My Chair is Done!

So as I may have mentioned, this was my 1st reupholster job! It was surprisingly easier than I thought it would be. I even have been known to have a hard time to sew a straight line! However I L-O-V-E how this chair turned out. Not to toot my own horn, or anything but I think that it looks great! Much better than the pink chair with funky lines!!

A Work in Progress...

So I got the chair home, got out some tools and got to work. I didn't know where to start so I just dove in! I dissected the chair, pulling the staples out carefully. I took my time (which is very hard for me) and really looked at every section. I also took a ton of pictures to help me remember how to put the chair back together!

I used all the old fabric pieces for a template for the new fabric and labeled each piece. This was a big project and most of it was learn as you go. I have never reupholstered anything before, so this was a huge project to start with!

I apologize for not taking a lot of pictures of the in between. I got a little carried away with the project. I also wasn’t sure if I would post this, because it was a big project. To be honest I wasn’t sure how it would turn out!

"My Chair"

I was out one morning with my husband. We were browsing some local down town shops when I found this display chair for sale for 25.00. I have wanted a wing back chair for a long time, and this one was in great condition. The batting and structure was solid. I wasn’t a fan of the Mauve Pinkish Fabric with the weird lines, but that could be changed out easily right? Ummm sure. Why not? I thought that for a project chair the price was right!

I decided right away that I wanted a print, and a fun funky print with a retro hint. In my living room we have a large tan sectional so some color was much needed! Check back later this week for pictures of the final “pretty” project!

Flea Market Find

We have a lot of great flea markets here, and I try to hit one at least once a week. I always have cash and only spend the cash I bring. Since I go so regularly I can sometimes wait for a price to come down, or run into a booth owner and talk prices! I love to find furniture, odd things and jewelry to make my magnets.

This trip I found these really neat doors. I think that they used to be pantry doors. You can see where the hardware used to be, and some warn spots. As soon as I spotted them I knew just where I would put them! I first had seen them at the price of $45 for both, I waited them out and a few weeks later I purchased both for $20!!

I bought some heavy duty hanging wire at the hardware store, and put my husband to work! (If I even mention the idea of using his power tools, I see him sweat!) The final product is amazing and couldn’t be happier! A friend of my sons said “where did that door come from and where does it go?” I love it, a little something unexpected!