What is sofa throw? A brief understanding to it

A sofa throw is like a piece of a blanket normally used to add flavor to the sofa. It is considered a classic option to groom the overall expression of the sofa. This cozy little blanket is made from various colored fabrics like velvet, silk, wool, and cotton. The different color options make this blanket more versatile to style any type of sofa.  The size of the corner sofa is a considerable factor in deciding the size of the throw. However, the color and texture of the fabric of your corner sofa are also important in choosing the perfect throw. I hope this guide will provide you with the best help to dress a corner sofa with throws. Styling or dressing a corner sofa with throws practically looks very casual but requires a little bit of attention.  

Following stylish ways are all about, “How to dress a corner sofa with throws?”

1. Hanging on the side of the corner sofa

It is a casual method to dress a corner sofa with a throw. So, for practical purposes, you need to fold the throw into three pieces and hang it from the back of any side of your corner sofa. A corner sofa is slightly different in structure as compared to a simple sofa set. So, you can also hang it where your corner sofa turns to the horizontal or vertical angle. The hanging place of the throw depends on your taste.  You need to make sure that the throw is lifted enough from the floor of the front of your corner sofa. However, if the fabric and color of the throw are compatible with the cushions, then it glamorizes the overall look of your corner sofa. If you hang the throw in the center of the corner sofa it will create a waterfall look for it.

2. Hang it on the arm of the corner sofa

This is very simple and easy but similar to the above-mentioned method of dressing a corner sofa with a throw. In this method, you just need to fold the throw into three pieces and place it from its center to the arm of the corner sofa. If your corner sofa is near the entrance of the door, then using the same arm of the sofa creates a stylish impact for your living room. 

3. Using Footsies space to dress a corner sofa with throws

If you have styled your living room with a corner sofa having a chaise, then you can also use it to dress an eye-catching throw. This simple option only needs your tricky interest to implement it. You just need to fold the throw lengthwise into three pieces and drop it diagonally from your arm's distance.

4. Fold on the seat

If the fabric of the throw is narrow or thin, then this formal technique will help create a decent look for your corner sofa. In this approach, you need to fold the throw lengthwise, then fold it again widthwise, and then put it formally on your corner sofa. The placement of the throw is a key element in this technique. So, in my suggestion, place the throw near the arm of the corner sofa and make it a trio with a cozy cushion. This formal technique also helps you understand how to dress a sofa with throws and cushions. Green folded sofa throw is displayed in the following picture.

5. Imperfect way to dress a corner sofa with throws

In this method, you have different options about how to dress a corner sofa with a throw. In first option, you just need to randomly spread out the throw on the favorite side of the corner sofa and stylishly arrange the cushions. When we talk about second technique, you need to loosely fold the throw from its center and drop it from the back of the corner sofa. The third useful technique is to pinch the throw from its middle length and again drop it casually from the back of the corner sofa but from its one specific corner. Here, the key element is that you need to take care of falling down the throw from the sofa.

6. Use the basket

In this technique, a fully decorated basket plays a main role to dress a corner sofa with the throw. This technique consists oftwo steps.So, in the first step, you need to purchase a fancy basket from the market, and then just roughly put the throw from the corner sofa and fall into the basket. In the second step, randomly select a corner of the throw pull it from the basket, and hang it over the top of the basket. In this method, you can dress multiple throws with the corner sofa of your living room.

7. From back to front

This technique belongs to the placement of your corner sofa. If one side of your corner sofa faces the entrance of the room, then it will create a very unique and attractive option to style a throw on it. In this technique, a throw with embroidered edges is a plus point for you. In this technique, you need to widely fold the throw and place it in the center of the sofa from its middle. If you place two cushions on both sides of the throw like peeking from the front, then it will boost the overall look of your corner sofa.

Final words

If you want to make your sofa look better with a throw, then all the above-mentioned tips and methods will help you a lot in it. The Couch is just like a modern sofa name because both furniture items are used interchangeably in the living room. So, all these techniques are happily applicable to decorating a couch with a throw blanket, as well as dressing a leather sofa with throws.        

When you have little kids and pet friends in your house, then your living room sofas may face different challenges like spills, pet bites, and claw attacks. In that case, you must have concerns to protect your sofas from external wear & tear. A sofa cover would be an excellent option to protect your living room sofa. However, you can get a sofa cover in different ways but the best and most economical way is to make (sew) it on your own. Now the question arises of how to make a sofa cover (DIY) at home. Luckily this blog post is all about providing you with the best practical and easy steps to make a (DIY) sofa cover.

1. Accumulate the material first

You might be familiar with the material used to make a sofa cover because most of the things are commonly available and used in occasional and tiny sewing tasks in your house. If you want to make an elastic sofa cover at home, then you just need 3 to 4 inches wide elastic as an additional material.     

• Fabric  of your favorite type (Preferably canvas recommended)
• Matching threads
• Zipper or Velcro (optional)
• Fabric measuring tape
• Scissors
• Marking pen or chalk that facilitates measurement accuracy
• Sewing machine
• Common pins
• Piping cord not required in every sofa

2. Measure your sofa to make a sofa cover

For a better measuring experience, we recommend you to use a rough butcher paper to draw the pattern from different parts of the sofa. However, mostly you just need the butcher paper to measure the tricky parts (side panel & armrest) of the sofa. The whole measurement process is very crucial in the making of a sofa cover so be careful and don’t rush it in a hurry otherwise, it may destroy your whole sofa cover. There is always a slight variation in the shape of every sofa so you can apply common sense accordingly.

Measure the back side of the backrest

To measure the back side of the backrest, you just need to put the measuring tape on the top of one corner of the backrest and then drop it down in the vertical direction till the end of the sofa feet. You need to repeat the same act on the other corner of the backrest; with this, you can find the exact length of the sofa's backrest. In the second step, you need to repeat the same act in the horizontal direction for both corners of the backrest, which will help you to find the width of the backrest.

Measure the armrest

Keeping in mind the size of the armrest, separate a piece of butcher paper and drop it down from the top of the armrest. Before taking the measurement you can use the common pins for holding the paper and then mark and cut the armrest pattern. You can get curve-shaped marking paper as a result of the measurement of the upper side of the armrest. Most probably the size of the 2nd armrest of the sofa will be the same, but we recommend you to test this pattern by placing it on the second armrest otherwise measure it separately. The query, “How to make a sofa cover” becomes a little tricky during the measurement of the armrest so be careful.

Measure the seats and front of the backrest

You didn’t need a butcher paper to specifically measure every part of the sofa. If you are measuring the seats of the sofa just hold a marking pen to mark the starting point where the backrest lasts and the ending point where the seating cushion ends and measure this space using the measuring tape. After measuring the seating space, you need to separately measure the seat's depth and vertical expression of the seats. After measuring the height, you can easily measure the seat's width to direct the same procedure in the horizontal direction.

