Modern Upholstered Chair with Modern Flair!


This month’s Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest is an upholstery project.  Our challenge was to take a modern piece of furniture and give it some Modern Flair, this month’s theme!  I selected this wonderful modern upholstered chair with a cute modern style but horridly destroyed fabric…someone’s cats went to town on this baby!

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Our generous sponsor this month is Spoonflower.  We were invited to select a fabric of our choice so I chose Fletching Arrow/Northern Lights Grey:

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Spoonflower has so many beautiful patterns and fabric selections.  You can even submit your own patterns to create original fabric designs!  Their fabrics are vibrant, colorful and inviting.  Check out their wonderful selection here.

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Sponsorship Disclosure:  Some or all of the hosts of The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest receive monetary and/or product compensation from the sponsoring brand, Spoonflower, in order to complete their themed projects. Spoonflower will also provide the prize package for the contest winner.

Where to Begin

The instructions state to wash the fabric first.  After drying it, I spread it across the chair wrong side to chair and began pinning the fabric to fashion a slip cover.

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I was relieved to discover that the back of this modern upholstered chair was removable.  It was connected with two nuts and bolts.  So I easily disassembled the chair.

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Once I removed the back of the chair, it was easier to replace the fabric.  I used a pin and tuck method on the bottom of the chair to fashion a slipcover.  Then I simply stapled the fabric to the bottom of the chair.

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The top was a little more complicated because of the curved back.  So I had to sew a few darts to fit the form.  The project went more smoothly than I had expected.  Thank the Good Lord for removable chair backs!

The Final Reveal

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I am super happy with the results.  Now to decide which of my kids get this beauty in their room!

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This project was created as part of The Fab Furniture Flippin’ Contest, a monthly contest where bloggers are challenged to flip a piece of furniture using products provided by a wonderful sponsor.  

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This is my second entry into an upholstery challenge.  You can read about the first one here.  Let me say that upholstery is challenging, to say the least.  My first project was very humbling.  But with each attempt, I learn new skills.  So have faith and give it a try!  Start with something small like a chair seat or a simple ottoman.  Build your skills and then attempt more challenging projects.  

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A special thank you to our hosts and especially to Spoonflower for providing such  a wonderful array of fabric choices for this project!

I am sharing this post with the following blog hops:

Another Loverly Blog Hop:  Take a Seat is graciously hosted by Juliet of A Loverly Life.

Stephanie at Gathered in the Kitchen

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu Gathered in the Kitchen stool

Nicole at Adorn the Table

The Blue Building Antiques Shopatblu Adorn the Table setting

Ikorn Crafts

 

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    1. thebluebuilding@charter.net says:

      Wow Nancy! That’s a big deal coming from the Upholstery queen! Thanks girl! I’m coming over for some tips!

  1. What a beautiful makeover. It doesn’t look like the same chair. The fabric choice is perfect.

    1. thebluebuilding@charter.net says:

      Thank you Debra! I am still thrilled with this! Crazy how it looks so contemporary now!

  2. I love mid century modern style and the print you picked is perfect!

    1. thebluebuilding@charter.net says:

      Thank you Mary! I love MCM!

Modern Upholstered Chair with Modern Flair!

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