| After many years of being sat upon, the chairs around | | | | A little extra padding is a good idea for each of the |
| the table often become ugly as their padding wears | | | | chairs as well. |
| out. Nothing is quite as embarrassing to a home owner | | | | After buying the supplies (don't forget to buy a staple |
| as realizing that his or her guests must sit on chairs | | | | gun and staples at the hardware store--a clerk should |
| with the stuffing coming out. This problem can be | | | | be able to help you find what you need), trace a |
| remedied, however, with a little time and some simple, | | | | pattern, using the chairs, on some good poster board. |
| inexpensive items from the local fabric and hardware | | | | This pattern will be used to properly cut out the |
| stores. | | | | padding. |
| Turn your chairs over, and you might notice that the | | | | Using a pencil, and the pattern, trace a guide on the |
| fabric covering the chair is stapled in place. By | | | | padding. As you cut the padding into the proper shape |
| removing the fabric, you've made the first step. This | | | | for placement on the chairs, it is a good idea to leave |
| can be done by removing the staples, or by cutting the | | | | half an inch to an inch. When the fabric is pulled tight |
| fabric around the staples. | | | | over the padding and chairs, the extra will ensure that |
| Next, measure the dimensions of the chairs for the | | | | the entire seat is covered. |
| fabric to use as covering. When buying the fabric, | | | | Next, place the fabric, design side down, spread out on |
| choose a durable fabric that is relatively easy to clean. | | | | the floor. Place the padding in the middle of the fabric. |
| Also, make sure to leave at least an extra foot for | | | | Next, match the seats of the chairs to the padding. |
| each side of the chair. This ensures that there is | | | | Bring up the sides, so that they are ready to be |
| enough fabric to fit over the padding and enough to be | | | | stapled to the underside of the chairs. The task can be |
| anchored to the bottom of the chair. It's better to have | | | | made easier with help. Pull the fabric tight, but not so |
| too much than not enough. You can always trim the | | | | tight that there isn't any give, and staple the fabric. Trim |
| excess. | | | | any excess fabric. |
| Choose padding that is durable as well. Foam padding | | | | Finally, turn the chairs right-side up and place them |
| works well. Most large fabric and craft specialty shops | | | | around the table. It looks like a fresh new room, and |
| sell padding that is especially designed for upholstery. | | | | you did it by yourself! |