As some of you may know, I’m working on reupholstering a chair. I think I’ve officially bit off more than I can chew! Last weekend I ripped off all the old material and bought a drop cloth to recover it. Yes, you heard me right…a drop cloth! I wanted a canvas-y look to the chair in a neutral color, so I figured a drop cloth would be the cheapest way to get that! The chair was only $10, so I didn’t have a lot to lose if it didn’t come out just right.
Well, last night I started stapling material on. I don’t have the first clue about upholstery, so this was purely experimental. It is looking okay… :-) Hah! Definitely not professional, but pretty good for a first time deal, if I do say so myself! I’m sure if a professional saw the way I went about the whole thing, they’d have a heart attack!
I did cut a piece too small, so now I have to sew (hand-sew…grrr) another piece to the bottom so I can attempt to attach it to the frame. One of the staples also ripped a little hole in the arm. Not too bad, but enough to fluster my perfectionistic side (which was already struggling).
I’ll get some pictures of the process up as soon as I can. Part of me wants to wait until I’m completely finished, but if I post progress pictures, I’ll be more motivated to get ‘er done! I was pretty frustrated last night, but given a little time, I’m sure I’ll be excited to finish! I think all I need is some upholstery tacks around the seam to make it look just right! Hey, for $30 total after supplies, anything would work!
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