Hello and Happy Friday.
As you already know, I signed up for an upholstery class via a local “Adult School”. My original plan was to bring in a dining chair thinking, if I can learn how to do one, I can go back and complete the rest of the set. But then when I got to class, I found that the format was not so much ‘sit and take notes’ as it was ‘here’s some tools, get to it!’ As a result, I was able to complete all six chairs throughout the 8 week session. Leaving my mother, who unknowingly volunteered her chairs while on an extended trip out of town, shocked happily surprised.
Cost and Savings
- Class: $120
- Materials: fabric $40 (yes- I got a mega bargain on this fabric)
- Approximate time spent: 25 hours total (in and out of class)
At $50/hour (minimum for local upholstery shop), the project would have cost about $1250. After cost and materials, the savings are still at $1090. Besides the savings, it was just fun to get out there and do something so hands on.
…and voila! (8 weeks later)
For the head chairs, I used a linen looking fabric in a neutral color. For the side chairs, I went with a tonal stripe again. But this time, instead of the dreaded original pink, I went with a fabric that complemented the fabric of the head chairs and also picked up on paint color of the chairs.
see gallery below for more images of this project
Thank you for sharing. The two different complimentary fabrics sit so well together …your mother is once lucky lady!
Wow these look great! I’ve always wanted to learn how to upholster furniture. We have an old couch that badly needs a touch up.
Wow!! Totally knocking my socks off right now Santa. This turned out beautifully. Love the fabric you selected. xo
That is such a job well done – and what a savings!
i’ve always wanted to try an upholstery class! maybe i’ll add it to my framing class and have a well rounded business! 🙂
well done!
xoxo navy & orange
Well done! I really like that you picked two fabrics that work together. Not only did my chair make an appearance on your blog but my backside does as well 😉 Happy Friday! 🙂
This looks absolutely amazing!!! I can’t believe it’s the same chair, your did an amazing job! Thank you for supporting my blog Santa you are one of my earliest readers and I appreciate your comments 🙂
Those look so nice! You can’t tell they were your first projects they are so well done. I almost took an upholstery class but wasn’t sure I wanted to. Seeing what you were able to accomplish makes me rethink things though.
Thanks all. If it is something you have ever thought of doing- I highly recommend it. The next session at the place I was going to is in September. My plan is to spend the Summer months looking for my next project!
It looks great Santa! I’ve been wanting to re-upholster a chair of mine for years but never had courage to start…now I might finally give it a go.Thanks for the lesson! xx
You did such a wonderful job! Thanks for sharing your class and work with us – I loved reading this post 🙂
Wow!! I absolutely love the update. Clever you! Upholstery is really tricky business but you’ve nailed it 🙂 Have a lovely Monday.
You did an amazing job! Those classes really paid off 🙂 Maybe this can become a new job, you definitely have the talent!
Lynn
CARMEN VOGUE
Oh excellent! I love the linen looking fabric on the chair. I would have not assumed that could look so good.
You rocked it woohoooo – it looks AMAZING! Funny how u thought u would just be taking notes, even funnier that u ‘volunteered’ your mothers chairs .. hysterical! GREAT Job Santa!!!
The chair looks fabulous! You are definitely talented and skilled. Adore the fabric you picked too.
Have a great week!
Jessie
http://www.mixandchic.com
So cool! What a fantastic skill…