These old oak chairs have been part of my life since childhood. Relegated to the loft in the 1980's and then given to me for my flat in the 1990's I painstakingly stripped the dark brown varnish off and limed the oak to reveal its true beauty. I then re-covered them in a lovely blue chequered fabric. They've needed some new covers for a while now so last week I finally got on with it!
Tools needed for a simple re-cover- staple gun, staple remover/screw driver, pliers, sewing scissors, fabric.
Remove the old covers- a bit of child labour here!
Use the old cover as a template to cut your chosen fabric- mine is Clarke and Clarke's "Energy" in vibrant lime and turquoise.
Staple the opposite sides and tuck in the corners.
Looking much better!
Repeat 4 times and I now have chairs to be proud of!
This is what my blog will be about- all the jobs I have been meaning to do but haven't got around to!
Happy New Year.
Wow! Job well done - they look fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dottie :) x
DeleteLooks great!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic, and the fabric you've chosen is very snazzy!
ReplyDeleteNatalie x
Well done! Great job and now the chairs look so fresh and inviting! Would like to become a follower but not sure how?
ReplyDeleteThe chairs look fab, it's great to see things given a new lease of life!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone- the fabric was just an off cut in a sale, so I am pleased with the result :)
ReplyDeleteEdwina- I couldn't work out how to add the follow button thing! I'll have another look at it.
Louisa, you've done a great job with these chairs.
ReplyDeleteShirley x
Great start to your new blog. Love that fabric
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely, bet you are pleased with the results :)
ReplyDeleteThey look fab!
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
ReplyDeleteThe covers are settling in well to family life- my eldest son now has a tea towel on his because he's always spilling things!