Can I transform this FREE chair into the accent chair of my dreams?

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Жыл бұрын

I was given this chair secondhand and told "DIY it," so that's exactly what I'm doing in this video. I'm flipping this old, thrifted chair into the cane webbing accent chair of my dreams. This chair has such Anthropologie, Studio McGee vibes and I'm loving the transitional, boho look! ✨
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@Aegopodium 11 ай бұрын

I do cane webbing chairs for a living. I don't know where to start...Usually you either drill holes and weave the cane directly into the frame. With ready made pieces you will need to make a groove around the opening, spread the piece of webbing (with quite some seam allowance) over it and hammer a strip of thick cane core into said grove using a bit of wood glue to secure it. The webbing needs to water for more than 5 minutes, as during that procedure it will be massively stretched. Wait a day for all to dry and use a box cutter (the bigger ones!) to cut off the overhanging bits. I am sure you can find videos that show the entire process. If you have questions, feel free to contact me. I am sure the staples will not hold the webbing, as this is made by weaving loose strips of cane. Don't worry. You can always remove the webbing and start anew.

@shadoworld42 7 ай бұрын

How would you recommend adding caning to the back of a metal bar stool?? Could I weave the caning strips around the outside metal frame or should I drill small wholes in the frame to thread them through? Or do you think it's a bad idea in the first place. I'd love your input! Thank you in advance!

@kedeglow2743 11 ай бұрын

Thumbs-up. You did a really good job for your first one! I have a suggestion, which I make in humillity and not at all meant to be snarky, so I hope you'll take it in the helpful spirit I mean it; It would be worth your while, if you want to keep doing this type of thing (re-upholstering, etc) to take just a little time to learn more about fabrics,...such as fabric content, directional stretch, and grain. The only reason I suggest this is that I noticed that when you flipped the chair over to put the second staple in, the front fabric pulled to one side, which put stress across the front fabric, and could end-up making the entire top covering just a little wonky and decrease the lifespan of the fabric. Before I did any re-upholstering I had an extensive knowledge of fabric, having been a seamstress for over 40 years. However I still checked several books out of the library on upholstery, and spent a few enjoyable evenings reading through them. I hope you will do something similar, and that you'll continue to explore this area because you have a lot of real talent and a courageous spirit (I mean---you're on YT! something I could never do!).

@maryjocounts1537 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I really didn’t think I was going to like the cane but you pulled it off! I love the fabric and the black color you painted it. It’s beautiful

@joycecook3276 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job . It was a lot of work and you should be very proud of yourself.

@CraftingMyBestLifewithLisa Жыл бұрын

Wow! I am super impressed Alli. It looks professionally done. You have turned that chair into such a high- end piece of furniture. 🥰🤗

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thanks as always Lisa Marie! It was A LOT of work, and I'm so happy with how it turned out!

@minajones1635 Жыл бұрын

It turned out beautifully… you did an amazing job, Alli :)

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mina, I am so happy with how it turned out!

@missesAnnCooper Жыл бұрын

One of the best DIY I ever seen. Well done

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! 💜

@corinnecardoza3521 Жыл бұрын

LOTS of work and creativity and WOW ‼️ Results are PHENOMINAL ‼️

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Aw thanks Corinne! I had a lot of fun making this video!

@tammyhenderson4565 Жыл бұрын

You took on quite the challenge! Turned out very nice

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

It was QUITE the challenge for sure! I think that's why I procrastinated this project so much 😅

@ca6177 4 ай бұрын

You did good! Love the final outcome! ❤

@kathywallace9671 Жыл бұрын

You did a fabulous job! You faced each challenge head on and didn't give up. You should be very proud of yourself.

@kelliewright8915 Жыл бұрын

This project turned out so amazing!! I love it so much! 🖤🖤 you did a perfect job!

@kaymack5304 11 ай бұрын

Such attention to detail produced a great result. You must be thrilled.

@lindakorecky5334 Жыл бұрын

Such a fun and inspiring video to watch. One would never know that it's a second hand chair revamped. You have a great eye for home decor!!

