How to save a chair with a missing cane seat.........

 My friend, Caroline, gave me this chair.

I love the lines. 

But the cane seat was completely gone.........

 The cane back was intact and the chair otherwise was in lovely condition.

 First I used a piece of thin plywood which I nailed to the frame..

 Then I used my miter saw to cut several pieces of sturdy lumber.

I screwed them to the frame and over the plywood..

(Now if you had a piece of sturdy plywood, 

you could forgo the lumber and just cut to fit,

and screw on.

I'm working here at my mom's,

so I always have to use
"what I can find."

It's part of the creative challenge.)

Next, I used a thick foam remnant, 

and this ugly polarfleece throw

to cover the foam.

(Again, using what I can find folks!)

 I stapled the fleece throw to the sides after pulling taut.

 Now, it's ready to reupholster with the real fabric!

I have several Schumacher fabric samples to choose from...

 Lots of times, I simply take photos, and then review.

This usually tells me which to go with.

 This lovely weight of linen won out..........

I stapled and trimmed the edges.

Then I used this beige gimp to hide all the staples.

 A few antique bronze nail heads to reinforce the corners,

and it's all done.

 Sturdy, substantial and plump. And pretty!

It's for sale in my booth at Greenwood Antiques & Uniques. $139.

Don't throw it away!

Fix it!

SheShe, The Home Magician

Sheila Fox

sheilafox@aol.com

804-402-4370