Article: For everyday use, opt for a sturdy, washable fabric like a cotton-polyester blend. Canvas, while difficult to sew, will also last a long time. If you’re a sewing novice, choose a solid-colored fabric so you don’t have to worry about matching up the print when you sew the pieces together. On average, you’ll need 3-4 yards of fabric to cover an armchair. Lay a piece of tracing paper, newspaper, or muslin over the largest section of the chair and trace the shape and size. Repeat for each section, working from the largest to the smallest areas. Feel free to maneuver the chair as needed if you want to lay it flat on the paper to get more precise patterns. Be sure to account for all parts of the chair, including the front, back, seat, and arms.  Alternatively, you could measure each section of the chair and use the measurements to make your pattern. Label each piece of the pattern so you don’t get confused later on. This is to account for the seam allowance and hems. Trace a new line around each piece of the pattern to include these increased measurements. Then, cut out each piece of the pattern. You only need to add a few pins to each piece to ensure the pattern doesn’t move. Use tailor’s chalk to trace the pattern onto the "wrong" side of the fabric. Press down the edges of the pattern with your fingers as you trace around it.  Use the edge of a ruler as a guide when drawing straight lines. If you’re using printed fabric, make sure the pattern matches up in a way you like. Stay as close to the lines as you possibly can. If you are having a hard time cutting the fabric, opt to cut outside the lines instead of inside the lines to ensure there’s enough fabric to cover the chair. Wipe away the tailor's chalk with a cloth when you are done. Refer to the newspaper templates if you need help determining which piece is which. Insert the pins in the same direction as the edge of the fabric. Join the back pieces first, then add the front pieces and finish with the arms. Before you start sewing, carefully put the slipcover over the chair to ensure it fits. Make any necessary adjustments by removing the pins and realigning (or replacing) the necessary sections. the pieces together and hem the edges. Use a sewing machine to sew the pieces together. Sew them in the same order that you pinned them to make things a little easier. Then, hem the bottom portions for a finished look. Use 1⁄4–1⁄2 inch (0.64–1.27 cm) hem allowance. Once you’re done sewing, all that’s left is to put the slipcover on and enjoy your reupholstered chair.

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Select a durable fabric that complements your existing decor. Create a paper pattern for the chair. Add 1⁄2 in (1.3 cm) to each measurement and cut out the pattern pieces. Pin the pattern to the fabric, then trace each piece. Use fabric scissors to cut along the chalk lines. Pin the pieces of the pattern together. Check the fit. Sew Put the slipcover on the chair.