The Best Way to Use an Old Trampoline

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When my children's trampoline finally broke down I was left with a pile of metal and some very thick trampoline mat. When I was moving the trampoline mat it occurred to me that this thick black fabric could be used replace the fabric in my outdoor chaise lounge chairs. I intended to order expensive outdoor fabric for the chairs for some time, but what better way to kill two birds with one stone.

I took the old fabric out of the sling chaise lounge and used it as a pattern to cut the trampoline mat .

I was able to use my home sewing machine to sew the seams of the trampoline mat. I did use a good quality UV protected thread. This part is very important as regular polyester thread will not last outside.

I sewed and extra wide seam to that it would be strong and less likely to be affected by fraying. I also did a double seam about 1/4" apart from each other, just to be doubly sure it would hold.

After I sewed the side seams I slipped the old spline into the pocket created by the seam(like a rod pocket on a curtain panel). Then I slid the spline and trampoline mat back into the chaise lounge chair.

I used some oil paint by rustoleum to give my chaise loungers a fresh look and just like that, they're ready for another summer on my dock.

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  • Linda Linda on May 12, 2021

    I have noticed that with our trampoline netting after many years of use that our kids socks/clothes get a black residue on them....

    Nice idea though. Maybe the residue could be something to do with our trees??

  • Andreacaa Andreacaa on May 06, 2022

    Always wondered what you do with those type of chairs when the fabric falls apart. Great idea!

  • Krafty Mrs.K Krafty Mrs.K on May 06, 2022

    We have ripped 3 of our patio set chairs and need to do this but I am having a heck of a time trying to just get the cap of to remove the spline.

    Any good suggestions???

    The frames are sturdy and I hate to throw them out.

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