A few weeks ago a friend of mine asked me to give her pleated chair a makeover. I of course was happy to help her out. She wanted an antique gold finish and picked out the fabric.
She wanted the flower pattern on the front and stripes on the back. First I took all of the old upholstery off.
Primed and painted with Krylon 18kt Gold.
Once the paint had dried I dry brushed over the chair with Valspar's antiquing glaze. And sealed with Johnson's Paste Wax.
Slowly but surely began attaching the new fabric.
Added the double welt to hide the staples.
The pleats on this chair were definitely a challenge. I ended up making an entirely new back panel, using the old upholstery as a guide. Then I re-stuffed it with new fill. This was BY FAR my most ambitious project.
There were a few moments when I thought this was not going to happen. And may I say stripes may be the most UNFORGIVING pattern.... EVER.
I really loved how the gold finish turned out. I have a few other items that may be getting a similar finish.
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You did an awesome job! Very cute!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I absolutely love it. I had a chair similar to this. Alas, it wasn't properly secured in the truck when we were moving (young, silly people that we were!). The truck hit a bump, and the chair bounced down the hill. I think I cried.
ReplyDeleteYour finish is so pretty! Thanks for sharing the details. I'm off to hunt around the house to see what I can cover in gold. :o) Happy Wednesday!
Let me just say, I'm so impressed! You've really got a knack at redoing chairs! I can totally appreciate the challenges you mentioned! I'm almost done with my chair, thanks for the inspiration to keep at it!
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Wow, you are amazing! I cannot imagine upholstering that chair - and you did it beautifully. Congrats on a job well done!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Love your work, the completed piece is magnificent. What do you use for new filling, if the inner chair stuffing is in need of replacement?
ReplyDeleteI use Morning Glory Premium Polyester Fiber Fill. It goes in really easily without a lot of lumps. Since I was stuffing the pleats like pillows it worked perfectly!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job on this chair! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteWow! I am impressed! Nice makeover!
ReplyDeleteYou are unreal talented...I could never, ever do something like this...you astound me girl!
ReplyDeletelooks amazing! i love the gold!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are super talented! I'd love to learn how to reupholster!
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whoa! you have a lot more patience than I do! That chair looks great! (not a fan of gold though)
ReplyDeletesuper job sarah!
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Great job Sarah! This looks beautiful! I love the contrasting fabrics, very cool idea.
ReplyDeleteWOW! (I am speechless)
ReplyDeleteI love this chair! So gorgeous! Oh my goodness you did a fabulous job, and ambitious project is an understatement - this looks like an extraordinarily difficult project. Big big kudos.
ReplyDeleteWow, that chair is stunning!!! You should be very proud of your work.
ReplyDeleteGirl - you are so good! Love the gold with the glaze on top!
ReplyDeleteWow! I wish I knew how to do this! You rock!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely great! Reupholstering a chair or piece of furniture is on my "I'm too chicken sh*t to attempt list". Scares me to attempt, not sure why. Just know I'd fail.
ReplyDeleteHowever! The paste wax on wood... any chance you'd email me some tips on that stuff? Exactly what it does? How to work with it best? You really know you're finishing products and would be great to get some advice.
Thanks!
Pamela @ pbjstories.blogspot.com
Speechless!
ReplyDeleteIt's awesome Sarah, well done!
ReplyDeleteLove your new profile pic by the way :))
Have a great w/end
Claudia xo
I need you to live in southern Indiana! :) I was given a chair a year ago that is in serious need of reupholstering. I think it is going to need new stuffing and padding and everything else. I've never done more than just seat cushions, so I'm scared to start on it!
ReplyDeleteHow do you attach the welt? fabic glue?
ReplyDeletethat chair is fabulous love the contast material
That is really beautiful. I wish I could look at old furniture and see what it might look like...you have a great eye.
ReplyDeleteThat is gorgeous! You did a beautiful job. Thanks for linking to the party.
ReplyDeleteNew follower here. I saw your post on Fingerprints on the Fridge. I love crafty people since I cannot make a thing. I love how this chair turned out. I would have never thought to use coordinating fabrics, or to paint the frame gold. Just lovely. I hope you will follow me back http://talesfrommyjournal.blogspot.com I can be found in facebook too http://www.facebook.com/DeniseMartin.LillaRose and twitter @DeniseLillaRose If you like/follow me there I will do the same for you. When you stop by my blog, please check out my kind of fashion (hair jewelry).
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing! I wish I could fix up a chair like that! I actually have an 80 year old chair that needs re-done. I wish you could fix it up like that!
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LOVE! The fabric is beautiful! I love the florals on the front and stripes on the back - gold is good :). You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a beautiful chair! You did an aMAzing job! I love it...!
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