However, the best approach to start the measurement of the front of the backrest is to use the same point that you have used to start the measurement of the seat's depths and end it vertically to the top end of the backrest. To find the width of the backrest you can mark the ending and starting point in the horizontal direction and measure it with the help of measuring tape. Make sure to note down the measurements that you have taken without butcher paper.

Measure the up and over the inner side of the armrest

You can use the butcher paper and a marking pen to measure the up-and-over inner pattern of the armrest. The practical implementation is quite similar to measuring the front side of the armrest.

3. Arrange the fabric

The measurement of the sofa helps you to avoid the wastage of  the material (Sofa fabric). But it is quite impossible to give you the exact measurement. Therefore we will provide you with the best guidance through general measuring figures so that you can easily implement them on your sofa following the same measuring parameters. Let’s say you have 50 inches wide fabric considering the market availability of general measurements of sofa fabric, then you need approximately 17 yards of the same fabric for a 2-seater sofa. As a disclaimer we want to share that 1 yard is approximately equal to 0.91 meters because in normal practices sofa fabric is available in both measurements of yards and meters.

Similarly, if you are wondering how to make a sofa cover for a 3-seater sofa then you need approximately 19 yards of 50 inches wide fabric and likewise, you can implement the same measurement rule for 4-seater and 5-seater sofas. Here we want to give a pro tip that always gives a margin of (1-2 inches) of shrinking effect to sofa fabric while purchasing, but if the fabric will not shrink you can easily cut these extra 1-2 inches. However, if you want to discover how to make sofa covers from sheets, then you don’t need to arrange the new fabric, you can use your favorite sheets and follow the same process to make a sofa cover.

4. Cut the fabric patterns and parts

Before cutting the fabric must wash the whole fabric and carefully iron it to withdraw the shrinking effect from the fabric. The best approach in cutting the fabric is to cut the larger parts like the front and back sides of the backrest. In the second step, you can easily manage the cutting of the small and tricky parts like up and over the inner side of the armrests of the sofa. You can also mark numbers in the sequential order to every part of the sofa, (like number 1 to the front pattern of the armrest & number 2 to the up and over side of the armrest) which helps you to discipline the sewing process. Don’t worry you didn’t require extraordinary sewing skills to sew this sofa cover.

Make sure that you leave some sewing allowance while cutting all parts of the sofa cover specifically the armrest and side panels, it will facilitate you to make (sew) a sofa cover. After measurement cutting is a very crucial step to make a sofa cover pattern.

5. Sew the fabric to make a sofa cover

First, manually assemble the sofa cover with the help of common pins. In this process, you just need to place all the sections or parts of the fabric on the sofa and assemble each part with the help of common pins. This will give you a clear picture of the sofa cover and help you in the sewing process of the sofa cover.

Prepare the piping strips

It depends on the shape of the sofa or couch whether its cover requires piping or not, but as a general rule of thumb piping gives a comprehensive and fine finish to the sofa cover. It is a little tricky but an easy thing to do, and you can easily find the 2-inch wide fabric from the remaining cuttings of the fabric material. First of all place the piping cord on the center of the fabric strips and then length-wise fold the fabric strips from the center and temporarily pin it with the help of common pins by giving a reasonable space to place it on the sewing machine.  After that place this strip on the sewing machine foot and sew the piping cord.

Make sure to switch the setting of the machine's fabric foot to the zipper foot. Carefully remove the common pins after completing the sewing process. However, the preparation of piping strips is the second tricky thing in the making of a sofa cover.

Sew the Armrest

Separate the armrest parts from the sofa and place these sections on the sewing machine foot to the wrong side up to the machine. In this step, you need to sew the piping cord with the upper side of the armrest at an angle of 45 degrees and the lower portion with the relevant layer of the side panel. In the second step, you need to sew one layer of the up-and-over inner side of the armrest with the relevant layer of seat cover and the other side with the upper layer of side panels of the sofa cover.

Sew the other sections of the body

In this step, you need to sew the back side of the backrest with the front side of the backrest and then the front side of the backrest with the seats of the sofa cover. In the last step, you need to assemble the remaining layers of the side panel with the backrest and check if any tiny part requires a sewing finish. Make sure to iron the seam layers of the sofa cover which enhances the finishing touches of your sofa makeover.

DIY making of a sofa cushion is not only an interesting thing to do, but it is a great opportunity to refresh the look of your living room. If you go to the market to buy a new sofa cushion then you may face challenges like fabric difference and color mismatch etc, but making a sofa or couch cushion by yourself will be an easy job to design or customize a perfect sofa cushion for your living room sofa. If you want to change the entire cushions of your living room sofa because of updated interior design then you have a wider playground in terms of fabric type, color, and texture according to the latest trends. So this article is all about how to make a sofa cushion(DIY) through easily applicable steps that are discussed below in detail.

A brief anatomy of sofa cushion

1. The first component is the internal filling or stuffing material. However foam, down feather, and fiber fill are the popular options used as internal stuffing material.

2. The second component is the batting material. Batting is the external layer wrapped on the stuffing foam to add extra coziness and firmness to the final product of the sofa cushion.

3. The third component is sofa fabric. It is normally used to make a sofa cushion cover. Leather, velvet, cotton, and polyester are commonly used as sofa cushion fabric and are also considered the best material to make cushion covers.  

5 Practical steps to make a sofa cushion from scratch  

1. Arrange relevant material

• Fabric to make cushion cover
• Foam as filling stuff
• Batting material
• Scissors
• Common pins to hold the fabric
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Sewing machine
• Thread best matched with the fabric
• Zipper
• Marking pen
• Piping material (Optional)
• Adhesive spray

Some of the material items are displayed in the following picture.

2. Cut the Foam

The first practical step is cutting the foam according to the size of your sofa cushion. You may avoid the step of cutting of cushion foam if you manage to carry the exact measurement while purchasing foam from the market. It is because you may get your required size without additional effort, but most probably you have to compromise on the raw measurement of foam.

However, you need to take care of the density while shopping for foam from the market. You also need to keep in mind the space of 1" to 2" for padding material while deciding the density of foam for the cushion. So before cutting the foam, you need to measure the required size of the cushion. In the last step, you can use a sharp scissor to cut the foam, but it requires little attention otherwise it may cause wasting of foam due to cutting on the wrong pattern.

3. Sewing of sofa cushion cover

Before sewing the cushion cover you need to decide the pattern or design of the cover. Two popular styles are mostly used, one is the cushion cover with zipper and the other is the envelope style cushion cover. However, some people also like to use Velcro while sewing the cushion cover. This decision will help you to arrange the right material and the further sewing process like fabric cutting for the cushion cover.

Out of the all steps, the sewing process of covers for the cushion is the most crucial and tricky step to make a sofa cushion. However, you can get a detailed analysis of the sewing process through this blog post. When you comprehensively study the article on the sewing of the cushion cover, then you will be competent enough to find out how to make a sofa cushion cover. However, if you want to sew a couch cushion cover by hand then this process also helps you a lot, because more than 70% of the process is similar to it.           

