How to Slipcover a Chair
If you have a chair in need of a new look, using a slipcover can make an old chair look brand new. A slip cover will dramatically change the chairs appearance and depending upon the color scheme you give it, it will fit into any room decor. Their versatility is unmatched because if they are stained or become dirty, the cover can easily be removed from the chair and just thrown in the wash. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Decide what color you want to change your chair to. It can be a color to match existing furniture or a complementary color to a painted room. Find your desired slipcover at any department store in the color and the style you want.
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Most slipcovers contain letters to let you know which sides are which. Follow instructions with letters if applicable. If not, use a helper to lay out the slipcover and determine the correct sides by visualization.
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Start by pulling the slipcover over the chair, making sure not to rip the fabric but gently pulling it over arms and back. Continue pulling over the chair until all the sides are touching the floor.
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If the slipcover contains ties, tie them into bows at their designated sections, making sure not to make the bow too tight. Tuck any remaining fabric into all crevices and stretching to get rid of all wrinkles. Once the fabric is tucked, you will have a new slip-covered chair.
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Tips & Warnings
To get any wrinkles out of the slipcover before putting on the chair, put in dryer for 15 minutes with damp cloth, unless otherwise noted. Make sure to get the proper slipcover for your chair type. Anything that does not match will not look right once put on.
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