11.14.2010

a new life for my old stool

Finally got around to reupholstering  my grandmothers old leather stool.  Although the stool had a great pattern embossed onto the top, the seam was broken and I was unable to fix it.  I also had intentions of moving it into the bathroom instead of the wood stump and the leather wasn't my first choice for finishes.  So out came one of my favourite graphic fabrics from IKEA and my sewing machine [this wasn't a simple staple gun upholstery job]. I was surprised how my sewing skills have progressed, I'll say that the curves look pretty good, with the exception of the front corner.  I'm hoping the tufting and the colourful pattern distracts you from that.








9 comments:

  1. Anonymous14.11.10

    Looks really good Sarah!

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  2. Sarah you did a fabulous job!! Love the print!!

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  3. that is beautiful!!! adorable fabric, love those buttons! nice work! :)

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  4. I was eying up that exact fabric today at IKEA. I love it. Great job on the stool, it's adorable!

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  5. It looks sooo good- I adore that fabric- very Josef Frankish!!

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  6. Wow - love the print!! It looks fantastic :)

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  7. it is such a happy stool! looks great!

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  8. Beautiful! I love the tufting -- what a nice touch!

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  9. Anonymous16.11.10

    So cute! I can't believe you did it yourself. Now I'm sad my sewing machine broke beyond repair. And I'm also jealous of your hexagon floor tiles.

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