I bought these two chairs from Ebay - I wasn't even looking for them but they came up on my feed for £25 for the pair and I liked the shape. I imagined looking out from our lounge view above whilst knitting, comfortably sat on one of these low seats. I am short so having my feet on the floor holds my posture well while knitting or crocheting. We weren't so keen on the 1960's covers but I knew I could rectify that.
I re covered the seat pads with some recycled curtains from our current house. This Laura Ashley fabric is 18 years old but absolutely timeless in my eyes. I bought zips to make sure that they could enjoy a long life by being removed and washed. Unfortunately, the back cushions could not be salvaged therefore I bought two new feather cushion pads. Again, I added zips to ensure they could be washed.
It really is a wonderfully comfortable chair, I wish you could have a sit down and see for yourself! The photos are a bit mid-build but you get the idea.
Pushing the boat out with piping makes them look super professional. I used a linen look one from minerva Crafts online.
The instructions are from the first Great British Sewing Bee book.
I am also getting a bit of rucking but as this was my first fitting they could really do with a good press which I have not done yet.
It fits the window which was my main aim of hanging them today. A bit more work needed on the finishing but I am nearly there.
A little premature for the completion of our house but all of these items have been packed away now in bin bags to stop them from getting dusty. I am really pleased that I have managed to recycle a lot of what I already had to get a few home furnishings under my belt.
One day, but I can't promise when, you will get the full picture.
Keep popping in. Jo xxxxx
So lovely - a great balance of old and new.
ReplyDeleteThey all look very ‘meant’, if you know what I mean - as though they are now what they always should have been in the first place!
I love it, like Barbara said such a great balance of old and new.
ReplyDeleteThose chairs look brilliant now Jo! I am really looking forward to seeing your place when you finish it!
ReplyDeleteam also mid renovation this summer with a remodel of the middle floor of my house. It's the lounge, kitchen and dining space which means meals are being prepared in the garage. I think we are at peak disruption before the electrician comes on Thursday to start putting things back together again after quite a big amount of destruction!!
Your chairs do look very inviting, I'll be round in about an hour... If only! Funny enough they remind me of travels a long time ago, when I visited Tanzania with my grandfather and an equally elderly Franciscan monk. I am still trying to figure out why. What a good use of a pair of curtains. Love the delicate colours and print, very calm. Have a lovely day xx
ReplyDeleteI love your chairs! What a bargain! I love the fabric that you have repurposed to cover the cushions. Nice roman blind too. Good luck with the rest of the house building. XXX
ReplyDeleteWow, those chairs were a find! I love them, and you've breathed new life into them with the cushion covers. I can imagine that making these soft furnishings is both a nice distraction from the mess, but a way to stay focused on the end goal. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you, Jo, you are putting so much love and hard work into the house and it will be wonderful. I love the chairs, they look sturdy and comfy, but mostly I envy your skill. The cushions and the curtains are both amazing.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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