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Make a Slipcover for an antique chair

Posted on January 30, 2019January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Do you have a chair that just doesn't seem to fit the style of your home? A slipcover can give it a more modern look. This chair had an added challenge because so much of it is wood. With most slipcovers I can pin the fabric to the chair to hold it in place while I try to trace the lines of the chair. That was challenging...Read More

How to make a slipcover for a curved piece of furniture

Posted on December 19, 2018January 19, 2024 by Naomi

When I first saw this love seat it terrified me a little. Following the curves and making the back lay right was a challenging task compared to furniture that has straight lines. It sat in the shop for two weeks before I decided to tackle it, all the way I whispered a prayer for wisdom. Before you start this post you may be interested in some of...Read More

Replace the fabric of a directors chair

Posted on November 7, 2018January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Director's chairs are simple with only a little bit of fabric for the back of the seat and the seat itself. There are channels on the left and right sides that a plastic tube runs through to hold the fabric in place. This makes it very simple to replace the fabric of a director's chair. Below is an image of the chair after the original seat and...Read More

Make your own bolster pillows

Posted on October 17, 2018January 19, 2024 by Naomi

Bolsters can pose themselves as a problem if you have trouble with math but don't worry, a few calcuations will get you headed in the right direction to make your own bolster pillow. When planning for your bolster pillow, determine the lenth of the pillow, these come in increments of two and can be quite long (40" or more) or can be much shorter. The other measurement...Read More