Reupholstered armchair

Here's how I took an eyesore of an old armchair and turned it into a showpiece -my no sew method to reupholster a wingback chair.

I did something scary: I decided I was going to learn how to reupholster a wingback chair that I had bought at the thrift store. First of all, I don't typically buy upholstered furniture from

Here are some ideas for how to make old second-hand armchairs look modern with a dramatic makeover by updating the finish with paint and/or new fabric

Don't be scared of having a go at recovering that old armchair. If you take it slow and steady it's not as scary as you think!

Reupholstering old furniture —whether it’s a sofa you’ve had for years, or a couch you rescued from the curb—can give a piece new lease on life. The

I'm back with another tutorial on how to reupholster an armchair. Specifically, how to tackle stripping fabric from your own chair.

Kit Kemp how to reupholster a chair - Designer shares five top tips on how to reupholster a chair...

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Upholstery can be an intimidating project, but it seems more complicated than it actually is. A thrift store arm chair with simple lines, a sturdy frame and good padding makes a perfect subject for a novice upholsterer.

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Welcome to favorite things Friday!Hubby and I have been in South Carolina all week having a blast! Be sure to check my facebook page & Instagram for updates on my daily life. For now here is somethings that have been inspiring this week.... Favorite kitchen. {Source} This is a perfect example on how to make white with metal finishes still very warm and inviting. This kitchen is stunning! Favorite chair. {Source} I am always in love with everything Miss Mustard Seed does, but this chair is…

With basic sewing skills, you can master these common upholstery techniques.

This is where we left off… I talked about the soda blasting process and how I deconstructed this chair, in this previous post. I was so happy with the chair and how it was looking, all deconstructed! It was still a little too yellowy for my taste and I wanted to give it more of

Hepzabeth Evans on Instagram: "These classic 60s vintage chairs have been completely transformed using @smistrydesigns stunning Glory fabric ♦️♦️♦️ The upholstery process involved stripping off the original 60s upholstery and fabric, modifying the frame (just a teeny bit), applying the new upholstery (recycled foam) to the seat and frame 👀⭐️ Chairs are available 💃🏽 send me a DM 🙌 Using @smistrydesigns fabric for a retro yet modern look. The velvet texture, bold colour and pattern of…