Dining Chairs

A few blogs back I showed off how I covered my chair using Styrofoam.  I liked the look and decided I wanted to incorporate the look in my dining room, but this time using foam.

Home Fabric had a good sale going on, so I purchased 5 yds of fabric, that's right 5 yards.  Why?  The fabric had spots, I knew I would have to cut around it, so to make sure I had enough I brought extra; it was only 2.99 a yard so $15 plus extra fabric to do other stuff with, not a bad deal.

I also had to buy some foam, which I thought was waaay too expensive, compared to what my sister purchased while I was in Georgia, but living in the Bahamas what do you expect??? 

I covered the bottom of my chairs the usual way.

I then measured the chair backs, and drew out a pattern (a rectangular shape) on the foam and cut each out.  These will be for the front of the chair backs.

I used spray adhesive for the hem and to adhere the fabric onto the foam.

Once that was done, I placed it against the chair back, applied some velcro at the top of the chair back, and on the bottom of the fabric to fasten and to keep in place.  That was it!

Apply  velcro to bottom and adhere to back of cushion

So here's my chair

While I was doing this I decided to put together a small Spring arrangement for my table.  I never claimed to be a florist, but I thought this turned out okay.

The chairs are much more comfortable with a cushion chair back.

What I like most about this is when you get tired of the look just unfasten and remove it, no big mess; or if you want something a little more formal add some ribbon on the bottom portion of the chair back or maybe some sheer fabric and tie a pretty bow, endless possibilities...

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

 (I've since updated my chairs and added some "Bling" click here to see update, you won't believe how simple this is!)

I have lots of fabric left and lots of ideas, so while I ponder on my next project LET YOUR CREATIVITY FLOW!