DIY Thanksgiving Chair Covers

Hey there everyone – whew!  It’s been for-e-ver since I posted on the blog.  I’ve been super busy with a really big and really important client and updating just got away from me.  I have been traveling so much that I didn’t even have time to decorate for Halloween!

BUT the most wonderful time of the year is upon us and so I’m taking this opportunity to get back into the swing of things by teaching you how to make your very own DIY Thanksgiving chair covers.  These are so inexpensive and easy and to make and people will compliment you on your rustic autumn decor.  The best part about them is they are not supposed to look perfect, so it’s pretty hard to mess them up!

Start out with a large piece of burlap from JoAnn Fabric (size depending on how many chairs you plan to cover), some autumn colored raffia from Micheal’s (I used natural, green and burnt orange), a pair of scissors and a tape measure.

{ supplies }

STEP ONE: Measure the length around your chair.

{ 34 inches }

STEP TWO:  Roll out your burlap and cut it two inches shorter than the length around the chair.  Cut the height however you like.

32 inches

STEP THREE:  Cut four small holes down each side of your burlap piece.  Make sure the holes aren’t too close to the edge or your cloth might rip open.

{ not too close }

STEP FOUR:  Take your raffia and thread it through the holes like you are tying a shoelace.  I used all three colors at once but you can use 1 or 2 if you prefer.  The raffia can be a bit unruly so it’s easier to thread through the cloth if you bend it in the middle.

{ try bending the raffia for more control }

{ all laced up }

STEP FIVE:  Tie your raffia laces in a knot at the bottom.

{ almost there }

STEP SIX:  Take some more raffia and tie a bow on to the knot at the bottom of the laces.

{ messy bow }

STEP SEVEN:  Now fit your chair cover onto your chair and adjust as needed.

{ voila! }

Now you have some rustic, autumn chair covers for your harvest table setting – whether it’s for a dinner party with friends or Thanksgiving dinner with your family, they will appreciate the extra effort you put in to making your table look spectacular.

Have a great November everyone!  I’m off to Hawaii next week {for work} but I’ll be back posting more frequently – promise!