Sofa arm covers - what are they called?

[HappyFace]

My wife wants to make some fabric covers to protect just the arms of our sofas. However we was wondering if she was able to download a pattern from the internet. Is there a name for this type of cover? I have tried a google search but am inundated with 'car' related products. Any suggestions most welcome.

[Salamanda]

I dont think they have a name. why doesn't she make them 1st out of paper cut to size then use as template for the fabric.

[pilotlight]

Happyface, They are called Antimacassars .Look for this name in Google.

[dotjhawkes]

antimacassars are the covers for the backs of chairs, macassar being a hair oil, they usually come as a set I think, or used to.

[casaespana]

Antimacassars. Usually found in the first class carriages of trains. They soak up the Brylcreem instead of the seat backs.

[janoel]

I was looking for the same covers recently - just for the arms. Didn't want to make them - too lazy - but found them in a curtain\fabric shop - �2.99 - for a pair - I just asked for protective arm covers for chairs\settees . Perhaps your wife could buy something like this and copy it in her own material.

[pilotlight]

HappyFace, To confirm yesterday's reply :- Websters 1917 Dictionary ----- " antimacassar n. A cover to protect the back or arms of a chair, sofa, etc. macasser oil or other oil from the hair "