Hello People--
Recently I found a wing back chair on Craigslist for $35. I had another use for this "find", but I couldn't resist taking it for myself.
The other day, I was floating around on Amazon and came across one of those wing back chair slip covers. I've seen them hundreds of times and never thought twice, but this time I instantly thought maybe I could make this work...
This chair would be used behind my desk so what did I have to lose?
Here's a shot at the finished product...
A sad little wing back chair that needed new life.
This is the slipcover I purchased for $58.
I lined up the seam lines and tucked.
Then I spaced the nails 1" apart.
pulling, pinching, tucking and smoothing...
I opened the seam coming down on the "wing" and pulled and tucked it tighter.
Finishing with the nails.
I went around the arm rest tucking, pinching and pleating too.
I used the nails as pins to hold the fabric where I wanted it to go.
When I was finished, I hammered all the nails in place.
This project took about an hour and half.
The finished look was well worth it.
I didn't even need to drag out my sewing machine!
I like the blank wall with just the clock above and the vintage frames below.
It reminds me that life is a canvas, and I am always open for inspiration.
But being a busy mom, the reality is I need to know what time it is. ;)
Do you recognize that turquoise mirror against the wall? Click here to see the bureau and mirror I got for just $5! A piece that inspired a total transformation of our Family Room.
Click here to read about my very first post, which includes my desk that I found on the side of the road.
Earlier this year I gave some other furniture NEW LIFE.
Click here to read about my no-sew ottoman. You won't believe what I used!
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From my HOUSE to your HOUSE, HAPPY HUNTING!
Holly
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Great idea for that chair and the office is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove this! I've been looking for an affordable way to recover my wingbacks. Can I ask where you bought the slip cover from?
ReplyDeleteYes, it's from Amazon. They have lots to chose from with many colors. Good luck!
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