tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post5466183905256286417..comments2023-09-29T10:19:19.874-04:00Comments on Fay Grayson Home: Reproduction Coffee Sack ChairEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-70983187818081551602013-03-07T23:55:53.228-05:002013-03-07T23:55:53.228-05:00This is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration...This is amazing! Thanks for the inspiration...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018605999296677906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-81541142369151409242013-03-06T23:11:52.733-05:002013-03-06T23:11:52.733-05:00Don't be scared! You can do it!Don't be scared! You can do it! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-49335358407625969672013-03-06T15:31:58.943-05:002013-03-06T15:31:58.943-05:00Ah! Thanks. I just did a sort of similar looking ...Ah! Thanks. I just did a sort of similar looking chair and it turned out good - except for the piping. I did a terrible job. :( The piping is scaring me away from doing similar projects again. <br /><br />Beautiful job again!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292912944937907559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-408712634318222013-03-06T10:42:58.739-05:002013-03-06T10:42:58.739-05:00Hi Sara,
Thanks for feedback! The piping on this...Hi Sara,<br /><br />Thanks for feedback! The piping on this chair was actually quite simple. The piping had a generous fabric allowance which I stapled to the chair. Before I attached each piece to the chair frame, from the front view of each piece (say, the seat, for this example), I would make sure the piping was laying evenly around the seat, then flip the seat over and staple the fabric allowance around the underside of the seat. When I placed the seat (and other pieces) back into the frame, the piping was pushed firmly against the cushions. I did add a touch of hot glue to a couple of places which didn't lay as cleanly as I'd like - but otherwise, it was all just staples and natural pressure! This can't always be done on other chairs because of the way the seat/backs etc. attach or lay in the frame. Other chairs I have done I have glued the trim to the chair after-the-fact. Just be careful not to use too much glue! <br /><br />Don't feel bad about using hot glue! I've seen PROFESSIONALS do this - and charge $400 for the most simple reupholstery jobs! If you're feeling adventurous and brave, try using a fabric glue like 'Fabri-Tac'. I avoid using it most of the time because I find it difficult to control - you might have better luck! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-16680507468785467072013-03-06T09:23:18.287-05:002013-03-06T09:23:18.287-05:00Beautiful job. I like the frame painted white. C...Beautiful job. I like the frame painted white. Could you give some more detail as to how you attached the piping? Is it just glued on? sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292912944937907559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-12693465603158892422013-01-25T14:16:12.748-05:002013-01-25T14:16:12.748-05:00Thanks, Jo Ann! In fact, I was also impressed wit...Thanks, Jo Ann! In fact, I was also impressed with the results - that doesn't always happen! Hahaha. <br /><br />Thank you for reminding me about the corners. I actually took a whole set of photos the other day to post a bit more about reupholstering corners. I'll get that up ASAP!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-64396925824299750082013-01-25T14:14:57.985-05:002013-01-25T14:14:57.985-05:00Thanks for pinning!
I stapled the welting to the...Thanks for pinning! <br />I stapled the welting to the backs/seat of the chair first, and then if any of it was 'coming away' or not in line, I fixed it with my glue gun. But generally, no, this trim isn't glue-gunned, mostly because the design of this chair allowed me great access to staple it in first. I've glued other trim in the past. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-43076890414265760712013-01-25T10:48:56.145-05:002013-01-25T10:48:56.145-05:00Emily,
I just found you via My Repurposed Life. H...Emily,<br />I just found you via My Repurposed Life. How gorgeous is this chair? I wonder, could you post more pics about your method for doing corners? I didn't quite understand, but am MOST impressed with your result.<br />Thanks,<br />Jo AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-5116688780260682322013-01-25T10:30:42.536-05:002013-01-25T10:30:42.536-05:00Stopping over to pin this, it's wonderful and ...Stopping over to pin this, it's wonderful and just the tutorial I needed for some intentions with my own chairs. Is the welting glued on?<br /><br />BlissBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12477357780866991562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-2173673292210065992013-01-25T00:46:27.959-05:002013-01-25T00:46:27.959-05:00Thanks, Gail! I didn't realise you'd '...Thanks, Gail! I didn't realise you'd 'featured' the chair on this week's Catch As Catch Can - my first time!! Oh la la! So cool!<br />Thanks for stopping by and checking it out. <br />Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-80573797622783528272013-01-24T15:53:04.415-05:002013-01-24T15:53:04.415-05:00fabulous job Emily! love how you stenciled the bu...fabulous job Emily! love how you stenciled the burlap. <br /><br />gailMy Repurposed Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512074109759168987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-75991991962703878712013-01-20T16:43:30.948-05:002013-01-20T16:43:30.948-05:00Awesome! Try it out!Awesome! Try it out!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-42295148062543522532013-01-19T19:30:14.519-05:002013-01-19T19:30:14.519-05:00That turned out beautifully! I'm feeling inspi...That turned out beautifully! I'm feeling inspired.Daena from Bad Rabbit Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15802143001842363386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-6366067304434628782013-01-19T01:04:19.350-05:002013-01-19T01:04:19.350-05:00Thanks, Susan! I don't own a silhouette machi...Thanks, Susan! I don't own a silhouette machine...maybe one day, when I'm rich. ;) I like the flexibility and freedom I have when I cut them out of contact paper. The contact paper is the best for stenciling! I have had very little bleed through which is especially important on fabric. I highly recommend trying it. Affordable, too!! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-40042338664293589132013-01-19T01:01:42.264-05:002013-01-19T01:01:42.264-05:00Thanks, Geri! I'm especially pleased with how...Thanks, Geri! I'm especially pleased with how this chair turned out! Glad you stopped by. Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09334714821810421407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-91623816567045466112013-01-18T20:11:06.176-05:002013-01-18T20:11:06.176-05:00Holy crap how impressive. I love this. I'm you...Holy crap how impressive. I love this. I'm your newest follower. Geri Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00094388936906909167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163086758866222010.post-18271921135537900282013-01-18T18:27:19.117-05:002013-01-18T18:27:19.117-05:00This is so impressive!
I was waiting to hear that ...This is so impressive!<br />I was waiting to hear that you made the stencil with a silhouette like so many others do. I think the way you did it is perfect--especially for people like me who don't have that machine (or ever will).Susan @ SunflowerHugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02683712636240196236noreply@blogger.com