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How to use a 20 x 20 pillow for chair reupholstery…..

August 5, 2013 By Jennifer

Yep, I am a cheater…
Don’t tell my husband 😉
Though he already knows.
I have found you can “cheat” and reupholster a chair with a 20 x20 in pillow square just as easily as expensive foam cushioning.
This is a great chair reupholstery life hack.
Upholstery life hack, use a 20 x 20 pillow as cushioning to redo a chair. Way cheaper than foam!
 Foam cushioning can be very expensive,especially without a coupon. It can range between $11 and $24 a yard. It can get really pricey when you have a few seats.
 That’s why I like to “cheat” and use  a square pillow insert. The seat ends up super soft and I’ve bought inserts for as low as $4 each or even used pillows I’ve already had on hand.
Awesome furniture life hack. An inexpensive pillow instead of pricey foam!
 Just center your pillow between your seat and your fabric.
 It’s okay if you are hanging  a little over the edge. It will all even out. This is the important part; kneel on your chair seat back and as you pull your fabric to staple it,tucking the edges of the pillow in as you go around. I like to reupholster with a wrap and staple technique.
 You end up with a soft, comfortable, inexpensive chair seat!
I am reupholstering some of my chairs as a little dining area makeover. Once The Oak House is done, It will be nice to get on with projects at my own house!!
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Comments

  1. Jessica Cramer says

    August 5, 2013 at 11:25 am

    Good idea! This looks really easy and fast, I will definitely be doing this!

  2. Christy @ MCH PHOTOGRAPHY says

    August 5, 2013 at 11:44 am

    great idea!

  3. Rita C. says

    August 5, 2013 at 11:54 am

    Well, upon my dag nab don’t cha know! 😉

  4. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    August 5, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Love this idea, that is so clever. Hugs, Marty

  5. Lynda @ Happenstance Home says

    August 5, 2013 at 2:21 pm

    Great tip, and I really like your happy fabric!

  6. Vel Criste says

    August 5, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    Cool! You can’t even tell the difference!thanks for sharing Jennifer!

  7. Kate Eschbach says

    August 5, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    Love this fabric – so cute! Thank you for the tip 🙂

  8. Kathy says

    August 5, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    Cute fabric, you are handy dandy with that stapler. I know they will look just perfect. Kathy

  9. Angela Ryder says

    August 6, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    Great idea!! Love your fabric!!~~Angela

  10. El Desvan de los Trastucos says

    August 6, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Hola !!! Preciosa silla y la tela muy alegre.
    Saludos

  11. Junkchiccottage says

    August 7, 2013 at 12:12 am

    That looks great and so easy. Thanks Jennifer for the tip. Your chairs are beautiful.
    Kris

  12. Serendipity Refined says

    August 7, 2013 at 1:19 pm

    What a GREAT idea! (and I LOVE the fabric that you chose!) xo

  13. Mary says

    August 7, 2013 at 3:55 pm

    That is a great idea, Jen. I love that fabric too!

  14. Cyndi Flowers says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    What a great idea, I have 8 dining chairs I need to cover the seats. The difference is mine have webbing….any ideas?

    • Jennifer says

      November 4, 2013 at 5:56 pm

      I am not sure Cyndi. Maybe cu a wood seat to go over it first?

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