DIY chair covers with a back: patterns, sewing description, video master class

Backless chair covers are an excellent, low-cost way to update your kitchen or dining area. You can select the precise fabric and color to perfectly complement your space when you make them yourself. Additionally, you can add a fashionable touch and shield your chairs from deterioration by making custom covers.

Although it may seem difficult, making your own chair covers is actually quite simple if you have the correct pattern and some fundamental sewing knowledge. For those who have never used a sewing machine before or for more seasoned sewers looking for a quick and rewarding project, this is the ideal project.

You can find comprehensive step-by-step instructions on how to measure, cut, and sew fabric to make your chairs snug-fitting seats in this guide. To make things easier for you to follow along, we’ll also include a basic pattern and a link to a master class video. Let’s get to work giving your chairs a modern, inviting appearance!

Choosing fabric

The primary needs for covering fabric are durability, superior coloring, affordability, and a pleasing feel. A specific need could be the fabric’s hypoallergenic properties. Let’s weigh the benefits and drawbacks of selecting various textiles for furniture covers:

• cotton: pros – affordable price, durability, hypoallergenic, easy to wash; cons – quickly fades, instantly gets wet;
• linen: pros – excellent durability, longevity; cons – due to the specific structure, they are suitable mainly for a rustic style and Provence, problematic to wash and iron;
• gabardine and crepe-satin: the most acceptable option, due to its density and elasticity; practical to use, easy to clean and wash;
• elastic fabrics like lycra are a good option, they do not get wet, are wear-resistant, and are easy to clean.

The room’s overall color scheme is typically taken into consideration when choosing the fabric color for sewing chair covers.

Terminology

The components of the patterns for seat cushions and covers will be referred to by the commonly used terms as shown in the illustration below.

Patterns

They measure the object of work before beginning to sew chair covers, just as they would when sewing any other item. Should it be a chair, you must measure:

• the height of the chair;
• the length of the seat;
• the width of the top of the back;
• the height of the legs;
• the width between the legs;
• width of the bottom of the back.

View the photo for an example of measurements.

Models

You can sew covers for various kinds of chairs or computer chairs. These could be simple seat cushions or stylish capes with bows and frills.

The needlewoman can utilize pre-made concepts or use her creativity to come up with a unique solution.

Ready-made patterns

A one-piece version is the easiest to solve.

There are ties and a bow in the left pattern. A tightening elastic band completes the right one. You will need to sew a drawstring for it. Please take note that you will need to allow 2 cm for the hem when cutting (the pattern does not include this allowance).

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Creating custom chair covers with a back is a quick, low-cost way to update your furniture and give your house a unique look. This guide will walk you through creating custom chair covers using easy patterns and step-by-step sewing instructions, along with a comprehensive video tutorial. Whether your goal is to protect your chairs or simply give them a stylish makeover, these do-it-yourself covers are a useful project that even a beginner sewer can handle.

Kitchen chair with a straight back

Not the same size as a chair in the living room. An analogous solution is to use an elastic band and drawstring.

Kitchen chair with a rounded back

Option 1: Learn how to sew a cover for a chair with a rounded back.

The flap is sewn to the top of such a back.

The Viennese chair is the best choice.

Chair cover with a back in the form of a case

Model on the left with a tiny frill. It is possible to shorten the skirt so that it stops short of the floor.

A traditional laconic case is shown on the right.

How to sew an elegant cover for a chair: video master class

How to sew original chair covers with your own hands using Spanish patterns

The drawings do not have Russian explanations, but it is still possible to understand the cutting details.

Rounded back

Cape with bows

Viennese chair with rounded seats

Decorative cover for a special occasion

Embellishments for covers and capes

These items can be embellished with decorative buttons in addition to bows and frills.

If the buttons are not sufficiently large and flat, sitting will be uncomfortable.

You can use plastic curtain rings as blanks to make these buttons. In a perfect world, the rings would be inseparable or, in the worst situation, obliquely cut. See the photo for instructions on how to sew such a button.

