Bring new life to vintage patio chairs by giving it an updating nautical look with Patio Paint.

SUPPLIES

• water container
• palette or plastic plate
• paper towels
• sandpaper
• scissors
• 1" flat brush
• screwdriver
• iron
• stencil brush
• needle and thread
• iron and ironing board
• fabric measuring tape
• drop cloth
• iron-on transfers
• stuffing
• sewing machine
• chair
• fabric
• rope

INSTRUCTIONS

NOTES:

Let dry completely between painting steps.

1. Start with an old set of patio chairs that need a new look.

2. Remove old canvas fabric and hardware from chairs and foot rests. Take notice and make notes of how chair is fitting together, this will make reassembly easier.

3. Prime the surface by sanding any old, chipping paint away and creating a new, smooth surface. Wipe away an dust with a damp paper towel.

4. Paint Honeydew onto entire wood surface with a 1" flat brush. Work paint into porous surface.

5. Using old chair fabric as a pattern, measure and cut new outdoor fabric for chairs and foot rests. Make it slightly larger so the edges can be sewed.

6. With sewing machine, turn under side edges and stitch fabric for both chairs and foot rests. Turn under and sew castings for dowels.

7. Create two small pillows in desired size in coordinating fabric.
8. Before stuffing pillows, print nautical graphics onto iron-on transfer paper according to packaging instructions. Iron onto front of pillow forms. Optionally: use stencil of choice and coordinating Multi-Surface color instead of iron-on. Stuff pillow forms and hand sew open edge.

9. Add rope trim by hand stitching along edge.

10. Place fabric onto wood chairs and foot rests. Secure hardware back onto footrests.

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