A few months ago, you may recall that I shared the ugly to pretty chairs and when I ended that post I only had one finished, which had a mistake to fix and I had messed up the other one. Well, these chairs tried to get the best of me!! I never was able to find more fabric to match the first chair, so I went ahead and bought some new fabric. I reupholstered the one chair and loved it. I also made a few minor adjustments to my process along the way that made it a better finish. Well, after I had the one done, I decided that the improvements and fabric were better so I ripped the old one apart and made a matching set.
The main revision was in how I reupholstered around the arms, so I will show that part here. For the other aspects, visit the first version here. I used the old fabric as my template and cut it out and then laid it on the chair.
I learned my lesson from before and did not cut the slits for the arms until it was on the chair, and even then I did one at a time. But first I added extra fabric at the base of each arm.
Then, I cut the fabric in the middle of the arm.
I tucked the fabric around the foam of the seat.
Then, I rolled the edges over and stapled at the base.
When I attached the trim around the arms, I attached it to the fabric and not the wooden arm. I did not do this right the first time and when you sat on the chair it ripped the trim from the arm. With the trim attached to the fabric it easily slides as you sit in the seat.
Then, I glued trim the whole way around the base of the fabric to hide the remaining staples and the chairs were done.
I really love them.
So, just to refresh your memory of the before and after.
What do you think…do you like the new version? Have you ever had a project that felt never ending?
As much as I love this pair of chairs (now that they are done), I am selling them, so if you are local and interested in buying the chairs, please let me know.
They look so happy! Like when you get a pretty new summer dress and feel revitalized!! Bravo!
Thanks Cynthia! That is a great analogy 🙂
Your chairs look great and I’ll be that they will sell in a heart beat. I saw some similar chairs at a thrift shop when I was at the beach and wanted them so badly but had no room in the car.
I’m following you on Bloglovin’ and FB now!
Thanks so much Paula!! It’s always torture when you find good thrift shop stuff at the wrong time. 🙂
Great makeover! I love the fabric you chose!
Thanks so much!!
LOVE that fabric- it looks great!!
Thanks Stephanie!!
Amazing job! They look so pretty.
Thanks Jeanette!!
You did an awesome job. I just refined 2 cane chairs too. Was pretty surprised at how comfy those are! I’m not passing up on cane chairs in the future.
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Thanks!! I have the exact style chair you just refinished in my breakfast room. I love them! You did a great job!
Awesome job! I love the fabric!
Thank you!!
Lovely job updating the pair! I love how fresh + modern they’ve become.
Thanks Sarah! Love your description of them 🙂
They’re stunning, Leslie! Super chic. I’m sure they’ll sell fast!
Thanks Miriam!
So pretty! I have a similar chair in my front entry that I actually slipcovered the seat but repainted the backs like you did! Love the black and white fabric!
Thanks Becky!!
They look great!
Thanks Sara!!
Loved finding your update of these chairs. One very similar is sitting across from me as I sit here on my sofa. The wicker part is under the arms while the back is upholstered on mine. I feel more motivated to get with the project now that I’ve seen yours. Thanks for sharing where you goofed. Helps so much when mistakes are shared along with the correction.
So glad it was helpful! I’d love to see a picture of your chair once you update it! 🙂
Best of luck with yours! I did a set similar to what you describe for our breakfast room. I love that style!