How to Make a Cover for a Curved Patio Set

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Nice, high-quality patio furniture can be quite an investment. Keep your patio set looking vibrant and new for longer by covering it when not in use. A good cover will protect your furniture from dirt, rain, snow, bird droppings and the harsh UV rays of the sun. We've shared tutorials on patio furniture covers before for a table and chairs, but this video focuses on how to make a cover with shape for a curved patio set.

Video Chapters:

Patterning Top – 0:25 min.
Patterning & Sewing Front – 6:19 min.
Patterning & Sewing Back – 9:23 min.
Joining Sections – 14:40 min.
Patterning & Sewing Sides – 18:10 min.
Creating Sleeve for Tensioning Cord – 24:12 min.
Sewing Velcro Ties – 30:47 min.
Materials List – 35:30 min.

Materials List:

Outdoor Cover Fabric (we recommend SureRite®)
Tex 70 Polyester Thread (we used white #20203)
Shock Bungee Cord 1/4" #29304
Polyester Black Loop 1" #105036
Polyester Black Hook 1" #105035

Tool List:

Tape Measure 120 Inch #102986
Multiuse Pins 1 1/2" #102985
Marking Chalk for Fabrics #102464
Gingher^® Scissors Right Handed #19104
Spring Clamp #50211
Sailrite^® Ultrafeed^® LS Walking Foot Sewing Machine #311502
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" #102995
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm #9655
Cutting Mat 18" x 24" #102990
Yardstick

How to Make a Cover for a Curved Patio Set

Making your own patio furniture cover gives you the best fitting cover because it’s a completely custom design. This is especially great for more unique furniture pieces or sets with a lot of shape like our curved sectional. In our cover design, we secure the cover with a shock cord around the bottom, as well as with Velcro® straps that wrap around the legs of the sectional to keep the cover secure, even in high winds.

When selecting the fabric for your patio furniture cover, look for a material that is both water-resistant and breathable. Sunbrella® Marine Grade and SureRite® fabrics are both great options for this project. Using a fully waterproof fabric, like a vinyl, is great for water protection but it won’t breathe. This allows moisture to get trapped underneath the cover, which can cause mold and mildew growth. If you want to use a vinyl fabric, we recommend installing vents in the cover to help with airflow.

Love the patio set that we covered? Learn how we made those curved seat and backrest cushions in our companion video, "How to Make Cushions for a Curved Patio Set" (#200702).