Anyone have tips for upholstering this without actually sewing? Could I just glue fabric to it? Would that hold up?
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I used a very thin plywood piece cut to size as a base to this and stapled the upholstry fabric to it. Worked well. Search online for videos on how to do it. It is quite easy.
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I looked in the manual. According to p.44 sewing stretch fabrics-First baste the pieces of fabric together, then sew without stretching the fabric.
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Hi! You cannot cut this up at all. A nylon string weaves up and down and back and forth, holding it all together. I dread the day the line breaks, spilling beads all over the car. At a car dealership I saw a bead seat that looked like two equal connected pieces that sort of folded to be the seat and the back. Next time I will get that one. I am no so crazy about this one because it looks so funky. It looks like it belongs in an old Volvo station wagon with torn upholstery and covered with bumper stickers. On the positive side, it does make my seat more comfortable.
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I just noticed mine doing the same thing last night. Perhaps if we can find a friend who sews!! It'd be cute to make a cover for it somehow!
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I washed it in the washing machine - delicate cycle. Low heat/delicate dry. Or hang dry. When it came out of the washer, it was a bit twisted inside, but I was able to fix no problem. The 2nd one I purchased when it came out of the washer it was twisted too much. I ended up cutting at the seam a 1/4" length and used the back end of a pencil to smooth & straighten it. Then I stitched it up. Worked quite well and not a ton of hassle. After the initial machine wash for both of them, I just hand wash or wipe with wet cloth since.
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Hi, this is my technique, it's awkward: Put the side tray down. Facing the chair, reach down and put your hands on either side of the seat and grasp the aluminum frame. (You are now holding the chair by seat of the chair) Now the action is this: you want to pull up on the side pieces of the chair seat, until your hands touch each other and the chair has folded together. The problem I find is getting the leverage to pull the seat sides upward. My solution is to push the sides of my arms against the chair arms as I'm pulling up on the seat. This is awkward and I look like some weird kind of stork-like bird, I'm sure, but it works for me. My brain can't think of another way to do it. I think I've tried the same move standing behind the chair, but the high back gets in my way. Good Luck! By the way, the colors fade horribly in strong sunlight (I live in the desert). And then the fabric deteriorates. I've been meaning to write Amazon about it. But everybody loves the chairs and finds them comfortable. Good Luck!
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Fold the material about 1/2" at the end and then you should be able to put 3 metal screws through the fabric into the frame to hold it in place . The screwing location would be ideally on a different plane than the one you'd sit on. Wrap around the frame and then screw it in, pull tight and do the same on the other side. Could use a washer or small drilled plate to provide additional support...just a thought
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I think the fabric will hold up, we have a cat with claws. I bought the love seats for a 6 bed assisted living, so they are getting alot of use.
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Mine was in perfect condition. However I don't know if it was my careless washing but I do have a few spots that faded after several washes. It does hold up well. I've washed it too many times to remember as it is on my kitchen table and gets a lot of use. I cover the faded spots with placemats and its not even noticeable to anyone but me. The fabric looks as good as new even after all the washes.
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I just got this and put it together fairly easily. I can't get the final two corner of the canopy on. You need to pull the fabric taut and I don't seem to be strong enough. Any tips, am I doing something wrong?
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Very easy. The stools come unassembled so before you assemble them you would be able to remove the fabric and use a staple gun to recover with another fabric.
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It's a material that wouldn't really be needed to be taken apart and machine washed. I can't see it holding much in the fabric. I've literally hosed it off in the driveway and left it on the porch in the sun to bake and dry. We've had ours for two summers, we hike religiously with it, and no funky smells or anything. Even had a potty training accident in it once.
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I want to say no. I just looked at it this morning, and unfortunately I threw away the directions, but it doesn't look like the fabric can be removed easily. However, it is a mesh fabric, and if it does get dirty it can be cleaned right on the apparatus. Hope this helps.
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Yes, but mine was canvas, not leather, and it unravelled and the stitching came out after five hours. Good luck with yours...
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My mother made a pillow cover for this pillow, and it works very well. If you have a sewing machine, you can easily make this item. However, if you don't or can't sew, the cover it comes with is very nice, and with a little use, it will become soft and nice to the touch. The problem comes, however, when it needs to be washed. That is where a pillow case is just the best answer. I think if you searched the internet, you may find a cover there. Almost anything is available online if you spend time looking for it. But, the best answer--if you can't purchase one is to make one, or ask a friend who sews to make one for you.
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There are several strong fabric glues. I'd try one of those. I would not use hot glue. A craft/hobby store would be your best best ... JoAnn crafts, Hobby Lobby, Michael's, etc.
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You simply unscrew the seat. I reupholstered the seat with no problem. It turned out great!