4. Attach Batting material with the foam

Batting material is available in different types like cotton, memory foam, etc. The purpose of using Batting material is to make the sofa cushion fluffier and soft, which means it helps to increase its comfort. To add batting material with the foam you need to cut it on the same pattern and size as you have cut the foam. The foam cutting is described in detail in the above-mentioned step.

Once the cutting of batting material is done, then you need to wrap it throughout the whole foam that is already prepared to make a cushion. In the second step, you need to do adhesive spray by putting on the batting material with one hand and then placing it back instantly. After that, you need to repeat the whole process with all sides and dimensions of the foam. When batting material is attached to the foam, then spare the foam for a few minutes so that the adhesive spray can properly do its job. It will also help you in DIY sofa cushion replacement of the foam.

5. Put on the cushion cover to foam

This final step is very easy in making a sofa cushion. In this step, you just need to put on the sofa cushion cover to the foam and finish it by zipping it up. After completing this process you are required to place back and adjust your new sofa cushion on the sofa frame. This step is commonly practiced that you put off the cover for washing and then place it back on the sofa cushion, so this final step is 100% similar to it.

Final Verdict

The upholstery of a sofa is a very viral question because it is commonly asked by people when they have decided to refresh their living spaces. However, if you have comprehensively understood the process that how to make a sofa cushion, then don’t worry you will be competent enough to reupholster a sofa cushion by hand. It is because both processes are 70% to 80% the same, and if you want to make a couch cushion cover without a zipper, then this blog post also practically helps you in this process.                  

Your sofa cushion may look awkward, down, or less firm with time, and it is an alarming indicator for you because it can drop down the whole look of your living room decor. Sofa cushions may lose their original shape for different reasons, such as low-quality filling material, long-term sitting by overweight persons, and other general wear and tear problems. Here, the question arises of how you can revitalize the original shape of your sofa cushions. You can either purchase new sofa cushions or re-establish their existing condition by refilling process. Now, another question comes to your mind how to refill sofa cushions in productive and easy practical ways? It is good news for you that you can easily (DIY) refill your sofa cushions by following the easy and effective steps described below.

Inspection of removable or nonremovable sofa cushions

Two types of sofa cushions are normally used to design all kinds of sofas. The first one is removable, and the other is a nonremovable sofa cushion. You can easily detach filling from removable sofa cushions, but it is comparatively hard but not impossible to detach filling from nonremovable sofa cushions. So, during this step, you just need to identify whether the sofa cushions belonging to your living room are removable or nonremovable. The inspection process also helps you to explore how to restuff couch cushions that are attached.

Inspection of filling type

This step can help you to identify and arrange the right filling stuff for your sofa cushions. There are plenty of durable and cozy filling options available in the market that are briefly discussed below. It also helps you to discover What is the best filling for sofa seat cushions.

1. Polyester filling

This filling is very economical as compared to other natural material-based filling options available in the competitive market. In normal circumstances, it is available as a combination of synthetic material with a minimum percentage of natural material like cotton. A limited percentage of natural material (cotton) is used to improve the softness of the sofa cushion. However, polyester filling is also available in the form of synthetic material, but it is less durable and not recommended.

2. Feather filling

It is one of the most expensive filling types because it is totally made with natural material like down feathers. The down feather filling is quite similar to a cotton-based filling and mostly used in bedroom pillows. It required more care to maintain its original shape.

3. Foam filling

Foam filling can either be available as a combination of synthetic and natural material or as synthetic filling. The prices of foam fillings vary according to the type of material used in it. Memory foam filling is very popular because of its durable and soft texture, and it is also very expensive compared to other foam-based fillings. It is also considered the best option for back pain patients, toddlers, and pets. Memory foam-based filling is one of the convenient options for you to refill your sofa cushions.   

4. Cotton filling

This filling just looks like a combination of tons of threads used to refill a sofa cushion. cotton filling is totally generated from a very popular plant of cotton, which means it is completely made from natural material. It is highly soft and fluffy in use but requires special care to maintain its original shape and condition. It is also very expensive compared to other available options.

Refilling of Removable sofa cushions

Once you have discovered that your sofa cushion is removable with its filling type, then refilling your sofa cushion is not a hard task. You can also refill another type of filling as compared to the existing filling that you have separated from your sofa cushion. It means if you have discarded feather filling from your sofa cushion then you may refill it with memory foam filling. Now, as a first step, you need to detach or remove sofa cushions one by one from the sofa frame, and then put off their covers by finding the zipper. If your sofa cushion holds a stitched cover instead of a zipper, then you can easily rip it by using the relevant tool from the sewing kit.

In the second step thoroughly vacuum the sofa frame and sofa cushion covers. In the next step, you need to re-stuff the filling into the covers of sofa cushions. But let’s say you have decided the foam filling as a new stuff then you have to carefully use the sticky spray to wrap the wadding layers of foam to its best position. As a last step, zip up the cover of the sofa cushions and set them back to the sofa frame. You can also sit down on sofa cushions to test the comfort before finalizing the whole refilling process. If you have ripped up the sofa cushion covers for the refilling process, then you can easily sew these covers by hand-based process.

Re-stuffing or refilling of nonremovable sofa cushions

In today's modern world, every product is made more convenient for the users, that’s why you will mostly find removable sofa cushions as a top trend in the market. But, if you have discovered that sofa cushions belonging to your sofa are fixed just because of unique or customized design, then you don't need to worry about how you can refill your nonremovable sofa cushions.

If you critically observe the lower sides of your sofa cushions, you must find a hidden zipper probably at the back of your sofa. So, as a first step, you need to find the hidden zipper and reveal the already stuffed filling by opening the zipper. Now, the rest of the refilling process is as similar as the refill of removable sofa cushions. In the second step, you need to refill the ploy fill within the center of the foam, considering the position of layers of the foam. You need to continue the re-stuffing of polyfill until it looks fluffy and comfortable enough for your future use. In the last step, you have to carefully zip off the zipper of your sofa cushion covers. The new refill of your sofa cushion may take a few days to adjust or reach its original shape, so don’t worry about it.     

Final words

The timing and method of use of a vacuum while refilling any type of sofa cushion play a crucial role in the presentation of your sofa cushion as a final product. So, carefully use the vacuum while re-stuffing any type of filling to your sofa cushions. However, above mentioned techniques can easily be applicable to restuffing couch cushions without zippers.     

If we talk about the visual style, tone, and expressions of a living room, a sofa plays a dominant role. This is because the sofa serves the living room for two most important purposes, which are aesthetic and functionality. And if your living room owns a leather sofa then it may add a traditional and elite functional touch to it. But if your leather sofa becomes damaged due to an accident then it will surely destroy the aesthetics and decorum of your living room. However, you don’t need to worry about the commercial or professional repairing cost of the leather sofa, because in this easy peasy (DIY) guide we will provide you the pro practical techniques and solutions to find how to repair a leather sofa at home.

