How To Make Custom Slipcovers For Wing Chairs

So you do not have marks on your slipcovers for wing chairs, use a washable pen to mark the hem on the sides, back, and front. You will want to turn over the edges and use a machine to sew a hem. You can give your slipcover additional detail by putting a decorative trim on the bottom. Once you have this main slipcover in place you will want to secure it to the chair using pins that screw in and have a button top. They can be found at craft or fabric stores and any where you get upholstery supplies. To cover the wings you will want to cut four pieces of your fabric in the shape of the wings but be sure to make them a few inches larger than the actual wing. Sew two of the pieces together leaving the part that is to slip over the wing open and then fit them over the wings. Do the same for the chair arms but you will need six pieces of material to cover the top and sides. Tuck the material into any crevices you can or sew the raw edges to the main section of fabric.

The last things you will do to make slipcovers for wing chairs is to cover the seat cushion, if your chair has one. To do this you will want to trace the shape of the cushion on to a large piece of you material and cut two pieces to cover each side, giving a few extra inches for seams. Then you will want to cut strips to cover the sides of the cushion, again allowing room for seams. Start as the center of the back of the cushion to sew the top and bottom to the sides. You will want the sides to gather a bit on the corners. Be sure to leave the bottom of the back strip open so that you can fit your cushion into its cover. Sew the edges and put piping on the trim for added detail.