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Another easy and inexpensive way to upgrade upholstery is to purchase curtains. I bought 1 set at a dollar type door or Wally World for $10. I simply stapled over the old seat covers and they still look good 5 years later.

@ecologytoday

Жыл бұрын

Living in a rural area, there are zero fabric options. I have learned to patiently hunt through the clearance areas to get deals. Thrift stores can have unused fabrics. Compare prices as some thrift stores have really high prices. Curtains and sheets at Giant Tiger's clearance have a whole range of fabrics for many purposes.(ie purses, shopping bags, masks, gift bags, upholstery, etc.) This week, I also got a selection of spring tablecloths on clearance at Walmart for $1.20 each. HINT: Clearance items frequently do not scan correctly. so take confirmation photos of any pricing, have patience to take extra register time and check your receipt carefully for correct pricing.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that’s also a great tip. You can find lots of fabric at the thrift store even shower curtains, bedsheets, so many possibili

@nadinehupperetz8073

Жыл бұрын

I do the same thing all the time

@juliebaldwin8730

Жыл бұрын

I used old blue jeans on mine they are sooo cute wish I could show you!

@ryandekom

Жыл бұрын

Can you also use acrylpaint?

The best way I've found to remove all the fuzzies on the surface of a textile is to "shave" it with a disposable razor, works miracles. It's also the technique I use to get fuzzies off my knits like sweaters & hoodies.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, I didn’t have one here at the cabin or I would’ve used it on this chair pads

Wasn’t convinced at first but then seeing the orange rust color was easily painted over I was convinced right there will do this for my project

@OurUpcycledLife

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much for watching.

I love that you admitted that you hated the result, well the color (Barf!!) It's awesome to see the error so that we can see how to beautifully correct. THANK YOU, thank you, thank you!!

@OurUpcycledLife

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

That is so cool! I had no idea that you could do that with fabric softener & paint. Thank you so much for sharing. 💕

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

I love all you do for saving items from the land fill. ❤❤❤

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

Great turnout and I really appreciate you sharing your mistakes, and what you learned from them; the way you explain the process was clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much for sharing!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching.

They turned out beautiful! TFS for sharing this technique!

The first color reminded me of terra Cotta which could be great depending on ones decor. However I've got to say this video was fantastic. I want to paint a chair but was hesitant of the chalk paint method... your technique is what I'll try. Thank you.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

So easy and was fabulous. Thanks so much for watching.

Thank you so much for this tutorial. The chairs turned out great. I'm going to try this soon with my thrifted dining chairs. You rock 💙😃

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much for watching.

This is amazing. The chairs look beautiful and you would never know that fabric had been painted! I love it!

@OurUpcycledLife

10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Deidre, you are the BEST. Thank you! 🌹 What a beautiful furniture set, too.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

You never cease to amaze me! Please never stop upcycling. Our planet thanks you and so do I. 😊

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

I love it. I’ll be up cycling for a long time. Glad you’re enjoying.

Beautiful chairs! Love this idea! A new learning I love!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

I have been contemplating painting an old wing back recliner chair for our barn rec room / canning kitchen and I find your vlog….I’ve painted my sewing room office chair and stenciled it years ago….not liking the stiff fabric but still kept it… Now I can make this recliner a new look in the rec room….thank you.o

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks so much for watching.

Deidre, this turned out so amazing! I've seen Annie Sloan paint furniture with her chalk paint, but this looks so much easier! I have a wing back chair in dusty rose coloured fabric from 35 years ago. Needless to say it doesn't quite work for me anymore. I did buy some fabric to reupholster it but have ne er gotten around to doing it. This is something I will try instead and if I don't like the results than I'll go ahead and reupholster it (someday)! Thanks for this!😊

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

I think you’ll be really happy with the results. I’m actually on the lookout for a wing back chair for my bedroom that I want to try this technique on.

@helendanner5174

10 ай бұрын

Does she have a particular type of paint she uses?