@faith4390 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Excellent finish. Absolutely a delightful chair

@ritagold1034 Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Well done!!

@rosar7658 Жыл бұрын

Great job! I love it!!!

@lyndagreenwald3909 Жыл бұрын

I love the job you did on that chair!!! Love the cane trim. One never knows about a project until you just DO IT !!!!!

@patb9032 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful and looks like quality

@jessicabarry4636 Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@annerohrbacker6097 Жыл бұрын

Wow, GREAT job, Alli!! ♥️♥️♥️

@cristyberger5298 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic job!!

@filitsaroca2436 10 ай бұрын

congratulations! very nicely done Good point of the video was searching for alternatives and overcome challenges

@jeannemarie3704 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful outcome!❤

@nichelebrownlee1471 Жыл бұрын

It turned out beautifully. I love it

@lizhamilton1492 Жыл бұрын

Upholstering Superstar. This looks so professional.

@KattEyl Жыл бұрын

Wow. You did it!

@daisytirado4548 Жыл бұрын

Amazing transformation 🎉

@lindajohnson24 Жыл бұрын

Turned out great!

@Guest-cp5pe Жыл бұрын

It's gorgeous looking

@susantaylor1359 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Love the chair

@MzLady-rr8gj Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 💎

@karingilfoy2104 Жыл бұрын

OMG absolutely fabulous job😱🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@iambhml2646 Жыл бұрын

Great Job👍👍 I came out so great

@cindyanderson4306 Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@candancewilliams2520 Жыл бұрын

i was worried for a minute but you pulled it off, great fabric selection, loved the caning on the open arm, looks great!!!!

@joanhowze1069 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job thanks for this video I needed an idea for y chair

@ameliahanson Жыл бұрын

Wow, great job! You really are a DIY expert :D

@snowdropdreams8154 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@michellekapelus4437 Жыл бұрын

Wow! It turned out great! I am so umpressed!

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michelle!!

@VeeVee0014 Жыл бұрын

Great job!! I was so interested in seeking the table but the link never popped up. I guess ill have to go digging for that video bc I really want to see it. Thanx for sharingl

@GilliMarieMoody 7 ай бұрын

Thanks. Taking lots of pics and using the old fabric for patterning is brilliant. I might just suggest beginning the stapling with the corners, first. By the way, there are KZfaqs re upholstering via nails and gems. LOVE the cane webbing🤩. Again, there are KZfaqs to help you. Congrats on all your work(!!!). Cheers🏆.

@marilynlebron3084 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful Job!

@AbenaAsamoa Жыл бұрын

It turned out so well!! Good job and your persistence and creative mind paid off. New subscriber here

@reneateal5980 Жыл бұрын

Wow! It turned out great! Your braver than I am!

@itsasmallworld1 Жыл бұрын

You did a good job 👏🏾

@kiriap1 4 ай бұрын

Nice job there 🤠

@janegalway6094 Жыл бұрын

WOW! It’s beautiful!

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jane!

@LuchaCatDIY Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing

@angelicamaria6715 Жыл бұрын

Very nice job! Love it

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thanks Angelica 💕

@mslollypop2298 Жыл бұрын

It turned out great!

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thanks Elizabeth!

@christinabartlett5037 Жыл бұрын

Wow that looks amazing 👍🏽💜💫

@lmwalter5486 Жыл бұрын

Procrastination worked in your favor lol, love this chair. Awesome job. 😄Linda

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Yes! I prefer to call procrastination "brainstorming" ☺️ Sometimes it helps to spend a few days (or months 😅) thinking things through!

@lyndioli Жыл бұрын

Love how you didn't give up on the caning! It would have been to easy to say aw, forget it! But you thought it thru and WaLa, it looks great 😃👍

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

I almost did give up a couple of times, but I powered through. I think I need a router or other tools to try it again next time! Thanks for watching!

@barbaranewland8220 Жыл бұрын

Great job!

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Barbara!

