Materials Needed:

• approximately 2-1/2 yards of 54" wide linen per chair
• coordinating all-purpose cotton thread
• sharp scissors
• pins

• sewing machine
• clear quilting ruler
• pencil
• iron and ironing board

Prep Then Cut Fabric

Prewash fabric and iron if necessary. Drape fabric over chair and use sharp scissors to cut a piece for the seat and both sides of chair back. Be sure to leave several inches of overhang when cutting these pieces, so there is plenty of fabric to work with.

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Pin Back of Chair

A slipcover is assembled or "pin fitted" inside out. If using a fabric with a clear right side, make sure right side is facing in toward the chair. Starting from the top of the chair back, pin front and back pieces together. Pin along the back line of the chair. It's best to pin the entire top, then alternate pinning a few inches down each side to prevent gaping in the back (Image 1). Put a couple of pleats where the chair back curves (Image 2). Once pinned, make sure fabric lays smooth and is fitted but not tight (Image 3). It should slide off the chair back with little resistance. Cut off excess fabric with sharp scissors (Image 4). Remove from chair and sew along pin line. Remove pins and return slipcover to chair (still inside out).

Pin Seat

Position fabric piece over chair seat, and line it up with the fabric on the chair back. Pinch right sides of fabric together where they meet and pin in place. Raw edges should face the same direction and be visible. Cut any excess fabric. Remove slipcover, sew along pin line and remove pins.

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