How Do You Make A Pattern For Slipcovers?
Slipcovers are removable fabric covers for upholstered chairs. They allow you to quickly and inexpensively alter the appearance of a chair without a permanent change. Slipcovers can be made at home with a sewing machine. If you make a pattern you can use it repeatedly to make slipcovers for multiple chairs or future covers for the same chair. Unfold the fabric and cover the chair with it. The center of the large piece of fabric should be approximately at the top of the chair back. Tack multiple pieces of cloth together if one piece is not sufficient to touch the floor all around. Mold the fabric into the creases of the chair and around the cushions. Readjust the fabric as necessary to make sure there is enough fabric all the way around to touch the floor. Gather the excess fabric at corners or edges and trim it off, adding an inch for future seam allowance. Use the straight pins to temporarily seam the fresh edges to make a boxy look. Pull the fabric tight in the back of the chair. Tri
