Just a tip: if you buy an IKEA chair at the as-is section or at the thriftstore with the cover, you can take the cover apart and use it as a template for your new cover. I'm no professional but I've upholstered my sofa four times that way and it's really easy. I have my sofa for fourteen years now and it looks very different every time!
Exactly! Alternatively, if we're going to drop $200 on fabric, why not grab a $10 "Bucket Chair Slipcover" pattern while we're there?? Many crafters and DIY'ers assume patterns are ridged, inflexible and dictated assignments, meant for very seasoned sewers only... Completely wrong! That $10 "Bucket Chair Slipcover" pattern will include tips and tricks for specifically working with that chair's shape, suggestions for embellishments (ie, those pool noodles), will include Exact fabric amounts needed for several different Types of material, and should we ever feel Really stumped, pattern companies provide one-on-one troubleshooting help from someone with a blackbelt in slipcover sewing! As I said, if we're going to spend a butt load of cash on lovely material, a $10 slipcover pattern is a pretty savvy investment! :)
I'm glad you pace yourself and don't try to buy everything, open it up when you get home and dive right in. You're fresh the next day and can think thru your next steps. Any leftover fabric could make a pillowcase or maybe get used for a textile art project, perhaps?
Something super strange about me is that I’m only super creative in natural daylight! Once it gets dark out, I’m not as creative! I did have quite a bit of left over fabric which I’m excited to use in a future project!!
I confess I've never been a fan of the tub chair because they've always looked so plain and boring to me but you have managed to make me think twice about them just because of the lovely texture you brought to the piece. That pleating is the business and it just elevates the chair to a new level and brings the cosiness to the forefront. I love how you put the warning out there about never having tried something before and then pull a rabbit out of a hat. Why are we only 17 days into 2021 and you are giving us DIY Life already?!
I highly recommend getting some curved upholstery needles (SINGER 01025 is a great set to start with). Once you've used upholstery needles you'll wonder how you ever lived without them. I use mine on everything. Probably more than straight needles.
if u wanna do this at home but the ikea price is still a bit steep for you: the tullsta chair can be found on basically any second hand website for like a third of the price!
Secondhand is always best for saving money, and if you don’t want to pay forty bucks a yard for fabric, try your coupons at JoAnn’s. Like, I kinda hate JoJo, but I love her coupons!!
@@anitalauer2715 Im recreating this chair and found fairly cheap fabric, in total I guess ill be out 90 euros (poolnoodles, fabric, staples and the actual chair itself) wish me luck!!
I love the tufting with the pool noodles! the only thing I dont absolutely love is the pleating, I think it makes it really look like a blanket vs a fancy fabric
@@lonefox totally agree... the noodle-back really elevates it- job very well done 👍 also, if peeps want to spend even less...maybe use an old chair and teddy-fleece type blankets/throws 😊
I would just like to spend a moment, to thank you Drew, from so many of us,to share your creativity, helps so many of us, your help and guidance runs ALOT deeper, than you could ever understand, Thank you,Drew💗
When you stated what the pool noodles were for, I was worried you wouldn't have enough fabric. I'm glad the seam came out so well-hidden. I also worried that your pool noodles would not space out correctly and you'd have a couple of inches of chair left over. It turned out really well. But I worry (gosh I worry a lot!) that sitting on the cushion will put too much stress on the thread and it will pull out of the cushion over time. I actually re-covered a chair just like that because the cats tore it up. I did it the traditional way and I have a sewing machine. Your's turned out so much more elegant than mine did!
As someone with lots of upholstery experience I was like, ooof you’re gonna need at lest 4 yards 😂 also, if you aren’t finishing your fabric edges with a fabric like that, especially on the pillow, you’re gonna end up with little fluffs everywhere! Excellent design!
I’m so impressed! I was thinking about what it must take to do something you haven’t tried before, and I realized that there’s an overlap between creativity and daring to be able to try new things. You my friend are creative and daring, and it’s inspiring to see.
What I've always liked about you is your lack of fear when it comes to something you haven't tried before. Great job. It turned out so cute and it looks comfortable too.!
Brave Boy. I would never have had the guts to wing it even if I thought it out. But it gives this old crone enough courage to do a smaller item I have avoided. Thank you Much.
