What will you do if your old swivel chair, sofa, or bed becomes worn out and dull? The answer is to get a Parsons chair slipcover. There are many brands out there that you can purchase but you will need to stick only with the reputed ones.
Most of the chairs are armless and so putting on the slipcover is really easy. Even a beginning upholsterer will not find it hard to attach the slipcover because it usually has a couple of straight seams and you don't need to work on wings or arms. It is possible to create a slipcover at home as long as you have a measuring tape, fabric, foam padding, electric knife, scissors, sewing machine, thread and piping cord.
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When purchasing the fabric, you should be aware that mostly have 54-inch widths. Measure the chair's dimensions carefully so that you can figure out how much fabric you need. You have to get the width and length of the back as well as the seat's depth and width. For the skirt, you will need to measure the distance of the seat to the floor. Extra fabric is needed for the seam allowances and the piping. If the design is floral, plaids, or stripes, make sure that you get extra fabric.
Cut the foam padding using the knife. Working on the piping can be a bit hard but with the right guidance, you will be able to do it. With accurate measurements, you can never go wrong. Just follow the pattern and the lines when you work on the piping. If you know how to sew, you can easily finish the pattern with ease. After a couple of hours, you will have a brand new Parsons chair slipcover.
Now, you can save a lot of money by sewing your own Parsons chair slipcover. Get the materials today and enjoy new slipcovers for your furniture pieces. Choose the fabric and designs carefully to make sure that they suit the existing designs of the room.