DIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers

2 min read September 13, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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One of the easiest ways to personalize your bridal table is by incorporating something you love into your wedding. For the plaid lovers out there, why not make a statement that declares both your commitment to each other and your sense of fun.

Pick your favorite plaid shirts and transform them into unique and glamorous chair backers with soft flowing tulle. Your special seats will stand out at the reception with a few simple supplies and these quick and easy steps.

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

First, pick your favorite plaid shirt. Hang the shirt over the back of a chair.

DIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers step 1
Step
2

Next cut a long length of tulle, about 2 yards. Use the tulle to tie the middle of shirt, a few inches down from the underarms. Overlap the tulle to get 2 layers of soft flowing tulle and fan out. Then cut to the length you prefer, either to floor as I did or flowing further out along the floor.

DIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers step 2
Step
3

To transfer the free template to the Chalkboard Chair Signs, loosely cut out the recipes and apply a layer of White Chalk to the back of the paper. Tape the template to the chalk side of the sign and trace the words using a ballpoint pen. Remove the template to reveal the transferred "Bride" and "Groom" and use a White Chalk Marker to write over the words more permanently.

 

Download the free Chair Sign here!

DIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers step 3
Step
4

Next spray an Antler Table Tosser gold spray paint.

DIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers step 4
Step
5

Next, create a small bouquet with the gold antler, faux greenery, berries and thistles.

Tie the bouquet with Black Tulle. Then glue the bouquet to the top right corner of the chair sign.

DIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers step 5 part 1
DIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers step 5 part 2
Step
6

Finally, hang the sign over the top of the shirt. If required, cut the chair back string and tie to the chair with the individual strings.

For more ideas and inspiration be sure to check out my Tartan & Tulle Winter Wedding, DIY Plaid and Acrylic Table SignageWarm Whiskey Wedding Cocktail. 

DIY Plaid and Tulle Chair Backers step 6

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