Chair Cover Sash Directions

A chair sash adorns a chair the way a dress sash decorates a dress.

The purpose of chair covers is rather obvious. They conceal the plain or industrial look of most chairs, transforming them into something special that matches the decor and color scheme of the day. A chair cover sash fulfills three slightly less-obvious functions. First, chair sashes help in holding the chair cover in place. Second, the chair sashes hide unsightly pins, knots or rubber bands needed to keep the chair cover in place. And lastly, they add an element of adornment to the chair. Tying a chair sash properly allows it to fulfill these basic functions.

Things You'll Need

• Fabric, 6 to 8 inches wide and 7 feet long

Instructions

1. Fold the chair sash in half lengthwise. Hold the two ends of the folded sash in one hand and the folded crease in your other hand.

2. Press the exact middle of the sash against the inner middle of the chair back (this is the side of the chair back that people will lean against). Pull the ends of the sash tightly and against the back of the chair and cross them over each other against the exterior side of the chair's back.

3. Tie the ends of the sash in a loose knot. Make a loop with each end of the sash and cross them over and around each other once more, making a bow.

4. Adjust the loops of the bow so they're even, identical and straight. Adjust the entire chair sash once more so that it covers the necessary parts of the chair wrap such as the pins or the rubber band that hold the chair cover in place.

Tips & Warnings

• While you can use any fabric you like, satin and organza are the more common. Fabrics like silk or chiffon will create a nice sheen and velvet will create a striking sense of texture.

• You can stick fake flowers into the knot of each bow to add further adornment to the chair sash.

References

• Cover Ups Linens: Chair Cover Sashes