Ann & I undertook a project today that’s been in the wings for a LONG time. More precisely, it’s been underfoot… mostly under my feet.
I bought this footstool at my Mom’s antique mall — which hasn’t been a thing since about 1997 or so. At some point, the “original” upholstery gave out, so I decided to re-do it. That’s as far as I got, and it’s been a REALLY long time. I know it was in this same state in April 2009 when Ann/purlingswine came to visit & we went to Yarns by Design’s Midwest Masters Knitting Seminar (sadly, also not a thing anymore — neither the shop nor the seminar).
A spring gave out a few years ago, which you can see above — and also, in the first photo, where Ann said to be sure to show where the spring gave out! She’s been wanting to help with this project for a while now, and having worked for an upholsterer for a while when she was in high school, she knows a lot more than I do… and, trust me, under her direction, it won’t sit unfinished for years!!
I bought new fabric a few months ago (which goes better with my old rug, but whatever), and today we tore the whole thing down.
We’ll re-use the main padding & add some more, but otherwise there’s nothing else to save but the frame & the springs. It’s not actually the spring that gave way, but a funny manufactured metal piece that holds the spring to the frame — and there’s another on the verge of failure. Somehow, we’ll need to replicate or devise a new plan to hold the springs in place, and then we need some other upholstery supplies. We’re heading to Green Bay tomorrow, and will hopefully be able to find most of what we need.
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that looks like a big project – glad you have help and expertise – and company! for the job. Can’t wait to see more of the process….
Holy Moly that looks like quite a project. My Gram used to redo her furniture coverings often. I hope you find the supplies you need.
This kind of looks like fun, and I bet with Ann’s expertise, you’ll get it done. I hope you can find what you need, and I’ll look forward to seeing more of the process. (It looks like Kai might be helping, too!)
This looks like a fun project! I have watched others reupholster a vintage piece of furniture, and the outcomes have been nothing short of spectacular! I am wishing you and Ann lots of luck in your trek to Green Bay!
Ooooo! I love a project like this (once I actually commit myself to doing it, which – truth be told – can take a really, long time sometimes . . . ). Can’t wait to see it all come together. XO
Okay, very excited actually to follow along on this project!