Mom has been cranking on the upholstery as she has some other sewing to do for some clients so she wants my chairs in her past. haha Today, she actually has everything complete on her end and ready to give back to me to start the assembly and buttons. I have not seen the final covers, but will get them in the morning. Meanwhile, I had an extra day off work today as my company closed while we gear up for new work coming in so I had the day to get some errands done. Click on the photo below to scroll through the gallery.

Some pics of my mom fitting the newly cut foam, batting and her muslin to the board and chair. Everything fit great! Next she was working on the piping and assembly of the top.

Piping pinned to the seat top.  The bottom piping will be stapled onto the board under the seat. — Piping pinned to the seat top. The bottom piping will be stapled onto the board under the seat.

My mother is a highly skilled sewer, quilter and pattern maker.  Although this is probably an entry level project, I do feel that the piping and button details on this chair do make this project more advanced than a simple chair covering like m… — My mother is a highly skilled sewer, quilter and pattern maker. Although this is probably an entry level project, I do feel that the piping and button details on this chair do make this project more advanced than a simple chair covering like most I have done to date. I am glad my mother was willing to help out. I cannot say what this would have cost if I had to pay an upholsterer to do it. Not cheap. Rest assured, I plan on compensating her for her time when the chairs sell.

What the piping will look like all sewn in place!!

Meanwhile, I went on a mission for buttons. Stopped to visit my upholsterer, who was out when I got there. The other employee there spoke no English. I used my very rusty Spanish and within minutes we were talking the universal language of upholstery. She had a sample button made. By the time Albert (Alberto) came back to the shop, he merely needed to provide me with cost, take my money and tell me when I can come back and get them! In 3 hours, I was back. He even gave me an extra button....so I got 27 for $53. He used my fabric, provided the buttons and the labor to create them. Figure I'd let you in on that price. Buttons add not only more materials to an upholstery job, they also add LOTS of time. I am going to be spending a lot of time installing these buttons, but I feel like I need to stay true to the design of the chair and any modifications would surely take away from that. Even the piping, was important to me.

A few shots from the upholstery shop. Not a large or fancy place. Albert does nice work and is quick to accommodate. He speaks great English. I am happy to support his business and he has been truly an asset to my projects.

I just spoke to mom and the seats are ready to assemble. So I will bring them home tomorrow and start tacking and stapling everything together. I was also able to pick up a very large needle today for the button work. I am looking forward to them coming together! My weeknight schedule right now is crazy with my kids swim team stuff and I do have a day job, so will see when I can get through the remaining items. I will have some more pics soon! The chairs are still available for reserve, please message or email me if you are interested in holding them!

Malissa

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Upholstery taking shape!