It makes it a lot easier if you start with a thrift store chair. I’ve done a few and have never gone over $50. That way if you mess up it’s not as daunting.
I'll admit that I'm not a fan of the boucle, the scalloping or the pleating, but I can't get over how fantastic this ikea flip ended up. I can definitely see it in homes with a more eclectic vibe. Great job!
Dude. This is seriously your niche. Crafting and art. You seem to pull off ANYTHING. I feel proud of you. I’m glad that you can do some well that makes you happy
Initially I thought it was going to be expensive, but now I thinkit is gorgeus ! so lovely for the winter season, looks like a lamb....and your eyes got green in that lighting, like the olive leaves behind you. Amased *-*
My Nannie was a professional upholsterer and worked out of her basement when I was growing up (she raised me and I remember playing in all the filler and material while listening to “The Young and The Restless” 😆). She would probably not approve of your method but I think it turned out AMAZING 😉
I have upholstery experience, and I knew that wasn’t enough fabric! The pool noodle idea was a good one, but I might have attached them to cardboard or burlap, and approached the front of the chair more traditionally. Attaching the back portion as the finishing touch.
I understand why she would not approve. Now that I am an upholstery student, all I do is scream nooo, no no no at every step. But I really do love this idea with the foam at the back. Very creatieve ❤️
I love this! 💖 We thrifted some club chairs from Goodwill a while back because they were a steal and I’ve had absolutely no idea what to recover them with. Perhaps they’ll finally get their happy ending lol
It looks great! But the back is so nice, I would move the chair somewhere else in the living room, turned in such a way that you can see the back of the chair when you come into the room, and it's not up against a wall or window. I think the back of the chair is the best part because of the way you made it.
I figured I would be in the minority of opinions and boy was I right! I REALLY do not like chair. It seems messy, bunched up and overdone. But I’m glad you and everyone else loves it! Lol
Hermione Chantelle made over a chair with this type of material a couple of months ago. Although she didn't use pool noodles like you did. Great job Drew! 👏💓😀
I love the fact that with some of your projects you kind of 'wing it' and not always knowing what you are doing but blazing the trail anyways and if things get hinky you regroup and adjust. No more red wine for YOU, mister!
The way it's ended on the chairs I've recovered is with a kind of tack strip. Take a strip of cardboard. Furniture tacks about every inch or inch and a half. Tucked into the fabric so the sharp ends come through. Fold over. Then it's tapped into place with a small hammer. Basically the tack strip goes into the hem.
Hey Drew! Loved how this turned out and that’s saying a lot cause I’m not too into the bouclé trend. This looks profesh! BTW, Hermione Chantel did this a little while ago too with some blankets or towels or something like that but I feel like this one is more up my alley!
I love the scalloped panels you did with the noodles-This turned out awesome! On the front arm seams that you hot-glued, you could sew the edges of the fabric together at that seam to reinforce them and prevent that from coming apart :)
I bow down to your huge talent. Who knew that pool noodles could be so versatile, lol. I currently have two rather large leather sofas which are about 12 years old and for a few months I've been toying with the idea of getting rid of one of them and buying a couple of lounge chairs just to free up some space. I would not immediately think IKEA but the chairs shown in your video make me curious to check 'em out. Once again you've knocked a design project outa the park!
This is amazing!! I have an old chair just begging for this to be done.... But I'm also thinking of hacking the tarva bedframe in the same style as this - pool noodles and boucle. Love. Also, I'm really enjoying this style of video.
My jaw literally dropped. You keep blowing my mind! Pool noodles?! This is freakin' genius Drew! Btw if you are in Europe and have Jysk (it's like ikea) they have a boucle chair for €200! I'm just waiting for it to be back in stock cause I don't think i could diy one >.
OMG!!!! How cool! Drew you're so talented! I think that mini pillow unnecessary because the pleated back is so pretty and I think that's the focal point for the chair! Great job!🥰🥰
You are just a joy to watch. You're so talented and truly a wonderful person to get inspo from. I just adore watching every video- Thanks for sharing your creativity with us all.
I LOVE THIS!!! So genius. I never would have thought about doing something like this myself. However you have really got me thinking! My boundaries of what can be done yourself at home have definitely increased tremendously today. Wow... Never thought a diy RUclips video would change my thinking about what I can accomplish artistically?!?!?!
