needanansn
Hi,
I am a college student and I just bought a good yet cheap dining table. The only problem is that the chairs look really worn down. I was thinking about making slip covers so that they don't look bad.
How can I make them? I saw this one and Liked it. http://www.homevisions.com/hvprod/prod_display1.asp?Product=98977&CMB=&CP=00&pp=yes&afsrc=1
It doesn't have to be all fancy with a bow and everything but something that covers up the entire chair.
I would really appreciate all the help you can give me.
Also, please remember that I am a college student on a limited budget
Answer
Go to your local fabric store when they have a sale and buy vinyl covered fabric. I hope you can use a sewing machine. Measure the chair dimensions and sew the chair cover with this material. Good thing about vinyl is that it's durable and stains can be wiped off with any regular cleaner spray.
Go to your local fabric store when they have a sale and buy vinyl covered fabric. I hope you can use a sewing machine. Measure the chair dimensions and sew the chair cover with this material. Good thing about vinyl is that it's durable and stains can be wiped off with any regular cleaner spray.
Reupholstering dining chairs?
Amanda A
I am going to be reupholstering my dining room chairs. I was wondering what the difference in using staples and tacks is? You won't be able to see the tacks or staples.
Answer
Typically, tacks are used for decorative effect, where the tacks will be visible and/or you want to recreate a particular style.
These are available in individual tacks:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=804
Or in strips:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=803&filter=tack%20strip
If you're using thick leather, tacks may be easier to use, since staples can sometimes bend and get lodged in the staple gun. Keep in mind, you would have use some sort of mallet, or, in a pinch, a hammer with a block of wood to protect the tack.
Those reasons aside, staples are much easier to use, especially if they won't be visible. The two tiny prongs hold material better, with less risk of tearing, and they are simple to remove later with a screwdriver.
Here's an article from The British Antique Furniture Restoration Association that makes a strong case for staples:
http://www.bafra.org.uk/html_pages/articles_reupholstery.html
Have fun and we hope this helps!
Typically, tacks are used for decorative effect, where the tacks will be visible and/or you want to recreate a particular style.
These are available in individual tacks:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=804
Or in strips:
http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=803&filter=tack%20strip
If you're using thick leather, tacks may be easier to use, since staples can sometimes bend and get lodged in the staple gun. Keep in mind, you would have use some sort of mallet, or, in a pinch, a hammer with a block of wood to protect the tack.
Those reasons aside, staples are much easier to use, especially if they won't be visible. The two tiny prongs hold material better, with less risk of tearing, and they are simple to remove later with a screwdriver.
Here's an article from The British Antique Furniture Restoration Association that makes a strong case for staples:
http://www.bafra.org.uk/html_pages/articles_reupholstery.html
Have fun and we hope this helps!
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