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With all of that left-over drop cloth from our school room chair make-overs {here}, I decided to re-cover our dining room chairs too!
Okay, so I'm a little embarrassed to show you these next pictures. Over the years the material had become stained and "well loved" as you can see.
Before:
Years of meals around the table. Countless crafts made. Home school.
Here's a package of a drop cloth from Home Depot for $9.97. A 6X9 ft. piece covered all of my dining room chairs, two of my school room chairs, and I have a bunch left over to do a few more projects with. Not bad, right?
Our high-tech re-covering process. Borrowed staple gun from neighbor. Fold over the drop cloth and cut the edges. You pros out there would have been mortified. But that's how hubby and I roll.
My hero hard at work. He re-covered each and every one of the six chairs. I love him.
Aaaahhh. Nice and clean. Fresh slate. Durable canvas compared to the non-child-friendly sateen material.
After:
Love the "linen" look paired with black.
How would they look with little ruffly skirts on?
Like this one:
Photo from Decor Pad
Not a stain on it. Yet.
Here they all are together sitting around the table.
Before & After side-by-side.
Hop on over to my sweet Sister's blog Life of Lyssie and take a look at her fabulous bathroom makeover! Please leave a comment and show her some bloggy friend love. I know she would enjoy some new followers!
I'm linking to these fun parties this week!
Between Naps on the Porch's Metamorphosis Monday
ASPTL's DIY Day
Coastal Charm's Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays
My Frugal Family's Talented Tuesday
The Thrifty Home's Penny Pinching Party
It's So Very Cher's Spotlight Yourself Wednesdays
The Shabby Chic Cottage's Transformation Thursday
Beneath My Heart's Best DIY Projects of April
My Romantic Home's Show and Tell Friday
Miss Mustard Seed's Furniture Feature Friday
The Shabby Nest's Frugal Friday
Fingerprints on the Fridge's Feature Yourself Friday
Finding Fabulous' Frugalicious Friday
The Girl Creative's New Friend Friday
Under the Table and Dreaming's Sunday Showcase Party
April 25th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
Just lovely!
m ^..^
April 25th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
WOW what a transformation and drop clothes after all. Fabulous makeover.
April 26th, 2010 at 3:19 am
Your chairs look great! Who would have thought a drop cloth would have worked so well. The black on the chairs just makes everything pop. Thanks for sharing.
Sandy
April 26th, 2010 at 6:50 am
Nice job! The canvas looks great with the black.
April 26th, 2010 at 6:53 am
I just noticed I typed MudSouth instead of Mid!!!! Coffee has not kicked in this morning!
April 26th, 2010 at 9:36 am
your chairs look fantastic. They look crisp with the black!
Great job sissy!
xoxo
Lyssie
April 26th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Nice makeover! I've made floor cloth rugs from drop cloths. Dropping by from BNOTP, #7.
Allison
April 26th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
Love the new seat! I'd not go with the ruffle. The table seems wrong style of it. I do love the model pic. So I hope you find a good solution!
Happy Monday!!
Hugs, Lisa ♥
April 27th, 2010 at 8:37 am
hmmm. you've given me an idea! I have the exact same problem. Nice job, I might have to give this one a try.
April 27th, 2010 at 9:51 am
Love this idea. I bought drop cloths and did floor cloths. They are lots of fun. Glad I spotted you on NTT.
smiles, alice
April 27th, 2010 at 12:25 pm
Hi Marie, Isn't is just amazing how something so simple can make such a dramatic change? The chairs looks great. Maybe you can spray them with a fabric protector to help alleviate future stains. We use a commercial product at the furniture store, but there are other things available to the general public- for example: Scotchguard. Inevitably, somebody always spills something on chairs when we have dinner parties- like wine! ICK
Sue
Hope all is well w/you!
April 27th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Love the linen look with the black too, great job!
Are you going to leave them plain or do a stencil or anything on them?
Linda
April 27th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
This is genius! Drop cloths aren't the finest texture fabric but so sturdy and it has a great look. Lovely! -- Jane F.
April 27th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
LOVE the chairs! I'm your newest follower - found you through ISVC! I'm inspired to recover mine - dropcloths - GENIUS!
April 27th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
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April 28th, 2010 at 4:59 am
Love the dropcloth makeover...great idea to use this fabric! HAPPY NTT!
Blessings,
Linda
April 28th, 2010 at 5:49 am
They look wonderful! I love dropcloths and have used them for drapes, 2 more waiting to be turned into drapes and then possibly onto slipcovers (I just have to get brave enough first!) Your chairs turned out perfect! Theresa
April 28th, 2010 at 6:55 am
absolutely delightful! full of charm! Please accept my invitation to drop in at my place one day this week when you get a moment. I have become a follower and would be honored if you choose to do the same!
