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The chair!

Here it is folks, my first attempt at this re-upholstery business.  It wasn't has hard as I imagined it to be.  Mostly just physically demanding.  My back was very sore from pulling so hard at the staples.  But over all it is just common sense.  Just put new fabric where ever the old fabric was.  I will be giving a full tutorial soon, maybe tomorrow.  Without further ado....

           





















A lovely place to sit and read

Details of the fabric and trim
I wasn't about to try the tufting or the piping.  Since this was my first time, I wanted to keep it simple .

Overall, I'm happy with the result.  I will try this again!  Here's how I did it...

Link parties...
http://lifeaslori.blogspot.com/2010/09/get-your-craft-on-thursday_29.html
http://cheapchichome.blogspot.com/2010/09/fabric-fun-thursday-no-17.html
http://bec4-beyondthepicketfence.blogspot.com/2010/09/under-100-linky-party_29.html
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39 comments:

  1. CathySeptember 29, 2010 at 11:25 AM

    Love it! Great fabric choice!

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  2. Jena@ Involving ColorSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    I love it! I actually have two outdoor pillows from Restoration Hardware with that same fabric :)

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  3. PennySeptember 29, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    Great job! Especially for just trying it out. Now you're making me want to jump on the bandwagon! Excited for the How-To - thanks!! :)

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  4. RyanSeptember 29, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    I saw your link from the comments on Centsational Girl today - LOVE your trim idea! That works great!

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  5. AllisonSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:19 PM

    Your chair looks beautiful! Great job! For your first time it looks very professional. I think you've mastered reupholstering already. I look forward to your tutorial. I hope to start on mine soon. It's a nice pairing with your end table you just finished! Very pretty!

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  6. LouLouSeptember 29, 2010 at 3:13 PM

    Great chair... I just tackled my second upholstered chair, and it's on my blog today. Go check it out. Yours turned out great!

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  7. LisaSeptember 29, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    gorgeous! I love your fabric choice and how you added trim around the edges!

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  8. BiljanaSeptember 29, 2010 at 4:04 PM

    Wow!! Great job, looks fantastic, bravo:))
    Greetings from Europe, Biljana

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  9. LesleySeptember 29, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    looks amazing kathleen! i'm so proud of you and love everything you are creating. WOW! i owe you a phonecall. i'll call you tomorrow. i'm exhausted!

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  10. Robin JohnsonSeptember 30, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    Oh My! You rock! Love your makeover. She looks so great in you home. Well done!

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  11. BecaSeptember 30, 2010 at 11:56 AM

    It looks great! I have that same chair that is awaiting a makeover. I was going to do mine in linen or burlap. Yours turned out really nice.

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  12. KimMalkSeptember 30, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    It turned out so pretty. I really like the painting and distressing you did, too. Thanks for linking :).

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  13. Renee {Shabby, Chic and Charming}September 30, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!! I am inspired to try a chair in this style.

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Nicely done! Looking forward to the tutorial :-)

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  15. JocelynOctober 1, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Oh wow you did a great job! Love your fabric choice.

    Jocelyn
    http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

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  16. MaryOctober 1, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Awesome! I too have that exact same chair. I half reupholstered it 5 years ago. The back cushion is still unattached...oops! This may be the inspiration I need to get it done! Beautiful job!

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  17. DittoDecoratingOctober 1, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    I love what you did with the chair. I have the same chair with a matching bench that I bought from a friend. It has an ugly gold velour type material. You have inspired me!

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  18. DittoDecoratingOctober 1, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    I love what you did with the chair. I have the same chair with a matching bench that I bought from a friend. It has an ugly gold velour type material. You have inspired me!

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  19. decor4poor@blogspot.comOctober 1, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    I almost didn't comment because I was so jealous. I went to Ohio a little while ago (12 hours away by car) and saw a chair like this at their goodwill. I wanted it sooooo bad, and my hubby hated it. He could not see beyond what it looked like. I so need one of those chairs. Yours looks so good.

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  20. Michelle@Sustainably Chic DesignsOctober 2, 2010 at 12:59 PM

    Love this chair redo! I have one just like this waiting to be redone. Thanks for the inspiration! I am your newest follower!
    http://sustainablychicdesigns.blogspot.com/

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  21. Michelle@Sustainably Chic DesignsOctober 2, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Thanks for the inspiration! I too have a chair like this I plan to redo! Thanks for sharing! It turned out great!
    BTW...I am your newest follower!

    http://sustainablychicdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/

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  22. cushyOctober 3, 2010 at 12:42 AM

    it doesn't look like a first upholstered project, looks like a pro. can't wait for your tutorial.

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  23. UnknownOctober 6, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    I just redid a pair of these--almost identical! Love the uphosletred back on yours..check it out:http://housefinally.blogspot.com/2010/10/updates-to-living-room.html

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  24. oops!October 12, 2010 at 10:05 AM

    You gave the chair new life and it looks like an expensive purchase!

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  25. Christa @ Stories of a HouseOctober 14, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Great job, I love that chair! Reupholstering is tricky, and you took on a pretty difficult first project and nailed it. Thanks for linking!
    Christa

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  26. Christa @ Stories of a HouseOctober 14, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    You took on a pretty tricky reupholstering project for one of your first ones, and nailed it! Good for you. It's gorgeous!
    Christa

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  27. UnknownOctober 22, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    I love the transformation! You did a great job for your first time. I would just DIE if I could find a great deal on a chair like that to makeover :)

    Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/

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  28. KellyHOctober 22, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    I have a nearly identical chair in my garage right no working up the courage to do the upholstery...

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  29. Cassie BustamanteOctober 26, 2010 at 9:47 PM

    this chair is just beautifu! and i love that fabric! thanks for joining my party!

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  30. Shannon @ Hase HausOctober 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Wow! You did a great job for your first upholstery piece. Now watch out...it's addictive!

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  31. DIYbyDesignOctober 27, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    Linked over to you from Primitive and Proper. Really great job. Come check out my blog if you get a chance. www.diybydesign.blogspot.com

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  32. silly eagle booksJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    looks fantastic! I found a chair very similar to this one, but haven't braved reupholstering yet...

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  33. Sarah, Three BoysJanuary 4, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Its gorgeous! What a great job!!

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  34. Michael Wurm JrJanuary 4, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    omg!! this is fan-freakin'-tastic!

    love it!

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  35. CassieJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    This is your first attempt? Wow! Excellent job...love it!

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  36. Serendipity Chic DesignJanuary 5, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    What a dreamy chair....Is that John Robshaw fabric?

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  37. DIYbyDesignJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    I saw your project on Remodelaholic and I had to link over to check out your blog. I am so impressed with your reupholstery work. I absolutely love the fabric. I would love to know the name and manufacturer of that fabric if you know it. I am your latest follower. It would be great if you would come check out my blog and follow me back. Looking forward to keeping up with your blog.

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  38. UnknownJanuary 26, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    What a fantastic job-can't believe this is your 1st attempt-I'm your newest follower-come by for a visit!-Claire

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  39. Melissa at HOUSEographyJanuary 30, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Great job! This is an adorable chair - the fabric and paint are a great combo. Love it!! I found you via Remodelaholic and I look forward to following you!

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