@sandylavigne7200

10 ай бұрын

@helendanner5174 She just used Behr water-based latex paint sample jars from Home Depot. Any water-based latex paint will work. You don't have to use anything special. Those sample jars are $5.00.

@virtuallyglorious

6 ай бұрын

​@@sandylavigne7200Do you know what sheen she used?

I love the blue. Beautiful set.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Love this idea of being able to use regular paint and fabric softener!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Works fantastic. Thanks so much for watching.

Never heard of this technique before but it worked so well! Fab transformation as always and totally agree that if at first you don't like the result, you simply do it again!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Yep they turned out fabulous and I’m really happy with him. Easy technique.

I love that color in the beginning

Beautiful blue with that wood and style - classic. You scored with that magnificent dining set.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

It’s absolutely gorgeous I love it

I am so glad you changed the color! In the end the cushions turned out beautiful!! It matches to me! Ty for sharing this tip. I just learned something new!!!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Reid technique and it works fabulous but the orange was barf lol

Thanks for sharing!!! I am definitely going to try this. I couldn't find a fabric I liked for my kitchen bar stools, now I can make the perfect color. Just brilliant, super appropriate all you do to share with us. God bless!!!!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching Tracey

Deidre, that blue is awesome! Have a chair have wanted to redo....now I know an easy inexpensive way to accomplish that! Thank you so much!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad to inspire. Thanks for watching.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for showing this technique. It is amazing. Love watching your channel.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching god you enjoy

Fabric softener, genius ! Will definitely have to try this. Thank you.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

So much fun give it a try

I'm amazed! As a furniture touch up artist I am grateful for any tips and tricks, thank you! Bravo!

@OurUpcycledLife

6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

Tracy from the Sewing Channel gave us a great tip the other day. She makes quilts but it is good for any material. W🎉hen cutting snags and fluff off the top of material always use a set of curved scissors so you don’t risk actually cutting your material. I have not yet bought a set of curved sewing scissors, but I do have a set of curved manicure scissors that I use. Thank you for this lesson in painting cloth. Uncomplicated Great!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s a great tip. Thank you so much for sharing.

What a beautiful pay-off for your persistence! Those cushions look stunning with that dining set.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. I really enjoyed the way they turned out also.

Love the blue!!! Thanks for a great tutorial !

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

I will definitely be trying this! Thank-you so much for all your DIY paint hacks, you amaze me ❤

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

Thank you for changing the color!!!

@OurUpcycledLife

3 ай бұрын

Of course!

So glad you changed the colour. Your chairs look fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

I just live your channel, you're a woman after my own heart ❤️

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

Diedre: I think this is absolutely fabulous! It's so refreshing to see that sometimes things don't always turn out like you originally thought. It's very comforting to know that things aren't perfect. You absolutely did the right thing in my mind to keep going and not redo the video. You are the best. And what an awesome idea to add fabric softener. This is definitely something I will try. I love your videos. Keep 'em coming.

@ravenlunatic1177

Жыл бұрын

Wow, that turned out beautifully! So many tips & tricks packed into one video. I had no idea about using fabric softener. That’s genius! Buying fabric paint is so expensive. With your method there’s no breaking the bank! The blue was definitely the better look to go with, though you’d probably have been able to use the orange if you darkened it with some black. That might have created more of the look you were going for. Thanks for sharing and enjoy your gorgeous dining set. When your friend sees it she might just want it back!😂 Cheers from FL😺

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

As usual you have fantastic ideas. I have a fabric chair from my childhood which I was thinking I would have to redo but I am going to try painting it first. Thank you so much for sharing this idea. ❤️

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

That will work perfect have fun

That was really great! Especially the fabric softener top AND sharing your success of being able to paint over your mistake. 😃

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@mlr9370

Жыл бұрын

@@OurUpcycledLife Great Great Video & Tip on Fabric Softener. Would this work on exterior fabric used on LazyBoy Outdoor furnishings?

