Reupholster a Chair Seat

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You can use old drapes or even discarded clothes as new seating fabric for chairs with an upholstered seat.
You can use old drapes or even discarded clothes as new seating fabric for chairs with an upholstered seat.
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“If I Had a Hammer” has more than 100 home improvement projects that are friendly on the environment and your wallet. Author Andrea Ridout offers easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations designed to make DIY simpler than ever.
“If I Had a Hammer” has more than 100 home improvement projects that are friendly on the environment and your wallet. Author Andrea Ridout offers easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations designed to make DIY simpler than ever.

Chairs with an upholstered seat that fits into a frame are easy and inexpensive to re-cover using just a small amount of cloth. You can use old drapes or even discarded clothes as new seating fabric. Try mixing and matching patterns. This is a great job for a beginner or a teenager. Supplies are available at most fabric stores.

SUPPLIES

Staple remover and pliers
Tape measure
1- to 2-inch thick foam upholstery rubber

  • Published on May 28, 2010
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