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Patchwork chair
GATHER YOUR SUPPLIES
Old chair with removable foam
cushion and cushion covers
Sandpaper
Dulux Quick-Dry Undercoat
White Knight Quick-Dry
Spray Gloss in Ivory (or
colour to suit)
Firm fabrics in a pleasing
combination of colours
YOU’LL ALSO NEED
Brown paper; sewing thread;
iron-on Velcro tape; general
sewing supplies
HERE’S HOW
STEP 1
Remove cushions from
chair and sand frame to remove
old varnish and smooth out any
rough spots. Apply an undercoat,
then finish with 2 coats of spray
gloss in ivory (or a colour to
complement your fabrics).
STEP 2
Remove cushion covers
and turn inside out. Measure
length and width of top and
bottom of both seat and backrest
covers to use for pattern. You'll
be making 1
top, 1
bottom and
4 side panels for each new cover.
STEP 3
Transfer measurements
to brown paper. Rule them up
carefully, then add 2cm for ease
and seam allowance. To make
pattern for sides of each cover,
measure length and width of 1
side of old cover. Transfer
measurements to brown paper
and again add 2cm. If top of
your cover is a square, then
each side panel will be the
same size - if your cover is not
a square, be sure to make a
separate pattern for each
different side piece. For side
panel at back of cushion, add
an extra 4cm to the width
measurement as well as the
seam allowance because you
will be cutting this panel in half
for the opening.
STEP 4
Make a sketch of how
you want patchwork pieces to
fit together on your covers and
on any extra scatter cushions. ►
Decorator’s tips
■ Use up the smaller
scraps
from your main
covers by whipping up
a couple of scatter
cushion covers - easy!
■ To protect your new
covers
from inevitable
spills and make them
last longer, give them
a coat of Scotchgard
fabric protector.
■ If your foam inserts
are a bit saggy,
get
new ones - you want
your new covers to
look their best! Foam
rubber is widely
available and not very
expensive, and you
can have it cut to size.
IF YOU'RE POSTMENOPAUSAL
AND EXPERIENCING
ONGOING VAGINAL SYM PTOM S
SUCH AS □ DRYNESS. □ IRRITATION,
□ BURNING, □ ITCHING, □ CHAFING.
□ UNCOMFORTABLE OR PAINFUL INTERCOURSE.
THEN YOU MAY HAVE VAGINAL ATROPHY.
SPEAK TO YOUR
DOCTOR TODAY
Vaginal atrophy is a treatable condition. Speak to your doctor today to discuss available treatment options.
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All treatments have benefits and risks, please discuss these benefits and risks with your doctor.
If you have any pre-existing conditions, you must advise your doctor.
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