How to Make Removable Dining Chair Covers
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- Patterning Foam & Top Plate - 1:37 min.
- Patterning Boxing - 9:45 min.
- Sewing Boxing to Top Plate - 11:29 min.
- Cutting & Hemming Seat Back - 14:04 min.
- Sewing Hem & Piping or Fringe - 18:10 min.
- Attaching Closure Tabs - 21:00 min.
- Fitting Cover - 26:00 min.
- Materials List - 26:45 min.
- Upholstery fabric of your choice (We used Waverly Upholstery Fabric)
- Piping (Optional—We used Sunbrella® Decorative Piping)
- Dura-Skrim® Patterning Material #103134
- Dense Batting (Optional)
- Tex 40 Monofilament Thread or Tex 70 Nylon Thread
- 1” Hook (#467100) & Loop (#471100)
- Seamstick 3/8” Basting Tape for Canvas #129
Create your own chair
We’ve put together a step-by-step video to show you how to measure, pattern, and create your own chair covers. Making your own chair covers allows you to create a perfect fit with a tailored look by patterning right on your chair. After you make one cushion, create a permanent pattern to easily create more covers for your whole dining set.
Our chairs have a smooth rounded look with piping trim, but covers can easily be customized to suit your style. For example, make the cushion more angular and skip the piping for a more modern look. As an added feature, we included a hook-and-loop closure at the back of the cover. This makes removing the cushions for laundering effortless. You can also swap out the cushions seasonally for a rotating style.
If your chairs could use some extra padding, add a layer of Nu-Foam densified polyester batting between the chair and the cover. Instructions for patterning and cutting the foam are included in the video.