Accumulate the material

The arrangement of the material to repair a leather sofa depends upon the volume of the damage that your leather sofa actually suffers from.

For trivial rubs or scratches

• Soft cleaning cloth
• Leather restoring gel or cream
• Leather restoring conditioner
• Sponge cloth

For peeling leather surfaces or tiny holes

• Spatula knife
• Leather dye kit
• Leather filler as a restorer
• Leather-specific adhesive gel
• A piece of microfiber
• Leather restoring gel
• Sandpaper with a grit of 200 or more
• Leather fabric patch having the same color

For burns or major holes

• General leather sewing or stitching kit
• Leather repair kit (a complete tool kit)
• Leather cleaner / Home made leather cleaner
• Leather patch with the matching color
• Tweezers
• Spatula knife

Method -1 How to repair a leather sofa with minor scratches

1. Clean the damaged part of the leather sofa

You don’t need to purchase an expensive cleaning kit from the physical or online market because you can easily prepare it through simple DIY techniques using kitchen-based products. Take a glass bowl and mix half a cup of diluted white vinegar or distilled fruit vinegar with half a cup of drinking water. Make sure that you can use distilled or diluted vinegar while making homemade leather cleaner otherwise, it will harm your leather sofa. In the next step, you need to dip the soft piece of microfiber in the cleaning liquid, squeeze back the extra liquid in the bowl, and then rub or apply it with soft hands on the damaged part of the leather sofa.

The cleaning liquid can easily absorb the dust particles and invisible fibers from the damaged area. Make sure that you can spare the damaged part under the ceiling fan for few minutes until it becomes dry. This cleaning process can also be helpful in the processing of the following detailed methods to repair a leather sofa.

2. Repair the minor scratches or scuffs

When the damaged part of your favorite leather sofa is ready for repair, then you need to apply the leather repair gel or leather filler on it and spare twenty to thirty minutes for the drying process. Once the repaired part becomes completely dry, you can apply the leather conditioner which will restore the original condition of this specific part of the leather sofa. This method is also useful to repair cracks in a leather sofa.

Method – 2 How to repair a leather sofa having tiny cuts or peeling surface

1. How to repair or fix a leather couch that is peeling

If your leather sofa is suffering from a peeling surface, then the treatment is much easier and shorter in that case. The first step of cleaning is exactly similar to the above-mentioned in method – 1. The only additional starting step is the application of sandpaper to remove the peeling fibers from the surface of the sofa. In the next step apply the leather restoring cream or gel on the peeled portion of the leather fabric by using a sponge cloth or spatula knife and spare it for the drying process. In the last step apply a leather conditioner to boost the finishing of the texture of the repaired area of your leather sofa.

2. Repair treatment to the tiny minor cuts

If your leather sofa is suffering from a minor cut then the repair treatment is slightly different than peeling sofa surface. However, after the cleaning step, you need to pinch both sides of the cut and apply the leather-specific adhesive gel on the cut of the leather fabric. Make sure that you can give reasonable time to the gel so that it will become completely dry. In the next step apply the leather filler to complement the finishing of the repaired area of your leather sofa. If the texture of the leather fabric is shiny then you can also apply the leather conditioner to restore its shine.

Method – 3 How to repair a leather sofa having major holes or burns

1. Vacuum and clean the damaged area

This step is 100% similar to step 1 of the above-mentioned method 1 of sofa repair. The only additional thing you can implement in this process is that you can deeply but carefully vacuum the dust particles from inside the leather fabric hole.

2. Apply a patch on the major hole in the leather fabric

First of all, cut a piece of leather repairing patch of the same color for the major hole of your leather sofa, but the size (length, width) of the patch should be a little bit larger than the size of the hole (2 to 4 inches). After cutting the piece of the patch insert it inside the hole of the leather sofa fabric. You can use the support of your tweezers and spatula knife to place the piece of the patch right in the center of the hole. In the next step, you can press the damaged area to check and adjust if the patch has created any cluster in that area.

In other words, you need to make sure that the damaged area can give a smooth expression while rubbing your hand on it. In the last step, you need to join both parts of the cut of the fabric with soft hands.

3. Apply the leather-specific adhesive gel

Remove the cap from the adhesive gel and apply it to the inner side of the leather fabric from where it appears like a hole. As a general rule of thumb, one drop of gel is enough for each inch of the single side of the tear of the leather fabric. You can simply use a cotton bud or earbud to apply this gel to the inner side of the leather fabric. After applying the gel to the inner side of the fabric you also need to paste the 3 to 5 drops of the gel on the piece of the patch. Leave the leather fabric with the gel for 1 or 1.5 minutes before pressing it with the piece of patch placed under it.

Now pinch and compress both sides of the leather fabric with the best effort of your fingers. In the next step hold the iron without an electric connection but with reasonable pressure to the repaired area of the leather fabric for approximately 25 to 30 minutes. You can also use a hair dryer to dry the implementation adhesive gel.

4. Restoration of the repaired area

A leather repair kit also holds a filler in it, which can be used to better finish the repaired area of the leather sofa. So apply the leather filler with the help of ear buds on the repaired area of the leather fabric and wait for 15 to 25 minutes so that it will dry. Now in the next step open the pot of the paint and carefully paint the repaired area of your leather sofa within 4 to 5 minutes and leave it for the drying process of the magical finish. If you already have a leather conditioner in the living room cleaning kit then spray 1 or 2 puffs on the restored area of the sofa, which will help the restored area to regain its original shine and texture.

You can also fix a large hole in a leather couch through the application of the same method because the couch and sofa are interchangeable names of the same furniture items.

5. How to repair a leather sofa with major burns

First of all, trim the burnt fibers from the burnt surface of the leather fabric and apply the sandpaper with a soft hand to the surface of the fabric to make it smooth again. From here the cleaning of the burnt leather fabric is similar as mentioned above in the first heading of the method – 1. In the next step after cleaning the burnt area, you need to carefully apply the leather filler or restoring gel on the burnt surface of the fabric and leave it until it dries. In the third step apply a thin layer of matching paint with the help of a brush to the repaired area. In the last step restore it through gentle application of the leather conditioner.

But if a hole appears due to the burnt surface of your leather sofa, then the trimming and cleaning process is the same as mentioned in the above paragraph. After the completion of the cleaning process cut a piece of a leather patch of the same color with the sub patch behind it but with a slightly larger size and place it underneath the hole of the leather fabric. You can use tweezers and a spatula knife for the accurate placement of the patch. In the next step paste the leather adhesive gel on the patch to the inner side of the sofa fabric and join both corners of the fabric.

