Queen Anne Style Chair- Before & After



She is finished! Remember where we started?


I finished up today with the double welt cord.


I attached the double welt with my hot glue gun to hide all of my staple indiscretions. For whatever reason I did not pass the hot glue gun class in high school. I always manage to injure myself, luckily it wasn't too bad this time. But it was worth it. Love!


I really love how the double welt gives the chair such a nice tailored look.





This chair is a SERIOUS statement piece. Isn't it just gorgeous? Perfect for a designer's home office I think.

Need to catch up?





64 comments:

  1. twobutterfliesApril 20, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Wow!!! That is truly amazing!

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  2. ARKApril 20, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Sarah...I am seriously so amazed...I could never ever dream of doing this AWESOME of a job...and the patience to see the whole project through...you're awesome! Hope you make lots and lots of money!

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  3. Pine Tree HomeApril 20, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    I am very jealous. You did a fabulous job. Totally professional and a great pattern too.

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  4. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsApril 20, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Exquisite. It would make a stunning statement piece in any home!
    - Andrea

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  5. Denise @ Simply WeekendsApril 20, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    That is amazing! Nice job!

    Denise

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  6. Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve.April 20, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Beautiful! You did an amazing job!

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  7. AllieApril 20, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Wow, she came out looking just spectacular! It is a show stopper! I'm sure it's proud owner is going to love it too. This outcome was worth the wait :)
    Congrats on a job well done.

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  8. DianeApril 20, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    How absolutely gorgeous! I am so impressed!

    I just saw your info about the spring cleaning party. I will be there for sure. I just finished a major purge of my garage!

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  9. Stephanie @ henry happenedApril 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Looks amazing! I love the distressed white paint & the fabric. WOW!

    -Stephanie
    henry  happened

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  10. Prudently Painted VintageApril 20, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    It turned out so amazingly good!! I bet you are thinking "hmmmm wonder if the person I'm making this for will notice if I just keep this one??"

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  11. Claudia LaneApril 20, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Love it love it! A wonderful result. Well done Sarah :))
    xo

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  12. MelApril 20, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Truly a statement piece. Love the fabric

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  13. UnknownApril 20, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    GREAT JOB!!!! did you make the double welt cording?

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  14. WobiSobiApril 20, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    WOW WOW WOW!! Such a Great JOB!! LOVE HER.

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  15. April Says...April 20, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    THIS IS AWESOME!!! I am totally looking for a chair like this to fit "my space"...I have been soooo frustrated not to have found a chair yet. I look - OFTEN - I amSO excited for you with this one! :)

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  16. restlessrisaApril 21, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I am crazy about that chair! Well done!!!

    <3

    Risa

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  17. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Simply stunning! I can't believe you did that yourself! I'm about to attempt recovering an old box couch that I picked up at the auctions. I'm preparing myself for injury or a mental breakdown, but I will NOT GIVE UP!
    Again, beautiful job :)

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  18. Designing DomesticityApril 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    looks great Sarah! You've officially found your calling. Job well done. liz

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  19. Life With LucyApril 21, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Absolutely amazing! The fabric is incredible and the detail of the chair is beautiful. You did such a wonderful job! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. KimMalkApril 21, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    How fun, it looks so "hip" now. Nice choice of fabric, Sarah.

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  21. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    you did an absolutely fabulous job - looks retro edgy marvelous!

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  22. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! I have any clue where to start with upholstery. I'm amazed at your talent!

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  23. The Vintique ObjectApril 21, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Can I just reiterate how incredibly impressed I am with your diy daring? And the double-welt? You did a perfect job. it looks professionally done.

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  24. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    You did SUCH an AMAZING JOB! It looks better than professional. It's a work of art!

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  25. Marie O.April 21, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    This is amazing! If only I had room for more furniture!

    marie
    notverydomestic.blogspot.com

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  26. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Very nice makeover ... and you glued the cording? That's a good idea. Nice brick floor! I came by way of Brambleberry's Time Travel Thursday. Thanks, Jenn

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  27. Lisa @ Shine Your LightApril 21, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Sarah!! Wowzers!!!! Victoria is a babe!

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  28. JacquelineApril 21, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I really love the fabric you used, the whole chair looks amazing! I really need to learn to reupholster.

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  29. Angela from what would angela do?April 21, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    This is so great. I am chair obsessed, as I am a photographer who never seems to get enough of different styles and colours of chairs. I LOVE your redo :)

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  30. Jayna RaeApril 22, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I adore the fabric. This is absolutely gorgeous.

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  31. Bernadette @agirlandherhomeApril 22, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    looks great! I just finished a chair myself..lots of work isn't it? but so worth it in the end..good job!

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  32. reFresh reStyleApril 22, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    The fabric is wonderful! Love your chair!
    Debbie

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  33. Kristen Eleni ShellenbargerApril 22, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Ahhh! LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy! :) Thank you for your talented hands on my chair! xo

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  34. Sarah @ Hennessey HouseApril 23, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    holy....crap. you are some kind of reupholstery genius! this turned out insanely awesome!

