How to Make Chair Top Covers From Gossamer

Chair top covers are a fast way to dress up plain chairs for events and parties. A simple cover is slipped over the chair back and a decorative bow, spray of flowers or other type of element is attached to the back. This allows the decorator to coordinate the linens and colors of the party with the covers. Making simple gossamer covers takes only a few minutes, and they can be stored between events and used many times.

Gossamer fabric
Pins
Scissors
Sewing machine
Iron and board
Tulle ribbon
Safety pin

Instructions

- 1
  Place the laundered and ironed gossamer fabric face side down over the seat back so that the edge of the fabric overlaps the chair seat by 1 inch. Pinch the front and back side of the fabric together with your fingers. Pin through both layers of fabric along the sides of the fabric at the width of the widest part of the seat back. Remove the fabric.
- 2
  Trim the bottom back of the fabric even with the bottom front. Trim away from your pins 1/2 inch for seam allowances. Remove the pins. Open your piece and draw a pattern onto paper for additional covers.
- 3
  Fold the fabric in half with face sides together. Sew your side seams with a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Turn the bottom edge under 1/2 inch and sew with a hem stitch. Turn the cover right side out and iron the seams.
- 4
  Position the gossamer cover on the chair. Cut tulle 18 inches wide and 6 feet long. Gather the tulle and wrap it centered on the front of the chair. Pull the tulle firmly to the back and tie a bow. Reach up under the back center of the gossamer cover and safety pin the bow in position.

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