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Flea Market Chair Makeover

Basic or unattractive armchairs are a flea market staple. Buy one for a few dollars and give it a new attitude with an upholstered, tufted back and frilly slipcover for the seat.

Crafts Supplies for Chair Makeover What you'll need:
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  • Sandpaper
  • Tack cloth
  • Primer
  • Latex paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Tape measure
  • Muslin
  • Upholstery batting
  • Orange wool blanket
  • Carpet thread
  • Heavy-duty needle
  • Staples and staple gun
  • Wood or fabric adhesive
  • Kit for 10 covered buttons
  • 10 sew-through buttons
  • Cording or braid (optional)
  • 2 yards of 45-inch-wide print fabric
  • Piping cord

Continued on page 2: Instructions for Chair Makeover

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Comments (3)
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s.smith700 wrote:

Under the list of supplies needed, there is a link to instructions for the makeover. Unfortunately, it only shows a partial pic of the chair.

5/19/2012 03:56:06 PM Report Abuse
GreatPanes wrote:

Where is the photo of the finished revamped chair???

5/15/2012 10:19:26 AM Report Abuse
weeks.liz wrote:

This project makes me excited that garage sale season is around the corner. :)

3/3/2010 07:52:56 AM Report Abuse
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