Tips for making simple models of covers for do-it-yourself stools
Each house has chairs with an outdated design or a hard seat. You can replace them or upgrade yourself. A universal cover on a stool with soft filler will make old furniture comfortable in operation and aesthetically attractive. Self-made coating does not require special skills, and it will be much cheaper compared to acquiring a store cape or new chairs.
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Benefits of DIY
Making covers for stools with your own hands is a fascinating creative activity that has a number of advantages. Homemade wraps are practical, fully consistent with the size of the furniture, protect against pollution and many negative external factors: steam, sunlight, moisture. Models will exactly match the overall style of the room.
Independent manufacture of a cover allows you to implement design ideas, update a boring environment. Creating a cape is not a very difficult task, it is enough to stock up with the necessary materials and tools, which will cost much less compared to hauling or purchasing a new product.
At home, you can make one-piece covers for stools that perfectly mask the flaws of the furniture. Popular items in the form of soft comfortable pillows and removable ties. They are sewn on the basis of individual patterns, since universal options do not exist.
Material selection
The main criteria that affect the choice of fabrics for sewing covers is practicality and stylistic design. It is worth giving preference to materials that are pleasant to the touch. In this regard, everything is individual, so you need to touch the surface to make the final choice.
Among the most significant requirements for materials for covers are resistance to pollution, the ability of the canvas to maintain its original appearance, to keep its shape after washing.
Fabric covers are easy to clean, they are chosen for upholstered chairs located in living rooms. The most popular materials and their features:
- Gabardine has a high density. Artificial textiles are slightly inferior to him, quickly wiped and dirty.
- Thin crepe satin has elasticity and softness, pleasant shine.
- Elastic Lycra has an attractive appearance, is unpretentious in leaving.
- Spandex is not afraid of moisture, freely passes air, and serves for a long time.
- Heavy thick brocade looks luxurious, but you will have to attract specialists for cleaning.
Covers for the kitchen are made of reliable materials that are resistant to moisture, temperature extremes and various contaminants. The best option would be leather and leatherette, which are easy to clean and look presentable. A good option would be spandex, which does not allow water to pass through.
Before choosing a suitable filler, it is necessary to carefully study the characteristics of each material and give preference to the best option:
- Synthetic winterizer. Artificial canvas, elastic and light. Pros: quick restoration of the original form, elasticity, high thermal insulation properties, affordable cost. Cons: poorly breathable, not suitable for use at temperatures below -10 ºС.
- Hollofiber. It consists of spring-like fibers, plastic, withstands hand and machine wash. Pros: breathability, hygiene, quick restoration of shape, unpretentiousness in care, softness, lightness. Cons: poorly absorbs liquid, more expensive than some analogues.
- Foam rubber. Thick lightweight material with sufficient rigidity. Pros: hygiene, hypoallergenicity, moisture resistance, high level of sound insulation, elasticity, preservation of consumer properties in the temperature range from - 40 to +100 degrees. Cons: a service life of up to 7 years, is not considered environmentally safe due to the addition of various additives in the workplace, fire hazard.
In the process of creating wraps for a stool, threads, lining, elastic bands, decorative elements will also be required.
When choosing the right color for the seat, you must consider the shades that are already present in the interior. The product can be in harmony with a tablecloth, curtains or a picture decorating the wall. The priority is delicate cream tones.
Necessary tools
To make a cover on a stool with your own hands, you need to prepare:
- a piece of soap or crayon for marking the fabric;
- ruler for measurements;
- pencil;
- pins.
The seams of the cover must be scribbled with a sewing machine. The pattern is convenient to do on cardboard or plastic. It will take a piece the size of which is slightly larger than the future seat. In order to calculate the required amount of fabric, it is necessary to add another 10 cm to the measured area. The elastic is selected with a width of at least 2-3 cm. The threads must be strong, match the color of the selected material.
Sewing a soft pillow is not complete without filler. Most often, a synthetic winterizer with a density of 200 g / m² and a thickness of 3-4 cm is used. A cotton oblique inlay will be useful, 4 products will require approximately 10.5 m. It is used to edge covers, process cuts, sold in needlework stores or made by yourself. To perform the lining, it is better to choose soft textiles that will exactly follow the shape of the stool for the kitchen.
How to build a basic pattern
To create a cover pattern for a square stool, you need to measure the parameters of its upper part. The standard dimensions are 30 x 30 cm. You can draw a diagram on a piece of cardboard, then attach it to the filler, circle it with chalk and cut the element exactly according to the markup.
