The first thing I have to admit is that I didn't take a Before photo :(
This is the best I could get...
It is there! |
As for the process, here goes.
The first thing to do is remove ALL the staples. This is where my flattie hit a metaphorical brick wall. I'm not sure why you need to put 1000 staples to hold one piece of fabric but oh well.
I used my trusty multi-tool and some needle-nosed pliers.
Tools of the trade |
I then methodically removed the staples from the top half of the chair, the seat part of the chair, the base and the arms.
The 'Jacket' |
I kept the fabric pieces and un-picked them to use as a pattern template for the new fabric. I also labeled them and marked which way they went as well as which piece they were joined to.
Sweet un-picking skills |
Once everything was un-stapled and un-picked I laid the pieces onto the new fabric, making sure the pattern was running the right way. I then pinned, then cut them. I labeled these too with fabric chalk.
All laid out |
The next step was sewing each bit back together, with piping on each seam.
Check out my old sewing machine! |
So I crumbled (I can't think of a better word) the rotten foam off as much as I could.
All crumbled off. The holes were there originally by the way, for extra squishyness |
I then hunted round the house and found some foam that could sit on top of the old stuff. It was a mattress topper flipped upside down. I cut it into four squares, tucked and stapled it on, then glued the pieces together.
The next thing I did was check that the fabric pieces fitted snugly and made a few alterations.
Then came the seat piece, firmly stapled into place, then the bottom piece that I like to call the 'skirt'.
Next was screwing the legs back on, making sure the holes matched up
The new style? |
Then FINALLY - the last staple!
My poor hands have blisters! |
Killer approves |
It says -'Recovered 26-2-69 CPR (or EPR) |
That is a LONG time ago!
So I added my own touch...
I added 'Re-recovered 14-1-2012' |
Sorry that was a bit of a mish mash how-to, next time I WILL take better photos!
And there will be a next time, I have got the upholstering bug!
I shall leave you with one last picture...
WOOHOO! |
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