Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Recovering a Piano bench

My piano has been in the family about 25 years but will be "For Sale" soon.


It is in really great shape ... until you look closer at the piano bench ...


Come closer to get a really good look!


Once upon a time ... we had a cat. Need I say more? :)

It needs a new covering and JoAnn Fabrics had an upholstery sale. I also bought some batting.


4 easy steps


1. Remove the bench top.


2. Place on top of folded batting and trim to desired length.


3. Place on upholstery fabric and use staple gun compressor staple gun. (The regular staple gun would not penetrate the bench top.) Make cut as shown to eliminate extra bulk at corners.


4. Trim and reattach top to bench. 



BEFORE and AFTER




An easy change to make a BIG difference!





I hope this finds you all having a great day!

 Hugs,

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13 comments:

  1. Doreen@foxdenrdOctober 24, 2012 at 10:58 PM

    You did a very professional looking job on this bench! Don't you just love staple guns? A friend of mine just did the same thing. She almost forgot the batting, which is super important to create that puffy look that is so important.. Well done!

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    1. JOY 2 JOURNEYOctober 25, 2012 at 5:25 AM

      Thank you Doreen, I remembered the batting because I didn't want the leather strips to show! :) For my first time ... it went really well!
      Hugs

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  2. Julie redheadcandecorate.comOctober 25, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    That was EASY...I am not a seamstress so fabric scares me a bit. That looks great-beautiful color & pattern. Good call BJ!

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    1. JOY 2 JOURNEYOctober 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      I used to sew a long time ago but this is really an easy way to go :) Thank you!

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  3. Maxie SykesOctober 26, 2012 at 1:52 AM

    Love the new look, im just wonder if you use dropcloth to your piano chair.

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    1. JOY 2 JOURNEYOctober 27, 2012 at 11:28 AM

      I didn't want to go with the drop cloth look for this piano bench as it wasn't the style of the piano, I am sure that you could use it though if that is the look you are going for!
      Hugs

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  4. thistlewoodfarmOctober 26, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    bj,

    This looks amazing! I love the new fabric! So sophisticated!

    You go girl!

    Have a great day rock star!
    karianne

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    1. JOY 2 JOURNEYOctober 27, 2012 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you ... that is the look I was going for! Hope you are having a great day too!
      Hugs

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  5. notmeOctober 27, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Looks wonderful! Love your choice of fabric.

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    1. JOY 2 JOURNEYOctober 27, 2012 at 11:36 AM

      Thank you so much. I am so fortunate to have found just what I was looking for ... AND ON SALE! :)
      Hugs

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  6. BlissOctober 29, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    How come you are selling it?

    Bliss

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  7. Tani@Tagana RoseNovember 4, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    You did such a wonderful job on this! I love the new colour and pattern you have chosen. Hope you had a great weekend:)

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    1. JOY 2 JOURNEYNovember 4, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      Thank you! I have missed you. I am in the middle of a BIG project and it is taking all my free time right now. That and Christmas shopping :)
      Hugs

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Bj