Update a nasty-looking office chair

The upholstery on this chair was pretty ratty when I bought it at a second-hand office furniture store. I got by with a slipcover for about seven years, but when it started shedding I decided it was time for an upgrade. If I'd known how easy and cheap it could be done, I'd have done it long ago!

This is my first instructable, so any suggestions are welcome. Likewise, I'm not a professional upholsterer and was pretty much making it up as I went along, so tips from more experienced users are appreciated.

Step 1 Supplies and tools

What you'll need:

• Heavy-ish fabric, synthetic recommended
• A throw pillow

Tools:

• Screwdriver
• Staple gun
• Pliers
• Something to open seams with (seam ripper, utility knife or razor blade)
• Spray glue

For fabric, I found a valance in the bed-&-bath section of my local thrift store for $2, along with the pillow for 99 cents. Mine still had tags, so the store probably got it new as overstock. Be VERY choosy, especially regarding smells, if you choose a used one. I used the seam ripper to, well, rip out all the seams on the valance, then ironed out creases before starting with the real action.

Comments

[SweetTea-n-Grits]

Awesome job, and kudos on the thorough and easy-to-understand Instructable!

[greenbeanmusicmachine]

Fresh fruit and veggies are great, but Dr. Pepper ain't so bad once in a while

[dtitzer]

That's my comforter. Funny seeing it here.

[RaisedByRobots]

stunning result!

[ToniRose]

Thanks! That fabric was a lucky find.