How to Make a Slipcover for an Old Cushioned Rocking Chair

You can extend the life of an old cushioned rocking chair by making a slipcover for it. Changing the pattern or color of the slipcover can also help give a new look to a room that is being redecorated. A homemade slipcover makes even the oldest chair look almost new again. The project is somewhat challenging and time-consuming, so it is suitable for those who already have considerable sewing experience.

Pattern paper
Measuring tape
Fabric
Yardstick
Carpenter square
Pins
Sewing machine

Instructions

- 1
  Place the pattern paper over the rocking chair. Cut templates for the back and seat of the chair, adding a 1-inch seam allowance on all sides. Measure your patterns to determine how much fabric you need for the project.
- 2
  Lay the templates over the fabric and cut accordingly. Use a yardstick to assist you with cutting straight lines and a carpenter square to create right-angle corners.
- 3
  Place the pieces of fabric on the rocking chair and pin them to the cushion. Ensure that the material is smooth and has no creases or crinkles.
- 4
  Pin the seams for two individual pieces together and remove these pieces of fabric from the chair. Sew the two pieces on the wrong side and pin back to the rocking chair. Repeat this procedure until you have sewn all the pieces of fabric together. Place the new slipcover over the old cushion.

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