with all the information I could find I realized that the repair of this should be the least noticable as possible. Sew in keeping with that (for more infor see link) I did a blanket type stitch by hand which took all afternoon! & I used fusable on fabric as close as I could match on the overlly frayed areas, & there is some reverse applique here as well but it is was really hard to get it to sit flat sew wasn't a fan of the results. I did make the seat cover not the same fabric color but the same fabric: chintz. It is the only thing that I have? It is removable sew it they don't except it their dad can take it off & maybe if they just sit it near for a time they will get used to it & be ok with it being on their chair? I used embroidery cotton sew that it would be strong but also soft to sit upon. I hope that the girls except it ok? Autisic children really like things to be the same sew I just don't know if this will be ok or not?

They'll be glad it's fixed!

You did a great job.
Frayed fabric is so difficult to work with.
I'm sure the girls will appreciate your work.

Lois W.

Well done. You did an awesome job !!!

You did a fantastic repair job. Large project but sure it will be loved by the girls.

you did great repair job

You did a fantastic job! I am sure they will appreciate having their chair back today too. You are awesome that you cared enough to try to make them comfortable.

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by pldc 19 Feb 2013

ah thanks I just hope they like it! & thanks for your help too,hugs Loralye

The raveled fabric is a challenge to work with and keeping in mind the girls autism you did a remarkable job on it. Something to ask the dad is to let the girls pick out new fabric for a slipcover type bag and then I would make a couple the same so one could be washed or for a backup.

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by pldc 19 Feb 2013

I think this is also a good idea & I will tell my daughter sew she can too, thanks Anita ~Hugs Loralye

Just looked at your original post and you have done an amazing job of repair. The children shouldn't notice it took me a second look to see where you patched..well done..

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by pldc 19 Feb 2013

well there were alot of them needed sew I hope they don't notice either. thanks very much!

I am not sure of the age of this fabric but I am guessing that it would be from the late 70's or early 80's! which would make this fabric over 30-40yrs old! It has really held up well considering!