Chair Makeover-Round 2

I blogged about this cute little chair awhile back. I found it at an antique mall in our area and had to have it! It came home with a friend, too!

The first chair was a breeze to reupholster in comparison to this bad boy! I have to admit, I just kind of made up the rules as I went along. It took me a complete 2 days to get it finished, and it still needs trim to cover up the staples. Thank God for a power staple gun and a little bit of persistence and patience!

Here the chair is like I purchased it:

And here is the fabric I chose to give it new life, compliments of here. It's an Amy Butler fabric from her Midwest Modern collection.

I went to town on the chair ripping the old fabric out and getting rid of the very old foam for some new foam.

First we had to unscrew the bottom of the cushion which David had to do because those screws were in there very tight.

Then I continued tearing off the old fabric and set it aside to use as a cutting guide for the new fabric.

Finally all the fabric was off and I was left with just a frame ready to be spray painted a glossy white!

I managed to salvage the old button fasteners and bought a cover button kit {from Jo-Anns} to make my own.

These 2"x2" squares served as a backing for when I threaded the bendy wire through the button and could secure the button to the fabric and foam batting.

Here's how the button looked being ready to be thread through the fabric and then I could separate the two wires to secure it tightly!

All 6 finished buttons!

Chair painted white, cushion finished {for the most part}, and working on the back {the worst part!}

Finished product!

Detail shot...can you see my buttons?

Like I said, I still have to add some trim to hide the staples, but it's pretty much done! As soon as I get that corner of the room finished, I'll share more pics of the bigger space! : )