@lovereyanna5363 7 ай бұрын

💖Sweet💖

@paulatripi1513 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job on chair Alli..xo

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Paula! 💜

@amayautumn Жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@hollysullivan1349 9 ай бұрын

It looks great! You might try some wood trim instead of the edge banding. It comes in tons of shapes so I would have gotten one that is shaped to where there’s kind of a channel for the cane then miter the corners.

@maryargueta5607 Жыл бұрын

GREAT, for a first timet you did a great job. What I like about you is that uou don't give up.👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏💎

@maryc.barton4295 Жыл бұрын

You should have used the cording from the original piping money saver and right lengths! Nice job

@harveydales2402 Жыл бұрын

Very nice transformation. I feel your pain doing the back panel, it can be a struggle, I used a metal tacking strip. If you do any further projects maybe get an air stapler. It has a tappered tip to get into small areas. I love, love mine. Can't wait to see what you do next.

@lydiakinnaman3679 Жыл бұрын

I would have used the nail trim to hold. Your idea was perfect. Looks great.

@nickhardins843 10 ай бұрын

So coooooool

@YesItsMeGuys68 11 ай бұрын

to get a nice tight / straight edge use a thin cardboard ribbon under the fabric edge then fold over 9 under where you used the brass brad tacks --- and instead of using tacks at all

@albertapoggiani6551 Күн бұрын

Ad un certo punto , mi sono coperta gli occhi Restyling è creare un pezzo gradevole, duraturo e garantire IGIENE. Da non credere

@debbieroberts2901 Ай бұрын

🎉brilliant going to have a go

@nicolaparmar-skjaeveland1671 9 ай бұрын

amazing and I hope to do the same, where did you buy the material from ?

@emmahardesty4330 Жыл бұрын

Looks good. You might work on the stretching and pulling as you staple. Best of luck to you.

@user-om7ji8gd9f Жыл бұрын

Супер, отлично получилось 🎉❤

@jekalambert9412 Жыл бұрын

Welting, or what you're referring to as "piping", is normally covered with strips of fabric cut on the bias. Bias cut fabric is flexible and easily curves to the contour of the shape it's applied to. You cut your fabric strips on the straight of the grain. When the fabric is cut on the straight, it gets puckers when bent around curved shapes. Despite this, it appears that you did get decent results on your corners. I understand why you procrastinated about this project. Very time consuming with lots of unknowns. Interesting project.

@harveydales2402 Жыл бұрын

I understand cutting on the bias, but don't you use alot of material? Basically cutting diagonally down the middle. To go around curves or corners I cut/snip slits to ease the turn.

@poshlife4life327 Жыл бұрын

Wow

@shellyjay8954 Жыл бұрын

What was the final cost to you?

@nicoleperron3315 Жыл бұрын

Im confused 🤔 why didn't you remove the seat to reupholster it? It would have been so much easier. Pretty chair, looks lovely. I questioned painting it also instead of staining the wood but then again I've held down an old loveseat and painted the base upholstered material with house paint and surprisingly enough it works well on material and that loveseat kept going for years and looked awesome. Just had a new slip cover made for the cushion.

@tessac598 Жыл бұрын

Love the chair but why us there a clipof u painting the chair but there two of u?

@EverythingEverywhereFun 11 ай бұрын

Can you just put new fabric on the top so no need to remove the old fabric?

@lemongivesulife Жыл бұрын

For the back piece could you not have stapled on the fabric and then applied the decorative nail trim over the top? Then it wouldn’t have been as hard to do it and would still only require one person 😁

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Ok that is a genius idea! I will have to remember that for next time!

@lemongivesulife Жыл бұрын

@@ActuallyAlli Thank you 😁. Your chair turned out fantastic, even if it did take many months 🤣 (very relatable though)

@ljweede9328 Жыл бұрын

Did you know that your sander had no sandpaper on it? At 4:44 min it shows the underside of your sander.

@ActuallyAlli Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh it totally looks like that! This was one of the first projects I used my sander on, so I was using the sheets that came with the sander, which are a dark reddish gray. I think the sawdust made it blend into the sander!