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Beneath My Heart

My Burlap Beauty

DIY projects

30 Nov

(I posted this as a guest blogger over at Shanty 2 Chic a couple of weeks ago, but I wanted to share it with you again in case you missed it!)

Check this out!

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I got this chair at Goodwill for $6.50. I know “she” looks a little rough, but all she needed was a second chance.

So here’s what I did:
First of all, I decided to paint the chair black. I used Valspar spray paint in satin from Lowe’s.
Then I used a fine grit sandpaper to sand down the edges a bit.
As you can tell by the picture below, I left the chair in my garage too long without supervision.
One of my boys thought it would be fun to tear the material off the chair, thus the result…

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Oh my, she’s looking really bad now!
But I didn’t let that stop me. I still had my vision…
She just needed a little more cushion, so I used my staple gun to apply some extra batting to the seat and back of the chair.

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Now she was ready to cover with my material.
Of course, I chose burlap. My current obsession!
I started with the seat, using my staple gun to secure the burlap.

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I cut the fabric around the arms of the chair, folded it under, and then stapled it down. (This part was not easy, and it did not turn out perfectly, but it still looks good to me!)

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When I saw the extra burlap hanging below the staples, it looked like a cute little ruffled skirt. That’s when I decided that I wanted to add a skirt to the chair. (The above pictures were taken at night in my garage, so the burlap looks darker.)
Next, I covered the back of the chair using the same process as I did on the seat.

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Then I stapled and trimmed the burlap on the back of the chair.

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Next, I stapled on a piece of burlap to cover the back of the chair.

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Now for the skirt…
I placed the cording in the middle of the burlap, folded the material over, and sewed it up using my zipper foot. Then I trimmed the excess material.

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Notice I didn’t even use pins when I sewed. I’m dangerous like that!

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I made a long piece of burlap that measured 5 inches wide and sewed a small hem. Then I pinned some ruffles in the material. I didn’t even measure them the same length apart. I just eyeballed it. That’s how I roll.

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I attached the cording to the skirt, and sewed them together.

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I made some double cording and hot glued it over the staples on the back. I got that idea from an upholstery book. (I will be explaining how to make the double cording in a future post on my blog.)
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Then I attached the skirt with my staple gun.

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I bought this chair for $6.50.
I bought about 4 yards of burlap from Hobby Lobby when it was on sale for $1.99 a yard. That’s $8.00, and I have some left over.
I already had the black spray paint, cording, and staples. So this whole transformation cost me about $15.00!
I’m lovi
ng that!
Every lady needs some cute accessories, so I made her a little pillow.
This picture was taken in our master bedroom, but I made the chair to go in our guest house.

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Here it is in our guest house…

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Well, there you have it!

My sad-looking seat is now a Burlap Beauty!
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I am linking this post to…
Visit thecsiproject.com

Metamorphosis Monday at Between Naps on the Porch,

Make it for Monday at Cottage Instincts, and

DIY day at A Soft Place to Land.

Have a blessed day!

50 Comments

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Comments

  1. michelle@somedaycrafts says

    November 30, 2009 at 12:26 am

    amazing! I saw it then and loved it and I still love it now. Those kind of chairs intimidate me when it comes to re-doing it! Good for you!

    Reply
  2. ButterYum says

    November 30, 2009 at 12:30 am

    Wow – fantastic transformation!!

    :)
    ButterYum

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  3. Patricia says

    November 30, 2009 at 12:40 am

    How awesome are you???
    I love the chair!
    Oh and can I ask how did you make the lovely pillow?
    I am NOT a sewer but it looks like I may be able to make those??

    Reply
  4. Nori says

    November 30, 2009 at 12:50 am

    Ummmm…. that is stinkin cute!!!! I love it and I look forward to your post on double cording. :o) Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Sara Rose says

    November 30, 2009 at 1:06 am

    WOW!!! You make me want to go out and find a nasty looking old chair and some burlap!! Awesome!! I love your blog! you do great work! I am sure you did, and still do make your momma proud!

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  6. Shannon @ Posh Pieces says

    November 30, 2009 at 1:16 am

    So cute! You did a really good job, and you make it look so simple. :-)

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  7. Its So Very Cheri says

    November 30, 2009 at 1:33 am

    I love it. It would look awesome monogrammed as well.

