Shabby Chic Chair Cover Tutorial
By The Style Sisters - Friday, February 10, 2012
After seeing this idea on the
shabby chic website....
I decided to make one for myself.
Here is what I did
(a few years ago I had these chairs but then I sold when
we moved to Texas)
I am sad that I don't have them anymore they were soo
cute!
But soon I will show you my new thrift store dining room chairs that
I redid!!
1. I made a pattern out of a paper bag by laying it on the chair
and cutting it
to match the shape of the seat and adding enough for seams. I made two
small darts on the front..right above the legs to add a tailored look and make
it more fitted. I cut out the shape from white canvas fabric.
2. I measured the outside of the chair seat... all around including the back.
and doubled it to make the ruffle full. (I made the back piece separate from
the front/side piece to allow room for legs of chair)
3. Sew the ruffle pieces onto your seat piece. Hem the ruffle.
4. Make 4 ties long enough and wide enough to attach to the chair cover
around the legs and to help keep the cover in place. I think the finished size
of the ties were 1 1/2 inches wide by how ever long you want. Leave space
for sewing up the seam. You don't want them too skinny or they will look funny
I am linking to
Furniture Feature Friday
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Sorry my photos are so blurry and old looking..I pulled these pics off my old website...thestylesisters.net I don't keep that website up any more.
ReplyDeleteKarin
I'll try this myself too. Thanks for sharing. Excellent idea indeed.
ReplyDeleteHi! I am LOVING your blog..just discovered it..your newest follower! Sunny109
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!This is the information I was looking for.
ReplyDeletelove it! Could you tell me- how much fabric per chair would I need? how many yards? My chairs look about the same size as yours- 16x18 inches. thanks!!
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