DIY wedding chair signs

Beautiful chair décor for the happy couple

One way to make a real impact at a wedding reception is to decorate the wedding chairs of the bridal couple in the style of a slipcover. And if you design it yourself, you’ll be adding a really personal touch to the celebration. edding textile markers and pens are a great choice for this as they’re ideal for all kinds of light-coloured fabrics, such as cotton and linen. There are two stroke widths and a range of 20 colours to choose from. We’ve got a printable motif ready for you to use – all you have to do is transfer it onto the fabric. So even if you’re new to this, it won’t be hard to get great results. Once you’ve finished designing, iron over the motif to make your bride and groom chair signs washable up to 60°C.

Category: Wedding
Products: Textile markers and pens
Materials: Textile
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

First of all, print out the template and photocopy it to the right size. For our design, we used edding 4500 textile markers and edding 4600 textile pens in a variety of colours. You can see everything at a glance in our photo.

Step 2

Place the template underneath the fabric so the design shows through clearly. To transfer the motif, simply trace over it using the black textile pen. We also recommend placing a piece of cardboard under the template, to stop the ink going through to the back or onto the table.

Step 3

Next, colour in all the details and wording in whatever way you like. For finer motifs, we recommend the edding 4600 textile pen, but if you prefer a wider nib, then reach for the edding 4500 textile marker. Before you get started, make sure all the outlines are dry, otherwise the colours will run into each other. Alternatively, you can create a nice effect by letting the colours blend together, as we did here with the greeny-yellow leaves.