I have an awesome metamorphosis this week!
At "junk day", in a little town north of here, we found this footstool along the curb. The fabric was in perfect condition, although a bit out of style. My DH thought it would take some work, but would be pretty again, with out help!
Torn apart, it needed a lot of TLC - but the bones were good. Even the springs were individually wrapped.
DH had a some major glue and nails business to attend to, but it worked!
The cotton looks awful, but it just had a little rust on it. I wanted to reuse it though, it fit perfectly.
Old fabric on the right, new fabric on the left.
It's beginning to look better already. The next step though, we were wondering how to make a clean, straight line at the top.
So, we took a yard stick and split it in half length ways, then cut it to fit the sides. Amazing as it seems - it was exactly 72" around the stool, so it fit perfectly.
I hot glued the fabric to the stick...........
Then tacked the stick to the stool. We tried using a staple gun, but the wood filler was too hard, so we ended up using the air powered nail gun. Then, turned it upside down and tacked it down. I went around the edged with the glue gun to make sure everything was going to stay in place.
The final step with ANYTHING fabric that we are going to use around the house - whether it's a new couch/chair, mattress - I always use Scotchguard to protect. Even new tennis shoes! (no paid ad here folks, it's just the truth!)
I can't wait to get it to the lake house and use it! It will be perfect for my bedroom reading area/computer area. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! I'm joining everyone at Metamorphosis Monday at the below link:
Old fabric on the right, new fabric on the left.
It's beginning to look better already. The next step though, we were wondering how to make a clean, straight line at the top.
So, we took a yard stick and split it in half length ways, then cut it to fit the sides. Amazing as it seems - it was exactly 72" around the stool, so it fit perfectly.
I hot glued the fabric to the stick...........
Then tacked the stick to the stool. We tried using a staple gun, but the wood filler was too hard, so we ended up using the air powered nail gun. Then, turned it upside down and tacked it down. I went around the edged with the glue gun to make sure everything was going to stay in place.
The final step with ANYTHING fabric that we are going to use around the house - whether it's a new couch/chair, mattress - I always use Scotchguard to protect. Even new tennis shoes! (no paid ad here folks, it's just the truth!)
I can't wait to get it to the lake house and use it! It will be perfect for my bedroom reading area/computer area. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! I'm joining everyone at Metamorphosis Monday at the below link:
I love what you have done here, Sandi. Good job.
ReplyDeleteSandi, that piece had good "bones" to begin with and you really make it look fantastic. It will go beautifully at your lake house. Good eye spotting the stool in the first place. Thanks for your visit today.
ReplyDeleteAnn
Great job. I must admit you were very optimistic, but clearly you knew where you were headed.
ReplyDelete- The Tablescaper
What an amazing transformation you made on that broken stool! Thanks for not letting it get into the landfill :-)
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