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(A) Height of the chair back = 23″ high
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Cut and slash the pattern as you would when sewing from a dress pattern that is too long.
Start by creating a cover for the back (full details are below).
Next, create the pattern for the seat matching the shape of the seat.
Next, create the pattern for the skirt of the chair cover.
Iron out all the creases before cutting and sewing.
Print off theslipcover patternon 8.511 sheets of paper without adjusting the scale.
Align the edges of the papers to form full pattern pieces and tape together.
Cut around each individual pattern for cutting on fabric.
The slipcover is made up of three pattern pieces: chair back piece, seat and skirt.
As mentioned above, suggest to use scrap fabric to make a sample before using the actual fabric.
you might follow along to thispattern layout guideto help with pattern placement on fabric.
Note The skirt pattern is a single long piece and will need to be cut on the CROSS grain.
With right sides together fold the back piece in half along the edge that will be at the top.
Press the seam allowances open.
Be sure to center the seat piece (and match the notches).
Place the slipcover over the chair to test the fit again before you proceed with sewing the skirt.
(A) Height of the chair back = 23″ high
Prepare the chair skirt for sewing by first finishing the bottom and side edges.
Next, fold and press the short ends of the long rectangular skirt piece by 12.
Fold again and press, then stitch the hem with a 12 seam allowance.
Also, stitch the bottom hem with a 12 hem allowance along the entire length of the skirt.
Take extra care at all the corners to pivot.
Repeat for the other unstitched side, starting at CF and ending at the CB.
(B) Width of the Back = 16″
The back of the skirt will overlap.
And lastly, iron out any wrinkles or creases and slip over the chairs to use.
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(C) Depth of the Seat = 19″ deep
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How to Make Dining Chair Slipcovers
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(D) Width of the Seat at Front = 19″
(D) Width of the Seat at Back = 16.5″
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