I CANNOT BELIEVE how smooth this turned out!!!! THE NOODLES!!!!
Just a tip: if you buy an IKEA chair at the as-is section or at the thriftstore with the cover, you can take the cover apart and use it as a template for your new cover. I'm no professional but I've upholstered my sofa four times that way and it's really easy. I have my sofa for fourteen years now and it looks very different every time!
I’ve just watched a video tutorial like that
Exactly! Alternatively, if we're going to drop $200 on fabric, why not grab a $10 "Bucket Chair Slipcover" pattern while we're there??
Many crafters and DIY'ers assume patterns are ridged, inflexible and dictated assignments, meant for very seasoned sewers only...
Completely wrong!
That $10 "Bucket Chair Slipcover" pattern will include tips and tricks for specifically working with that chair's shape, suggestions for embellishments (ie, those pool noodles), will include Exact fabric amounts needed for several different Types of material, and should we ever feel Really stumped, pattern companies provide one-on-one troubleshooting help from someone with a blackbelt in slipcover sewing! As I said, if we're going to spend a butt load of cash on lovely material, a $10 slipcover pattern is a pretty savvy investment! :)
What a great idea!
i literally am going to do this. Thank you both for the inspiration!
You must be Dutch, hahaha, I am also Dutch. I recognize the frugality, which is totally fine❤❤❤🙏🤩🤩🤩🤩😍😍😍
The pool noodles would make such a cool headboard for a bed - what a genius idea!
Oooh great idea !!
Omg yyesss
Yesss!!!
Yasss
Awesome idea!
OMG. I PRAY EVERYDAY I WAKE UP AS TALENTED AS YOU!!!
Dear Goddess. So do I!❤️
Same tbh
I'm glad you pace yourself and don't try to buy everything, open it up when you get home and dive right in. You're fresh the next day and can think thru your next steps. Any leftover fabric could make a pillowcase or maybe get used for a textile art project, perhaps?
Something super strange about me is that I’m only super creative in natural daylight! Once it gets dark out, I’m not as creative! I did have quite a bit of left over fabric which I’m excited to use in a future project!!
@@lonefox Same. Have to get it done before sunset or I'll mess up 😂
Omg thank you so much for re-sharing my video! What an honor!
I feel like this would look really good with velvet fabric
Totally!!
Yes! Rich look
Yes! I kept thinking this the whole video.
Yessss
Completely! :)
Wow!!! Using The pool noodles was genius!!!! That adds so much interest!!! The piece overall came out beautifully!!!
Waiting for the Lone Fox X IKEA collection to drop
982000 subscribers can't be wrong about the talent of Lone Fox. Truly amazing.
I confess I've never been a fan of the tub chair because they've always looked so plain and boring to me but you have managed to make me think twice about them just because of the lovely texture you brought to the piece. That pleating is the business and it just elevates the chair to a new level and brings the cosiness to the forefront. I love how you put the warning out there about never having tried something before and then pull a rabbit out of a hat. Why are we only 17 days into 2021 and you are giving us DIY Life already?!
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Those noodles would work great on a headboard as well. Great job!
Drew: I am not a professional
Also Drew: makes a $120 IKEA chair look like a $1200 high end chair!
You did really well for "not professional " ❤👏
$1200? No. It's looks good but you can tell it's a DIY. I loved his idea for the back.
@@Jessa8891 your opinion, which you can kindly keep off my comment. Thanks.
@@Jessa8891 Yes. Allthough, I think a few more and you couldn't tell.
Wow Drew! Well Done! Are you gonna sell these? Sign me up!
You've got the "Finishing Touch" most DIYers need. The pleats were an excellent choice. Very neat project.
I love how you seem to fearlessly tackle a new project/skill you aren't familiar with and nail it. That chair is gorgeous from any angle.
**first attempt at upholstering**
**perfection**
“I’ve never done this before” chair comes out perfect. Meanwhile I’d be standing by remnants bawling and reevaluating my whole life 😫
🤣😂🤣😂
😛LOL! Me too!
🤣🤣🤣My thoughts exactly!!
Lmao same
I couldn’t have said it better myself!!
