When I ordered this, I knew it was a little too large but I have been able to make it fit. I have a nice sofa in my LR but it didn't go with the new décor. I have some ticking fabric but was too lazy to make a slip cover. I saw this on Wayfair and it 'fit the bill' perfectly.  I will make some ticking fabric pillows in the coming week and that will tie it all together. It's a nice cover. I put it in my dryer under the steam setting and it came out just fine.  I don't think the ties in the back are needed but they're there. Maybe another piece of furniture would utilize them better than I have. I like the cover very much.