Redo an old chair

Jazz up a classic side chair by painting and distressing the frame, then re-covering the seat in an eye-catching pattern. It's a fun, easy project that doesn't require any sewing. Choose a sturdy, slightly stretchy cotton, wool or silk fabric, gather a few basic tools and materials and set aside an afternoon―you'll be sitting pretty in no time!

YOU'LL NEED:

• Newspaper
• Screwdriver
• 120- and 220-grit sandpaper
• Sanding block
• Steel wool
• Tack cloth
• Primer
• Paint
• 1" and 2" brushes
• Stir stick
• Tape measure
• Scissors
• 1"-thick foam
• Batting
• Fabric
• Staple gun
• Felt
• Polyurethane (optional)