How To Make Slipcovers For Dining Room Chairs With Arms

Slipcovers are a great way to update the look of your dining room chairs without having to reupholster them. They are also a great way to protect your chairs from spills and stains. If you are looking for a way to give your dining room a new look, making slipcovers is a great option.

Making slipcovers for dining room chairs with arms is not as difficult as you might think. With a little bit of patience and some basic sewing skills, you can make a set of slipcovers that will fit your chairs perfectly. Here are the steps on how to make slipcovers for dining room chairs with arms:

Materials:

Fabric: You will need enough fabric to cover the seat, back, and arms of each chair. The amount of fabric you need will depend on the size of your chairs.
Measuring tape
Scissors
Sewing machine
Thread
Iron and ironing board

Instructions:

Measure the seat of your chair. Add 2 inches to the length and width of the seat to allow for seams.
Cut a piece of fabric to the size you measured in step 1.
Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and press the fold with an iron.
Open the fabric and fold each of the side edges towards the center crease. Press the folds with an iron.
Fold the fabric in half widthwise and press the fold with an iron.
Open the fabric and fold the top and bottom edges towards the center crease. Press the folds with an iron.
Sew around the edges of the fabric, close to the folded edges.
Measure the back of your chair. Add 2 inches to the length and width of the back to allow for seams.
Cut a piece of fabric to the size you measured in step 8.
Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and press the fold with an iron.
Open the fabric and fold each of the side edges towards the center crease. Press the folds with an iron.
Fold the fabric in half widthwise and press the fold with an iron.
Open the fabric and fold the top and bottom edges towards the center crease. Press the folds with an iron.
Sew around the edges of the fabric, close to the folded edges.
Measure the arms of your chair. Add 2 inches to the length and width of each arm to allow for seams.
Cut two pieces of fabric to the size you measured in step 15.
Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthwise and press the fold with an iron.
Open the fabric and fold each of the side edges towards the center crease. Press the folds with an iron.
Fold the fabric in half widthwise and press the fold with an iron.
Open the fabric and fold the top and bottom edges towards the center crease. Press the folds with an iron.
Sew around the edges of the fabric, close to the folded edges.
Put the seat cover on the seat of your chair.
Put the back cover on the back of your chair.
Put the arm covers on the arms of your chair.
Adjust the slipcovers so that they fit snugly and there are no wrinkles.
Tie the slipcovers in place with ribbons or bows.

Your slipcovers are now complete! Enjoy your new look.

Tips:

If you are a beginner, it is best to choose a simple fabric to work with. Avoid fabrics that are slippery or difficult to sew.
Be sure to measure your chairs carefully before cutting the fabric. If the slipcovers are too small, they will not fit properly. If the slipcovers are too large, they will be baggy and wrinkled.
Take your time and sew carefully. If you rush through the process, you may make mistakes that will ruin your slipcovers.
Once you have finished sewing your slipcovers, be sure to iron them to remove any wrinkles.
Slipcovers can be machine washed and dried on a low setting.