A Thrift Store Chair Gets Spiffed up with Trina Turk Fabric Samples!

Last week while I was off thrifting, 

I came across this colonial style chair.

The fabric on the cushions was so dated, 

that I sort of liked it...

(But not enough to keep.)

The chair was painted in a glossy red.

Well, that didn't last long!

I painted it in Maison Blanche chalk paint in Peacock.

After waxing, 

I distressed it to reveal some of the red paint.

Now on to the fabric selection.  

Even though this was Wilma's vote,

I opted for this fun graphic floral print for the seat.

First I beefed up the seat with lots of batting and foam.

And then I upholstered….

This is an outdoor fabric sample, 

so it should be very durable.

I ironed and glued long strips  to edge where the wood meets the fabric.

Seat done...

I used a couple more fabric samples for the front/back.

These are all Trina Turk designed fabrics. Aren't they fun?

(Thanks, Juleeeeee!!!)

I essentially just made a big envelope.

Front...

Back. (Wilma's suggestion.)

The existing cushion had tabs that go over the finials 

to hold the cushion in place.

I simply painted them in the same Peacock chalk paint.

Much less labor intensive!

I measured and left openings in the seam,

so that I was able to feed the tabs through.

I slipstitched the bottom, and tested it out.

Front.

Back.

(The tabs are invisible because they

blend in with the chair frame.)

 I added a couple of buttons to finish it off.

 Pretty funky, heh?

 

I used another sample for this throw pillow...

And another pillow made from a knapsack.

 

I love how fun and perky it is…..

Matchy matchy?

Not for me!!!!!!

For sale!

Chair: $175

Designer Pillow: $28

Printed pillow: $25

SheShe, The Home Magician

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