How to sew your own chair cover

In order to change the interior, you do not have to spend a lot of money, sometimes it's enough to sew a chair cover and curtains. We do not say that this is a simple occupation, but it is possible for a newcomer to sew, because you can not only sew your chairs and armchairs, but simply drape, however, more fabrics go to drapery.

First, consider one important thing: it just seems like a little material is going to one chair, in fact you may need up to 2 meters of fabric to sew one chair cover. In any case, the final expense you will know when you prepare the template.

Chair cover with own hands

Of course, you can order cloaks in the atelier or at the furniture factory, but even the beginner can sew the cover, so look how the professionals do it and repeat! Any creation of a pattern, according to which you then sew your cloaks, begins with the choice of style. The cover for the chair can be a strict direct silhouette or with romantic flounces and bows, can be decorated with a "skirt" or fringe. Take the logs, scroll and choose your model!

Patterns of covers for chairs

You can create a template 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 pattern of capes on any furniture, use an inexpensive cotton cloth, put a piece of cloth on a chair and zakolite it with pins as planned, so that your model looks like. Take into account the allowances for seams and freedom of fit and cut off excess on the chair.

Cover for a chair in a scientific way

To recheck ourselves, as well as for lovers of accuracy, we present here a system of calculations for the design of a cover:

1. Measure the chair from the rear, the width of its back, seat and legs.
2. Measure the length from the top of the backrest to the seat and from the seat to the floor. Thus, the back of the cape you can already draw on paper - this will be part of the pattern, but do not forget 2 cm add to the freedom of clinging and allowances.
3. Measure the width and depth of the chair seat, and the length from seat to floor. You have to cut a semi-circular seat and a "skirt" to it.
4. A strip that will play the role of the sides and the transmission is called "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, then the imagination will tell you how the pattern should look. If you are not sure, call for help from your home - sometimes a fresh look from the side helps to see the elusive nuances.

Simple Pattern Pattern for Furniture

The simplest version of the case is a long, 2.5 meter strip, about 45-50 cm wide, which you put on a chair, hanging it to the floor, covering it with a seat, hanging it over the back and hanging the end of the strip from behind to the floor. Thus, your chair will look like this: a strip of fabric, the width of which is identical to the size of the chair, covers it in front and behind, leaving the bare sides. In these empty places it is necessary to sew sidewalls in the size 50 on 50 see Here the simple cover has turned out, only experiment first on a cheap chintz, doing on it of correction, and then, when will be assured of the template, use this chintz as a pattern.