Our new reading chair
I was searching Craigslist and found someone who was selling this old chair for $25. It was made in the 1960's-70's. It looks gross, but it had solid construction and was made in North Carolina, which is always a good sign.
I'm such a sucker. I went for one, but ended up buying both their hideous chairs.
It took me forever to gut the chair. I basically ripped out every seam and staple.
And then ended up with this...
After I gutted the chair, I ordered a Houndstooth fabric. It was versatile enough to use in any room. The fabric cost me waaaay more than the chair. But it was really worth it because I always end up not loving end product if I don't really love the fabric.
The fabric was so thick I had to hand cover these buttons because the conventional kit wouldn't work. One reason why this project took so long.
My $70 sewing maching busted after 4 years. When I took it to the shop to have it serviced, they said, "Oh please. Just buy another one." Made sense since it cost $150 to get it fixed. So shout-outs to Chief and Amazon Prime. You guys are awesome.
And my mom was in town to help with the piping.
Progress..
Finished! (not really...but good enough)
Lesson Learned:
Somethings are trash. Somethings are not. If only it were easy to know the difference.
Love,
Sunnyluna
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