Had to get rid of slippery cushions off my kitchen chairs, rocking chair and any other chairs I had. I just went crazy with the hammer and nails. I had a great teacher, my friend Michelle - French Flair. You can see some of her work on houzz. http://www.houzz.com/frenchflair/...
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38558What lovely rooms you have. You have done a great job on the slippery chairs.
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255050You've done a great job of this project -I bet it was hard to stop once you got going!
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23163How smart are you!!! I have been slipping & sliding for years!! No more! Looks like you put a bit of padding under the seat?? My kitchen chairs are so old I can't do them any harm!! But I may do myself harm if those cushions don't stay in place!! Did you cut a pattern to fit it or copy another cushion size??
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by mycarole
15 Feb 2014
I used a piece of newspaper and traced the seat. I cut it out until I was satisfied with the shape. Then I cut out the number of seats I needed in my leather fabric, in this case with the kitchen table I needed 6. Then I cut a long strip of leather 1" 1/2 and folded it wrong side with wrong side. I sewed all the way down 1/4". Then I placed my foam on the chair, I covered the foam with the leather. I then made sure the strip of leather had the raw seem underneath and the smooth part on top. I then placed the strip on top of the leather seat fabric making sure I covered the edge. I started at the middle on the back of the chair. I used a two finger method. (Ha) I put a nail every two fingers until I was done. I bought the decorative nails at the fabric store. God I hope this is clear. Probably clear as mud.
by gerryb
16 Feb 2014
Tks! It's clear. I hadn't noticed the strip around the cushion part...glad you mentioned it!
35675Nice work! Is that maple? It all looks so beautiful!
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23282Just beautiful I love the way you did it.
hug Lenamae
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327675822Oh - this is beautiful. I like your style a lot - have myself a lot of white too
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11979129726You have done a wonderful job on everything. I love your tray-mobile in the dining area and the chairs have turned out beautifully. Good to see a picture of you too! Love Chris
Just been to your name and given a flower to everything you've put up on here! Your garden is growing!!!!
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by mycarole
15 Feb 2014
I wondered what you meant about seeing my picture, had to look hard and then there I am in the mirror. You are good.
by greysewist
15 Feb 2014
Lol at least you were fully dressed, unlike the fellow from Ebay, years ago!
234496You did a fantastic job! It looks great! Wanna come and do mine now? lol
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by mycarole
15 Feb 2014
I was done under an hour. Lots of fun once I got the courage to put that first nail in.
4384So beautiful, and everything perfectly match together.
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1358666021They all look great. You have done a very nice job and with the leather you will be able to clean it and not worry about washing them. Lyn
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by mycarole
15 Feb 2014
That's right Lyn. Actually, when you see this in real life, it is breath taking.
4757a great idea, vynil or leather would make it easy to wipe clean. I can't tell what you used to cover them all. But I can that you like white LOL very fresh looking except for snow. Hugs Loralye
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by mycarole
15 Feb 2014
I have a passion for white. White walls to me is the most beautiful canvas you can have. It does not compete with anything else. But then it's just me. I used leather and yes all I do is wipe clean.
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173692Beautiful furniture, but instead of nailing it all down, would ties not have been a better choice. Then you could untie and replace or wash and no damage to the furniture.
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by mycarole
15 Feb 2014
That's what I had "ties". I also wanted a country look. Once I nailed the first nail, I was committed.
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169064Wow that looks lovely Carole is your table oak???Thats work that will last for awhile :):)Hugs Carolyn
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360641very stylish - the reusult is very-very nice and cozy
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