You can use an iron to press it with gentle pressure by your hands. Now apply the leather filler using ear buds to smooth and strengthen the repair process. In the last step apply the leather conditioner to best finish the repair process.

Let’s say your sofa is your favorite sitting place in your living room because it holds comfort and elegant style in it. But it is impossible for your sofa to always hold its original shape and condition, and some accidental damage might be done to the cushion. It means sofa cushions are an essential part of the sofa to keep it firmer and attractive. But if it is confirmed that the sofa cushion is damaged, then you may think to replace it or repair it. However, the replacement of sofa cushions is a comparatively tough option because it may not suit the current interior design of your living room. But when you decide to repair your sofa cushions the question that comes to your mind is how to repair sofa cushion? The answer to this question is not difficult and described below in detail in this blog post.

Find possible reasons why sofa cushions get damaged

There are plenty of countable factors that may cause damage to your sofa cushion, and you need to be aware of these factors so that you can avoid repairing your sofa cushion.

1. Damage by Pets

If you are a pet lover whether it is a cat or dog, then you must have an idea that these pets always scratch while enjoying the coziness of the fabric of sofa cushions. Mostly, cats and dogs have habits of scratching sofa fabric that causes ugly damage to your sofa cushion. Sometimes, these pets may vomit on the sofa cushion due to poor health conditions and leave stains. If you want to avoid these damages with your sofa cushion, you may train your pets to respect the sofa while using it.

2. Damage during shifting

This type of damage usually happens when you or your family members make a bad habit of eating on living room sofas. Another reason behind this type of damage is your bad smoking habit which leads to holes in your sofa cushions. The best way to avoid this damage is to switch your habit of eating from the living room sofas to the dining room.

3. Damage by eatables

Damage by eatables sounds strange, but it is possible. This bad habit is commonly observed in many people. So you or your family may struggle with the same habit. If so, then your sofa may face the damage of tears due to the items carrying eatables like glasses. Smoking on the living room sofa may also cause holes in the cushions. You can only avoid this damage by switching the bad habit of eating from the living room to the dining room.  

Assessment of damage to the sofa cushion

If you don't know the exact damage or type of damage to the sofa cushion, then you can't read the relevant kit to repair sofa cushion damage.  First of all, you need to visually inspect the whole sofa cushion and try to find holes or cuts in it. In this process, you are also required to mark the area and size of the damage. In the second step, you rub your hand on your sofa cushion and try to detect any lumps. Because these lumps are a clear indication of sagging or padding in sofa cushions, therefore this type of damage requires different process to repair. As a last step, you need to inspect whether there is damage to the sofa cushion due to a fault in the zipper.   

Collect necessary tools to repair of the sofa cushion

If you have determined the target area of the sofa cushion that needs repair, then in the second step, you need to gather the relevant tools discussed below.

1. Needle and threads with matching color

 If the case is that your sofa cushion is damaged with tears, then you are required to collect needle and thread with the color tone matched with the fabric of the sofa cushion. If the damage to your sofa cushion is limited to tears, you don't need any additional tools to repair this damage.

2. Glue and scissors

Scissors are normally considered a general type of tool because they can be used to repair multiple damages like scratches, tears, holes, and burns to sofa cushions. These scissors may be available in different sizes. You must be aware that the scissors will be sharp enough to easily trim the extra fabric and excess threads while repairing the damage to the sofa cushion. Glue is another important tool to repair insignificant damages like mini scratches or holes in sofa cushions.

3. Measuring tape    

It is important to measure the accurate area of the sofa cushion so that you can decide the quantity of fabric and threads to avoid more damage to the sofa cushion.

4. Arrangement of additional material

Sometimes, your sofa cushion may be affected by severe damage, so in these cases, you may need extra new material to repair the sofa cushion. In these cases, you may require new foam, the same fabric, and batting material. New foam is useful to repair plumps in the used sofa cushion, while batting helps to increase the softness of the sofa cushion.

Useful steps to mentor you how to repair sofa cushion

1. Sewing the torn fabric

The tears just happened with the fabric of the sofa cushion, which may be minor or larger. If your sofa cushion has a small tear, then you can only use a needle and thread with the same color tone to sew it, and you can easily do it by using a hands-based technique without using a sewing machine.

2. Replacement of whole fabric

If your sofa cushion suffers from unexpected cuts that are unable to be repaired through sewing, then you have only the option to replace or change the overall fabric of the sofa cushion. It may be sometimes difficult for you to find the same color and texture of the sofa fabric, and you have to switch to another fabric. But once you have decided on the fabric for your sofa cushion, then it is easy to replace it. You only need to take measurements of the entire sofa cushion, then prepare it as a cover through a sewing machine and change it with old torn fabric. It is a compulsory step to ensure this repairof the sofa cushionto staple the finishing area through the zipper. This step can also be useful to replace sofa cushion foam.

3. Repair of Flat sofa cushion

Sometimes the damage didn’t belong to the fabrics or cover of the sofa cushion but it belonged to the flatness of the foam. It is commonly observed damage in sofa cushions. In this repairing process, the measurement of the required size of the foam is a very crucial step, you must be careful and have the option to use the cover of the sofa cushion as a sample of the size of the sofa cushion. But once you decide on the size then in the next step you need to put off the sofa cushion cover by opening the zipper or stitches and re-stuff the new foam in the sofa cover. If it requires stitches while finishing this repair to the sofa cushion you can easily do this through a hand-based sewing process.

In this process, you have the option to add extra batting material to make it more cozy and fluffy. This same process is also helpful in fixing flattened couch cushions, and makes these couch cushions firm again.

4. Repairing the lumps of sofa cushion

This repairing process is slightly crucial and tricky as compared to other processes. In this process, you have to carefully rub your hands on the sofa cushion to identify the lumps in it. When you have identified the damaged area the next step of the process is simple to execute. In the second step, you need to carefully add new stuffing material to the damaged area of the sofa cushion. Here, you need to be careful in terms of the quantity of the stuffing material to keep it balanced.

Down feathers and synthetic fabric can be best useful options as new stuffing material. You can also add extra batting material to increase the plumpness of the existing sofa cushion. This process of repair to a sofa cushion establishes a refreshing and new look for your sofa cushion. The bonus tip for you is that the last two repair steps are also applicable to the repair of sagging couch cushions, but if you want repair a sagging couch with non-removable cushions then you need to follow the reupholster guide of couch.   

Imagine you have decided on a healthy gathering with your family friends to have some chit-chat, but your living room sofa cushions start sliding during the fun time. This incident may embarrass you and ruin your happy gathering aesthetics. It is one of the most common reasons that people struggle to maintain the functionality of their living room furniture due to sliding sofa cushions. If you are also struggling with the same problem that your sofa cushions consistently disturb you during family gatherings, then you don’t need to worry about it. In this blog post, we will provide you with the best DIY techniques and tricks that will definitely stop your sofa cushions from sliding and revive the layout of your living room sittings.

