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Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

June 16, 2014 By Vidya 18 Comments

After a whirlwind weekend the chair reveal is finally here! The pillows didn’t turn out as I planned so it is just the chairs for now.

Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

The pair of them in our family room with our dear Ms. Dee in the middle.

Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

To refresh your memory this what they used to look like when I bought them off Craigslist.

Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

Though the velvet fabric in the “Before” shot looks OK, it was dirty and musty. When it came to reupholstering the seat cushions I took a giant leap of faith and decided to replicate the original look with two layers for cording. I tell ya, reupholstering these babies is strictly for the sewing experienced. If you are not into sewing then a better option would be to skip the first single welt cord altogether.

Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

‘Coz of the busy geometric pattern of the new fabric I left out the tufting on the back cushions.

Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

The back;

Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

The step by step breakdown of the process coming in the next few posts. Update: Painting Tutorial, Reupholstering Post

Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

The best part is that not only do the chairs look good now they are super comfy.

Cane Chair Makeover Reveal

How was your weekend? Did you do anything special for Father’s day?

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Comments

  1. cassie says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:23 am

    so fun, vidya! love the color on the chairs!

    Reply
    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      June 16, 2014 at 11:03 pm

      Thanks Cassie.

      Reply
  2. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:52 am

    I love this makeover! Can’t wait to see how you made the welting. I bought supplies for a cane chair makeover and chickened out at the last minute. Yours look great! Pretty fabric too 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      June 16, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Thanks Wendi. I’ve made welt cord before. Cutting the fabric on the bias is key. I forgot about it when I started this time and had to undo and restart. Here’s the tutorial on the welt cord;
      https://www.whatsurhomestory.com/how-to-make-a-double-welt-cord/

      Reply
  3. Sree says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:30 am

    They look fantabulous Vidya! Great job!

    Reply
    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      June 16, 2014 at 11:06 pm

      Thanks Sree.

      Reply
  4. Arathi says

    June 16, 2014 at 12:21 pm

    This looks lovely. Love the color combo.

    Reply
    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      June 16, 2014 at 11:07 pm

      Thanks Arathi.

      Reply
  5. Julie says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    These look great! I love the color combination. What an improvement over the “before”.

    Reply
    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      June 16, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      Thanks Julie. I’m in a navy and green phase now a days. 🙂
      V

      Reply
  6. Ruby says

    June 16, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    Love it 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      June 16, 2014 at 11:08 pm

      Thank U!

      Reply
  7. Jesny says

    June 17, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Nice but I do wish you had gone darker with the Navy. Love the geometric pattern on the fabric. I gotta appreciate your patience with that cording.

    Reply
  8. Abby says

    July 28, 2014 at 2:50 pm

    Great post! I followed your steps an did my own cane chair makeover! I don’t currently have a sewing machine so I just stapled the fabric for the cushion and bought cording for the seat back, it turned out great! Thanks for all the details 🙂

    Reply
    • Vidya Sukumaran says

      July 30, 2014 at 12:52 pm

      Oh wow, that is awesome. Would love to see you makeover pics Abby.

      V

      Reply
  9. Janet says

    September 1, 2020 at 5:12 am

    I just inherited the exact same chairs. Do you know history or information on chairs?

    Reply
    • Vidya says

      September 12, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      That’s so cool. Sorry, I have no idea.

      Reply

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