Friday, November 4, 2011

Project Day : $7.50 Chairs Recovered



Picked up these chairs from Ebay recently. $15 the pair. And although the style was perfect, the fabric on the seats was not. Having a mix of kids and dogs around the table frequently it was time to recover them in something more "practical".
Here's what happened:
  • Seats were removed by unscrewing joins underneath.
  • Oilcloth was the decided fabric choice for the recover. Yes, just wipe it down with a damp cloth when the spaghetti sauce falls down on it.
  • Seat bases were laid down on top of the fabric and 2 pieces were cut. Leaving enough room around all the edges for the recover.
  • Using a staple gun pull the sides up and staple securely all around. Use good tension.
  • Re attach the seat bases.
The laminated oilcloth used was French Eden in Pink
This pattern also comes in Blue and Red.
20% off this weekend on ALL oilcoth. Use coupon oil20.
Happy Crafting. Happy Weekend!
Simone & Jody
xx

Posted by at

23 comments:

  1. Bayside RoseNovember 4, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Looks fantastic Simone. Oilcloth is an amazing choice. Well done! x

    ReplyDelete
  2. Juju at Tales of Whimsy.comNovember 4, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    So cute! What a steal too!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Something GorgeousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Great job. They look fantastic. Very Summery. x

    ReplyDelete
  4. SamanthaNovember 4, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Oh they look goreous with the new fabric.x

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Great buy Simone...they look much better with the oilcloth :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. Kalei's Best FriendNovember 4, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    You have the best luck in finding things! I would love to find chairs like those to recover!.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Kathryn @ TikiBooNovember 4, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    Oh too funny. I looked at the first image and thought it was the finished chairs "interesting choice of fabric, not what I would've picked". Luckily I scrolled down and saw the fabulous pink you recovered them in! LOVE it!!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Vintage CoconutNovember 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    OOoOHH the chairs are quite sweet!
    :)

    ReplyDelete
  9. TiffNovember 4, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    What a fantastic makeover! I love that oilcloth, it's gorgeous in pink and now those chairs are practical and gorgeous! I did some little stools in the black and white version of this fabric and they have been so durable with the kids! I am thinking I need some more fabric in other colours! Happy weekend! X

    ReplyDelete
  10. Julia @ Hooked on HousesNovember 4, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    I love the new fabric you chose for the chairs. What a fun makeover! :)

    ReplyDelete
  11. MelissaNovember 5, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Total looooove for me Simone- they look fantastic!

    Melissa- Miss Sew & So
    x

    ReplyDelete
  12. lisaroyhandbagsNovember 5, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    You scored an amazing deal with those chairs! They look so pretty in their new fabric :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. annechovieNovember 5, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Another brilliant project, Simone. Love them!
    Have a lovely weekend. xo

    ReplyDelete
  14. Calico ChildNovember 5, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Looks great girls the pink is a real nice pattern :)) & so great for out doors what a make over :))) x

    ReplyDelete
  15. Paint Me WhiteNovember 5, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Great fabric choice Simone love them Sandy x

    ReplyDelete
  16. Country DreamingNovember 5, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Looking good!! More festive looking.

    Melinda

    ReplyDelete
  17. le@thirdontherightNovember 5, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    very nice indeed - fresh and fab - great job :) le xox

    ReplyDelete
  18. Flotsam FriendsNovember 6, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Perfection. A great find. And practical too. Pxxx

    ReplyDelete
  19. Aly McLoughlin-HarteNovember 6, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    wowza! inspired, thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  20. TinaNovember 8, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    WOW, they look fantastic, Simone!! I adore that oilcloth!! ~ xx

    ReplyDelete
  21. Milo and MitzyNovember 9, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the chairs! I would look right at home on one of them! Have a lovely day, Amy x
    http://www.miloandmitzy.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  22. The Curious CatNovember 10, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Looking fabulous!!! xxx

    ReplyDelete
  23. SonyaNovember 16, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    A transformação ficou ótima!
    Gosto muito das suas artes!
    Querida tenha um dia abençoado.
    Beijinho.

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for your thoughts. We read every comment and appreciate your feedback.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

LinkWithin

Blog Widget by LinkWithin