How to make a futon cover using fitted sheets! Create your own inexpensive diy futon cover using sheets in any style or color.
How to Make a Futon Cover
Here’s how I covered our futon with a fitted sheet. Are you looking to cover your futon inexpensively? I did not want to spend too much to cover ours, but wanted a unique color. Here’s what I did.
After moving to Ohio in 2010, our old futon cover didn’t match. Sure, I could have just let it go. But I couldn’t get past the scarlet cover against my blue/grey walls. I am a Buckeye fan, but this was too far for even me.
I searched online for the perfect match. I found the perfect futon cover. I just didn’t want to pay for it. I have expensive tastes, but I do not like spending money. That’s where a good garage sale or creativity comes in. And when I couldn’t find any, I called my mom.
Futon Sheets As DIY Futon Covers
If you’re looking to cover your futon whether you want a new look, or your futon has seen better days, you’ll need a fitted sheet to cover it.
- Visit Walmart and find your style of fitted sheets.
- Wash and dry your fitted sheet before adding to your futon.
- Make the futon with your fitted sheet.
- Attach sheet clips in the back of the futon to keep your DIY futon cover in place.
What Size Sheets Do I Purchase For My Futon?
The size of the sheets depends on the size of your futon. Our futon was a full size futon, therefore I purchased a full size fitted sheet. If you’re not sure, measure the length, width and depth of your futon using a tape measure.
- Twin-size futons are 39 inches x 75 inches
- Full-size futons are 54 inches x 75 inches
- Queen-size futons are 60 inches x 80 inches
Futon Sheets To Make Your Futon Cover
Here’s a few ideas I found while browsing around on the internet.
I spent $7 on a fitted sheet from Wal-Mart. I know! I tried to find a cute one that I loved everywhere but Wal-mart was where I found the perfect grey to go with my blue/gray walls. (How do you spell gray/grey anyways?)
So long story short. You can find the perfect cover for way less by using a fitted sheet. If you choose to go with a pattern, check TJMaxx or Target. They had some really cute ones that didn’t match my room, but may yours.
The best part of the fitted sheet futon cover is that two weeks after putting this ensemble together I spilled food all over it. I washed it. My coordinating office was back!
Comments & Reviews
Hi, I do not see a how to video or photos. I’m wondering which type of clips to purchase to make a fitted sheet work for a futon in the upright position
Thanks!
This does not work. Take it from a guy who uses a futon and converts it into a bed every single day. If the futon stays a futon or the bed stays a bed? No problem. I have tried the clips, I have tried adding large heavy duty safety pins to the clips…it works for a few days and then things start coming apart.
Hi Keven, I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you! When I shared this tutorial years ago we only used it as a place to sit and only occasionally used it as a bed. It sounds like you’ll need something more substantial due to how you’re using your futon. Good luck!
Substantial like what? My almost 13 year old g’son, his room here has a small futon and I canNOT figure out how to make it into a bed and then into a futon again in the morning, easily. IF you come across a solution. . .Kevin and I would be sooooo indebted.
Beth
Kevin, My almost 13 year old g’son, his room here has a small futon and I canNOT figure out how to make it into a bed and then into a futon again in the morning, easily. IF you come across a solution, please let me know.
Beth Gibson (for what’s it’s worth, I’m on f/b in Vancouver)
I just used your instructions to put a fitted sheet I dyed with indigo on my fouton – it worked great! Thank you!
Why didn’t I think of this? Thank you for this idea! Saved me over $100
Awesome! I’m so glad it worked out for you.
I liked it a lot!
How did you get it from riding up on the sides? The bed corner clips are very short… what did you clip them to keep the sides from riding up?
Hi Chandra, I’ve not had a problem with it riding up, but it may be that my fitted sheets have a deeper pocket (sides) and better elastic? If you’re still have trouble you can try a different fitted sheet, or try a more complete sheet clip to keep the entire sheet in place. I found this one on amazon.
What size fitted sheet did you use for the futon?
Hi Angie, it depends on the size of your futon mattress. Ours is a the size of a double and so we used a double fitted sheet.
Great Post…..! This is very unique designs and tips. You are so creative… Thanks for share your info
Hi! Thanks for sharing your futon/fitted sheet idea! What size of fitted sheet worked? Queen or full? Thank you!