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I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

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One day I decided my Japanese kimono would look better on the cane back chair in our living room than on myself. By taking apart the chair and hundreds of tiny staples later I was able to use the original chair fabric as a backing to the kimono fabric.

This strengthened the kimono fabric and gave the chair the extreme makeover it needed. It’s now my favorite chair in our home to date! Until the next makeover…

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Before. Love the kimono colors and patterns… I just couldn’t quite pull off the look myself!

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

After removing hundreds of staples and rotting horse hair from the seat cushion the frame was ready for cleaning and painting

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

Off white furniture spray paint helped give an even coating

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

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I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

Using original chair fabric as a pattern/backing to the kimono fabric

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I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

Tufting! I covered the original buttons with parts of the purple fabric from the kimono

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

Can’t forget the matching cording

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

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Because the seat had been filled with rotting horse hair I completely replaced the cushion. I actually used the inside of an old accent pillow we had on our couch!

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

Finished!

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

It is now our favorite chair in the house (for now)

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

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I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

I Covered Cane Back Chair In My Japanese Kimono

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Emily Seilhamer

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Patricia Starks 7 years ago

WOW! I can tell you from a professional point of view YOU DID AMAZING! That chair in the 60's was always covered in the very 'type-color' of fabric you have given it. The attention to detail is quite wonderful, and the buttoned back is just great! BRAVO.

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Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago

Well thank you! :D

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Sheila Stamey 7 years ago

I once recovered an airplane seat. Had to use federal approved material, but it turned out well. You must have a sound basis in sewing. I was very very impressed!

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Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago

I do all sorts of unconventional sewing! Check out some of the other things on my profile, you might get a kick out of them :)

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Sheila Stamey 7 years ago

Very beautiful. Good job , No, excellent job on the recover, revive and restoration. A lovely piece anyone would love to own.

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Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! Can you believe I've never refinished a chair before? I learned it's much harder than it looks, but happy with the result :)

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Patricia Starks 7 years ago

WOW! I can tell you from a professional point of view YOU DID AMAZING! That chair in the 60's was always covered in the very 'type-color' of fabric you have given it. The attention to detail is quite wonderful, and the buttoned back is just great! BRAVO.

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Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago

Well thank you! :D

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Sheila Stamey 7 years ago

I once recovered an airplane seat. Had to use federal approved material, but it turned out well. You must have a sound basis in sewing. I was very very impressed!

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Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago

I do all sorts of unconventional sewing! Check out some of the other things on my profile, you might get a kick out of them :)

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Sheila Stamey 7 years ago

Very beautiful. Good job , No, excellent job on the recover, revive and restoration. A lovely piece anyone would love to own.

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Emily Seilhamer (Post author) 7 years ago

Thank you! Can you believe I've never refinished a chair before? I learned it's much harder than it looks, but happy with the result :)

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