It was my great grandfathers then my parents and my mom passed it down to us.
How to make slipcover for wingback chair.
How to slipcover a wingback chair supplies.
Starting with the outside back of your chair measure the width and length.
We recovered this wing back chair that my family affectionately refers to as papa s chair.
Sew a slipcover for a wingback chair.
I have heard from several readers that the brand of drop cloth you buy makes all the difference.
I make several release cuts along the curved seam allowance as i pin.
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.
As a result the fabric relaxes and lays flat.
If you want the slipcover to go all the way to the floor measure to the floor.
Wrapping the fabric smoothly across the inner wing to meet the outer wing usually isn t difficult.
For the main part of the slipcover measure from the back of the chair starting at the floor and measure up and over.
For this slipcover i used painter s drop cloth that i bleached a process i described in this post.
The drop cloth i use can be found here.
Perfect for beginner sewers or anyone who wants a makeover in their home.
While wing chairs are always a stylish choice to your home it s high back and so named winged sides make it a challenge to cover up until now.
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.
Add 4 inches to your width and length measurements and cut your muslin piece.
Take off the chair s cushion.
Learn how to slipcover a wingback chair with painter s drop cloth.