Showing posts with label chair make over. Show all posts
Showing posts with label chair make over. Show all posts

Friday, March 2, 2012

Jennie


Quite a few months ago I shared this awesome vintage chair that I found a GoodWill. First off I NEVER find anything there and secondly it was in immaculate condition so it had to come home with me. It just needed a make over thats all. Mind you I have NEVER done upholstery before so it sat and sat and sat.

Eventually I came up with this plan. I loved the fabric but then....

I stumbled upon this fun fabric. I admit it is not my norm but I loved all the bright fun colors. It just makes ya smile!:) It reminds me of my friend Jennifer who guided me thru the upholstery process. She is a superhero when it comes to upholstery!

I added the upholstery tacks and let me say I was on the verge of throwing things around in the garage trying to get these on. A few dirty words did fly from my lips but hey I was by myself. I had to redo the first row I had started on and they were all bending. I was fit to be tied and then it dawned on me this morning that I just needed to use the smallest drill bit possible and drill pre holes. It worked like a charm! I could have hit myself for not thinking of that earlier. It was certainly a "DUH" moment!

The tacks go all the way around the chair and I just love them because if you look closely you can see that they mimic the floral pattern in the fabric.

I think she turned out just fabulous and I am so glad I was able to save her and give her a second life!

Hope your week is going well!

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Busy Day

Today I have been under the weather a touch. Actually day number two of not feeling so well and praying it is not the start of the stomach virus I hear is going around. That would be really bad. 
With that being said I figured it was as good of time as any to get some projects completed. I started on some new chalk boards this morning.

I also made piping for "Jennifer" and was able to attach her seat back on. Some would consider her complete but I wanted to add a little something else to make her special.

Here is that little something! I can't wait to share the before and after pics!

Hope your Tuesday was a grand one! Now off to finish making dinner and check homework.



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