SUIT-ABLY REVAMPED

Loving all things pinstripe at the minute. I bought a few old

suit jackets from the charity shop.

Chair was also a charity shop find. All in i spent less than €20

I sawed the back off the chair. Not easy with a hack saw but got there in the end

I then shortened the legs to a suitable height for a footstool.

Next step was to remove the existing upholstery......

be prepared, removing all those staples was time consuming

okay on to the suits. Just like a patchwork I cut random sections of fabric from several jackets. I kept the inside pocket and lining intact. I also used a few pieces such as the pocket flap rather than just flat fabrics. I re-sewed the various pieces to create a piece of fabric large enough to reupholster the stool.

Use an old handbag strap to add a little patent or leather and reuse the old suit buttons if you wish.

The suit pocket is actually a functioning pocket on this stool 

Before upholstering you may wish to sand and paint the legs.

 I used acrylic paint and top coated with varnish once dry

I have lots of pieces of suit fabric left over. My next post will show a use for them.