If you couldn’t resist a worn-out old chair, but don’t know what to do with it, here are
step-by-step instructions that will transform it into the room’s star feature. text GRETHA SWINNEN
project LAURIER EXCLUSIVE HEADBOARDS & FURNITURE fabric CONSTANTIA FABRICS
Victorian chair
DIFFICULTY: advanced TIME: about three days
You will need TOOLS sewing machine with overlock function staple gun staple remover glue gun spray glue hammer flat screwdriver sharp craft knife sewing scissors measuring tape
MATERIALS 2 pieces of fabric of your choice batting matching coloured machine thread cotton piping cord curve grip webbing polypropylene
medium density foam in various thicknesses: – 25mm foam plus 100mm foam for the seat – 50mm foam for the backrest – 25mm foam for the armrests 14 buttons to cover upholstery twine and needle
To make 1 The preparation may take some time and is not very pleasant, but it is worth the effort to do it thoroughly as the end result will be more than satisfying. If the existing foam is still in good condition, you don’t need to remove it. We kept the foam of the armrests and backrest, but removed the seat foam that had sagged badly and was damaged. Remove the old fabric, nails and staples (use a staple remover or screwdriver). 2 Replace the old, slack leather bands or webbing with new webbing. Measure 2cm from the outside of the seat’s frame along the front and draw a guideline from one armrest to the other armrest. Fold the first two webbing bands around the back of the chair, pull taut to the front and staple with the staple gun onto the guideline. Now attach the third and fourth webbing bands, but this time
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