How to Make a Futon Slip Cover

Futon covers are moderately easy to make from twin sheets. Twin sheets make good futon covers because they shrink very little, there will be no seams in the cover other than the side and bottom seams, and sheets are inexpensive. You can make an envelope back opening for ease of removal for laundering. Use hook and loop tape to make removing the cover easy.

Twin sheets
Thread to match
Hook and loop tape
Scissors
Sewing machine

Instructions

- 1
  Measure your futon. Measure from side seam to side seam to get the width, and from the top seam to the bottom seam to get the length. If using an envelop opening, add 12 inches to the front of the futon cover, and subtract 4 inches from the back measurement.
- 2
  One sheet may be large enough to cover the futon; if not, use two and seam them together. Launder the sheets before cutting in case they shrink.
- 3
  Add seam allowances to the measurements of the futon. Seam allowances should be 1 inch on all sides.
- 4
  Cut the sheet to the desired size, and pin with right sides together. Fold the top section over to meet the back to fashion an envelop opening. Leave the top and the bottom hems on the sheet for the hoop and loop opening. Sew on three sides. Turn right sides out and turn the cover. Slip it on the futon to make sure it doesn't need to be tighter.
- 5
  Turn the cover with right sides together to miter the corners. Sew a 3-inch seam perpendicular to the side and bottom seams.
- 6
  Turn and sew the hoop and loop to the opening to close the envelop opening.
- 7
  Slip the futon mattress into the cover. Close the hook and loop tape, and replace the futon mattress on the frame.

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