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  35. JenniferApril 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    This chair is beautiful! LOVE the fabric! I am laughing about your hot glue gun comment - I totally burned my hand with the glue gun last night! Gotta love crafting injuries!

    - Jenn @ Social Salutations

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  36. Alessandra @ Tribal TimesApril 23, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    What an amazing chair. You are my new hero! Please come over and work your magic on my dresser! Is that Amy Butler fabric?

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  37. Jenny, aka "Jengerbread"April 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Beautiful! You did a great job!

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  38. a' la modeApril 23, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    you are seriously talented. I can't even recover my leftovers to put back in the fridge!! Happy easter! The chair is VERY anthropologie and I love it! great job!! xoxo shelli at a' la mode

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  39. Miss CharmingApril 24, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Your chair looks wonderful!

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  40. JenniferApril 24, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    Crazy for that fabric! I featured you today on my favorite things :)

    http://sunshineandchaucer.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-favorite-things_24.html

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  41. fiddleheadApril 24, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    OMG....LOVE this! I am so impressed. I would love to be able to reupholster a chair and make it this fab! The fabric is amazing....anna maria? love.

    And....I have 3 boys too. ;)

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  42. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Absolutely LOVE this. Fantastic fabric and the chair is just gorgeous. I would love it if you would link this project up to my blog party, A Marvelous Mess....each week I pick one project to feature on my side bar!! Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/3chfp5t

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  43. Cassie BustamanteApril 25, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    it turned out utterly amazing!

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  44. Jamie @ the Backless Shirt BlogApril 25, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    what a great before and after. i included this in a post of things i'm diggin' on. thanks for sharing!
    jamie

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  45. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Fabulous! I'm madly in love with this chair! Where did you get the fabric?

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  46. junkgardenApril 26, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    That is beyond fabulous. I am in love with that fabric!

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  47. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    I've come back to this a couple times today! Just re-posted it on my FB page- I love it!
    http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/A-Turtles-Life-for-Me/212508615444255

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  48. THE BROWN BOYSApril 26, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    I LOVE. This. Chair...
    good job!!!
    Found you via "Finding Fabulous" facebook page.
    Your blog name (and the chair of course) caught my eye because I have 3 boys too- 11, 7, and 3. No twins here! I'm a new follower! would love if you'd come visit our family's art blog: http://thingswithwingsartjournal.blogspot.com - we're actually having a give away right now to celebrate our new line, "This Thing Called Family." Keep up the great work, I'll be back!

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  49. THE BROWN BOYSApril 26, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    btw, here's the post I was referring to:
    http://www.findingfabulousblog.com/2011/04/victorian-chairtransformation.html

    (I always appreciate when others send me links so I don't have to track down where i've been featured!)

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  50. Jennifer @ Delightfully NotedApril 26, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    That is one gorgeous chair! I also love that you made me realize I can glue on the welt. I always avoided reupholstering chairs with welt thinking I would have to be a seamstress or something. Thanks for sharing!

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  51. Laura Caddell April 27, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    LOVE it! Can you tell me where the fabric is from? Great job!!

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  52. Laura Caddell April 27, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    And I'm a new follower for sure!! :)

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  53. kara@elements-interiors.netApril 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    I LOVE your post and Love your blog!

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  54. KellyHApril 28, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    That is soooo perfect!!! Love it!

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  55. Holiday SnobApril 30, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    This is gorgeous! Wow! We're your latest followers!

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  56. gail@My Repurposed LifeMay 2, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    of course you KNOW I love this chair! I am "catching" you this week @ catch as catch can

    gail

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  57. JenniferMay 6, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Going to feature this later today. :) Also have pinned it! LOVE!
    Jen

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  58. ChrissieMay 19, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I absolutely adore this chair!

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  59. SoulandGraceJune 12, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    This chair is fantastic! I love the fabric. Definitely a statement piece

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  60. PhyllisJune 12, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Your chair is really so eye-catching and "today"! You certainly transformed it into a lovely piece of furniture. Try using Fabric Tac glue in place of your glue gun. It will not burn your fingers and holds beautifully.

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  61. Jenny Hall / Seamingly SmittenJune 20, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    You must secretly be a professional reupholsterer. AMAZING. SIMPLY AMAZING!
    Jenny

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  62. The Revamped SoulJuly 8, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    You did a fabulous job on the chair, it seriously looks like something from Anthropologie! Awesome!

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  63. SheLovesToCraftSeptember 16, 2011 at 9:02 AM

    Thank you for sharing this project, the finished piece looks amazing!

    I loved it so much, I blogged about it here:
    http://shelovestocraft.blogspot.com/2011/09/chair-redo.html

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  64. DesignitgirlNovember 17, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    the pattern is daring, but it looks fantastic. I have a grand passion four chairs, so it deffinately looks great.

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