An Eccentric Burlap Chair Makeover

How was your weekend, friends?  Ours was good!  Husband was away, so there was a sleepover with a friend and her little one, a couple late nights and naps to make up for them, and spontaneous crafting revolving around my kitchen table chairs...

Back story: Fabric dining chairs are not for kids--or dogs.  So it wasn't long before I was embarrassed to even have guests sit at the table since on any day, there could be a stain, two or three waiting for them as they pulled out their chair.  Eww, right?  And the upholstery cleaner attachment--I'm still looking for that.  Regardless, the tan fabric covering the chairs had to go.

Much to my surprise and and excitement the seats screwed right off.

The set had been covered a couple times already, and since I didn't have the tools, and let's be honest--the time, I decided to cover the cushions right on top of the other fabric.

Insert fabric:

Collected burlap sacks. 

 Husband found one sack in the attic and the other two came from firewood

bundles on a camping trip.  I knew I could make use of them!

What's that I hear you say?  Yes, it is still "tan," but it's way more awesome!

Stapling six chairs will give you some serious wrist cramps, but the payoff is fantastic!

I've just decided to lay towels over the chairs when my sloppy kids sit in them.

A practical solution for what are impractical chairs for this little family.

Who wants to place bets on how long it takes for one to be completely ruined? 

I'm trying not to think about that.

Join me for dinner?

Time: 2 hours

Re-upholstery Cost: $0.00! 

Slowly but surely this place is coming together.

Good grief.

Now...if only this set was black...

xx, Cassie