SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
JOANN Hacks:
- Staple gun & staples
- Home décor fabric
- Fabric scissors
- Cushion foam
- Cushion wrap
- 1" foam rolls
- Twill lining (for channel back chairs)
- Heavy duty home décor zipper
- Piping cord
- Sewing machine
- Pattern paper
- Basic sewing supplies
DIRECTIONS:
- Use a razor knife to remove fabric. Cut along seams and edges.
- Use screwdriver & pliers to remove staples, tacks etc.
- Layer and replace interfacing, foam & batting as needed.
- Carefully removed pieces can be used as patterns by just adding fabric for seams & edges to be stapled.
- Use 2" wide bias strips to make self cording. Stitch with a zipper foot.
- To form pleats, place fabric on chair rightside down and pin.
- Staple new fabric to frame.
- Us a butter knife or spatula to push fabric into chair corners.
- Use old seat cushion as a pattern for a new one.
- Change the look or hide worn legs of the chair by adding a plain, pleated or gathered skirt.
JOANN Hacks:
- Use electric knife to cut foam.
- Choosing a solid or small print fabric will save time by limiting matching.
- If choosing a large print, add additional fabric for matching.