Are you a fan of festive seasons like Christmas? We got your back! Check out these easy steps on how to make a Santa chair.
The holidays are almost approaching, and stores will be brimming with Christmas garbs. It would be the best choice if you went for something different this year instead of the previous year’s decorations, which made you and your neighbor appear to live under the same roof, right?
It is super adorable to keep adding Christmas spirit into your place. Also, everyone would love to get an IG-worthy post sitting on Santa’s chair!
Making Your Own Santa Chair
While others are busy crafting garlands and Christmas balls, why not make an eye-catching Santa chair? Here are the steps in making your Christmas chairs extra special.
Materials
- Regular dining chair
- Plywood
- Utility knife
- L-brackets shelf
- Wood posts
- Drill
- Wood appliques
- Corbels
Step #1. Remove the cushion
Remove the chair seat as the first step. Turn the chair upside down facing you for better access, and then proceed on loosening the screws. Set aside the seat cushion for a while because we will need it for later.
Next is to remove the chair back cushion. Use your utility knife to raise and detach the pillow, and don’t worry about the ragged fabric edges that are left dangling (they won’t be visible until the cushion is finished).
Step #2. Measure, mark, and cut
For this step, start by measuring the chair and marking your desired height for the back support with any marker. You can use three hand-spans as allowance for the height of the chair’s back.
After setting all the measurements, proceed to cut. Be sure to cut the wood precisely according to its guide marks to avoid repeating the cutting step.
Step #3. Paint
After all of the woods have been prepared, paint them gold to match the Santa colors of red and gold. Do the same for the L-bracket and wood corbels. After that, let it dry for two hours, and you’re ready to move on to the next phase.
Step #4. Screw the plywood
Next, screw the plywood onto the back of your chair to attach an oversized chair back. You can get a company for this step because aligning the back support might get tricky.
It would be best if you raised the plywood slightly above the seat to make room for the seat cushion that would later be attached again.
Step #5. Add the post brackets
Along the side, pre-drill and glue post brackets. Remember, the side wood posts should next be attached to the chair’s side.
Step #6. Drill and stick
Install wood brackets on the chair’s side and then drill and glue the wood together to secure it in place. Along the side, drill a shelf L bracket that will serve as a detail in front of the chair.
TIP: Choose a stylish L-bracket with curls to show off a Santa vibe detail.
Step #7. Add wood corbels
Add wood corbels to the chair’s bottom, and this will be the stylish lump on the chair’s legs. Then, glue the wood appliqué to the chair’s top and sides to secure everything in place.
Step #8. Cover cushions
Using a staple gun, cover pillows with red velvet fabric. Adhere to the chair using heavy-duty Velcro. You’ve done all the steps, and now you can delight yourself with the finished product.
Post pictures on Instagram and brag about your DIY Santa chair! Make sure to store it after use for the next festive season to be celebrated.
How much will I save if I make my own santa chair?
Custom-made Santa chairs cost over $397, while Santa seats cover $224 per set. Practically speaking, if you made your own DIY Santa chair, it would only cost you more or less $20, plus the fact that you gain an achievement on making a fantastic DIY.
Is it possible to do my DIY santa hat cover?
This Santa’s hat chair cover is a simple, fun, and lighthearted way to dress up chairs and please holiday guests. Since you can do a DIY chair, there is no doubt you can do your own Santa hat cover for your dining set in preparation for the Christmas season.
If you know how to sew Santa, set a goal for yourself to make a more detailed cartoon chair cover. You can find Santa patterns on the internet, and they are superb for bringing Christmas enthusiasm into the dining area.
Conclusion
We always find ourselves participating in activities and events that bring us closer to our loved ones over the Christmas season. All of the decorating, planning and preparations are on our to-do list. Everything is immensely valued, especially when you do everything yourself.
Grant the wish of the small kiddos by bringing them Santa’s chair. Everyone would also probably ask you how to make a Santa chair for a merrier Christmas celebration!