Slipcovers

• 1). Position a piece of fabric print-side-in over both sides of the back of the chair. Trace out the shape of the cover you need by drawing directly on the material. Pin in place to keep the fabric still while you trace the lines.
  
  
• 2). Sew along the traced lines and then cut off any excess. Turn right-side out. Press with an iron along your seams to give the cover a more professional, clean look.
  
  
• 3). Create a hem along the bottom edge of the slipcover. Turn the fabric inside out. Fold the fabric up 1/2 inch from the bottom of the material. Press with an iron. Repeat by folding the fabric another 1/2 inch and pressing with an iron. Sew the hem in place.
  
  
• 4). Turn right-side out and slip in place on the back of the chair. Hot glue or sew on any desired decorative elements.
  
  

Cushions

• 1). Cut a piece of 2-inch upholstery foam to the size of the chair's seat. Use an electric or manual utility knife to easily cut the foam.
  
  
• 2). Lay the piece of foam over the piece of fabric, print-side up. Fold the fabric over the top of the foam and trace along the sides to determine the size of the cushion cover.
  
  
• 3). Sew along the traced lines and cut off any excess material. Turn right-side out and press the seams with a hot iron.
  
  
• 4). Stitch the seat cushion closed with a sewing machine or by hand. If you want to be able to change the cushion cover as desired, add decorative buttons to hold the cover in place that you can remove. Hot glue two 3-inch straps to each side of the cushion to tie to the metal folding chair to hold it in place.
  
  

Ribbons

• 1). Choose a thick decorative ribbon that will coordinate with your design motif. Depending on the area you want to cover, the ribbon should be at least 1 to 4 inches in width.
  
  
• 2). Wrap the ribbon around the sides, legs, back or seat of the chair as desired. For a formal minimalist look, try wrapping one thick band around the back of the chair. For a more decorative look, wrap ribbon around all surfaces of the chair.
  
  
• 3). Glue the ribbon in place with a hot glue gun. This will help hold the ribbon in place. If the chairs need to be returned without decoration, it is simple to cut away any ribbon as needed.
  
  
• 4). Add any other desired decorative elements with a needle and thread, or with a hot glue gun. These elements can help enhance your design motif. Try using real or artificial flowers, fabric bows, shells, buttons or sequins.