I got these beautiful antique chairs at a garage sale.

I was intimidated to work on them as they seemed out of my league. I know how to paint and cover seats... but I've never had to reappolster the tops of chairs before. They sat in the shop forever and then my husband finally talked me into giving it a try and he lovingly REFUSED to help me in any way:) Thanks babe... you're a gem!
Well, I gave it a go and for my first time I thought, "not to shabby"
Here's how they turned out.

I think they are the perfect chairs for a little tea for two!

I love all the little details...

a very soft blue color...

the hand carved flower...

a slightly distressed finish...

and my mom helped me sew the perfect little seat cover:)
For those of you who are interested... here's how I did the tops of the chairs.
My supplies:
fabric, "sew perfect" batting, "sew perfect" nu-foam, trim, staple gun, glue gun, scissors
(burlap...not pictured)

First I used the old forms to cut out mine... I cut them out larger than the originals.

I applied the back fabric first with my staple gun and then trimmed the edges.

Then I turned the chair over and applied the burlap to the front with the staple gun.

Next, I trimmed a piece of the "sew perfect" nu-foam and placed it on top of the burlap.

Then I added some of the "sew perfect" batting.

Here's the layers...

Then, I applied my fabric to the front of the chair with the staple gun and trimmed the edges.
What a transformation! Great job! I have always been scared to start a project like that.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! You did a great job on them! Sometimes you just gotta have a little faith, right? : ) Love the fabric you chose.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing transformation! The chairs look so pretty now.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! You did a really good job on these. Love the skirts!
ReplyDeleteOh these are just so sweet! You did a fabulous job :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic job! I have always been curious how to do the top.
ReplyDeleteJust Gorgeous!!! You did so well meems! I love that Brett didn't help you on these. He knows you can do it. You just needed the gentle nudge!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love your choice of fabric!
ReplyDeleteYour hubby was right...you just needed a push and I think you did a fabulous job. These look so good and so today's French.
ReplyDeleteThey are great!
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Awesome! Isn't it incredible how we get 'stuck" on things that are perfectly do-able? I used to do it all the time but over the last few months I've been pushing myself and things have become much easier.
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic! I am in love with how they turned out!! Well done! Shared this on Facebook~ thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)
ReplyDeleteWow Mimi! You certainly have a gift for this and an eye to spot the diamonds in the rough. :)
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful!!! You did an amazing job!!
ReplyDeleteThese look like a shoot from a magazine
ReplyDeletewowzers- they are lovely!!
ReplyDeletei understand that initial hesitation- and then once you get going it's (hopefully) easier than you thought...
the fabric is just gorgeous too...
melissa- miss sew & so x
Oh my, they turned out beautiful! And for being your first time...well, it was just an awesome job. Love you fabric choice. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Kisses,
♥Ana
Mimi...these chairs are FANTASTIC! I love, I love!
ReplyDeleteOk, and I gotta know...where in Iowa are you?? I am there all the time...I have fam around the Dubuque area. Just curious...
Mary
oh wow you've made these look amazing! Love them!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful...thanks for the step-by-step...I have some I need to tackle!
ReplyDeleteRene
They turned out so wonderfully and I'd join you for a spot o' tea anytime! Thanks for linking up to the Repurpose-Remodel-Reveal Transformation party!
ReplyDeleteWhitney - The Rooster and The Hen
Thanks so much for sharing your chairs at the "Back to the Past" link up at the Knick of Time Tuesday Vintage Party.
ReplyDeleteI'm featuring you at the party this week and there's a button waiting there for you. Please update this post with a link to the party - Thanks so much!
I look forward to seeing what you share this week!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time
these are fabulous! I am working on a French style chair right now and heading in a totally different direction than my original plan..... :)
ReplyDeleteWow! They look great! I just did a re-do of this exact chair - http://www.somewhatquirkydesign.com/2012/04/cece-caldwell-paint-debut-after-my-road.html Great minds think alike!
ReplyDeletethanks for the tut--these chairs are just darling!!
ReplyDeleteYour chair transformation is wonderful! Your fabric choice and paint color look amazing on those chairs!
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