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  1. 02-22-2011, 01:07 PM #1
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    Default I finally did it

    I recovered the kitchen chairs. I have had the material for, I really don't know how long,(years) so I thought I would attempt it to get myself away from all the stress going on.

    I remember my mom recovering her living room furniture, so I tried the same thing. I tore the chairs apart, they are metal that roll around and also rock. The backs are also fabric. Anyway I tore them apart, then took a seam ripper and took out the seams. There was my pattern. All I did was use the peices to cut out the new ones, sewed them together and stapled them back on, the way I took them off.

    They look amazing, I cant beleive I didnt do it sooner. It didnt take that much material either, I have alot left over to I'm making covers that I can take off and wash when they get dirty. After I got started I could have done all four in a day, it really didnt take that long.
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  2. 02-22-2011, 01:13 PM #2
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    Would love to see pictures.
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    Yes, I would love to see pics as well. Good job Piney!!
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    Congratulations! Doesn't it feel wonderful to cross that kind of project off your to do list???

    Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
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    Aren't we amazing when we stretch ourselves ? Good for you !!
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    Way to go Piney!!

    Would love to see pictures too!
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    Wow, great job. My MIL did something similar to this for one of our couches.
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    that's absolutley amazing to me.....

    I could NEVER do that! Really, I would have no idea where to start. Never bought fabric before, even. So when I hear off someone doing this, I am just in total awe!!!

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    Thanks guys, it does feel good to get something done, that I've put off forever. Will try to get pictures,
    Pine trees, with their needles pointing up to heaven, represent everlasting light and life.
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