This is literally the only boucle chair I have actually liked. This looks stunning. I think the scallops are what makes this chair everything! 😍😍😍
I highly recommend getting some curved upholstery needles (SINGER 01025 is a great set to start with). Once you've used upholstery needles you'll wonder how you ever lived without them. I use mine on everything. Probably more than straight needles.
I swore I had one!!! I was looking through my stash for like 20 mins and then just ended up using the normal needle
Upholstery Needles are Everything ❣
Same! I haven't upholstered anything, but they're super helpful.
if u wanna do this at home but the ikea price is still a bit steep for you: the tullsta chair can be found on basically any second hand website for like a third of the price!
got mine for 15
Secondhand is always best for saving money, and if you don’t want to pay forty bucks a yard for fabric, try your coupons at JoAnn’s. Like, I kinda hate JoJo, but I love her coupons!!
@@anitalauer2715 Im recreating this chair and found fairly cheap fabric, in total I guess ill be out 90 euros (poolnoodles, fabric, staples and the actual chair itself) wish me luck!!
@@PascaleDeBom Amazing!! Wish I could see it!!
@@laurabrady84105 my instagram is @netjesvragen and one of my highlights is making the chair! (dutch commentary though, but photos are photos!)
I love the tufting with the pool noodles! the only thing I dont absolutely love is the pleating, I think it makes it really look like a blanket vs a fancy fabric
You are the first person I've seen who uses pins when upholstering. Genius!!! 😍💖💕👍
So good Drew! Genius hack! xoxo
Thank you Danie!!! ❤️❤️❤️
@@lonefox totally agree... the noodle-back really elevates it- job very well done 👍 also, if peeps want to spend even less...maybe use an old chair and teddy-fleece type blankets/throws 😊
@@olbird7647 we clearly have a different definition of “elevate” lol
Hello. When I think he can’t get any better you step it up once again. You have a gift. Thanks for sharing.
Everytime he says that he has never done it before and then swoosh, he works his magic.. 😍😍
Loads of love from India ❤️😍
I would just like to spend a moment, to thank you Drew, from so many of us,to share your creativity, helps so many of us, your help and guidance runs ALOT deeper, than you could ever understand, Thank you,Drew💗
When you stated what the pool noodles were for, I was worried you wouldn't have enough fabric. I'm glad the seam came out so well-hidden. I also worried that your pool noodles would not space out correctly and you'd have a couple of inches of chair left over. It turned out really well. But I worry (gosh I worry a lot!) that sitting on the cushion will put too much stress on the thread and it will pull out of the cushion over time.
I actually re-covered a chair just like that because the cats tore it up. I did it the traditional way and I have a sewing machine. Your's turned out so much more elegant than mine did!
As someone with lots of upholstery experience I was like, ooof you’re gonna need at lest 4 yards 😂 also, if you aren’t finishing your fabric edges with a fabric like that, especially on the pillow, you’re gonna end up with little fluffs everywhere! Excellent design!
I’m so impressed! I was thinking about what it must take to do something you haven’t tried before, and I realized that there’s an overlap between creativity and daring to be able to try new things. You my friend are creative and daring, and it’s inspiring to see.
What I've always liked about you is your lack of fear when it comes to something you haven't tried before. Great job. It turned out so cute and it looks comfortable too.!
Brave Boy. I would never have had the guts to wing it even if I thought it out. But it gives this old crone enough courage to do a smaller item I have avoided. Thank you Much.
It makes it a lot easier if you start with a thrift store chair. I’ve done a few and have never gone over $50. That way if you mess up it’s not as daunting.
I'll admit that I'm not a fan of the boucle, the scalloping or the pleating, but I can't get over how fantastic this ikea flip ended up. I can definitely see it in homes with a more eclectic vibe. Great job!
Well done! Didn’t expect the tube effect on the back. Very clever. Your enthusiasm makes me 😊. Have a great day!
I love that you just figure it out and just go for it!
When you pulled out the pool noodles I knew you were about to take this chair to the next level!!!
Great job! Very chic
It is absolutely fabulous. You did a fantastic job. It looks so comfy and soft. Using the pool noodles is genius.
In my humble opinion, Drew is a GENIUS!
