How to Make a Square Coffee Table Cover

Fabric coffee table covers are a great way to freshen the room for a holiday or seasonal update. While it is possible to purchase pre-fabricated coffee table covers at many home interior stores, it takes very little effort to make one using exactly the colors and patterns you want. Here is a simple set of instructions for creating your own square coffee table cover. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Measure your coffee table. For the first measurement, start at floor level on one side of the table. Stretch the tape measure up and across the table, and to the floor on the opposite side. This will provide the first measurement. Measure the distance from the top of the table to the floor, remembering that you will need to double this measurement. Add one inch to all the measurements to allow for seams and hems. Combining these measurements will establish how the minimum amount of material you need for the project.

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Choose your material. You can go with solids, stripes or patterns. Make sure the material is durable and also machine washable. Purchase roughly one or two extra feet than needed for the project, as this will provide you with extra resources if one section is not cut properly later.

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Cut out the three sections of fabric, based on your measurements. Remember to allow the extra inch for hems and seams. You should have one oblong piece of material that will cover the top and two sides of your square coffee table, along with two square pieces that will cover the remaining two sides.

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Pin the sections together, using straight pins. This will help you to set the line for the stitching and the hems and make the sewing much easier to accomplish.

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Sew the three sections of material together. The end result will be a square shaped slipcover. Turn the slipcover outside in and slide onto the coffee table. Make sure the hem of the cover is level with the floor and the corners fit neatly to the contour of the table.

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Enhance the look of the slipcover with cording. The cording can be used to add visual interest while also covering the seams. Secure the cording in place with hot glue, or hand sew the cording into place if you plan on machine washing the cover from time to time.