DIY drop cloth chair reupholstery project FINALLY FINISHED!

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Hey everyone! You all probably thought I gave up on that ugly chair and gave it away for someone else to deal with...well the answer to that is no. I bet almost anyone other than me could've done better on this thing, but I did my best, learned a lot for next time, and had some fun! Even with my WAY less than perfect upholstery job the chair looks 100 times better! Ok here she is....but first lets revisit what she looked like before I gussied her up.

Before
 After

Don't look too closely at the nailhead or the trim...neither one of them is perfect but I love how it turned out and I'm excited to make a slipcover for it to stay nice! (Notice my adorable lounging toddler in pic two!)
I'm linking up with A few of my favorite things and Frugal Friday at the Shabby Nest
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  1. KirstyMarch 16, 2010 at 6:22 PM

    I love it! It looks great! Good job on finishing!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Looks fabulous!!! Good job, Kels!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 16, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Ok, so I know I already commented, but I just have to say that I have the cutest nephew ever!!!

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  4. Infarrantly CreativeMarch 16, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Great job...what a transformation! You must be so proud!

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  5. Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}March 17, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    Isn't the little scooter cute!?!?!? I love his hair! It made me laugh- I remember when my younger daughter had the chick fuzz hair...anyway, why was I here, oh yeah, to tell you I like the chair ;)
    What kind of fabric did you use?

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  6. gail@My Repurposed LifeMarch 18, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Your chair looks great! I'm happy for you. And that little fella is a cutie! :)
    I'm glad you liked my candlestick birdbath. Good luck finding two pieces to "marry". Keep me posted.
    gail

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  7. JessMarch 19, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up to Favorite Things Friday! I love what you did with the chair, and I love that you aren't a perfectionist!! I'm not either! It looks great.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 19, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    I've never thought of using drop cloth for furniture- what a great idea! I love the nailhead trim!
    -Arielle

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  9. Recaptured CharmMarch 21, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    MUCH improved! Great job. (Adorable baby!)

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  10. Katie OlthoffMarch 23, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    That is gorgeous! How did you do the trim?

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  11. ShaunnaMarch 25, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    Ok, you're too hard on yourself! You just upholstered a chair for crying out loud! It looks so beautiful...I'm getting ready to do the same thing, so thank you for the inspiration! Found you through Shabby Nest; so very glad I did. (If it's okay, I'll be featuring you and your chair on my blog on my Saturday Shout Out!) Great job and nice to meet you -shaunna :)

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  12. M.O.T.BMarch 25, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Wow, this looks great and I love the fabric book holder! More than anything though, your TODDLER is so sweet looking:) Precious. Come visit and see how quickly they grow:(

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  13. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresMarch 25, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    I think you did a good job. It is hard huh? I learned a lot from mine too. I think that is what is great about attempting something new. You always know what to do different the next time. I know I learned a lot! I wish I had thought to wash my drop cloth first. Did it make it softer?

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  14. Patricia LMarch 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Did you steal my aunt's chair? ;) It looks great-- who would've thought you could re-upholster with a drop cloth?!

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  15. UnknownApril 7, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I think you did a great job! Funny, I was just talking with my Mom the other day about looking into DIY upholstering an old chair for my daughter's big girl room, when the time comes. I may come back to you for some pointers. :)

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