Vintage Cane Chair DIY

I have been looking for a chair for my office and wanted a bold fabric pattern.  I knew I wanted something with a zebra or leopard pattern but everything I saw was a small fortune :(  So...DIY it is!  I was in my local Goodwill and found a Cane Chair in sad shape.  It looked ratty and the smell... oh the smell was horrible!  I could see that it was looking to be beautiful again. It turned out really nice!  I will begin with the "after picture" because I can't wait to see finished projects right away so maybe you do as well! (btw...the yellow table is also DIY coming in another post).



Not pretty but has good bones.



I have to be honest this chair smelled so bad. I wasn't sure if something would jump out when I started taking it apart.  It had three layers of fabric, nasty foam and the burlap was goner!




On to making her pretty again!


I  never liked spray painting because of the cramps in my fingers so I couldn't get even coverage. I would get frustrated and try to rush and then I would get the dreaded drips :(   But lo and behold (insert the hallelujah choir) the Comfort Grip!  Thank you Rust-Oleum!  A must have when spray painting.  No joke.


I replaced the burlap, foam, and batting on the seat.  On the seatback, I wanted to add support but couldn't find nylon webbing anywhere.  I found handbag strapping for $.25/yard!  It's quite sturdy. Done. I'll take it.  I also wrapped batting around a piece of cardboard for the back of the chair so it stays nice and cushy looking.



The next phase was covering the chair with my Zebra Patter fabric!!  It has a suede texture and feels luxurious.  I'm so excited and a little nervous.  I must share that the Rotary Cutter was a life safer!  For. Real.  It glides along channels or groves and cuts precisely. It has a spring to cover the blade until you put pressure where you are going to cut and then the blade is exposed to cut.  It's very sharp so be careful.



I couldn't wait to get to this point...the BLING!  I used the nailhead trim that is like a rope, instead of the individual ones.  How hard can it be to tap in individual ones every five holes?  Well, let me tell you!  I am so thankful they provide at least 30 extra because I used every one! I.am.not.kidding.  It was funny at one point until I realized I had used so many extras that the ones I had left, I couldn't break or make a mistake or I wouldn't finish.  Not funny.



Done and beautiful :)



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15 comments:

  1. Great transformation! Thanks for sharing! Also wanted to let you know about a new linky party starting this Saturday at 8pm called “Found & Foraged” I think your project would be perfect for it! Can’t wait to party with you at http://www.houseofhipsters.com

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  2. Hi Kyla! Thank you...I am so happy with how it turned out! I will definitely come to your party and post my project! See you Saturday :)

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  3. I'm with Kyla! Thanks for linking up at our linky party! Hope to see you there next week!

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  4. Hi Grace! I will be partying with you next week :). Thanks for stopping by!

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  5. I don't even have to find chairs to be redone. I have a dining room chair that could use this kind of lovin'! Thanks for sharing at TheWeekendSocial. Hope to see you again Thursday 9:00 PM EST. Pinned. http://www.theKitchenChopper.com

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    1. Thanks for stopping by...heading over to you to check out your blog! Thanks for pinning :)

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  6. Hi Kim! Welcome to Masterpiece Monday at Boogieboard Cottage! I love your chair transformation and the thank you for the tip on the comfort spray grip. I'm going to feature you post next week. thank you for sharing it.

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    1. Hi Mary! Thank you so much! The comfort spray grip is a lifesaver :) It's great seeing all of the creative projects at Masterpiece Monday...I will put you on my link party calendar. I appreciate you featuring my project!

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  7. Ah, this brings back memories of my first upholstery job (and basically my last- I will never try to tackle a fabric back again!!) and mine was a zebra print too! Love it. So glad you linked up to Found & Foraged. I hope you come again next week. :) (oh, p.s. LOVE that yellow table- I'll be keeping an eye out for that post!!)

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  8. Thank you for coming over! This chair was definitely a challenge but so worth it. It's the chair that everyone wants to sit it now. They take from the office and put it in the family room then return it to the office...back and forth! Go figure lol I loved joining the party and will for sure be returning :)

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  9. What a beautiful job you did on the chair.....get tutorial.
    Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you’ll join us again next week!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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    1. Hi Kathy! Thank you for coming over to my little corner of blogland :) I enjoyed seeing the great projects on the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! So many ideas for Thanksgiving and Christmas. I will definitely be joining your next week :)

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  10. This is such a fun sassy chair! Thank you so much for linking up at Found & Foraged! PINNED! Hope to see you again this Saturday night at 8PM at http://houseofhipsters.com

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  11. Hello gorgeous! I love this chair! Pinned and tweeted. I hope to see on Monday at 7 pm. We love to party with you! Happy Sunday~Lou Lou Girls

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    1. Hi Kimberly! Thank you so much for sending love my way :) I will be at your party for sure!!

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