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Monday, February 1, 2010

Giving Re-upholstery a try...

Again, here is my "before" shot taken just after I got home from the Thriftstore... All finished...well as good as it's going to get anyway with my limited skills and lack of patience :)

And a view from the side.
I paid $10.00 for the chair and much more for the fabric and new foam cushion which was an unexpected added cost (I'll be sure to investigate that part a little better the next time before I buy a chair). The foam alone ended up costing me $28.00 :( and the fabric, which I had originally purchased for window treatments I paid another $35.00 for. This project didn't exactly end up being as big as a bargain as I thought it would be in the beginning but I am pleased with the overall results and at least I can say that I have actually reupholstered something that required some sewing (something I have little patience for) :) I think I will be more selective on future reupholstery projects after this experience but I'm not saying I won't ever try it again...I'm sure I will but next time I just might hire out any required sewing. I'm linking up with all my favorite parties this weekend at : http://decormamma.blogspot.com/, http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/, and http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/ . Be sure to check them out for loads of creativity and inspiration!

19 comments:

gail@My Repurposed Life said...

atta girl! it looks great! foam... goes up with the price of gas. Gas came down, not sure that foam came down in price. go figure!
I love your new chair!
gail

micah said...

Wow, it looks great!! I'm impressed!

René said...

Wow! I am very impressed! You were brave to try that and it was worth the risk.

Naomi said...

I agree, it was worth the price and risk! You did an amazing job. I really like the fabric you chose and the overall look of the chair. I aspire to be like you someday! Hugs from Texas.

Angela said...

It looks awesome! I'm still working on B' bedroom and I soooo wish I could get some advice from you. I'm having a hard time arranging the furniture. I think it'll turn out cute but it's taking me forever!!!

Anyways, I love your website!

LizO said...

Still, under $75 for a custom chair is a darn good deal. What a fabulous transformation!

Patricia @ 9th and Denver said...

HEY THAT LOOKS PRETTY GOOD, FOR 'LIMITED SKILLS'

Kirsty said...

It looks fabulous. I'm impressed that you stuck with it!

KimMalk said...

I can't tell you how many times the supplies added up to "what was I thinking?". It would be nice if we lived near one another - I'd do the sewing for you if you did the other stuff.

Melissa said...

I think it looks fabulous. You did a terrific job. I'm impressed.

Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic said...

It looks wonderful! Hope you're enjoying the fruits of all your hard work..at least now you know you CAN do it if you want to again!
Nice job.
Rose

Funky Junk Interiors said...

My goodness.. it looks so professionally done! Awesome!

And thanks for linking up to SNS!
FJ Donna

Paula@SweetPea said...

You did a fabulous job and the little bit that you spent was well worth it.

Desiree said...

It was well worth it! It looks fabulous. Great job!

Stephanie said...

You did a great job....it really looks like a pro did it.

Prior said...

You are so brave! It looks wonderful love your fabric choice. Lezlee

alice said...

That is fantastic! I tried one about 35 years ago.........big disaster for sure! Yours is really super.Big congrats.
smiles, alice

Miss Mustard Seed said...

You did a truly amazing job! That chair has a great shape and was worth the work. Very nice work!

2sisters said...

I love the chair! I think it turned out awesome. I have an inherited chair that I've got the fabric to do, I just haven't gotten the courage to do it. Maybe now I will!
teri