MA (vs) HHT

- PART 666 / "Finally it's happened to me..." -

...right in front of my face. And I CAN just describe it!

 

It took a while, as other urgencies came up, that kept us from continuing the work on the chair.

But as (we all know) haste makes waste - we tried our patience.

Seat

  • Copying the seat cover's pattern from the original.
  • Before folding it to the size and shape of the seat and sewing it (and all the layers at the same time) together.
  • To prevent any slipping of the layers in futur.
  • For the same reason I fix the old stuff to the stuffing.
  • Which - thank God - is an easy fix.
  • Next step: cutting the new fabric that is to cover the seat from now on in shape.
  • Pinning it in place.
  • Cut off the excess material, fold the edges in, pin it for starters.
  • Decide on the space in which to place the upholstery nails so it looks good and sits well.
  • Pick up a hammer... and go for it! :)
  • Some of the nails refuse cooperation, but I have plenty waiting in line, so what!Einige Nägel lassen sich zweimal bitten, aber im Großen und Ganzen haut es hin.

backrest cushion

  • The cushion as it came. The wooden bars from the chair's backrest left their mark on the velvet.anges Anlehnen haben sich die Holzleisten der Stuhllehne im Samt abgedrückt.
  • I undo the lower seam.
  • To get out what's in and judge on its conservation status.
  • As the foam cushion is deteriorating and will continue doing so with age and use, I wrap it up in its old piece of wadding and a couple of new ones out of my stock.
  • Back with the thing in its cover. Closing the lower seam again.
  • I put a set of 4 lines of stitching through the cushion to fix all layers firmly together.
  • Large stitches only though to not perforate the foam.
  • Positioning and pinning the new fabric on the cushion's front.
  • As the fabric is a no-stretch stiff thing it needs cutting up to fold it in the shape of the cushion.
  • Sewing it to the old cover...
  • ...is a bit tricky, but doable. ;)
  • To cover the "mess" on the back and smoothen out the different layers, I go for some more wadding
  • Time to cut the fabric that is to cover the back of the cushion.
  • Pinning it in place.
  • Fix the new fabrics on the front and back together by sewing.
  • Done. CHEERS! :)
  • in situ

tennis tournament accessorizing

from horizontal to vertical

  • This blanket is wanted as a wall hanging.
  • So it needs loops to do the job.
  • I make a couple from a fabric considered the right colour and density to be adequate.
  • Having a trial to see if it hangs right. It does. So I fix the loops to the upper edge.
  • Some patches need some patching up.
  • I tighten a couple of small holes...
  • ...and fix them into place with star-shaped stitches.
  • Close a small tear.
  • Secure weak parts of fabric with reinforcing stitches.
  • Integrated into the design, where possible... ;)
  • One of the patches needs a lot of tlc, but the others are fine.
  • Putting the hooks into the new owner's wall, where the patchwork is meant to liven & colour-up the room.
  • A friendly hooker (standing by the rug).
  • Done.
  • Suits the wall, fits the chairs, goes with the books, matches the table - in size, shape & colouring.

There is some of the "real" serious stuff to do for a change - love it! :)

4 nibbly bits in action

The plush

animals

indulge

in their

favourite

pastime-

activity... 


Santa lost it...