How to Sew Slip Covers for Chairs

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Are your chairs boring? Make them a little more flavorful by making your own chair covers!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

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Step1
First measure the back of the chair, from the top of the chair to just short of the floor. Write down that measurement!
Step2
Now, measure the front, starting at the top and going down to the seat cushion, then measure along the seat and down to the floor, including the length of the legs. Write that down also.
Step3
Add all measurements together(allowing 1-1/2 inches for seam allowance)
This is the MAIN part of your cover.
Step4
Cut the fabric accordingly.
Step5
Next, measure the sides of the chair. Start from the floor on the left, over the seat cushion , down to the floor on the right.
Step6
Cut the fabric accordingly.
Step7
Assemble the two pieces of fabric using the chair, and secure the "slip" by using fabric glue.
Step8
Once the glue is dry, carefully lift the slip off the chair. The slip should take the shape of the chair.
You may now secure the slip by sewing all around the edges, or where ever you think may need stitching up.
Step9
Now that you've made your cover, Slip it back onto the chair.
Step10
Bow Now, top off your cover by tying a ribbon around the back of the chair, making a bow at the end.

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