Monday, February 02, 2009

reupholstery class

between all the craigslist and yard sale finds, we thought that it's about time that we learn how to really reupholster.  our luck - st. louis community college just happened to have an offering! 

saturday was our first of seven sessions, and we had a blast.

upholstery class (by ann-dabney)


for our first small project we thought this danish chair (and it's twin) could use cushions...
upholstery class (by ann-dabney)

... and this $5 yard sale find, a thonet bent plywood chair, could use new padding and vinyl.
upholstery class (by ann-dabney)

we got introduced to all the tools the pros use: mallets, chisels, staple guns, etc.
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then, it was time to tear things up!
upholstery class (by ann-dabney)

once all the staples removed and the icky vinyl was torn away, we covered the old cotton foam with new dacron.

upholstery class (by ann-dabney)

next week, it will be complete. still deciding on what color vinyl though...

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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous2/02/2009 12:42 PM

    We have a v. v. similar Thonet chair. We'd love to cover ours, too. Next time you come to NYC, can we put you to work? Haha! :)

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  2. tomoko2/02/2009 1:10 PM

    i imagine that learning reupholstery will only make your love for chairs stronger... (if that's possible).

    looks like a great fun. i can't wait to see the results!

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  3. Leandre2/04/2009 8:59 AM

    oh how i wish i could take that class with you!

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  4. happyowlglass2/08/2009 8:54 AM

    omg so jealous!!!

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  5. Karma7/29/2009 5:45 PM

    Hey I cant find the STLCC upholstry classes... cause that does look like fun!

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  6. Anonymous9/11/2012 9:00 AM

    The community college course, is listed in booklet mailed out. To the public. Or go to howardjohnsonsreupholstery.com

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