What a gift you have given me! Thank you for sharing! 😊

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

They turned out fantastic... I love your home it's cozy and beautiful.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

Thank you!! Loved the tutorial just what i needed.❤

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for sharing the measurements for the paint and the fabric softener. I watched other videos that use this technique, but they didn’t share the measurements.. definitely going to paint my old, stained microfiber recliner

@OurUpcycledLife

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wow thanks for that! Never knew you could do that. I've seen a video where someone spray painted cushions but they looked kind of stiff.. The blue looks great, even though I'm definitely an orange lover. Great video.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching Janice.

Love love love the blue!! Well done!

@OurUpcycledLife

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Never saw this technique before. Thanks for sharing, we really never stop learning.👍

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Yes, the Blue was the better choice. Thank you sharing this DIY video! 💕🎊🎉

@OurUpcycledLife

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

i had a love seat that had seen better days, but i loved the shape, so i tried to paint it. i used latex paint and added fabric medium. the couch went from camel tan to charcoal gray and has a leathery feel to it. it's been several years and it's still great. i'd do it again, but your fabric softener method would certainly be cheaper.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

It’s such an easy way to update, fabric upholstery. Glad you enjoyed.

You are an amazing creator/artist and all your ideas are very budget-friendly!!!!!!!!!!!! God bless your work!!!!!!!!!!

@OurUpcycledLife

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

That's so awesome. Love it. Never done that and I'll be doing this. Thanks for sharing. ❤❤❤

@OurUpcycledLife

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

It’s much easier than paint to recover them! And they look soooooo much better than paint

Thank you!!! Wonderful tutorial!!

@OurUpcycledLife

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

At the beginning of the video, I kept thinking ’Blue, blue, blue!” & by the end… I loved the result! What a cute cabin you have!

@OurUpcycledLife

Ай бұрын

Oh thank you!

So pretty!!! Glad to know this! I have 2 chairs I'm going to paint now❤

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Was an awesome idea ,have never seen that before,they look beautiful

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

Wow Wow, Amazing Brava Brava, Thank You For Sharing.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Thank you! I’m going to try this!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

I think the color you chose looks perfect with the rug! Awesome job!

@OurUpcycledLife

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

Love the blue colors thanks

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

WOW! Thank was awesome to watch they turn out great! Thanks for sharing! ugs Liz 😊

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed Thanks for watching.

I did this!! Worked great. Covered in 2 coats and is soft. Thanks so much!!

@OurUpcycledLife

5 ай бұрын

Excellent!

@mamatutu4037

5 ай бұрын

It is a little rough after drying further. Will the wax or pressing help soften it? Looks great

I never knew you could paint cushions like that those turned out amazing❤🤗☺

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, so easy. Thanks so much for watching.

Thank you! This is amazing!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

I’m gonna do it! I’ve got two perfectl designer chairs, 10 yrs old never used. I like them but not the color so I’m gonna change with your method . If it doesn’t turn out I’ll give to bargain store, worth a try. Painting cushions is one thing but a chair & ottoman is another. I’m up for the challenge. I painted a suede lamp shade and it turned out beautiful. Crossing my fingers and saying a prayer it turns out as good as the shade did. Linda from Pensacola, Fl

@OurUpcycledLife

3 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video. Have fun with your project.

Beautiful chairs! You did a wonderful job!

@OurUpcycledLife

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Great idea! Love the end result 👌

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

Love this idea ! And your precious Yorkie too..❤

@OurUpcycledLife

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊 we lost our little Yorky this summer, and I miss her terribly. She was such a good dog.

@DianaJewell-jf9ep

4 ай бұрын

@OurUpcycledLife I am so sorry to hear about your little dog..yorkies are the best ! I lost mine in 2020..still grief stricken.

Love all your videos!! You are so smart!!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying

Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing 😊

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

I did an arm chair with this method..extra time to dry and all the tips used...the chair was heading for the tip anyway so worth a try....the sanding down part (using a light low grit) just frayed it more than it was. 4 coats of black on light blue. lighter thinner touch each time. Chair looks sort of new but feels like slightly rubbery cardboard. Its an obvious cheap fix when you sit in it, not sure if thats not worse than when i started. .

