How to repair folding camp (directors) chairs?




Hi there. I have a couple folding camp chairs that are directors style. The canvas (I think) is tearing in the seat. Any ideas how to repair it? Thank you in advance.
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Hi! you can actually buy replacements VERY cheaply!
https://www.amazon.com/reemplazo-director-Casual-AlgodĂ³n-marino/dp/B000EPLLQI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=canvas+replacement+for+directors+chairs&qid=1589042414&sr=8-2
Repair Your Camping Chair!
https://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Your-Camping-Chair/
Fixin' a Folding Camping Chairhttps://www.instructables.com/id/Maintaining-a-Folding-Camping-Chair/
Hello there,
You can buy Deck Chair OR wINDBREAK CANVAS THAT WILL DO THE JOB!
Hello Bludisptr, here is a video that shows how to repair these chairs, hope it helps you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNG0gVJcSwA
I found a couple options for you. Good luck on your project!
https://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Your-Camping-Chair/
https://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2016/08/relcvsch.html
If it's a small-ish hole, you could try darning it: https://www.heddels.com/2016/01/hand-repairs-hand-darn-patch-repair-hems/
Here is an idea of how to fix it with wood instead of fabric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE1aNPj0pCs
I saw replacement seats and backs on eBay and Amazon.
Hi! Try this:
https://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2016/08/relcvsch.html?m=1
You can find replacements for the canvas at places like Home Depot - https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Black-Director-s-Chair-Cover-021-15/202910637?mtc=Shopping-BA-F_HDH-G-D59-59_34_INTERIOR_FURNITURE-MULTI-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Accent&cm_mmc=Shopping-BA-F_HDH-G-D59-59_34_INTERIOR_FURNITURE-MULTI-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Accent-71700000051494675-58700005284168660-92700046771772572&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzN71BRCOARIsAF8pjfh9EGdO-uudoa-qcc7cRLfhloEKhQNZQvMXxUQI0hQyx0Zo5SGp6jAaAjTZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
If you turn the seat over and lower the arms you will see that the seat is screwed in you could remove the screws and replace the piece.then put back together if you know someone with a sewing machine they could make you one
If the fabric is damaged perhaps you want to replace the seat swing. Using your defective one is a pattern might be an alternative. Or replacing both parts is another option.
How to repair a Timber Ridge Directors Chair or where to find replacement fabric.
Sew it together with a patch on the underside. or sew patches all over or Buy new fabric and replace.