Discover the reasons for sliding sofa cushions

If you want a comprehensive solution to the problem of sliding sofa cushions then as a first step you need to find the reason behind the problem, so that you can also address the reason as a part of the solution. Living rooms are normally designed to enjoy quality time in the most casual or moody way, but if the living room sofas hurt your comfort zone then it is an alarming problem you must need to address. However, the following are the highlighted reasons that couldn’t stop your sofa cushions from sliding.

1. Extra smooth and soft fabrics

The fabric material and texture of your sofa cushions are among the underrated reasons that cause sliding of your sofa cushions. Let’s say your sofa belongs to silk-based sofa cushions which are very slippery and lack the necessary friction that helps sofa cushions to remain stuck with the sofa frames. The lack of necessary friction simply leads to the sliding of your sofa cushions. If the fabric belonging to your sofa cushions is non slippery then you can ignore this reason and try to find another one. First of all, try to avoid slippery fabric while shopping for sofas for your living room, but if it is compulsory because of your living room interior design then its solution will be discussed later in this blog post. A stylish grey sofa with removable and soft sofa cushions is displayed below.

2. Putting up your feet when perching on the sofa

It is a commonly observed habit that people put up their feet while sitting casually on the sofa. So when they are sitting on the sofa their feet push the sofa cushions to slide from the original position. It normally happens when you sit on your sofa in an extra relaxing and casual position. In some cases sitting cushions are embedded with the back seats of sofas. It means if the sitting cushions are already attached to the back seats of the sofa then there is no chance of sliding your sofa cushions, it only happens when sitting cushions are separated from the back seats of the sofas. So if you want to avoid this problem then you need to control your body postures while relaxing on your sofa, which means you have to understand the difference between the use of a regular sitting sofa and a sofa bed.

Useful methods to stop sofa cushions from sliding

Interestingly these methods are easily applicable to keep cushions from sliding on outdoor sofas or couches.  If you want to stop cushions from slipping of the rotten furniture, then first you need to repair the damaged part of the furniture whether it is a sofa, couch, or any other furniture item.

1. Use Frictional Pads

 If you have a sofa where sitting sofa cushions and seat backs are separated from each other, then this is the easiest DIY solution to stop your sofa cushions from sliding. You just need to shop for nonslippery pads from the market and place these pads beneath your sofa cushions. The required number of pads is directly related to the number of sofa cushions, but if your sofa belongs to a single-piece sofa cushion then you can decide the number of pads according to the sitting capacity.

These nonslippery pads are capable enough to create reasonable friction and ultimately stop your sofa cushions from sliding. These nonslippery pads are available in different sizes so that they can fit well according to the size of your sofa cushions. Let’s say you have a customized sofa and you aren't able to find the best-matched size of non-slipping pads then you can also cut these pads to adjust according to the size of your sofa cushions. These non slipping pads are usually not adhesive in nature and made with rubber material with enough capacity to create reasonable friction.

2. Use of Velcro

These are polyester or nylon-based strips and are normally used as making material for bags, kid's shoes, and other relevant products. These hook and loop strips are also considered an effective way to stop sofa cushions from sliding. However, these strips are originally known as hook and loop strips or sofa cushion grippers but are also called Velcro which is actually a brand of this specific product. These strips are very easy to apply; you need to place one adhesive side with the sofa cushions and another adhesive side with frame of the sofa but at the same angle.

In the second and last step you just need to place back your sofa cushions on the frame of the sofa to lock these strips. Once these strips are locked then you can easily manage to keep your sofa cushions stick to their original condition. However, in today’s modern world, there are plenty of couch and sofa options with embedded Velcro strips in the market. This method is also effective in keeping couch cushions from sliding (DIY). A guy is attaching black Velcro strips to his sofa cushion in the picture attached below.

3. Use hook and ring to stop sofa cushions from sliding  

This method is not very technical or tough to implement but requires a little effort. In this method, you need to shop for a duo of hooks and rings from the market. However, in this method, a little bit of hand-based sewing skill is required from you. So as an initial step, you have found two small pieces of fabric with a strong texture base like wool or leather, etc. In the second step, you are required to sew one piece of fabric with the hidden side of the sofa cushion and another piece with the frame of the sofa. In the third and final step, you just need to attach a hook to one piece of the cushion and a ring to the other price of the frame and connect them. You can repeat the same process with other sofa cushions if your sofa belongs to separate sofa cushions.

If you want to balance a hygienic ambiance for your living room space then you need to take care of washing sofa covers, curtains, and other supporting items. The cleaning care of sofa covers not only makes them expressively appealing but also improves their functionality, but if you wash your sofa covers by practicing improper methods it may cause them to shrink and color loss. These sofa covers always function like a protector against spills, stains, and wear & tear. So, most users are frustrated when they think about how to wash sofa covers without shrinking them. However, in this article, we will share the best washing methods for your sofa covers and also guide you through the reasons behind shrinking your sofa covers.

Study the fabric care label to wash sofa covers without shrinking

There are plenty of fabrics popular in the market that are used to make sofa covers, and every fabric is made with different raw materials. So every sofa cover fabric requires different treatment while washing. Luckily a fabric care label is always attached to every sofa cover which is specifically designed to guide you about its cleaning care by considering the making material. If the fabric care label attached to your sofa cover says to wash it, then you can easily wash it by using mild detergent through a gentle machine cycle. But if the cleaning care label loudly announces to dry clean it then you don’t need to wash your sofa cover.

It means the cleaning care label attached to your sofa cover is capable enough to guide you about the complete cleaning process and it leads to the extension of the useful life of your sofa covers. This brief study of fabric care labels also helps you to identify whether your couch cushion covers are machine washable or not.

Reasons why sofa covers shrunk

• Ignorance of fabric care label attached to your sofa covers.
• Sofa covers are made with different fabrics, which means while cleaning or washing you need to follow different treatments according to the fabric types and cleaning care labels.
• Ignorance of the temperature factor of the water while washing
• Use of prohibited detergents while washing
• Ignorance of proper drying process after washing

How to wash different fabric sofa covers without shrinking

1. Cotton-based sofa covers

A cotton sofa cover is purely designed with natural cotton material, which means it requires special cleaning care. So if you are sure that your sofa covers are purely made with cotton then you can easily wash these covers in the washing machine. If the zipper is attached to your sofa cover then zip it up before putting it into the washing machine. In the second step, you need to maintain the temperature of the water used for washing at 30 degrees. As a third step, you can put the sofa cover in the washing machine and set it for a gentle washing cycle. You can use mild or bleach-free detergent to get better results from the washing process.

When you have washed your sofa covers, recheck them because they may still contain some mild stains on them. You can use a damp sponge to absorb the remaining impact of these mild stains. You don’t need to be worried about the remaining stain, because it may rarely happen. Once you have completely washed the sofa covers, in the next step you need to dry them. The best way to dry sofa covers is to hang them in a shady area where they are safe from direct sunlight which is harmful to them. You can also iron these cotton-based sofa covers to make them visually appealing.

