My Crafty Chair

I have just been working on some more miniature knitted toys at the moment,  but I thought I would share with you the chair I redecorated a few months ago.

I bought 6 chairs on trade me for a ridiculously low price. Two were broken, and they all needed a good clean, but I loved the shape of them. 'Good bones', so they say... I think I've been watching too many programmes on the Living Channel!

This is the before version.

 I had discovered laminate fabric at a craft show recently. It is a fabulous material, that can be wiped clean, perfect for my crafting area. I started by pulling the chair to pieces, so I was left with just the wooden frame. After sanding it back, and applying three coats of paint (light sanding between each coat) I re padded the base of the chair, as well as the back of the chair. I then covered both with laminate fabric I bought from The Make Cafe in Riccarton, Christchurch.  Using only a staple gun to attach the material it really was an easy task to complete.

Now I just need to get a move on with the other three chairs. I
think my daughter is keen for one!