In order to change the interior, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money, sometimes it’s enough just to sew a chair cover and curtains. We do not say that this is a simple lesson, but it can be done by a novice in sewing, because you can not only sheathe your chairs and armchairs, but also simply drape it, however, it takes more fabric to drape.
First, keep in mind one important thing: it just seems that a little stool takes up a little material, in fact, you may need up to 2 meters of fabric in order to sew one chair cover. In any case, you will know the final expense when you prepare the pattern.
DIY chair cover
Of course, you can order wraps in an atelier or at a furniture factory, but even a beginner can make a cover for a cover, so watch how professionals do it and repeat! Any creation of a pattern by which you then sew your wraps begins with the choice of style. The chair cover can be of a strict straight silhouette or with romantic shuttlecocks and bows, it can be decorated with a “skirt” or a fringe. Take magazines, scroll through and choose your model!
Patterns of covers for chairs
You can create a pattern by complex calculations and plotting on paper or "by eye". Today we will talk about the second method, as it is more suitable for beginners. To create a pattern of a wrap on any furniture, use an inexpensive chintz, throw a piece of cloth on a chair and pin it with pins as planned to make your model look. Consider allowances for seams and freedom of fitting and cut off excess right on the chair.
Scientific chair cover
To double-check yourself, as well as for lovers of accuracy, here is the calculation system for pattern cover:
- Measure the chair at the back, the width of its back, seat and wedged legs.
- Measure the length from the top of the back to the seat and from the seat to the floor. Thus, you can already draw the back of the cloak on paper - this will be part of the pattern, but do not forget to add 2 cm of freedom to fit and allowances.
- Measure the width and depth of the chair seat, and the length from the seat to the floor. You have to cut a semicircular seat and a "skirt" to it.
- The strip that will play the role of the sides and the front is called the "skirt". Its dimensions usually range from 150 to 2 meters in length and 50 cm in width.
Is it easy to stitch a chair cover yourself
In fact, when you select a model and put a chair in front of you, your imagination will tell you how the pattern should look. If you are not sure, call your family for help - sometimes a fresh look from the side helps you to see the elusive nuances.
Simple pattern for furniture
The easiest cover option is a long, 2.5 meter strip, about 45-50 cm wide, that you put on a chair, hanging it to the floor, covering it with a seat, folding it over the back and hanging the end of the strip from the back 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 its sides bare. Sidewalls of 50 by 50 cm in size should be sewn into these empty places. So you get a simple cover, just experiment first with cheap chintz, making corrections on it, and then when you are confident in your pattern, use this chintz as a pattern.