i wish i had a "before" picture. it was hideous.
but, optimist that i am, i decided i could fix it up. so i got to work. then i got distracted by this guy i met, ended up marrying him, had 2 babies, moved a couple times (ended up back here in this same house - long story).
in the midst of a busy time, every now and then i would get it out and work on it a little bit.
tore off the old nasty upholstery.
stripped, sanded, stained and varnished.
and this weekend, i finally finished the cushions.
and it's done, to my husband's great relief.
this picture is of the back cushion.
for the fabric, i used a bed sheet i found at a thrift store.
found this pillow at a thrift store also. for ninety cents.i saw as similar one at a craft store for TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS!!!
this is the seat cushion.
i sewed a removable cover for it so it can be washed, as it will no doubt get spilled on.
i thought about using buttons or velcro, but i don't know how to make button holes, and i didn't have any velcro, so i just made these little tie thingy's.
top front of the chair.
i finished the edges off with this woven ribbon type thing i also found at a thrift store.
bottom front.
back of the chair, using decorative upholstery pins.
i got a slight smudge of glue on the front right corner when i was gluing the ribbon on. not sure how to get that off. oh well.
for my first upholstery job, i'm really happy with how this turned out.
i don't know why i can't get the words to line up with the pictures. this is the 3rd time i've re-done this post, and i'm not doing it again. you get the idea.
3 comments:
looks amazing. can't wait to see it.
It might take me seven years to complete Meghan's baby blanket! I started it when I found out I was expecting her brother...she was already one. It's my first crochet project...and now needs to be big enough for a twin bed. Oh well.
I forgot to say how impressed I am with your chair and how easy you make it sound. :) The story behind it is great too!
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