cover right side out. Poke out the corners to make them sharp.
- 5
  Fold under the fabric edges on the remaining open side. Make a 1/4-inch fold along the edge and then make another 1/4-inch fold to enclose the raw edges. Use pins to hold the fabric in place. Sew along the folded edges to secure the hem in place and then trim any threads.
- 6
  Slide the futon mattress into the futon cover. Hand sew the open ends together if you want your cover permanently closed. If you prefer to be able to remove the futon mattress and wash the cover, close the opening using safety pins.

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