Skirted Stool Made From Old Mechanics Stool

by Theresa Todd

I needed a stool for my cake decorating area. Being the thrifty (OK, cheap!) person that I am, I found this stool sitting in the garage. Using the stool, a dishtowel, and an old tablecloth I had, this project was completely FREE!

Cake decorating stool

skirted stool made from old mechanics stool, painted furniture, reupholster, My hubby generously gave me this stool I fell in love with the shelf that would give me extra storage but hated it for the sheer ugliness

My hubby generously gave me this stool. I fell in love with the shelf that would give me extra storage, but hated it for the sheer ugliness.

skirted stool made from old mechanics stool, painted furniture, reupholster, I bought this table cloth without looking at the measurements and it was too small for my table I had it in a drawer for 4 years

I bought this table cloth without looking at the measurements, and it was too small for my table. I had it in a drawer for 4 years!

skirted stool made from old mechanics stool, painted furniture, reupholster, So so dirty All up cycling seems to be 10 ideas 30 labor and 60 cleaning

So, so dirty! All up cycling seems to be 10% ideas, 30% labor and 60% cleaning.

skirted stool made from old mechanics stool, painted furniture, reupholster, First attempt I liked it but the tighter fit made it hard to get to the storage The cover on the seat is a kitchen towel that came in a pack of 10 for 5 the rest of the pack became curtains for the room

First attempt. I liked it, but the tighter fit made it hard to get to the storage.The cover on the seat is a kitchen towel that came in a pack of 10 for $5. the rest of the pack became curtains for the room.

skirted stool made from old mechanics stool, painted furniture, reupholster, The trim is a old stained crocheted runner I got from my grandmother I love using things people give me

The trim is a old stained crocheted runner I got from my grandmother. I love using things people give me.

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Lilflpeapicker on Jan 16, 2014
So cute!

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Sarah Carroll on Feb 14, 2014
Clever even though it is not my taste. , I love the table cloth used to make a skirt and gives you the ability to store things underneath, the crochet runner is a little too much, yet admire the fact you put something of sentimental value to good use, Thanks for sharing. I am cheap too and "free" is great!

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