How to make a sofa cover: popular DIY tutorials and material recommendations on the Internet
Recently, home DIY has become a hot topic on social platforms, especially"Sofa Cover Making"Search volume for related content increased by 35% in 10 days. Many users hope to improve the appearance of their homes or protect their sofas with homemade sofa covers. This article will combine the popularity data of the entire network to provide you with detailed production tutorials and material recommendations.
1. List of popular home DIY topics in the past 10 days

| Ranking | Topic keywords | Search volume increase | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | homemade sofa cover | +35% | Xiaohongshu, Douyin |
| 2 | Repurposed sofa | +28% | Station B, Zhihu |
| 3 | Sewing-free sofa cover | +22% | Taobao Live, Kuaishou |
2. Detailed explanation of the steps for making a sofa cover
1. Measurement and material selection
Measure the dimensions of the sofa (seat cushion, backrest, armrests), recommended selectionstretch fabricorCotton and linen material, the recently popular recommended fabrics on Douyin are as follows:
| fabric type | Advantages | Reference price (yuan/meter) |
|---|---|---|
| Stretch knitted fabric | Easy to fit, no cutting required | 15-30 |
| linen blend | Breathable and wear-resistant | 40-60 |
2. Cutting and sewing
Cut the fabric to size, leaving a 5cm seam allowance. Xiaohongshu’s popular tutorials are recommended"envelope style"Sewing method (no zipper required), specific steps:
① Sew the three sides of the fabric on the wrong side;
② Fold the last side inward with a 1cm seam allowance to form an opening;
③ Turn it over and insert it into the sofa.
3. Decoration skills (recently popular)
Recommended by the UP master of B station"tassel edge"or"embroidery patch"Search volume for decoration and related materials increased by 18% week-on-week.
3. Recommended tools for high praise across the entire network
| Tool name | Purpose | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Bead needle locator | Fixed fabric | ★★★★☆ |
| curve scissors | Curved cut | ★★★☆☆ |
4. Precautions
① Dark-colored fabrics need to be washed in advance to prevent fading;
② Douyin’s popular test shows thatElastic fabric2 times more durable than ordinary cotton;
③ Kuaishou experts recommend flipping the sofa cover every week to extend its service life.
By following the above steps, you can create a sofa cover that is both beautiful and functional. Recent hot topics show,“Pet friendly”The demand for sofa covers (anti-scratch fabrics) has increased significantly, and we can pay attention to related innovative designs in the future.
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