Best way to recover my parsons chairs?
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B. Enne on Jun 24, 2016I'm not into upholstering larger pieces, but I definitely would try a parsons chair. I would imagine that it would cost more to hire someone then replace them with new ones, You could remove the fabric from one chair (the one in the worst shape), and use it as a pattern. If you are successful continue with the other ones. Maybe these links can help. http://www.hometalk.com/search/posts?filter=recovering%20parsons%20chairs https://artisanupholstery.ca/2013/04/24/diy-re-upholster-your-parsons-dining-chairs/ http://mohawkhomescapes.com/home-fashion-blog/how-to-reupholster-parsons-chairs http://homeguides.sfgate.com/upholster-parsons-chair-63333.htmlHelpful Reply
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Arlene anderson on Jun 24, 2016I have this exact chair and I taped black electrical tape on it with a design that looked like it belonged! Otherwise, I would take current cover off and make a pattern for the new fabric.Helpful Reply
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Leena Sandilya on Jun 24, 2016I have the exact same chair and it was cracking. I bought covers for them and slipped them over. Good as new!Helpful Reply
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Brenda Hendricks on Jun 24, 2016I think I will cover them.Helpful Reply
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Crystal Meyer Griffith on Jun 24, 2016I would get a commercial pattern from a fabric store and make slipcovers for them. They can be washed if you don't make then skin tight and wash/rinse in cold water. No dryer. The heat is what shrinks the fabric. Conversely, you could buy an extra yd of fabric, wash it in hot water, rinse in cold & throw in the dryer to pre-shrink it.Helpful Reply
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The7259207 on Jun 24, 2016Amazon.com has a huge affordable selection of slipcovers for parsons chairs.Helpful Reply
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Hotheadzmarine.williamson on Jun 24, 2016we purchased slip covers and used upholstery tacks to secure them and give a custom lookHelpful Reply
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Annie Doherty on Jun 24, 2016Ikea also has a cost effective options. Or as suggested make your own, these are really not difficult to make. You can use newspaper or something similar to make the pattern pieces and cut out the fabric of your choice. They are very simple to make and you can then personalise the cover to suit. I made a set with wide ties which I sewed to the sides to make a bow and they got lots of compliments. Alternatively if you don't want to make full covers, you can simply make a tabbard to cover from back to front with ties to the side depends on the look you want. Good luck with your project.Helpful Reply
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Lori on Jun 24, 2016Why not just try one first. Use old material and practice till you get it right. Those chairs look wonderful in slipcovers but reupholstering them isn't hard either, especially if they come apart. Good luck.Helpful Reply
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Donita Grace on Jun 24, 2016I think they're really easy. First, go to u tube and search out upholstery vids. Then follow one with an old sheet and a good electric stapler. I think you could get great result with a little practice.Helpful Reply
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AneRyan on Jul 01, 2016I was staging my hose to sell it, so I put pillow cases over the backs and cut single sheet to make skirts, attached with double stick tape to the bottom. This got us through the staging and photography for the sale. Not durable or long lasting, but I would cover them myself if I was keeping them.Helpful Reply
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Brenda Hendricks on Jul 02, 2016Thanks for the neat ideas.Helpful Reply
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