inspired by your before and after projects on d*s, caroline decided to buy some “junky” furniture and fabric to create her own before and after transformation. she started with a $5 goodwill chair and jessica jones’ new “leaflet” fabric and- to quote caroline- “several hours later…voila!”. i’d love to see something like this in a child’s room- it’s such a cheerful pattern. thanks to caroline for sharing!
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I love the way the pattern, and the way it’s used, highlights the lines of the chair. Well done!
Very nice fabric!
WOW. I’m usually pretty good about seeing “potential” of a piece, but I never would have guessed that this 80′s/90′s monstrosity could look like THIS. Excellent work, Caroline!
I am inspired!
I just ordered some of this fabric to make toddler jumpers, It’s a perfect pattern for a little boy or girl.
Wow, that’s really well done. It would be great to have her do a post on steps to do something like that (I always have trouble with the welting)!
Wow! I love these chairs today. I’m so impressed that she did this herself. Any tips on learning how to reupholster?
Gorgeous fabric!
My goodness! I think we’re somewhat hard-wired to look beyond 80′s & 90′s eras when looking for furniture, but this is a perfect exception to that rule! I, for one, will keep this in mind as I look much closer at *all* styles of furniture. Like others, I would also love to know how one can learn the basics of re-upholstery.
wow, that before chair is sure ugly
Wow,what a professional result! My only concern about reupholstering a thrifted chair is if the foam underneath is clean. Did they replace the foam as well? It looks fantastic!
did she say “several hours later…?!” if i had a lifetime i couldn’t do this. love your diy fridays!
several hours later??
wow! how did she do this quickly?
Thanks for the props!
I did write up a general overview of what I did here. I hesistate to call it a tutorial, but it does show pics and I describe my general approach.
Several hours later meant 24 hours over 4 days. And no, the foam was not replaced. And it probably wasn’t clean. But out of sight, out of mind!
Rad shape!
It’s like night and day, with the fabric refresh…nightmare teenaged ’80′s basement fabric meets its match!
I just can’t stop thinking of bedbugs and all those minuscule creatures hiding in tiny crevices, infested furniture, everywhere!!!!!
sorry!… but I do love the final product + beautiful fabric.
so beautiful! I LOVE this line of fabrics!
It looks perfect! What a fabulous job. I love it. K
I’m not so sure I like it, actually. Even after the re-upholstery…. maybe it’s the legs, and it’s lacking a pillow. Ugh, sorry, I don’t like it. :(
Fantastic work!! You’re attention to how to cut the pieces to match up the patterns is GREAT. That extra effort goes a long way! Kudos.
The “before” looks like one of Bill Cosby’s old sweaters! Fabulous job!
I love this one! A rather ugly chair to become so fresh and unique and interesting looking!
love your designs
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