2. Leather sofa covers

Leather sofa covers are also made with pure natural material like a coat of sheep. If your sofa belongs to leather fabric covers then you have experienced that leather fabric is more stain-resistant than other textile fabric options. This means leather sofa covers suffer from fewer stains and dust particles during their use, and these dust particles are only limited to the external layer of the sofa cover. Leather sofa covers are not washable and dry cleaning of these covers is also debatable, but most of the leather sofa covers can be dry cleaned.

However, you can easily use a damp cloth or sponge to deep clean these leather sofa covers and after that hang them into sunlight for drying them. A vacuum machine is also useful for dealing with minor dust particles better. You can only dry your sofa covers in the mild temperature of sunlight, as high temperature may cause damage to these covers. If your sofa covers suffer from some stains then you can also use a little squirt of dish soap to clean them.

3. Velvet sofa covers

Velvet is a lush fabric primarily made with artificial and natural materials. If your sofa belongs to velvet sofa covers then you can conveniently wash them using a simple hand-washing method. Machine washing is risky to wash velvet sofa covers without shrinking so it is not recommended. When washing velvet sofa covers you can only use water at normal temperature. Velvet sofa covers also require special care during the drying process. You can only dry these covers in the fresh air, because sunlight may cause damaging effects to these covers.

Here we have a pro tip for you, you can use a soft fabric brush during the drying process of these sofa covers, it will help to recreate the shine and original look of these velvet sofa covers. If your velvet sofa covers also suffer from mild stains then the best way to remove these stains is to dry clean this specific portion. The damp sponge may cause damage due to the fibers of the velvet sofa covers therefore it is not recommended for velvet sofa covers.

4. Polyester sofa covers

Polyester sofa covers are basically made from artificial synthetic materials like microfiber. The appearance of a polyester sofa cover has a great resemblance with the leather fabric, but in fact, both are quite different from each other. If your sofa has a polyester sofa cover, you can conveniently wash these sofa covers in a washing machine through a gentle machine cycle. If you want optimal results from machine washing then you need to maintain the water temperature up to 25 to 30 degrees. You can easily air-dry these sofa covers in a shaded area.

5. Linen sofa covers

Linen sofa covers are mostly made with a blend of natural and artificial synthetic materials. The visual expression of linen fabric is slightly matched with cotton fabric. Linen sofa covers are machine washable; you can easily wash linen sofa covers without shrinking them by using water at a temperature of 25 to 30 degrees. If your linen sofa cover still suffers from mild satins then you can use a damp sponge dip with vinegar mix water to clean these stains. You can hang these linen sofa covers in the shady area with regular follow of fresh air.

Final words

If you are looking for professional cleaning care for your sofa covers then you must understand the fabric types and the reasons that cause stiffness in these fabrics. It will also help you to find the best ways to clean and wash your sofa covers without shrinking or any other additional damage. As sofa and couch are interchangeable words therefore this blog post also helps you in washing couch cushion covers in the washing machine.  

A reclining sofa is slightly different from a regular sofa set but is considered as a storm of comfort for the user. Because of this difference reclining sofa sets require some extra planning to make an integral part of your living room. You can also add a reclining sofa to your bedroom; it will be a useful option for older family members because of its adjustable quality. If you really want to know that how to arrange a reclining sofa and love seat, then it will be more challenging for you because initially, it may cause a lazy impression to your thoughts. But when we guide you in detail in this blog, it can be a fruitful blend of the decor of the decided furniture for your living room. This blog post accommodates you in the arrangement of a reclining sofa with simple loveseats as well as reclining loveseats.

Significant understanding factors to decide, “How to arrange a reclining sofa and loveseat?”

Manage space between the reclining sofa and the parallel wall

Because of the expanding nature and buttons installed on its side, the reclining sofa needs reasonable space for its operation. When you have decided on a location for your reclining sofa, test it for all dimensions and make sure it is operating in the flow without any hurdles. If you have placed the reclining sofa near a wall, it may cause damage to this wall. It only happened when you didn’t spare enough space between the wall and the reclining sofa. If you don’t spare enough space for the operation of a reclining sofa then it can also hurt the social flow of traffic surrounding it.

If you want to make a pair of three-seater reclining sofas with reclining love seats in your living room then you must need to take care of the middle and operating space of these reclining sofas. However, it doesn’t mean that you cannot place these reclining sofas in opposite directions. So if you didn’t have enough social space near your reclining sofa then its extra comfort also isn’t fruitful for you.

Keep your reclining sofa free from surroundings

It is very bad practice to use your reclining sofa to carry the surrounding items in your living room. It is normally the habit of little kids to stuff the reclining sofa with items like books, water bottles, and school bags. Other furnishing items like lamps and table vases may also damage the fabric of the reclining sofa if these are misplaced.

Functionality of reclining sofa button

In normal practices when someone decides to arrange a reclining sofa with loveseats or other furniture items the functionality of the reclining sofa button is ignored. If you want to add a reclining sofa to your living room then make sure the button or lever of the sofa shall be free of any blockage. The lever of your reclining sofa may be blocked due to the side table or any other hurdle near it. Some levers of the reclining sofa may also be locked automatically due to these surrounding furniture items but not due to regular use. So it is impossible that someone want to have a reclining sofa if he can’t be able to use it due to this avoidable problem of lever blockage.

Process of Maintenance

If you are familiar with a sofa bed then you must have an idea it needs time-to-time maintenance so that it can work in a regular flow. Similarly, a reclining sofa also needs maintenance so that it can work smoothly for the long term time period. To keep yourself updated on the maintenance process the operating guidelines of the reclining sofa help you a lot. By using this operating guideline you can timely check the loose bolts, reclining parts, and overall process of maintenance. This timely check on the maintenance process of the reclining sofa must prevent your reclining sofa from any major dysfunction.

Cleaning care

If you want to add a reclining sofa to your living room you must be well aware of its cleaning methods. The cleaning care process varies from fabric to fabric, if you have velvet-based fabric then you must need the right vacuum machine. But if you have a reclining sofa with leather-based fabric then you only need a simple dusting machine.

Practical ways to answer the question "How to arrange a reclining sofa and loveseat?"

These practical methods also guide you to arrange other sofas and loveseats. let's explore these ways.

1. Decide the number of reclining sofas and loveseats

The first and foremost important step before arranging the reclining sofa and loveseats is to decide their quantities. If you don’t know the exact numbers, then it is impossible to take the next step. The space of your living room is another important factor in deciding, how many reclining sofas and loveseats you can arrange in your living room.

