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Repurposing Clothes for a Chair Makeover

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Hello to everyone hope you had a wonderful weekend.  Those of you that have been following me know that I (ehmmm) finished  my daughter’s bedroom the Blue Room as we call it here. Yes, that is what I said and I even posted a lengthy reveal…the lengthiest post yet. But I lied. It was a little lie…

If you are obsessive like me, you know that nothing is ever really completed.  In this case, I wanted to do a lot more in the Blue Room, but sometimes we have to respect the occupant’s wishes  (what a horrible thought) and in the process keep my vision on hold. This chair, for example is putting a damper on my spirits.  

Γεια σε όλους, ελπίζω να είχατε ένα θαυμάσιο Σαββατοκύριακο. Όσοι από εσάς με  ακολουθείτε ξέρετε ότι έχω τελειώσει το υπνοδωμάτιο της κόρης μου, το μπλε δωμάτιο όπως το λέμε εδώ. Ναι, έτσι είπα και δημοσιεύτηκε μια μεγάλη  αποκάλυψη … την μακρύτερη ως τώρα. Αλλά είπα ψέματα.  

Αν είστε σαν εμένα και εχετε έμμονες, ξέρετε ότι τίποτα δεν είναι ποτέ πραγματικά  ολοκληρωμένο. Στην περίπτωση αυτή, θα ήθελα να κάνω πολύ περισσότερα στο Μπλε Δωμάτιο, αλλά μερικές φορές πρέπει να σεβαστούμε την επιθυμία του κάτοικου (τι φρικτή σκέψη) και να κρατήσω το όραμά μου σε αναμονή. Αυτή η καρέκλα, για παράδειγμα μου χαλάει τη διαθεση.
A chair makeover before, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
It is a nice chair, but oh so boring.  And this room is full of lovely blueness.  I begged her to let me paint it blue (chalk paint maybe) .. I pleaded for a new fabric …. no to that as well.  Until one day I was going through her dresser and I found an old top that she had not worn in ages. 

Είναι μια ωραία καρέκλα, αλλά τόσο βαρετή. Και αυτό το δωμάτιο είναι γεμάτο από υπέροχα χρωματα. Την παρακάλεσα να με αφήσει να   τη  βάψω  το μπλε (κιμωλία μπογιά ίσως) .. της ζήτησα να βάλω  ένα νέο ύφασμα …. πήρα ένα οριστικό όχι. Μέχρι που μια μέρα έψαχνα στη συρταριέρα της και βρήκα μια  παλιά μπλούζα που δεν είχε φορεθεί σε αιώνες.
An old top, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
I looked at it and thought, those are nice colors…I asked her if she wanted the blouse and she said she liked it but it did not fit anymore… but she liked it. That was my opportunity to jump  ”Honey, why don’t we put it on the chair, that way  you can always have it close to you since you like it.”   “Okay” she replied absentmindedly. Score one for mom!  And so we begin.

Την κοίταξα και σκέφτηκα, αυτά είναι ωραία χρώματα … Τη ρώτησα αν ήθελε την μπλούζα και μου είπε ότι της άρεσε, αλλά δεν της χωράει πια … αλλά της άρεσε. Αυτή ήταν η ευκαιρία μου να πω, “Αγάπη μου, γιατί δεν τη βάζουμε στην καρέκλα, με αυτόν τον τρόπο μπορείς να την έχεις πάντα κοντά σου.” «Εντάξει», μου απάντησε αφηρημένα. Γκολ για τη μαμά! Και έτσι ξεκινάμε.

the top back of the chair, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
After unscrewing the top from the skeleton, I pulled the back of the chair off and it snapped apart, simple as that. 

Αφού ξεβίδωσα το επάνω από το σκελετό, τράβηξα την πλάτη της καρέκλας και άνοιξε.
Inserting the fabric in the chair top, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
After I arranged the fabric I just popped it closed. 

Άπλωσα το ύφασμα και το έκλεισα.
closing the top, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
 I then smoothed the fabric over the chair and stapled it onto the bottom.

Στη συνέχεια έβαλα το ύφασμα πάνω στο κάθισμα και συρράψα το ύφασμα στο κάτω μέρος.
stapliong the bottom piece of fabric to the seat, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
And that was it, less than 5 minutes!  Isn’t she a beauty??

Μέσα σε 5 λεπτά είχα τελειώσει! 
A finished chair, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
And in her natural habitat… Doesn’t she look gorgeous next to the dresser? 

Και στο φυσικό της περιβάλλον  … δεν ειναι πανέμορφη δίπλα στη συρταριέρα;
chair next to the desk, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
a chair dressed with fabric from a top, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
A quick look at the before:

Το πριν:
The Chair before, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
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 upcycling a chair with fabric from an old top, The Little Lie, www.theboondocksblog.com
 
​And so I lied, I have not finished the Blue Room… although my daughter thinks otherwise.  (Hello nasty looking desk behind the pretty chair!) .  

Και έτσι είπα ψέματα, δεν έχω τελειώσει το Μπλε Δωμάτιο … αν και η κόρη μου σκέφτεται διαφορετικά. (Γεια στο δυστυχισμένο γραφείο πίσω από την όμορφη καρέκλα!).
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 upcycling a chair with fabric from an old top, #furnituremakeover #repurpose #oldclothing #chairmakeover #easyDIY #newlookforoldchair Repurposing Clothes for a Chair Makeover, www.theboondocksblog.com
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Paige Bainbridge

Tuesday 3rd of September 2019

I can't believe the difference in how cute the chair is! And I agree with someone else's comment... it's amazing how you can use any kind of fabric, even from a previously worn garment. It doesn't have to be new fabric from the fabric store. Kudos to you!

Mary

Tuesday 10th of September 2019

Thanks so much Paige, I am not prejudiced against any fabric or where it comes from, just as long as I like it! ;)

Angelica

Monday 5th of October 2015

Great minds think alike! Ακριβώς αυτό έκανα σήμερα σε ακριβώς ίδια καρέκλα!

Mary

Monday 5th of October 2015

Good morning to you! Yes they do, it is so lovely to shop at home! I can't wait to see your chair.

Angelica

Monday 5th of October 2015

However, your technique is easier than mine! Yours turned out beautiful!

Mary

Monday 5th of October 2015

Oh, thank you.. I go for the fast and easy. Because you know kids are fickle, she might decide to change it up after a few months.

Pili

Monday 5th of October 2015

Wow, what a transformation Mary!! It doesn't look the same! Now your daughter has to agree you were right. Haha, hello nasty looking desk, I can read your mind and see what you're up to...

Mary

Monday 5th of October 2015

Thanks Pili, I am starting at that desk too! "Mad face"

memorieswitholdthings

Monday 5th of October 2015

Μαίρη μου ,το αποτέλεσμα καταπληκτικό !! Το είχα κάνει παλαιότερα στη καρέκλα του γιου μου και έτσι την κράτησε άλλα πέντε χρόνια !! Πανέξυπνος ο τρόπος που της το ζήτησες και βέβαια είχες απόλυτο δίκαιο !!

Mary

Monday 5th of October 2015

Ολυμπία, Η μαμά πάντα εχει δίκαιο απλός τα παιδιά δεν το παραδέχονται...χαχαχα. Μόλις βρήκα το μπλογ σου... Πολύ ωραίο. Θα σε παρακολουθώ και εγώ.

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