Sunday, November 7, 2010

Upholstery? Yes Please!

Yesterday I took an upholstery class and it ROCKED! I had a blast! I was a little worried my ottoman was too simplistic and that I wouldn't get to learn as many tricks, but the instructor, Rick was awesome and even helped me incorporate a decorative edging to my piece! I think everyone will agree that in it's original state, this ottoman was pretty sad looking... I'm hoping I can find another cool piece of furniture {hopefully a piece that isn't too expensive!} for next weekend's class.

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dingy and gross

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removing the legs

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a cool place right down the road where I got a new piece of foam 

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the new foam, pretty hot right?

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trimming the excess cotton

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an additional layer of foam and sassy fabric

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my tacks were lost on the print so Rick suggested adding a black edging
that allowed me to learn a technique using tack strip

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my oh so lovely tacks!

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black enamel for the legs 

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Dusty as my camera man 

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the finished ottoman!!

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I am SO happy with how it turned out!

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pleased as punch!

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and yeah, Gristle digs his new ottoman too..
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  2. SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!KAEJF;ASDGJ;ASDG


    I FREAKIN' LOVE IT! okay, it is my secret obsession to learn how to upholster THINGS. seriously, i would love it. i'd love to have my own business simply selling revamped furniture.

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  4. me too!!! you should learn! seriously, it's easier than you think and VERY satisfying! Plus, you have great style!

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  5. holy crap that is amazing! its looks so expensive! and i think im in love with your dog...

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  7. OMG! I LOVE THIS! Now I feel better about the upholstered baby rocking chair we bought, in case it's a boy I know you can re-upholster it :) Great job Heather! P.s. Gristle fits perfectly on it! xo

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  8. That looks like so much fun! Awesome job, too.

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  9. I teach upholstery classes in Indianapolis and did a Build an Ottoman class. Check out this link to see a twin photo of a twin dog on a newly made ottoman. Unbelievable.
    http://www.modhomeec.com/2010/09/20/diy-build-an-ottoman-weekend-workshop/

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  10. Omg!?!! That's SO crazy! Their patches are even on the same side!! Great ottoman too!

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  11. I love living vicariously through you...that thing looks awesome, so pretty!

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  12. Beautiful work! What will you upholster at the next class?

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  13. Thanks! I'm going to try to find a chair! I want to learn as much from Rick as I can while he's around. Any suggestions on where to look- I need cheap! :)

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