Hi lone fox great video the chair looks great it's so pretty I think that I might do one in pink and one purple
This piece isn't my personal style but I couldn't help but to keep watching. The way he problem solves is really impressive. Looks great.!
Dude. This is seriously your niche. Crafting and art. You seem to pull off ANYTHING. I feel proud of you. I’m glad that you can do some well that makes you happy
Initially I thought it was going to be expensive, but now I thinkit is gorgeus ! so lovely for the winter season, looks like a lamb....and your eyes got green in that lighting, like the olive leaves behind you. Amased *-*
Pool noodles who would know. The chair looks soft and comfortable. BRAVO Drew.👍
I love how you never do anything ”simple” you’re brave
This is INSANE! Can’t believe how chic it came out!
My Nannie was a professional upholsterer and worked out of her basement when I was growing up (she raised me and I remember playing in all the filler and material while listening to “The Young and The Restless” 😆). She would probably not approve of your method but I think it turned out AMAZING 😉
I have upholstery experience, and I knew that wasn’t enough fabric! The pool noodle idea was a good one, but I might have attached them to cardboard or burlap, and approached the front of the chair more traditionally. Attaching the back portion as the finishing touch.
AWESOME!
I understand why she would not approve. Now that I am an upholstery student, all I do is scream nooo, no no no at every step. But I really do love this idea with the foam at the back. Very creatieve ❤️
Love your “go for it” attitude. Upholstery intimidates most people.
I love this! 💖 We thrifted some club chairs from Goodwill a while back because they were a steal and I’ve had absolutely no idea what to recover them with. Perhaps they’ll finally get their happy ending lol
Chair looks beautiful! I bet it is super soft and cosy.
It looks great! But the back is so nice, I would move the chair somewhere else in the living room, turned in such a way that you can see the back of the chair when you come into the room, and it's not up against a wall or window. I think the back of the chair is the best part because of the way you made it.
The Pool noodles are such a brilliant hack! Genius!
Omg, that chair is gorgeous! I love the back! Once agine Drew has out done himself! ❤🦊
When I saw the noodle I knew exactly what you were going to do. My mouth dropped open and I said out loud, why didn't I think of that? LOVE
This is the cutest thing I've ever seen, it's amazing
i am so proud of you! this is insane. An ikea chair and pool noodles to create one of the cutest chairs I have ever seen.. so insane
1 question: sitting in this chair is like being hugged by a goldendoodle or am I mistaken?
hahahaha yes!!
Drew ...I love how you see something online & then put then put your own spin on it! 😍😍😍 Ahhhhmazing!!
I figured I would be in the minority of opinions and boy was I right! I REALLY do not like chair. It seems messy, bunched up and overdone. But I’m glad you and everyone else loves it! Lol
Amazing - love that pool noodle hack!
This is making me wanne do this to my whole dang sofa 😅
My whole ass sofa needs a major overhaul!
Fixed it guys 🤣😅
@@ellenotthemagazine I didn’t see anything wrong with it! Haha
My mind is BLOWNNNNN - Best DIY anything I’ve seen yet. Love love love this
I’m so happy you posted! I was so bored 😩😭
same!
Same!!
You are FEARLESS!!! You just go right in and BAMMM! You got a gorg chair! Love you!
Hermione Chantelle made over a chair with this type of material a couple of months ago. Although she didn't use pool noodles like you did. Great job Drew! 👏💓😀
I was watching it yesterday, and now there is this video. . Do you think its a sign ? 😂
No Mathilde, I think it's a cute trend!
I AM SHOCKED! This turned out INCREDIBLE!!!!
This is 100% the best thrift that I've ever seen!! I've literally felt in love with the result...
I’ve never been so impressed with a diy project
Wow thank you Julia!
I love the fact that with some of your projects you kind of 'wing it' and not always knowing what you are doing but blazing the trail anyways and if things get hinky you regroup and adjust. No more red wine for YOU, mister!
I love the use of the pool noodles! That would look great used for a headboard!
You ROCK the phrase, “I’ve never done this before!” Beautiful job!
The way it's ended on the chairs I've recovered is with a kind of tack strip. Take a strip of cardboard. Furniture tacks about every inch or inch and a half. Tucked into the fabric so the sharp ends come through. Fold over. Then it's tapped into place with a small hammer. Basically the tack strip goes into the hem.