April 28th, 2010 at 3:56 pm
OHHHH! I LOVE IT! It gives me ideas and inspiration...I just found you on the blog hop and so glad I did!
April 28th, 2010 at 6:44 pm
They look great! I think a skirt would be adorable too but they honestly don't need it, they are pretty all on their own. And I'm with you, professional upholsterers would be horrified to see my methods!
~Michelle
April 28th, 2010 at 6:55 pm
They look professionally recovered! Great job! I am a huge fan of drop cloths. Growing up in an 1830's farmhouse, my mother had her mom make unbleached muslin curtains for all the windows. Loved them.
April 29th, 2010 at 4:36 am
That looks great. I did the same thing once with a sofa. Was the cheapest slipcover ever! The best thing was that it was washable.
April 29th, 2010 at 8:01 am
Your "new" chairs look great,, I too love drop cloth, I've made curtains, bags, keychains and also covered a bench.
April 29th, 2010 at 7:23 pm
That looks super nice! Great job!
love, kelee
April 29th, 2010 at 8:01 pm
Love the Chair- i just bought 2 like that- and i painted black- and re-did the fabric in a black and white toile-i will have to take pics and post-so similar...
Love the ruffle one too- iwould love to give that a try-so feminine and sweet.
Thanks for Sharing.
Karryann
April 29th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Wonderful job! I love the chairs! Lylah
April 30th, 2010 at 1:38 am
Love the chair re-do but what really caught my eye was your use of a glass top on the cabriolet legs of your dining room table. Wonderful!!
April 30th, 2010 at 2:22 am
great makeover! turn out very pretty chairs..
April 30th, 2010 at 6:08 am
That is really cute! I actually like them better after you put your touch on them!
My sister & I both blog so I want to hop over & visit your sister like you suggested 
April 30th, 2010 at 6:41 am
These look wonderful! The more casual fabric is great with the black finish--and won't it be nice to have such a durable fabric on the seats? Great job!
April 30th, 2010 at 7:40 am
I love the idea of the ruffled skirts, but until you have time for that, this was a very cheap and easy way to give those chairs a fresh look. Nice work.
April 30th, 2010 at 8:11 am
Those turned out great! I see so many people using drop cloths to cover things. I must get myself some. I'm sure I can find something to cover.
April 30th, 2010 at 8:17 am
I'm following from NFF!
I look forward to more posts from you 
check out my blog too!
http://www.navygirlcris.blogspot.com
April 30th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Coming from New Friend Friday - mandy, http://www.craftedition.blogspot.com
Also, I'm having a virtual sewing party if you want to join the fun!
April 30th, 2010 at 8:56 am
Stopping by from Trendy Treehouse's Follow Me Friday. I am your newest follower. Fabulous!
April 30th, 2010 at 10:05 am
I came across your blog on New Friend Friday
Great job with the chairs! I love the black on linen. They look great. Oh, and your dining room is beautiful!
April 30th, 2010 at 11:46 am
Wonderful re-do! And I, being a homeschool mom, too, totally understand the many uses of chairs at home! Have you sprayed them with that stain resistant spray yet? (I can't remember the name of it right now--I need naptime with Thomas!)
Hugs, Lana
April 30th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
wonderful job!! I need to do 2 wingbacks and a barrel chair the same way.
April 30th, 2010 at 8:20 pm
Marie,
I love your chairs! They look sooo good! ANd you know I love me some drop cloth.
Thank you so much for linking up to my party.
blessings,
Traci
April 30th, 2010 at 8:34 pm
i love these chairs & cannot believe that you used a DROP CLOTH!! Amazing!! You may try to spray on a fabric protector~may stay clean longer. Also, !I love Woolite Foam Cleaner in a blue can~works great for cleaning upholstery
April 30th, 2010 at 9:24 pm
Your chairs look great! I love the contrast with the black.
Love those drop cloths - they're so versatile! I'm using them as curtains in my dining room. They add texture, I love the color and they're cheap!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving me such a sweet comment!
May 1st, 2010 at 7:25 am
Love what you did with the chairs.
I have to get me some drop cloths. So affordable and you can do so much with them. 
Thanks for linking up at New Friend Friday and for the sweet comments. They always make me smile. 
May 1st, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Love the new look! Fabulous with the black. The ruffle is simply adorable and would look wonderful! Would love to have you stop by The Sunday Showcase Party if you get a chance! I would never guess these were drop cloths! Great job!
May 2nd, 2010 at 12:56 am
Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it! I just love the fabric against the black - great transformation! Hope you are enjoying your weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
May 4th, 2010 at 8:17 am
Love it! I'm a big fan of canvas and burlap in upholstery!I'm new to the blogging world and just became a follower of your blog! I hope you'll visit my blog, too!