This is not meant to replace an upholsterer. I definitely don't want to take food from anyone's mouth. But it is dedicated to those who want something new and have no sewing skills. Now to "beat a dead horse", here is the story of this armchair.
Here is a picture of it in limbo, after the latex paint is wearing down and it has been sat on, by friends in wet swimsuits, by the dog and I think participated in an art project (see red marker)....
This chair is like the Energizer bunny.....Well worth the $15 I paid for it.
Here is another look they had,
Wow, what a couple of yards of fabric and some glue can accomplish!
I am not a fan of things that intimidate me, and upholstery work does. I have to conquer and explore to overcome that fear so... I had to figure a way around upholstery and come up with something worth looking at. I am cool with how it turned out, so I think I will leave it like this for a bit....
Jaime, show me something! Or give me the recipe to fish tacos...
Anything you have conquered lately? Care to share?
7 comments/questions:
Girl, I love that chair!!! But where is the tutorial about how you go that fabric on in the middle? I'm retarded, don't you know...I can't even sew a button on. Help a sista out! Thanks for the shout out though, I LOVE IT!!!
My oversight, you did post that recipe, OOPS! check it out people!
http://jjdishitout.blogspot.com/2009/08/tilapia-fish-tacos.html
tutorial coming!
hi Kindle,
remember me? (Debi fellow armchair designer) I just got a cute orange velvet chair... I need tochange it to a fuscia or chrimson color I want to paint it, can you do that to velvet? what kind of paint? also you inspired me to blog you can see my makeover there and soon my audition tapes:} http://debisdesigndiary.blogspot.com thanks for sharing your talent and inspiration. Debi Beard
So, wait, hold the phones, because I am phobic of sewing--you just glue the fabric directly onto the furniture? And I can do that with my skanky old armchair, loveseat and couch set? My cushions are attached to the frame, so do you just glue as far down into the cracks of the cushions as you can? Because this looks great! Thanks for any tips.
Serena, yes, pretty much. depends on how attached you are to the piece. If it does not come apart, definitely glue it to the existing fabric. You cant remove it for washing, but it will definitely be an improvement.
If you can stuff it do that...as in use an old papertoewl holder and push the cloth even further into the seats, if necessary buy some upholstery pins to hold it together.
Good luck and I want to see a pic.
i really like it! Man you are d'bizness! When will your show air??
Brooke, how sweet are you? ..lol
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