Beautify an old chair itself – backrest and leather cord

Maybe you have old chairs that are perfect for this interesting makeover. The project here is very simple and inexpensive. You do not need to buy a large amount of material. You can use leftovers from other projects to beautify an old chair itself.

Spice up an old chair itself

To enhance this old chair, you should:

– Painting
– An old chair with such a chair
– Leather or fabric (10 cm x 20 cm)
– 5 m Polyschnur
– A punch (optional but it will make your job easier)
– A cutter
– Measuring tape
– Pencil
– Some binder clips

Step 1:
Paint the chair with the paint color. This chair has a classic spindle-back, but you have to remove the pins.

Makeover old chair itself

Step 2:
To determine the length of the leather panel, measuring 5 cm or two under the seat, above the center of the case and vice versa. It is better to cut a little more than not enough. You can cut off the excess at the end.

Step 3:
Cut the piece of leather, folded in half inside and place it on the chair. Make a mark where the tire starts to recover. This indicates that you will make the first hole.

Step 4:
Take the piece of leather chair and place it on a smooth surface. Fold in half and secure with binder clips – two above and two below. Start making holes with the drill or cutter. Marker down with 2:50 cm apart.

Step 5:
Place the piece of leather on the back of a chair. Take about 2 m cable, and find the center and tie a knot. Weaving start threading each end of the rope through the holes in the upper back. Loosen the knot and pull tension on both sides.

Step 6:
Keep the cord stretched. It is attached to the chair. Follow steps A, B and C as shown in the photo. To do this, on both sides.

Step 7:
At the end, make a loop, you can also strengthen with glue.

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