The same must be done with the main fabric. In addition, 1 cm is added on each side and another 6 cm to the thickness of the product, that is, the height of the filler. To hem the bottom, add 3 cm. After this, the part is cut along the contour.
A round or fanciful seat is easier to attach to a sheet of paper and circle.
For example: the length of the side of the chair is 30 cm, the thickness of the filler is 5 cm. To cut the base, you need to add an allowance for the seam to each face - 1-1.5 cm. The strip for attaching to the base will have a length of 30 x 4 + 1 - 1.5 cm. The result is 121 / 121.5 cm.To calculate the width, a thickness of foam rubber of 5 cm is taken and a hem is added to the drawstring 4-5 cm. The result is 9-10 cm.
Sewing a soft case
After all the necessary parts from the main material, linings and filler are measured and cut, you can proceed to the connection of the elements of the cover. A step-by-step scheme of actions involves the combination of synthetic winterizer and lining fabric, stitching around the perimeter:
- In the upper part of the cover, a groove is left for tucking and flashing the gate. The same thing needs to be done with the inlet section.
- The lower part with fixed filler is applied to the upper. Parts are connected to each other around the perimeter using a blind seam.
- After that, an elastic band is stretched into the hemmed lapel. The easiest way to do this is with a pin. Then the hole is sutured.
- All seams are carefully processed, smoothed and ironed with steam.
After that, you can try on the finished cover on the stool. If the product sits too loose, it must be sutured in the corners, always from the inside.
Workshop on manufacturing
To update and decorate kitchen stools with covers, it is necessary to take into account the shape and thickness of the seat. Of great importance is the interior of the room. Ideally, do-it-yourself products should blend in with the decor. The first two criteria affect the technical side of the process, the choice of the color of the material depends on the second.
Round stool cover with shuttlecock
A cover pattern is created in the simplest way:
- The fabric is laid out on the floor or a large table and neatly straightened, a stool is placed on top and encircled with a bar of soap.
- The next circle is drawn at a distance of 8-12 cm from the first.
- The material is trimmed in the outer line.
- The edges are carefully processed, the bend is done in such a way that there is enough space to complement the elastic.
- Edges must be stitched on a typewriter, not forgetting about 1.5 cm for holding the lace.
To decorate the cover on a round stool, a shuttlecock is used, which is sewn onto the finished product. It should be cut in a circle in the form of a spiral or bagel, the length can be different, it all depends on individual preferences.
Soft Seat Tie
A removable seat made of bright fabric serves to decorate chairs, helps to make furniture as comfortable as possible. Before stitching covers on stools with your own hands, you need to prepare:
- cotton fabric;
- synthetic winterizer 2.7 cm thick;
- tailor pins;
- slanting inlay;
- threads and scissors.
Perform all the nuances of the process will help a special instruction:
- A seat-shaped template is cut out of cardboard.
- Then 2 elements from textile and 1 from filler are cut out on it.
- Every detail is complemented by a small allowance.
- The markup for zipping is applied to one of the fabric parts.
- All blanks are stacked alternately. First, the fabric, upside down, filler, textile element face up.
- Parts are fastened with pins, a cardboard sample is applied, surplus materials are cut off on it.
- Edges are crafted with an oblique trim.
- At the edges of the seat pad is complemented by ties about 28 cm long.
The ends are stitched on a typewriter, the threads are hidden inside. The remaining three sides are edged, one more lace is added, the corners are fixed with a frequent zigzag.
Product decoration
Homemade wrap for stools should be attractive in appearance. If a tapestry is used in the design of the cover, the fabric decorated with floral patterns with a large flower in the central part will be an excellent decoration. Thanks to the muted colors, the combination of colors does not look elaborate, but stylish.
A combination of different materials and textures looks interesting. Round or square covers are complemented by braid, frill, lace inserts. Satin stitch embroidery is popular; in most cases, plant ornaments are used along the perimeter of the product, flowers in the central part, and abstract patterns.
To create embroidery, threads with sufficient strength and persistent coloring are used, which will not fade with intensive use and frequent washing.
You can decorate the stool cover with decorative zippers, buttons, buttons. The use of decor is limited only by the imagination of the master. The legs of the chair can be painted to the tone of the wraps or varnished, preferably in two layers. Compositions are better to apply before sewing sidushek so that the surface dries.
Home-made covers for kitchen stools help to update and decorate furniture, make the operation process more convenient. Stylish wraps or soft pillows with ties will give the interior freshness and novelty. Not only experienced seamstresses will cope with the work, but also beginners, you just need to be guided by master classes, recommendations on the choice of materials, tools.
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