Saturday, October 13, 2007

Reading about, chair rehabbing

My own recent project was turning my grandmother's rocking chair from turquoise woven wood, with a navy canvas cushion, to a glossy black with white silk seat and dark red pillow... Didn't even occur to me to take a before picture, but here are some notes for the process...

So much good information here...
About the process
reader's DIY suggestions in comments

Reupholstery/Rehabbing supplies


Foam cushions, cut to order

A wingback chair, start to finish, (this site is also evidence of the complete overuse of adding "chic" at the end of a phrase to create a brand)

Simpler directions, for just covering a seat

Choosing your upholstery fabric

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