reupholstered sewing rocking chair
08-21-2011, 10:40 AM
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Found it at a consignment store for 40.00 I saw another blog that redid hers and asked her about it. It sounded simple enough to redo. So glad I did it. Love the internet, Its amazing how much knowledge is shared.
Originally Posted by redkimba
that is such beautiful chair! where did you find it?
Good job on the re-covering
Good job on the re-covering
08-21-2011, 10:42 AM
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I used staples for the fabric and gorilla glue to hold the trim which hides the staples. it took a while to dry so I used sewing pins to hold it. I am not sure if glue stick would be strong enough to hold the trim on the chair. Since it would get a lot of use.
You did a beautiful job. I need to recover my sons chair and I'd like to ask you how you put the trim on? Is it just glued, if so what kind of glue? I was thinking of just using a hot glue gun!!
Originally Posted by twogeebs
Originally Posted by carolaug
Here is the after picture of my reupholstered rocking chair. I lucked out and got furniture fabric on a bolt for 1.80 a yard (this only took a yard and a half to do) so redid my kitchen chairs and than tackled my rocking chair. Very easy, simple project. I posted this before but the link did not work and was asked for a picture so here is the after....
08-22-2011, 05:30 AM
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Love it - very pretty. I bought a rocker at an auction a few years ago for $10. Recovered it and it is beautiful. I found out later that the rocker is over 100 years old and is worth some bucks! I have been offered $200 for it, but I can't part with it. Love good finds.
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