Some of you may remember that a few months ago, I mentioned that I wanted to get a new laptop so I could blog more without having to trek all the way down to the basement to work on the desktop. I also wanted something I could take with me to Mom & Dad's during the week when I stay out there to work. I faithfully saved up my sewing money, and the time finally came. On Friday, I got myself a new-to-me MacBook Pro. It's only a year old, is loaded with a bunch of extra programs, and it cost me probably half as much as a brand new one with all the same stuff. Today is my first day playing around with it, and I thought I'd whip up an upholstery post that I've had sitting around waiting to be written about.
Back in August or September, we got to do a simple wingback chair. We love the classic style of these chairs. Dad is still looking to find an old one to recover and put in his living room.
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The progression of this job is pretty basic. If you can do a wingback, you can do a couch, or just about any basic furniture. The first step is to take it apart. Can I just say that I love this picture?
I wasn't too thrilled to have to work with beige fabric (yawn), but that's the way it goes. You have to give the customer what they want. I love working on the projects that have really gorgeous colours, or totally funky prints. At least this beige was sturdy, good quality, and easy to work with.
I love this picture. As I was taking the pictures, I had trouble seeing the image in the display, so I made Dad pose again, and somehow, he thought I was asking him to move closer to the chair? In any case, this picture is hilarious. We have so much fun.And lastly, here is a nice angled shot of the chair. Simple and elegant.
I hope you enjoyed visiting the upholstery shop with me! Hopefully soon I will have some new garments to post. I haven't had much time to sew lately. I blog about almost everything I make, so if I'm not blogging, it usually means I'm not sewing! :( I have a couple cute things coming up, so wish me luck and maybe I can finish them by next weekend!