I need some ideas please.
I'm currently upcycling a sewing box made in 1943. Its on legs with a lift up lid and a drawer underneath. Can anyone advise me on the best way to reline the inside? It has a padded bottom  and fabric sides. Is it best to glue fabric to the sides?
Also has anyone used furniture decals and were they fairly easy to apply?
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"I would Velcro the material to the inside so you can remove it to wash it. "
That's an idea. I wish I hadn't taken the original fabric out because when I turned it over it had the wartime utility mark on the bottom |
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I'd avoid stickers as they can fade and look a bit cheap.
A good quality chalk paint in a pastel shade, with perhaps a bit sanded off on the corners to "age" it.
I'm more of a renovator and try to restore back to the original finish. |
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"I'd avoid stickers as they can fade and look a bit cheap.
A good quality chalk paint in a pastel shade, with perhaps a bit sanded off on the corners to "age" it.
I'm more of a renovator and try to restore back to the original finish."
Yes, I've painted it with chalk paint. I sanded it right down to bare wood first. The original finish wouldn't look right in our home though, hence the paint |
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"I'd avoid stickers as they can fade and look a bit cheap.
A good quality chalk paint in a pastel shade, with perhaps a bit sanded off on the corners to "age" it.
I'm more of a renovator and try to restore back to the original finish."
I'm considering a decal that's similar to a transfer rather than a sticker. Do you know what I mean? Any advice? |
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"I'd avoid stickers as they can fade and look a bit cheap.
A good quality chalk paint in a pastel shade, with perhaps a bit sanded off on the corners to "age" it.
I'm more of a renovator and try to restore back to the original finish.
I'm considering a decal that's similar to a transfer rather than a sticker. Do you know what I mean? Any advice?"
It isn't something I've done to be fair. |
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"I'd avoid stickers as they can fade and look a bit cheap.
A good quality chalk paint in a pastel shade, with perhaps a bit sanded off on the corners to "age" it.
I'm more of a renovator and try to restore back to the original finish.
I'm considering a decal that's similar to a transfer rather than a sticker. Do you know what I mean? Any advice?
It isn't something I've done to be fair."
Ok, thank you anyway |
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