If sewing backless chair covers by hand using the provided patterns seems like a difficult undertaking, but you still want to add some interior decoration, we recommend making basic seat pads. Additionally, we suggest making them in the patchwork style to make them adorable and cheery.

Seat pads for chairs: video MK

Seat cushion – a cover in the style of patchwork

In order to work, you’ll need:

• multicolored pieces of fabric;
• batting for interlining;
• a piece of plain fabric for the bottom lining;
• threads;
• tailor"s chalk;
• scissors, pins, ruler, sewing machine.

Step-by-step sewing instructions

Slices should be 6 cm wide and 10 to 20 cm long, depending on how long the patch is in total.

Arrange them according to color.

Combine and gather into a shared pile.

From the batting, cut out a square the size you want. From the lining fabric, cut out the bottom piece. Add 6 centimeters to the piece’s perimeter when cutting. The edge processing will benefit from these 6 cm.

Stitch a lengthy ribbon with stripes of various colors.

Align all the allowances to a single side.

Align the ribbon’s jagged edges.

Once the ribbon is done, roll it up.

To create a patchwork fabric, lay out the lining fabric, place batting on it, and then lay out the ribbon.

Beginning at the corner, arrange the ribbon in a diagonal pattern. Trim the extra. The next strip is attached, and it is cut to size.

Sew smoothly along these two stripes.

For the second, third, and t. D. stripes, we repeat the process.

As seen in the photo, every strip is sewn in the same manner.

When all the strips are sewn together, a multicolored patchwork-style square is the result.

The next step involves arranging every component of the seat: batting is placed on top of a patchwork fabric, with plain fabric covering the bottom. We use pins to align, iron, and fix.

We bend the allowance to the iron front side.

To make sewing easier, we trim the extra fabric from the corners and secure with pins. We sew the outside of the piece together.

Our edges are treated neatly.

Quilting is the last step in the production of a patchwork-style seat cover. We stitch it along the ribbons’ joining seams.

The original bedding is prepared!

You could also sew a chair back cover in the same style.

The working principle is still the same. We create a multicolored ribbon out of the leftovers, which we utilize to shape the canvas. To make the cover, we first sew a rectangle from a ribbon to the required size, fold it in half, and then stitch the side seams. At last, we apply a decorative facing to the edge.

You can sew a cover for a chair and a computer chair using a method that is similar. This work involves more labor and requires a strong sewing ability. But the outcome is worthwhile. Just see how a piece of cloth can be used to create such a miracle.

Soft patchwork seat for a chair or stool

Description

Ascertain the product’s dimensions. Choose patches with multiple colors.

Create a pattern with the necessary diameter and segment it into different areas. We sliced the necessary number of elements in accordance with the pattern of a different sector.

Arrange them in color order on a horizontal surface.

We start by sewing two components.

Next, we stitch two semicircles by sewing pairs.

After that, we sew the final seam to create a patchwork circle.

We cut out a similar part from padding polyester using it as a template.

We draw a contour line on the front side by repositioning ourselves 3–4 mm on either side of the joining seams.

These seams on the back side have the appearance shown in the photo.

For the bottom lining, cut out a round piece that is solid.

To secure the chair’s soft seat, cut four ribbons.

After folding the fabric in half and the ribbons’ short edges inward, sew.

The image illustrates the exact procedure.

Cut a length of fabric that is the same as our seat’s circumference plus seam allowances. This strip’s width should match the product’s height plus seam allowances. Tie knots in this strip. Between the upper (patchwork) and lower elements, stitch in a strip.

At the same time, create a gap in the seam by leaving a small area unsewn. Invert the seat to reveal the interior.

Fill it with material. Close the gap by hand using a blind stitch.

Let’s now begin creating the ornamental buttons. Using a suitable cloth, cut a small diameter circle. A pre-made button is sewn onto a leg. In the master class photo, the entire technology is displayed step-by-step for beginners.

We stitch a button through the entire thickness of the product, placing it in the center of the seat. Sew a tiny button onto the underside. In order to keep the fabric from ripping when the threads are pulled, a second button is required.