Hey Drew! Loved how this turned out and that’s saying a lot cause I’m not too into the bouclé trend. This looks profesh! BTW, Hermione Chantel did this a little while ago too with some blankets or towels or something like that but I feel like this one is more up my alley!
Ahh I’ll have to check her video out!!
OMG! Never in a million years would I have thought that you would even see my comment! I’m legit star struck! Hello from the Dominican Republic!
I saw that on her channel. Drew’s is more high end, but I liked her material.
@@lonefox Also The Sorry Girls did a version but this is very chic!
This is so amazing, the pool noodles clinched it. So cozy and expensive looking.
I love the scalloped panels you did with the noodles-This turned out awesome! On the front arm seams that you hot-glued, you could sew the edges of the fabric together at that seam to reinforce them and prevent that from coming apart :)
Yes!! great idea :)
A cloud, it looks like a welcoming, cozy, cloud.
Well done, D! 👍
These chairs always remind me of the van in Dumb & Dumber 😂
I bow down to your huge talent. Who knew that pool noodles could be so versatile, lol. I currently have two rather large leather sofas which are about 12 years old and for a few months I've been toying with the idea of getting rid of one of them and buying a couple of lounge chairs just to free up some space. I would not immediately think IKEA but the chairs shown in your video make me curious to check 'em out. Once again you've knocked a design project outa the park!
This is amazing!! I have an old chair just begging for this to be done.... But I'm also thinking of hacking the tarva bedframe in the same style as this - pool noodles and boucle. Love. Also, I'm really enjoying this style of video.
A headboard would be amazing, and I think pretty simple to do, in this style!!!
You'd never know that was your first try at upholstery. Great instincts on working through and problem solving! Bravo!!!!!
Thank you so much!!!
oh my goodness, this was amazing!!!!
Stunned at how good this turned out. You are a jack of all trades!
"we have the chair legs and.. this paper" lol
yup! directly into the empty box LOL
Drew, that is incredible, Seeing is believing, I can't believe you pulled it off !!! Love it
The girl on TikTok: ok job
Lone Fox: knocking out of the park..crazy amazing diy...can't get enough of your projects
I did this with an old chair a few months ago. Best choice ever that no one has seen lol.
Drew: diys an exquisite, trendy, tufted chair masterpiece
My food driven brain: nice rice krispie treat chair sir
Love it. You did a great job with scissors, hot glue and a staple bun. Oh and a needle and thread.
My jaw literally dropped. You keep blowing my mind! Pool noodles?! This is freakin' genius Drew!
Btw if you are in Europe and have Jysk (it's like ikea) they have a boucle chair for €200! I'm just waiting for it to be back in stock cause I don't think i could diy one >.
I would like to thank you for a great afternoon yesterday. I spent the day with you and Macenna. It was wonderful.
Next time ask Becky from The Sorry Girls to teach ya how to make a cushion pillow case!
Honestly I didn’t think I’d love it with the noodles and pleating BUT THIS IS BEYOND EPICCCCC😍 I shall never doubt you again!
this chair turned out so cute! I reminds me on a shell :>
Blown away every time. You never cease to amaze me!
I'm going to attempt this .. using a blanket hehehe
Yes... I did this using a blanket and my daughters saucer chair. Turned out pretty good!!😉
Did you actually do it because I want to see?😂
Drew do you know you are a genius? I couldn't believe you turned this simple chair into a very classy and unique piece!😍😍😍
Hack: get a cat. They'll completely transform all of your furniture 😇😇😇
OMG!!!! How cool! Drew you're so talented! I think that mini pillow unnecessary because the pleated back is so pretty and I think that's the focal point for the chair! Great job!🥰🥰
Waiting for the IKEA sponsorship
You are just a joy to watch. You're so talented and truly a wonderful person to get inspo from. I just adore watching every video- Thanks for sharing your creativity with us all.
I would like to see this chair a year in after some good use.
I LOVE THIS!!! So genius. I never would have thought about doing something like this myself. However you have really got me thinking! My boundaries of what can be done yourself at home have definitely increased tremendously today. Wow... Never thought a diy RUclips video would change my thinking about what I can accomplish artistically?!?!?!