How to sew a chair cover with your own hands

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:45

In order to change the interior, it is not necessary to spend big money, sometimes it is enough just to sew a chair cover and curtains. We do not say that this is a simple task, but it is within the power of a beginner in sewing, because you can not only sheathe your chairs and armchairs, but simply drape them, however, more fabric is spent on drapery.

First, consider one important thing: it only looks like it takes a little matter to make one chair, in fact, you may need up to 2 meters of fabric in order to sew one chair cover. In any case, you will know the final cost when you prepare the template.

DIY chair cover

Of course, you can order capes in the studio or at a furniture factory, but even a beginner can sew a cover, so watch how the pros do it and repeat! Any creation of a pattern, according to which you will then sew your capes, begins with the choice of a style. The chair cover can be of a strict straight silhouette or with romantic frills and bows, it can be decorated with a “skirt” or fringe. Take magazines, flip through and choose your model!

Chair cover patterns

You can create a pattern by complex calculations and drawing on paper or "by eye". Today we will talk about the second method, since it is more suitable for beginners. To create a cape pattern for any furniture, use an inexpensive chintz, throw a piece of cloth over a chair and pin it with pins as you planned for your model to look. Allow for seam allowance and freedom of fit and cut off the excess directly on the chair.

Scientific chair cover

To double-check yourself, as well as for lovers of accuracy, here is a calculation system for a cover pattern:

1. Measure the back of the chair, the width of its back, seat and leg offset.
2. Measure from the top of the backrest to the seat and from the seat to the floor. Thus, you can already draw the back of the cape on paper - this will be part of the pattern, but do not forget to add 2 cm to the freedom of fitting and allowances.
3. Measure the width and depth of the seat of the chair, and the length from the seat to the floor. You have to cut out a semicircular seat and a "skirt" to it.
4. The strip that will play the role of the sides and front is called the "skirt". Its dimensions usually range from 150 to 2 meters in length and 50 cm in width.

Is it easy to sew a chair cover yourself

In fact, when you choose a model and put a chair in front of you, your imagination will tell you how the pattern should look. If you are not sure, call your family for help - sometimes a fresh look from the outsidehelps to see the elusive nuances.

Easy pattern for furniture wraps

The simplest version of the cover is a long, 2.5 meter strip, about 45-50 cm wide, which you put on a chair, hanging it to the floor, covering the seat with it, throwing it over the back and hanging the end of the strip from behind to gender. Thus, your chair will look like this: a strip of fabric, the width of which is identical to the dimensions of the chair, covers it in front and behind, leaving the sides bare. Sidewalls 50 by 50 cm in size should be sewn into these empty places. So you get a simple cover, just experiment first on a cheap chintz, making corrections on it, and then, when you are sure of your pattern, use this chintz as a pattern.