The plush chair is prepared!

An equivalent cover for a round stool can be sewn. It can have a frill around the edges to decorate it.

Cover for a square stool

The stool has rounded corners.

Measurements: 33 cm x 33 cm.

You must get ready for work by:

• denim fabric;
• fabric for lining;
• padding polyester to create volume;
• contrasting fabric for joining and finishing;
• thin elastic.

Description

Cut nine 10 cm by 10 cm squares out of the polyester padding and main fabric.

Sew them together. Sew on top of the contrasting fabric to connect it.

On the inside, the stitching is more noticeable.

Cut out a denim strip for the side. Using an elastic band, we create a drawstring at the bottom.

Put the drawstring’s elastic inside it.

Finally, since the winter holidays are rapidly approaching, we recommend that you sew chair covers for the New Year.

Patchwork chair cover: video master class

Chair covers for New Year"s holidays

• material, felt, red;
• faux fur white or a little white felt;
• threads, sewing machine;
• glue gun;
• centimeter.

Description

Measuring the chair’s back is the first step. Along the widest and highest point, measure twice. Ten centimeters should separate the height of the back and the rectangular cover. Next, figure out how big the cap should be. The middle of the chair’s back should be reached by the top of the cap.

As soon as you draw out a pattern, add 1 centimeter for allowances. Remove it. Take two pieces of fabric and cut them out. Place them face to face and sew using the dotted line that is depicted in the picture.

We removed the allowances that were sewn into the corners. Make them stand out on the front of the product if this doesn’t happen.

We flip the cover over, smooth the border, and iron it onto the front. The iron in this instance needs to be brought up to room temperature.

We move with a horizontal line beneath the triangle, allowing the cap to be elegantly folded along the overclock line. The line should be executed by individuals.

We use faux fur or white felt to create decorations. Keeping seam allowances in mind, cut a strip the length of the cover’s lower circumference. The edging should have a width of 5-7 cm.

Sew the side seam in the interior direction. Reverse the edging’s orientation. As seen in the picture, place it on the cover.

Align the lower edges of both materials and stitch through them. In addition, the white strip’s upper edge is prompted, blocking the turn.

Let’s move on to the pompom now. Cut white felt into strips. They have a size of 1 cm by 15 cm. You can change the measurements at any time to change how full the pompon is.

We secure a sheaf of stripes with a knot in the center after tying it tightly with thread.

After attaching the pom-poms to the cap’s top with a glue gun, allow it to dry. You can also sew the pom-poms on carefully if you don’t have a glue gun.

All set, the covers are prepared!

Step	Description
1. Measure the Chair	Take accurate measurements of the chair’s back, seat, and sides to ensure the cover fits snugly.
2. Choose Fabric	Select a durable and easy-to-clean fabric that complements your interior.
3. Create a Pattern	Draw the pattern pieces on paper, including allowances for seams. The pattern should fit the chair’s shape.
4. Cut the Fabric	Lay the pattern on the fabric and cut out the pieces, leaving extra space for sewing.
5. Sew the Pieces	Sew the fabric pieces together, starting with the sides and moving to the seat and back areas. Make sure the seams are secure.
6. Add Finishing Touches	Hem the edges and add ties or elastic bands to hold the cover in place.
7. Fit the Cover	Place the finished cover on the chair and adjust as needed. Check for a snug and even fit.
8. Watch the Video Guide	For a visual guide, follow a step-by-step video tutorial that matches your project.

Making your own chair covers with a back is a useful and satisfying project that gives your room a unique flair. You can customize these covers to match your style and requirements by selecting the appropriate fabric and making simple pattern adjustments.

Even for novices, the procedure is simple, especially with the aid of video master classes and detailed instructions. Getting precise measurements and taking your time when sewing are crucial.

With your homemade chair covers, you can give your furniture a whole new look and feel in addition to protecting it. It’s also more fun because you get that sense of accomplishment when you create something yourself!

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