Not only are the chairs beautiful, but I just love that rug. I'll try to find one similar to it.

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it fit in perfect in our kitchen. Glad you enjoyed.

Thanks for posting. I appreciate the tip, but I loved the orange.

This was so helpful. Thank you .

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching.

Omg soo cool can't wait to give this a try love love the blue. Great job and video

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. Glad you enjoyed

Awesome idea!!! TY!!

@OurUpcycledLife

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

So glad you changed that original colour! Thanks for the tips! :-)

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

Thank you for this video. I am going to do this!

@OurUpcycledLife

9 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I love both colours you did, but this shows that if I change my mind I can switch to a new colour later on. Thank you for this. Definitely going to use this method, it looks the easiest, less messy than the other methods too. Thank you. Subscribing to see what other amazing stuff you do.

@OurUpcycledLife

6 ай бұрын

Works fabulous

Thank you so very much! I love my painted chair and enjoyed this DIY so much! BTW your log home is beautiful!!

@OurUpcycledLife

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

So cool I’m glad I watched this first I was just going to use black spray paint

@OurUpcycledLife

9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful

Great idea!!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

These turned out great!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

Never knew this could be done!! Thank you

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

@dancingpixie6120

Жыл бұрын

@@OurUpcycledLife and learned something new for future projects!!

This was great thank you!

@OurUpcycledLife

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

A transformação ficou fantástica! Realmente na cor azul ficou excelente 👍. Amo os seus projetos e suas ideias são muito criativas. Parabéns por você ensinar tudo com muito carinho. Abraços do Brazil!!❤

Wow!!! Awesomeness 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🥳

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

So interesting, about the fabric softener! I think that would work great for a complicated upholstered piece. But for dining chairs, it would be easier & cheaper to just recover them w/thrift store or discount fabric (look at window/shower curtains too)!

@OurUpcycledLife

6 ай бұрын

Yes you sure could

I was so going to write love technique not sure about colour!!! Yep new colour much better

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

I think so too. Thanks so much for watching.

Love your transparency. Yes, sometimes things turn out "yucky". Love that you didn't give up and found an alternative. Looks good!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

I have lots of things that just turn out yucky and I just keep moving forward until I like it. Lol.

I'm so glad you popped up on my screen! Wonderful video!! I've subscribed! Thank you for sharing!☺

@OurUpcycledLife

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

Great tutorial!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊

The blue is sooo much nicer.👏👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

I think so too

Thank you for sharing

@OurUpcycledLife

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure

I love the Blue

LOVE YOU!!!!!!

I’m thinking of doing my outside umbrella on my patio!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Not sure how it will hold up in the elements

I love the color.

@OurUpcycledLife

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

Thank you, it's very helpfull 😊

@OurUpcycledLife

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Thank you sooooo much ! i already tried painting my set of chairs with the chalk paint method....Hated it ! luckily i only did the backs. Then i thought of doing the "leather look" but given myself time to study it, i came to realize it's not going to work for the style of the design. I was ready to give up painting and ordered several different fabrics online to reupholster, but they just are not the color that was stated on site. Being an artist i can see with your final outcome this is perfect ! { The only thing that isn't necessary is the wax step. Acrylic in general, is a very permeant and extremely stable paint. Once dry, it's in there for good. Also, if you sit on this kind of wax, the body heat will melt it and come off....it's not a wood surface, which is needed for a chalk finish, so if others do this project, skipping the wax is my only advice. If you are still feeling unsure, use Scotchgard for a better sealer AND protector.}

@OurUpcycledLife

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for some great tips and yes you don’t have to put the wax on but I don’t find that it does rub off

I am glad I am not the only one who has some...oops! Love the blue!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Oh my I have lots of oops

Lovely!

@OurUpcycledLife

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😊