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Slipcovers are a great way to protect your furniture and give it a fresh look. However, they can sometimes shift and become untidy. To keep your slipcover in place, follow these tips:
1. Use non-slip grippers: Place non-slip grippers or rubber shelf liners between the furniture and slipcover. This will help prevent the slipcover from sliding.
2. Tuck and pin: Tuck the slipcover fabric deep into the crevices of the furniture to create a snug fit. Use upholstery pins or safety pins to secure the fabric in place.
3. Velcro fasteners: Sew or attach Velcro fasteners to the slipcover and the furniture. This will keep the slipcover from moving around.
4. Elastic bands: Place elastic bands or straps underneath the furniture to hold the slipcover in place.
By following these simple tips, you can keep your slipcover in place and enjoy a neat and tidy look for your furniture.
Slipcovers are equipped with hook-and-loop tape, ties, or similar methods to stay in place, but sometimes they need additional assistance. Due to the various styles of couches, slipcovers often have extra fabric that needs to be tucked in securely. Placing a long, narrow object such as a pool noodle or PVC pipe in the crevice also helps to keep the slipcover snug and secure.
Tucking it in
If the slipcover is loose, remove it from the couch and start over to ensure a smooth and secure fit.
- Wash and dry the slipcover to remove any wrinkles and ensure it is clean.
- Center the cover over the couch and smooth out the fabric as much as possible. Although excess fabric may make it challenging to achieve a perfect smoothness, try to remove as many wrinkles and bumps as possible.
- Tuck the extra fabric into the crevices of the couch, starting from one spot such as an arm. Smooth and tuck as you go, moving to the other arm and the back of the couch.
- Push the fabric as far down into the crevices as possible to prevent it from pulling up. Use a spatula if necessary to push the fabric deeper.
Tightening the Ties
The ties or Velcro on the slipcover are designed to prevent movement. Make sure to securely press the two sides of the hook-and-loop tape together. If the slipcover uses ties, pull them tightly when tying them together. Regularly check the ties or Velcro to ensure they remain secure.
Creating Tension
Even with a deep tuck and secure ties, there may still be some pulling or shifting. Placing a long, rounded object in the gap where the back meets the seat can add tension to keep the fabric in place:
- For an affordable option, tightly roll magazines and secure them with rubber bands.
- A narrow PVC pipe or a section of a pool noodle can also be used. Pool noodles can be easily cut to the desired length and can even be cut in half if they are too large for the crevice. Push the chosen material into the crevices so that it is hidden and cannot be felt when sitting on the sofa.
Increasing Friction
Tension underneath the slipcover helps to keep the fabric in place as people sit and get up.
- Nonslip shelf liner or rug-grip material can be used to increase the friction between the couch and the slipcover.
- Cut pieces of the material slightly larger than each couch cushion and place them on the cushions before putting the slipcover on the couch.
