Create A Cozier Work Environment With DIY Home Office Chair Arm Covers

If you work in a home office, you spend so much time there that it may be in your best interest to incorporate ideas that make the space feel cozy and welcoming. The sterile, boring look and feel of most offices is the complete opposite of this. As a result, you might need to put in a bit of work to really feel at-home within the space. Even though the designated office area is inside of your house, it can feel foreign if you do not implement changes to increase comfort. You can create a cozier work from home environment with DIY office chair covers. You will need upholstery fabric, a zipper, Velcro, polyester webbing, polyester stuffing measuring tape, scissors, and a sewing machine. Using these supplies, you can follow a few simple steps to sew the perfect armrest covers for your chair.

Keep in mind that you do need to have a bit of experience with a sewing machine in order to complete this project successfully. Still, it does not require expert-level sewing skills. If you feel confident moving forward with this project, you can really make it your own by selecting whichever upholstery fabric you find to be the most comfortable. Perhaps you will opt for a fluffy material, or maybe even something with a velvety feel instead. The choice is yours. Regardless of which design decisions you make, this DIY will leave you with an office chair that seamlessly combines comfort and style.

Take a look at the video above for a visual tutorial on how to create your office chair arm covers by @ArtOfClay. As you can see, you will need to start out by measuring the arm rest on your chair to determine what size to cut your material to. If you do not already own a tape measure, feel free to purchase the budget-friendly Dritz 3097 Tape Measure. As for the upholstery fabric, the Multipurpose Automotive and Furniture Vinyl or Waterproof Canvas Fabric are both great options. However, you can also visit your local fabric store to make your selection. 

After recording the necessary measurements, cut your fabric to size following the instructions shown in the video. Next, use sewing clips to attach the zipper where it will need to be according to the clip above. You will then cut your polyester webbing pieces to size, and secure them in place with more sewing clips. Repeat that process for both of your arm chair covers. Consider purchasing the OZXTYO Sewing Clips, 22 Inch Invisible Zippers, and Emma Kites 1 Inch Polyester Webbing for those steps.

At this point, you are ready to sew everything in place. Following the guidance shown in the video to do this. Finally, finish your home office DIY by filling your armrests with Polyester Fiber Fill. If you do not have a sewing machine or are not confident in your sewing skills, you could purchase armrest covers as an alternative. The Armrest Slipcover Pads or the Removable Office Chair Armrest Covers are affordable options that would be gentle on both your arms and your wallet.