Per my last post, we found a fantastic table and chairs at our local thrift store. I’ve chosen the mustard/grey/cerulean fabric and I’m so excited!
It’s been slow going, but I did manage to get the seats re-covered.
The hardest thing about covering the seats was getting the corners to lay down and look professional. The best tip I can offer is just to keep stretching and folding until you get to a place where it looks right.
Start by stretching one side tight. In the end, you might have to start with the other side, or with the corner, but you have to start somewhere!
Get right in there! Once you've got a section of fabric stretched, you might have to poke and prod with your finger to get the fabric to fold nicely and lay flat.
I re-folded this corner at least 10 times before I got it the way I wanted. Just remember that the corners shouldn't have folds that stick out unless the fabric is so thick that it won't stretch tight. Your seats should not look like Christmas presents!
Once you’ve got your corners just the way you like them, staple the crap out of them. Seriously. Make sure the corners are really secure by stapling in several places.
In addition to covering the chairs, I started on the table. Here is a great tutorial on how to distress cheap furniture. I’ll post my results as well so you can see for yourself how it works out!
Thanks for checking in!
CV
Your website is actually outstanding. Thank you for that.
My 10 year old wants a gypsy ftnruoe teller costume, which I will put together without a sewing machine. I’m buying a heavy fabric for the skirt that needs no hemming. I’ll wrap it and pin the side securely. The picture here is just an example of what It will look like with a wrap sash. I’ll make a belt type corset. I have in my mind how to do this, with maybe a few stitches by hand (i’ve done it before). My problem, I can’t find a childs peasant shirt at a bargain price, and I can’t make one. Any ideas how to make an easy shirt for this, or what to wear instead of buying something new? I appreciate any creative answers.
Oh holla! I LOVE that fabric! They look super pro. I can’t wait to see how this project turns out!
I made my own using a piece of frzeeer paper and white fabric, ironed together and cut to 8 1/2 by 11 . However, you can buy the pre-made fabric in sheets most places that sell craft supplies and some office supply stores. Those are probably safer for your printer!
You might come across plenty of strategies, so pick one to start with and find out how to utilize that procedure before incorporating any others.