Antique bench ~ Before & After ~

Hello Ladies! I think I forgot to include this little Antique bench on my bedroom renovation post. I was quite lucky with this one, because I got it for free. Someone apparently didn't want this beauty anymore, (it wasn't a beauty before)and as I am a kind person who feels sorry for things left alone outside, I got it to give a new life to this poor little bench. I had to take 3 layers of fabric and I was quite discussed with I was seeing. I do have pictures, but I don't think it's necessary... But even with all the dust and dirties ( I wore a mask to protect myself!) I saw a potential with this one. So here is the result and the process of making it look nicer:

I bought this linen fabric, a more of a country style on a huge sale at the store. I paid only $1.25m. So, I still have some left for a future project. First I ironed the linen to to not have any wrinkles.

Then I cut the fabric + quilt batting. The fabric has to be a few cm bigger then the quilt batting. So when you fold it, you have extra material to hold all in place. I believe I left between 5 to 7 cm.

Place the bench seat upside down on top of the batting then fabric.

Then you will need a staple gun to fold both fabrics and staple everything together all around the bench.

I used 2 layers of the quilt batting to make the seat softer.

Then you start stapling, all around...

And in the corners, do the center first,

then fold one side first, staple. And then the other side, just like this.

Ready! The seat cushion for the Antique stool is ready to use it!

I sprayed white paint, 2 coats, let it dry, and lightly distressed the frame of the bench.

That's it Ladies, one more thing done.

Another piece for our bedroom

I hope you like it and until my next project!

I off now to help the kids with homework.

Have a lovely day,

Toddles,

Li :-)