Faux suitcase chest

Faux suitcase chest

I picked up this chest of drawers ,

looking a little the worse for wear.

Missing a couple of knobs and

generally tatty.

Structurally sound and ready for

a revamp.

 

Remnants of upholstery fabric,

A few dismantled handbags

and random bits and bobs

to create suitcase fronts

BIG MISTAKE! 

I am inclined to get a little carried away and spent hours upholstering my suitcase fronts onto the drawers, added handles and clasps and studs.

ONLY TO DISCOVER......

The drawers didn't fit. I didn't account for the upholstery adding to the depth of the drawers

Could have kicked myself :(

Only one option, strip off my work and plane a little off all three drawers.

GOT THERE IN THE END

FAUX SUITCASE CHEST.