This week I completed my chair cushion. Last week I had a picture of the layers. So first we have the wooden frame with springs attached. Next we have my foam which the saber tooth tiger cut. On top of the foam we have batting to cover up my mistakes and finally we have my fabric.
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| My kitten was super helpful with my project! |
When reupholstering you use hundreds of staples and by the end you have pulled our and replaced most of the staples that you end up using. You pull out staples because as you mash your rectangular piece of foam into a a rounded shape. Your fabric wrinkles or your pull lines are visible and so out comes the staple and then your yank on your fabric again in a battle to make your cushion look uniform. So a couple weeks ago this is why we cut extra fabric so it is easier on your hands when you pull the fabric taunt.
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| Early staples which were most certainly removed. |
When you pull the fabric over the corners some people can get their fabric straight and without wrinkles but I am not that talented so I added pleats which has been a challenge because they have to look the same.
Next week I have to finish and because I am a bit behind I am slightly worried but we shall see.
Looks like you have been making really good progress. It must be challenging to pay attention to all the little details that go into a project like this. I am glad to see that your kitten helped you with your project, my dog was not so helpful with mine. Good luck on getting your project completed!
ReplyDeleteCute kitten! I am excited to see the finished chair! I can tell you've put in a great deal of work and I wonder if you can see yourself ever doing a project like this again. I wish I could do something handy like this!
ReplyDeleteSounds like it is a lot of work to do this! It will be cool to see the finished product! Good luck with the rest of it.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate how you described what you were to do and how to do it within your blog. Your issues that you faced seem to have been handled very well. I hope that you are able to complete your reupholstering. I look forward to seeing your finished product!
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