Large futon bed is a simple and elegant type of bed that consists mainly of foam, cotton wadding and a cover. You can make a futon bed yourself, and I’ll put it on the floor to sleep or place it in a futon frame to be used as a bed, a chair or a sofa. Futons are a relatively cheap and easy do-it-yourself project. Decide on the size of the futon bed you want, one full size, double size, queen or king. Write down these dimensions. Be sure to consider your full height, including partially up stretched arms. You may want to build a large futon than the standard dimensions of the beds.
Go to a store for upholstery and foam purchase items and the cushion cover to fit the size of your futon bed. The thickness of the foam cover and the cushion should reflect its overall size and weight. The heavier it is, the thicker the filling should be. Check online for competitive pricing. You could find better products and prices online. You may have to trim your foam to its size.
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Fabric 3 Buy for the cover. Add the thickness of the foam cover and the cushion in the dimensions. Choose a fabric that can withstand some wear, such as duck or neutral-colored denim cotton. Turn the fabric inside out and sew the seams on all sides, but leave one side open. Insert a long zipper, snaps or velcro to make the cover removable. Turn your right side out covered.