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REVAMP A DECKCHAIR Give your
Revamp a worn-out DECKCHAIR SEAT
Give old deckchairs a new lease of life by re-covering in durable outdoor fabrics
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If you have a preloved deckchair in the shed that’s seen better days, then now’s the time to give the seat a revamp so it can have its time in the sun again. Make sure to choose a hard-wearing outdoor fabric, such as cotton canvas, to ensure it withstands the elements and your efforts last for years to come.
YOU WILL NEED
Deckchair frame
Sandpaper Clear varnish
Canvas fabric Tape measure Fabric scissors
Sewing machine
Strong thread 100-110 machine needle
1REMOVE THE FABRIC Detach the existing canvas sling seat from the wooden frame. Either dispose of it if it’s unsalvageable or use the material for other projects.
2PREPARE THE FR AME Give the frame a good clean with warm, soapy water to remove any dirt or dust. Once dry, lightly sand the surface to remove any varnish or rough patches. Tighten any loose screws and replace any that have rusted. Apply a coat of clear outdoor wood varnish to help weatherproof the frame. Leave to dry.
3CUT THE FABRIC Measure the length and width of the frame. Add a 3cm seam allowance to the width measurement. Cut canvas fabric to size using fabric scissors. If using a patterned fabric, be mindful of how the design will look on your finished deckchair. 4 SEW THE SIDE SEAMS Fold the long edges of the fabric under by 1.5cm, then pin. Stitch the seams on both sides using a sewing machine, strong thread and a 100 or 110 size needle. Remove the pins as you go.
5MEASURE THE CHANNELS To work out the width of the channels your wooden dowels will slide into, measure from the top bar to the inside bar on both sides of your deckchair frame. This will be around 10cm.
6CREATE THE CHANNELS Fold the first short edge of your fabric over by this channel measurement. Pin in place 2.5cm from the fold to TAKE A SEAT
Make a matching head-rest and secure in place with ribbons
WHY NOT PAINT THE WOODEN FR AMES IN A BRIGHT, CHEERY SH ADE BEFORE RE-COVERING?
allow enough space for the wooden dowels to slide through. Repeat on the other side and sew in place.
7ATTACH TO THE FR AME Thread the channels of your finished canvas sling into the deckchair frame. Insert the wooden dowels into the top and bottom channels to secure in place.
