Zebra Makeover for a Pair of Flea Market Chairs

 I purchased these chairs at a flea market in Ladysmith last month….

I don't know what they used to put on this double welting, 

but I literally stabbed myself in the palm

with a screwdriver trying to get this stuff off!

 It was the worst part of this makeover!

I painted the wood frames…

 After distressing, waxing, 

frames are done.

 I did away with the separate cushion. 

I added some extra batting,
then tightly covered

and stapled to secure the seat.

 Here it is, all nice and plump and ready for covering.

L O V E this fabric…….

I'm salivating all over myself.

 

Wilma feels the same way.

Front and bottom done.

 

Now for the arms...

I made piping and followed the existing fabric

as my template.

Then I glued/tacked on the arm covers.

 To cover all the staples, 

I cut and ironed strips from the same fabric.

I folded over all the raw edges, ironed, then glued in place.

I used oversized pewter nail heads for reinforcement.

And for the back,

I used a coffee bean sack.

Side one...

…and side two.

 One of my favorite makeovers…

I'm a sucker for frenchy chairs...

I do believe these are S O L D !!