    Cheri

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  8. roseylittlethings says

    November 30, 2009 at 1:37 am

    wow, it is fab!!!!

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  9. mishebe says

    November 30, 2009 at 3:30 am

    Very cool.

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  10. Cindy (Applestone Cottage) says

    November 30, 2009 at 5:14 am

    Fantastic job Tracy!! I am loving the burlap, I almost bought some the other day, but it wasn't on sale, so I need to wait for that! You chair looks awesome in your guest house, I can't believe you have a guest house! I am so envious! Take care and I will be hanging that cute gingerbread family on my tree soon! Cindy

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  11. Cindy says

    November 30, 2009 at 7:11 am

    Woot! That is just fantastical…I think I need one. Or three. Love that pillow too.

    Thanks for playing at Mi4M :)

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  12. dee dee says

    November 30, 2009 at 7:17 am

    Traci,
    Looks beautiful! You always do such a wonderful job!… Dee Dee

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  13. Kim says

    November 30, 2009 at 7:43 am

    Great job Miss Traci! I especially love the ruffle.
    Kim

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  14. Christy says

    November 30, 2009 at 8:52 am

    I LOVE this chair!!! Isn't burlap one of the greatest things!!! I have aspirations to learn how to sew and your tutorial makes it sound so easy. I will have to be on the lookout for chairs so that I can start making slipcovers :) Your "Blessings" pillow looks perfect on the chair too. Did you embroider that?

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  15. Tammy says

    November 30, 2009 at 9:15 am

    That is amazing and you make it look so easy! Great job!

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  16. southerninspiration says

    November 30, 2009 at 9:30 am

    You inspire me, my friend…..you are willing to tackle many things that "skeer" me. I have a similar chair that needs like treatment….so maybe I'll tackle it!
    Thanks!

    Suzanne

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  17. Lyn says

    November 30, 2009 at 9:33 am

    WOW!! You did a fantastic job with this chair! You certainly had a vision for it, not sure I would have had it seeing that chair's original state. I absolutely love it.

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  18. Bluebell Country says

    November 30, 2009 at 9:48 am

    FABULOUS!! Love it!
    Blessings, Fine Linen

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  19. Renee says

    November 30, 2009 at 9:51 am

    The chair looks fantastic! I really love that little ruffled skirt you gave it. You have such an amazing vision for turning ugly ducklings into swans!

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  20. Nancy says

    November 30, 2009 at 9:52 am

    I think it turned out great! You'll need to start hiring yourself out to recover chairs for people! I love the burlap…great choice!

    Nancy

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  21. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    November 30, 2009 at 11:24 am

    Traci, your chair turned out gorgeous. I love it. You did such a great job of recovering it. Hugs, Marty

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  22. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    November 30, 2009 at 1:31 pm

    This is fantastic, Traci! I love the final outcome.

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  23. MsAnnieBelle says

    November 30, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    simply freaking amazing :) what a lovely transformation. definitely inspiring.

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  24. MsAnnieBelle says

    November 30, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    simply amazing! what a fab transformation. great goodwill find too… :)

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  25. Gina @ The Shabby Chic Cottage says

    November 30, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    I love it a little more every time I see it – soooo pretty!

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  26. Robin says

    November 30, 2009 at 3:43 pm

    You are so talented! I am constantly amazing by your projects and this time you have out done yourself. Simply Stunning!

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  27. Tammy@InStitches says

    November 30, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    Oooooh, that turned out so good ! You're a wild woman, sewing without pinning ! ;)

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  28. Victoria says

    November 30, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    Amazing! It is beautiful. Glad you shared it again because I missed this the first time.

    Hmmmm…I just know I could do this. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  29. Kim says

    November 30, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    I've done this before, so I know it's a lot of work. It looks beautiful.
    @cheapchichome.blogspot.com

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  30. The Amusing Redhead says

    November 30, 2009 at 8:54 pm

    Love it!!

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  31. Heather says

    November 30, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    SO SO cute. I'm really liking the burlap I'm seeing everywhere. Hope it's still in style when I'm ready to decorate my new house!

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  32. tablesetter says

    December 1, 2009 at 6:41 am

    I love it! I am bookmarking this post and trying this on a chair I have. Thanks for the great instructions and photos!

