Hot Chocolate? I knocked over a full cup of hot chocolate a couple of weeks ago. A cocoa volcano erupted all over this chair. 
I don't think I ever got around to blogging about her latest re-do. I've painted and recovered the old girl no less than 72 times. Well, maybe a few less than 72 but definitely no less than 6. The latest look, the one before her current look was made from a walmart clearance shower curtain. I used the same fabric, to make drapes for the dining room, but that's getting off topic. Oh well, since I mentioned it, here they are.
This photo doesn't show it, but the shower curtain wasn't long enough, so I stitched a solid gray band to the bottom. Not sure I love them. The vertical stripes get lost. I'm thinking I'll get some white fabric and paint horizontal stripes. I saw it done but didn't bookmark the site. Pre pinterest days. If you are reading this and you painted horizontal stripes on fabric to make curtains, please stand up.
OK, back to the chair. It was a hot mess. Literally. I would have been really upset if I had paid someone to cover it, but since I did the work and used clearance fabric, it was no biggie. I made one, I could make another.
I dug around in my fabric stash and decided to go with a solid dark gray with cream piping.
I made double welt cording for the first time thanks to this helpful tutorial. I used it around the back cushion and around the back of the chair. It's a little wonky here and there, but not so much I want to rip it off and start over.
I think she's pretty sassy with her ruffly new dress. Don't you?
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I love this!
Posted by: Grace | January 14, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Great job. I love the contrast between the gray and cream. The ruffle detail is really well done also. Love it!
Posted by: Nicole @ Black Cab Designs | January 14, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Those ruffles are too cute and the new color is so sophisticated.
Posted by: Pine Tree Home | January 14, 2011 at 10:31 AM
It looks fantastic - very classy!
With regard to Pinterest, I tried to sign up but got an email saying I was on a waiting list. Waiting list? You've got to be kidding. Did I miss something here?
Posted by: Rachel | January 14, 2011 at 11:05 AM
Hi Rachel,
I got that too, but it was only a few hours before I got a second invite email. Not sure whats up with that. I guess it has something to do with it being a new site? Youll be pinning in no time.
Posted by: Autum | January 14, 2011 at 11:13 AM
So pretty! I think I like it more this way! :D
Posted by: Ashley Ann | January 14, 2011 at 11:19 AM
I have the same chair! Love the ruffle. I might just have to transform mine again. Thanks for sharing and for your inspiration. I am now a follower of your blog and looking forward to following all your creative projects.
Have a wonderful day,
Gail
Posted by: Gail | January 14, 2011 at 01:42 PM
I love the chair redo! So pretty! (Yikes on the hot cocoa though, I think I would have cried, but at least you ended up with an excuse to change up the chair :)
Posted by: Chara Michele | January 14, 2011 at 01:55 PM
I heard somewhere that spray paint is the way to go with painting fabric because paint on a roller is too hard to control and bleeds underneath any kind of tape you might use to mark off lines. Probably not washable but hey they are just curtains anyway!
Posted by: Misha | January 14, 2011 at 04:00 PM
This is beautiful! You whole living room is beautiful too!
Posted by: Ali | January 14, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Hi there,
I love the way the chair turned out! What a beautiful idea to use on one of these types of chairs. I have a dark grey linen chair I'm upholstering right now. Can't seem to find the time to finish it. Your's inspires me to get it done.
I'm glad you found,my turorial helpful!
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly | January 14, 2011 at 09:03 PM
Kelly, thank you so much! I was so glad to see your tutorial. I had only seen it done with a double welt foot and the cording that is doubled. I didnt have either and didnt want to wait. Your tut was exactly what I needed to finish my chair and not have to spend any $.
Posted by: Autum | January 15, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Thank you so much Ali!
Posted by: Autum | January 15, 2011 at 04:07 PM
Hi Misha. I worried about the bleeding. I do love spray paint. I may give that some thought. I will have to wait till it thaws out around here first. Were having a crazy cold winter here in NC.
Curtains dont need to be washable around here. They are rarely up long enough to need washing ; )
Posted by: Autum | January 15, 2011 at 04:09 PM
Thank you Chara Michele!
Posted by: Autum | January 15, 2011 at 04:11 PM
The new chair cover is so pretty! I love the color of it. So glad I came across your blog. I'm a new follower
Posted by: Jena @ Involving Color | January 15, 2011 at 09:28 PM
As I sit here, my two den chairs are in need of a good hot chocolate spill. Drop by anytime (pun intended). Your chair is lovely!
Posted by: Nina Stokes | January 16, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Ooooh, really nice. Lovin' those ruffles!
Posted by: Sarah @ Cozy.Cottage.Cute. | January 17, 2011 at 06:32 PM
It looks really beautiful - much more dramatic. Plus I have a weakness for grey lately.
Posted by: UK lass in US | January 19, 2011 at 11:12 PM
Gray and ruffles. What more could a girl want?
Posted by: Megan | February 01, 2011 at 01:20 AM