2. Asymmetric way to arrange a reclining sofa and love seat

The asymmetric arrangement is like the causal type of arrangement for reclining sofas and love seats. Because of this casual aspect you can add easily love seats with the already-arranged reclining sofa. It can help you to manage a balanced and creative look for your living room. There is also the flexibility of creating a conversation area within the sitting area of reclining sofa and love seats.  This seating arrangement is also a great choice for houses with open-floor living areas. If you want to arrange a reclining sofa with simple loveseats but not reclining loveseats, then again asymmetrical arrangements are a smart choice for you.

The major concern behind the arrangement of the living room is to create a balanced, stylish, and decent look of the living room. So you may need to add suitable furnishing items like a coffee table vase to make this arrangement satisfactory for you.

3. Manage Conversation areas

Living rooms are usually designed and used to spend casual time with other family members. So if you are unable to chit-chat through normal body postures then the real purpose and flavor of the living room will be dissatisfying for you. Therefore while doing arrangements of reclining sofa and love seats you need to create a conversation space so that you can easily do chit-chat with your family members or surprised guests.

4. Adjust tables to arm-length

If you want to add a side table or coffee table while arranging reclining sofas and loveseats, make sure that arrangements of these tables are placed at arm's length place. If these tables are not useful then they may become a problem for a decent flow of traffic within your living room.

5. Understand the lighting system to arrange a reclining sofa and love seat

You must be well aware of the angles of the lighting system of your living room while deciding the arrangement of reclining sofa and loveseats. If there is a problem in the arrangement of the reclining sofa with the loveseats to a specific roof light then you may adjust this deficiency with floor lamps. However ideal arrangement of reclining sofas and loveseats is that every light in the living room looks naturally functional for this arrangement. This ideal arrangement can be helpful for you to utilize your living room in a decent colorful environment.

6. Add suitable rugs

When you have to arrange multiple furniture items within your living room then you must take care of floor items. The size of the rug can be a vital element to enhance the finished look of your whole arrangement of reclining sofas with loveseats. However the suitable design and color of the rugs can be a bonus point for it. Make sure that the legs of the sitting person are comfortably stretched within the range of the floor rug.

Final Thoughts

My final verdict to this question “how to arrange the reclining sofa and loveseats” is just to apply all the above-mentioned factors in the manners which suit well to the space and dimensions of your living room. It will definitely give you a volatile look at your living room as a final product. These factors also guide you to arrange your living room with 2 or more recliners.           

If the sofa cushion belongs to your living room sofa becomes saggy or flattened as time passes then it is an alarming situation for you. This is not the only reason, your sofa cushion may suffer with severe attacks by the pets you have in your house. Pets not only tear the sofa cushion cover but also scrap the internal foam filling of the sofa cushion. It only happens when you fail to maintain the proper cleaning care of your living room sofa. But if your sofa cushion foam becomes useless due to any accidental reason you can easily replace it. So this blog post is all about providing you with the best solution about how to replace sofa cushion foam.

Sofa cushion foam explained

Sofa cushion is primarily made from sheep hair, feathers, and natural cotton. These traditional material items are primarily used as stuffing material in the overall making of sofa cushions. This stuffing material always required special care to maintain its original shape. If you fail to maintain proper care of feather, cotton, and sheep hair-based sofa cushions, it will become flattened and saggy with the passage of time. In the mid-20th century, a German chemist Otto Bayer did some routine experiments with a plastic-based product called polyurethane, and in 1941 he discovered a material like foam from it.

This research continued up to 1950 and then this foam was first time used as a filling stuff in the making of different furniture items. This filling stuff gained early popularity because it is comparatively more comfortable and economical than other traditional options. The major drawback of foam made from polyurethane is its high flammability and lower resistance, which is why manufacturers introduced new foam made from polypropylene into the market. The foam made from polypropylene plastic is more durable and adaptable than polyurethane foam. This detailed analysis also helps you to find the best filling for sofa seat cushions. The following are the most popular types of foam used in the making of sofa cushions.

• Polyurethane Foam
• Polypropylene Foam
• Latex Foam
• Memory Foam
• Gel Foam
• Rebonded Foam
• Down wrap (Feather) Foam

Collect necessary tools to replace sofa cushion foam

1. Measuring tape
2. Foam cutting blade
3. Sharp kitchen knife (optional)
4. Adhesive spray
5. New foam for replacement
6. Marking pen
7. Padding material
8. Silicon spray

Verify the foam density for your sofa cushion

The first and most important step in replacing your sofa cushion foam is verifying its density. It will help you to find the right density of the replacement foam. You can easily find the density of the new foam by dividing the weight (Pounds) by the length x width x height (feet). Finding the density of the foam also helps you in the assessment of the required space in your sofa cushion cover. The recommended density for new foam is 1.8 per cubic feet according to industry norms, but you can also use the foam with a density of 2 to 2.5 per cubic feet.

If you decide to replace your sofa cushion with high-density foam then you can avoid adding extra padding material to make it fluffier. The new replacement foam is normally available in the form of blocks. It is quite possible that high-density foam initially looks firmer but it will adjust with the passage of time.

Measurement and cutting of foam

The measurement of foam is a crucial step in the process of replacement of sofa cushion foam. Sometimes people use old cushion foam to take measurements for new foam but this is totally a wrong approach. The best way to take measurements for new foam is to use your sofa cushion cover. You can easily measure and mark the width, length, and height from one corner to another corner by using the measuring tape. You can also cross-check the length by taking measurements from parallel dimensions.

It is recommended that you spare a space of 1 to 2 inches from the original measurement, which helps with the adjustment of replacement foam in the existing sofa cushion cover. You need to be very careful while marking the measurement of replacement foam. Once you have done with the measurement of the new foam, you need to cut the foam by following the marked lines in the final step. Before cutting the new foam, test the sharpness of the cutting blade on the disposed foam that you have separated from the existing sofa cushion cover.

Replacement of sofa cushion foam

As we know you have already removed the sofa cushion cover from the old foam during the measurement process of the new foam. So as a first step, you can use silicon spray to remove the adhesiveness of the old stuffing material from the sofa cushion cover. After that, you need to do adhesive spray to the all dimensions of the new foam and wrap the batting material to the all dimensions of the new foam. In the third step, you need to cut the extra batting material from the corners of the new foam. In the last step, you simply need to stuff this new foam in your existing sofa cushion cover.

When you have completed the replacement process, you must sit for few minutes on the new sofa cushion so that the new stuffed foam will adjust to the existing sofa cushion cover. If you still feel firmness from the replaced sofa cushion then don’t worry it will automatically adjust within a few days. This step also guides you to insert foam into a couch cushion.

Final Thoughts

If your sofa cushion becomes useless for you then you have two options either you can purchase a new sofa or you can replace the foam of old sofa cushions. In our opinion, the replacement of the sofa is the best and most economical option about which we have provided you easy guidance in this blog post. If you are struggling to replace couch cushions that are attached then this guide provides you with limited help, but for detailed analysis, you need to understand the complete upholstery of sofa cushions.