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  33. MyJourneyBack says

    December 1, 2009 at 12:54 pm

    You have inspired me to try. I have three chairs that I bought for about 8.00 total don't really remember that is how long I have had them. Came from goodwill too! Anyway I have been chicken to make the attempt. But with your great tutorial I think I can do it now. And I love the black paint idea. I'll post photo's of the progress thanks for sharing this.
    Have a great day,
    Sherry

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  34. Christina says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    Looks beatiful Traci! Love the little pleated skirt. The perfect touch.

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  35. Christina says

    December 1, 2009 at 2:17 pm

    I do know how to spell beautiful. : )

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  36. Bethany Haile says

    January 5, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    Love your stuff…I linked to this post too!
    Bethany @ Happy By Design

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  37. Terrie @ Your Decorating Hotline says

    January 24, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    Wow- burlap is everywhere and your project is a great finish for a sad chair. I've always been afraid to tackle something more than just a flat dining seat reupholster but you made it seem doable.
    I'd love to share your project with my readers on Tues. Terrie

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  38. Tracey says

    January 27, 2010 at 10:19 am

    This is so inspiring, you make it look so easy! I must speak your language because all the instructions were so clear. I can't wait to see what else you have going on at your blog!

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  39. Amber says

    January 30, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    This is adorable. I can't believe it's the same chair and that most of your makeover was done with staples! I have a chair in my guest room downstairs that has been waiting for a slipcover for a long time now. This might be exactly the motivation I needed to tackle it!

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  40. La Maison Reid says

    June 17, 2010 at 6:36 pm

    I guess I'm you newest follower. One month new to the blogging world but I have read yours before because I remember the tribute to your mother. Anyway…just read all of your burlap tutorials because I love it too and recently bought a HUGE bolt of it. Made a settee slipcover and a pillow so far. Wanted to make a round tablecloth and had an idea how to make it but your tutorial really spelled it out. Making it in three pieces is the key I was looking for. Thanks. And…I just adore the chair makeover.

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  41. Crystelle says

    September 30, 2010 at 10:46 am

    This is fantastic!
    Nice work!
    And that for only about $15!
    You go girl!

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  42. Crystelle says

    September 30, 2010 at 11:03 am

    I just couldn’t resist!
    You did such a nice job! the chair turned out so awesome: I had to post it on my blog!
    Hope that’s OK with you….!!!!
    This is the link:
    http://potatoboutique.blogspot.com/2010/09/diy-burlap-chair-upholstery.html
    Let me know what you think!
    I think it’s gorgeous!

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  43. Sherryd says

    January 16, 2011 at 3:56 am

    I also have found chairs in the same condition at yard sales and the goodwill. But I was afraid to tackle the upholstery. Not only did you make it look easy. But you did a magnificent job with it. It is simply gorgeous!

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  44. shannon@theothergaborsister.wordpress.com says

    January 20, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    I LOVE this! I have a similar chair and just bought Duck cloth and that is as far as I have gone! Love your style!
    http://theothergaborsister.wordpress.com

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  45. Valerie says

    March 26, 2011 at 2:25 am

    I have a similar chair that I just bought material for today! :) I really appreciate your tutorial, and know it will come in handy in the coming days when I am freaking out because I have never done this before!! :) You did a great job, and I love the pretty pillow you made to go with it!

    Valerie

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  46. Lori says

    March 26, 2011 at 3:05 am

    When I think of burlap I think “itchy”. Did you use a type that is softer? If so, I would LOVE to find some since I too love me some burlap! Super duper job on the chair!

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  47. Vickerie says

    March 17, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    Love this. How did you attach the ruffle trim without the staples showing?

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  48. Gurlstop says

    July 7, 2014 at 1:31 am

    I am so grateful I found your post. I have inherited to lovelies that I can’t bring myself to toss out! You have inspired me to give them new life! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I have never reupholstered before! Wish me luck!

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  49. Beth says

    October 4, 2014 at 9:40 am

    What’s it like to actually sit in???? I have a pair of chairs I really want to cover in burlap and have for a very long time but I’m terrified it’ll be a total waste of time and $$. I’m sure they’ll look cute, but can you actually sit in them without being miserable??

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    • traci says

      October 9, 2014 at 8:11 am

      It is comfortable. Burlap has come a long way, and most of the burlap sold in stores is actually somewhat soft. You can also purchase more high quality burlap that is used for recovering furniture.

      Reply

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