Friday, January 8, 2016

Papasan chair redo!

We recently purchased a papasan
chair on Craig's list for $25 
(The entire chair with the cushion!!).

I have wanted one for a while &
we are always looking for creative seating..
but I guess I didn't realize that they
are very expensive. The chair new
would have cost us $150. for the frame
& faux fur cushion (that was with the 
cushion on sale).

(below is the photo I found via pinterest
for our inspiration)

I started searching on Craig's list &
found this one for $25 in great shape
& the family lives about 5 minutes from us. 
I was relieved it was a family selling it, they are 
making room for a new baby. 
(We live in a College town so you never know!)

(before)

The bamboo/wood is a bit worn
but the pad was in great shape although 
sage green is not exactly 
what I had in mind.

I ran to the fabric store & 
found some faux fur which happened to 
be 50% off (that stuff can be expensive).
I bought two yards & it cost about $15.
I also bought some elastic to use on the back. 

This fabric is not machine washable but
I gave it a quick run through the dryer
to get the access fur off
 (I plan on hand washing it when that time comes).

I hand stitched a slipcover using the pad
as my pattern. I also attached two 
pieces of elastic along the back in an x pattern to 
help keep the oval shape of the cushion.

(after photo)

I will be painting the frame black but for now it
is going to stay as shown above until the 
weather warms up. I will 
share again this Spring when I can
paint it. 


As you can see by our 
photos of Dexter our pug is extremely fond
of this chair from the second we brought it home! :)
It is a super comfy chair & for $40 total & 
maybe $5 for a can of black spray paint. 
I would say a pinterest success! 

I love our new chair!! Enjoy! 

(Be sure to click on photos for 
a closer look.

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