Monday, January 9, 2012

Make Do Chair

Steve and I were both off today, so as promised, we made a make do chair with absolutely no sewing involved!!!  It was 42 degrees out ( just a bit chilly) and it took all day because it was plan and work as you go.  We had to build from the bottom up literally.  So hopefully the tutorial will have you making them in no time :-). I have pictures that we took along the way and will be putting together a tutorial soon. 

Before: We did have to finish cutting off the seat as it was not able to be saved.  I don't like altering old things, but we I didn't have a choice :-/  I was using this on the front porch before. lol.




After:  The plain fabric is linen like (I've seen it at Jo-Ann Fabrics) and the printed is upholstery fabric.  Both fabrics were found at the flea market where I have my booth. :-)  and they were really cheap!!!



The back:





Just thought I'd show you the end product first.  I work the next two days, so hopefully by the weekend I will have the tutorial done.



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Posted by Gettysburg Homestead at 7:11 PM

21 comments:

  1. LindaJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:24 PM

    Just beautiful! I love it.
    Can't wait for the tutorial.
    I have to make one of these someday.
    Linda

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Wow....it's beautiful...love the fabric it reminds me of the 1806 fabric on my JB settle.

    I'd say that was pure makeover magic!! :)

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  3. PennyJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    I wish I was talented.....
    It's beautiful!!

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  4. Jan - Life on Buttermilk HillJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Very nice,neat job! The printed fabric is beautiful--nicest makedo chair I have ever seen.Awesome job!
    Jan-Life on Buttermilk Hill

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  5. annieJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    love this Mary, the fabric looks great, I like the arms too!

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  6. EarleneJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    That is so cool...great job!
    Earlene

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  7. MaryJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Beautiful make do chair. I love the fabric. I can't wait for the tutorial. I've been wanting to make one for a long time now. Thank you for sharing. Mary

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  8. PrimsueJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    It's beautiful! Can't wait for the tutorial.

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  9. JessicaJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Your makedo chair turned out awesome! You two did such a great job on it!

    Prim Blessings,
    Jessica

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  10. Robin at The Primitive HutchJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Awesome!!!
    I wish I had a husband that would do things like that with me.
    Thanks for sharing!!!
    Your chair turned out great!!!!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  11. BrendaJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    Awesome work...both of you!! Love that fabric!

    Brenda

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  12. SheilaJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Great team work! Awesome result.
    TFS,
    Sheila

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  13. UnknownJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    OMGoodness!
    I love it.
    Absolutely gorgeous.
    Perfect fabric selection.
    Hugs,
    Tam

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  14. Lee Hill PrimitivesJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Absolutely Amazing! can't wait for the tutorial.

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  15. Carmen and the PrimcatsJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    COVETING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    That is all... lol.

    Carmen and the Primcats

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  16. TheresaJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    It is the best make do chair I have ever seen. Great choice of fabrics.

    Good job!

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  17. AngelaJanuary 10, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Drooling, Love that chair Mary and the fabric is perfect. You and Steve are so intelligent. Can't wait on the tuturiol. Thanks for sharing.
    Angela

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  18. UnknownJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    Mary...how great is this! Love it can't wait to see the tutorial

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  19. frontporchprimsJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Wow!!! That's amazing. I can't believe you did all that in one day. What a transformation. Can't wait to see the tutorial. -Steph-

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  20. Susan At Glen Oaks PrimitivesJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:55 PM

    Hi, Mary - beautiful work on the make do chair! The patterned fabric you chose is so pretty. I'm looking forward to the tutorial. Thanks!

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  21. KendraJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    I can't wait for the tutorial. I have your original chair's twin sitting here waiting!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Kendra

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