Log In | Register
Skip to main content
Topic: Couch Covers (Read 16 times) previous topic - next topic
0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.
Couch Covers
Yahoo Message Number: 146826
I have a LD twin king model and was wondering if anyone knows/sells  protective couch covers to fit. I almost had a disaster when a candle fell onto one of the cushions. Luckily there was a map there to catch the melted wax. No harm done but a protective cover would give me piece of mind.

Thanks, Bob
Re: Couch Covers
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 146832
Bob

We have been redecorating which included recovering our TK mattresses and bolsters.  The initial cost estimate of $1500 (before the cost of the fabric)set us back on our heels big time and we searched in vain for alternatives(sure fit etc).  Finally just as I decided that I was going to have to attempt it myself, I found a seamstress who will do it for $400.

Now the fabric (washable) cost me $260.  Since I have grand-kids, young ones, I needed to be sure these would go off and on so they are being made with zippers.  I figured all things being equal that $660 was a good deal.  We went to a fabric warehouse for the material.  I will probably cry if you find a web site that does it for less, but we have made the commitment.  We needed almost every bit of the 15 yards of 50 inch fabric.  That did not include the bolsters as we used old curtain material for that and since we have lots of fabric, I didn't pay attention to how much is needed. Despite the pre-washed , we did another washing and lost 2" of width, and I don't know how much in length so 15 yards turned out to almost exactly enough

If you wish to go that route and can't find a good alternative, I know a seamstress who will be very experienced in making TK slipcovers for a very reasonable price!

By the by, candle grease can be removed by stretching the fabric tightly and pouring very very candle melting hot water through the wax.  Removing the covers is a real pain due to the 144 buttons.  I found the covers didn't look that bad when I put them back on after removing them, but man they are a really tight fit putting on and taking off. It seems as though you would only be working with one cover though.

Sandy in Vermont
Re: Couch Covers
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 146835
I've covered several LD couches and dinettes in my time. I used to sew box covers, but lately I've simplified it down to two steps, with no sewing required.

1. Buy a cotton jersey (t-shirt material) sheet/pillowcase set in any desired color at Walmart or Target, along with a bunch of large safety pins. Total cost: twenty bucks or less.

2. Cut pieces that are big enough to cover the tops and sides (only!) of the cushions; stretch around to the bottoms and pin in place on the underside of each cushion. (Nobody looks at the undersides, right?--so who cares if they have safety pins showing?) Because it's stretch knit, it won't show wrinkles.

In my experience, these stretch-knit covers are good for three to five years. (Maybe less if you have active grandchildren or pets.) When they wear out, throw them away and repeat. You can usually get enough out of one full-sized sheet set to do two sets of seat covers.

Hey, I have the sewing machine and I have the skills--I could sew zippered box covers with corded seams if I wanted. But why bother? My stretch-knit covers look and work fine. :-)

Andy Baird

Travels with Andy
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
 
Re: Couch Covers
Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 146872
We did a similar thing in our 2000 MB but went with a 100% polyester fabric. More stain resistant and water repellant than cotton.

Ed