Asked on Dec 07, 2016
I need some advice with sewing this lounge seat cover
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I am in the process of sewing a loose cover that slips over the frame of a square shaped lounge chair. There are two square cushions that sit inside the frame.
There are 3 panels that need to be somehow joined to form a square corner.
Hopefully by the I photos you can see the problem.
A panel that sits along the back top of the seat and lays flat has been sewn along the top edge of a larger square of fabric that is the back of the seat. (This forms one piece)
The second panel is the side of the seat which is to be sewn along the length of the arm panel.
I am trying to sew the back panel, the side panel and the arm panel together to form a square shape.I tried rounding the corner which joins the back, side and arm panel to form a T shape, but the fabric did not sit right.
As you can see by the photos the corner needs to somehow be sewn in a T shape. How do I do this so that the corner is squared off.
Thanks for your help in advance.
I WOULD TURN THE MATERIAL INSIDE OUT AND SEW THE TWO SIDES. THEN SEW THE TOP. BE SURE TO FOLD YOUR CORNERS SO THEY ARE SQUARE. FABRIC TAPE WOULD HELP KEEP THE MATERIAL IN PLACE AS WELL AS ENHANCE THE SQUARENESS OF THE CORNER. I HOPE I HELPED.
Yup, definitely turn it inside out and sew the two sides, and the top next. Also - are you using a sewing machine?
yes I am using a sewing machine. Joining the panels together work but it is just when I get to sew into the corner and try to sew along the seam line to form the corner pocket, the fabric just doesn't sit flat. Thank you for your suggestion. I will try it again using some old fabric to practice on :)
Slip the cover on ,wrong side out. Feel it with your fingers against the furniture, pin along the edge of the slip cover where your seam should go. You could also make a crease with a steamer or iron (careful with fabric type) this helps with matching up for stitching. Allow a little ease so you can get it on an off. Use velcro at the back vertical edge to get a secure fit. Use heavier thread and needle and stitch slow and straight seams. Don't over stitch seams, you will see puckering. You can topstitch the seams to one side for reinforcing. Google helps or YouTube. Good luck.
Forgot to mention, mark corners with pencil dot. Pivot your material at corners. Use sharp scissors and snip corners,one cut towards each corner. Be careful not to cut through your stitching. This should help the corners sit neater.
I learned this from the quilter, Sharon Shamber, but Elmers School Glue is a great way to hold things together from the fitting place to the sewing machine. I apply some glue then use an iron on top of the fabric to set the glue in place. The school glue washes out. Hope this helps.
Judy, OC Stitches
Never would have thought of that. Thank you. Great idea
You might have to make some cuts up to your sew line so the fabric eases a bit. just don't cut through your sewing. sometimes its just enough to make it lay flat. make sure you iron it also. the trick is a great thing, as my mother is turning over in her grave at the mention of gluing fabric. To much fabric you can make a small dart maybe. Not sure of your exact circumstances.
I always pin my item inside out onto the chair, fitting it as I go. It helps to fold the fabrics and match the centers of each panel, then start pinning from the center to the outside on each side of that center. If it helps you, also hand baste after you pin. This insures that the pieces stay together in the proper place. I also double stitch on items like this, as the seams take more stress when sat on. Always back stitch at the end of each seam, too. Hope this helps. If I lived near you, I would sew them for you. I have been sewing for over 55 years!
Sew it like you would do a gift. Use a curved needle to make easier.