Vintage Dining Chair Makeover!

I have been obsessed with refinishing things lately. I've been eyeing up a vintage dining room chair my mom has had forever. I decided it was time for a new sewing chair and thought it would be perfect! My mom was about to throw it out before I saved it from the trash. After a little paint and fabric it gave the chair a whole new life....

The original chair was covered in finger paint, thanks to my little artists. It was also a little rough around the edges.

It's pretty sad looking...

Supplies:

Sand paper

Spray paint

Stapler

Screw driver

1/2 yd home decor fabric

First, take the seat part off the chair and carefully sand down all the rough spots. You don't have to sand if you are using a paint and primer in one, but I wanted a nice finish so I decided to sand. :)

After sanding it's my favorite part painting!! I wiped down the chair to ensure there wasn't any dust. I then sprayed the white on in thin layers. 

*Tip* What makes spray painting really easy is a spray can holder that attaches to the can. It helps control your paint flow and your hand doesn't get tired. I found one at my craft store. :)

Now it time for the seat....

I lined my fabric up with top part of the seat so the pattern on the fabric was even. I then started stapling the fabric on to the back of the seat.

I gently pulled the fabric as I stapled so it's was nice and tight.

After stapling I just screwed the orignal screws back in and tightened all the other screws making the chair nice and sturdy and voila!! 

All finished!

It turned out gorgeous!

-Elizabeth