Wrapping the fabric smoothly across the inner wing to meet the outer wing usually isn t difficult.
How to make slipcover for wingback chair.
Learn how to slipcover a wingback chair with painter s drop cloth.
It was my great grandfathers then my parents and my mom passed it down to us.
I have heard from several readers that the brand of drop cloth you buy makes all the difference.
How to slipcover a wingback chair supplies.
We recovered this wing back chair that my family affectionately refers to as papa s chair.
Measure your wingback chair to get an idea of how much fabric you need.
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Perfect for beginner sewers or anyone who wants a makeover in their home.
For the main part of the slipcover measure from the back of the chair starting at the floor and measure up and over.
When i pin fit a wing back i like to follow the upholstery seams to ensure i capture the beautiful curved lines of the chair.
For this slipcover i used painter s drop cloth that i bleached a process i described in this post.
Starting with the outside back of your chair measure the width and length.
Wing chair slipcovers are the perfect inexpensive solution to makeover your stylish but sometimes impractical wingback chair.
I make several release cuts along the curved seam allowance as i pin.
As a result the fabric relaxes and lays flat.
Add 4 inches to your width and length measurements and cut your muslin piece.
Sew a slipcover for a wingback chair.
Take off the chair s cushion.
At least as far back as i can remember i ve seen it with a pink plaid upholstery job a burgundy slip cover and then about 7 years ago i worked with a friend s sweet.