The Last time I left you, I was getting ready to tackle the seat cushion.
Here is how it went.
First, I took apart the original cushion cover and used it as a template to cut out the new fabric. I also made some piping.
Then I started piecing it together.
I re-used the original zipper since it was just the right size and worked just fine.
Not perfect but it looks good when you flip it over.
To get the piping around the edges I layered it in-between the top and side cushion fabric, then sewed all three together using the zipper foot on my sewing machine. The zipper foot let me get a close seam next to the piping.
And there you have it. My $20 craigslist chair had a makeover!
I made my first two cushions.
Showed you all how to use my most favorite thing in the WORLD, Curve- Ease!
And the best thing? I gave my little boy his first big boy chair. And he LOVES it.
Since I never had the chance to put his room together properly in this house, now is the time. This chair has given me the jumping off point. Hopefully this week I will get a good start on his room makeover. It is going to look great!
The fabric I used for this chair is Lauren Ralph Lauren Lila- Ticking Stripe Blue.
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Gorgeous! Lucky boy! What a talented mommy he has :)
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW! It's really fantastic! Very professional!
ReplyDeleteJenny
http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com
Yay!! I love a good furnitue makeover. You did a terrific job and I adore those stacking baskets next to the chair. It all goes together so well.
ReplyDeleteThat really was a fabulous makeover...your tutorial was really great!
ReplyDeleteFor the record, I would just like to say YOUR AMAZING!! Lol, you did an awesome job! =D
ReplyDeleteOh goodness, the back is stunning. I was so curious to see where you were going to put the chair. Isn't your son a lucky one? I look forward to seeing the rest of the changes you make in his room.
ReplyDeleteCamille
Great work. Now I bet you are going to do more and more. What a great money saver you are.
ReplyDeleteGreat great job...you should be so proud of your work! And your little one is already enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteWell done! Those stripes are perfect for a big boy chair!
ReplyDeletelove it!! ♥ ♥
ReplyDeleteLove it! Perfect fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteYou did SUCH a great job with this! I love how the stripes are alternating on the seat back and the bottom cushion--wonderfully done! And the slanted stripes on the side match so perfectly with the arms. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI can't get over how amazing that looks - so professional!!! You're incredibly talented :D
ReplyDeleteWOW! Think about far you have come. Very impressive! Really jealous of your mad skills! liz
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job! I am so tempted to go buy a chair... you have inspired me! I can't wait to see your son's new room! Angie xo
ReplyDeleteWow -- I am impressed -- great job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome job, Sarah! I love the stripes! You did an amazing job--so impressive, really!
ReplyDeleteYou make this look easy, I wish I had your talent with chairs!
ReplyDeleteYour new chair is just stunning. I love the blue and white stripes. And you lined the stripes up beautifully down the front. This chair would go beautifully in our blue toile Master Bedroom! Actually I have an old chair that I should redo that is already in our room. Now I may look at fabric like yours....it would be a perfect winter project for me to work on.
ReplyDeleteWOW! You did a fantastic job. Reupholstery is kinda hard to start with but throw in curves and stripes and you tread into "Leave it to a professional" territory. You are very talented! And your son is very lucky (and adorable)!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job and a beautiful chair! I just clicked over to learn about the curve-ease and I can't wait to try it! Thanks so much for posting about this!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! That is perfect! I have a chair outside waiting to be done so I'm pinning your post so I refer back to it. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeletewith the work you did to that chair along with that cool lampshade I can't wait to see the rest of his room! He already looks like a happy boy..and there is more to come?! Sweet!
ReplyDeleteSakes Alive!!! That's one AWESOME chair! Fab redo! {mouth dropped OPEN} You've got SKILLS, Girl, no question!
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This is very impressive! I love the fabric you chose! Really great job & such a wonderful transformation!
ReplyDeleteI would love to have you share this at my first link party--
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-1.html
Amazing job (came over from TT&J)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great job! I love the fabric and all of the double welting! I just linked up my wingback reupholster project...
ReplyDeleteTiffany {Living Savvy}
www.savvydesignwest.com
Sarah - The chair is simply stunning. You have done a fabulous job. Love the striped fabric! Hope you have a wonderful week. ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeleteWOW! I really wish I could try this! I think I would prob mess it up.. but this is inspiring me! I LOVE the stripes!! GREAT JOB!! I'm your newest follower ;)
ReplyDeleteXOXOXO,
Lilli
http://onestopbabygifts.blogspot.com
Oh wow I reupholstered this same exact style of chair. I also omitted the skirt. Great job! I always love to see how different people upholster. I'm always looking to learn since I'm definitely an amateur and the chair was my first sewing project.
ReplyDeleteThis is what it looks like now if you want to see
http://designpardeux.com/armchair-makeover/
I hope to one day have your courage to tackle my vintage arm chair that is desperately in need of new threads. Job well done here!
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