From Plain Jane To Retro Glamazon

in #art7 years ago


For those curious as to how long it takes to re-cover a sculpted armchair in a funky patchwork style - the answer is about 26 hours. Every chair is unique and requires first a pattern to be created to ensure the cover fits precisely. 

This particular armchair was a custom order request (although I was at liberty to select the fabrics).

A single armchair uses around  7 - 8 square metres of fabric. The patchwork style not only looks incredibly effective, it is also recycled and sustainable. All the fabric used is reclaimed; off-cuts, pieces from clothing, tablecloths, curtains and all manner of fabric products that have been discarded. A large 8 metre piece of recycled fabric is not always easy to come by, but 70 smaller pieces of reclaimed fabric is in bountiful supply. These textiles have crossed through decades of styles and have been collated together, reimagined for a new modern use. 



This chair went to its new home today and shall live out the next part of its life in style. 

Until next time, 

xx Isabella

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That chair is guaranteed to brighten up any house, it's amazing!

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