I've got some faded garden furniture (green directors chairs), which with a squirt of teak oil and some fabric dye should look good as new.
But how good is fabric dye, is there a specific brand I should go for?
Is there something better?
Or is it easier to pop down Dunelm Mill, pick a funky fabric and run up something new?
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Dyeing Stuff Black
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Re: Dyeing Stuff Black
Fabric and stitching needs to be very strong - those directors' chairs have a habit of ripping apart at no notice (and causing injury) - don't ask me how I know.
FWIW, my wife found some offcuts which weren't too hard to stitch with heavy grade thread, and they've been superb. https://www.attwoollsmanufacturing.co.u ... as-fabric/ has that kind of thing - you'd want 12 oz or 15 oz for chairs - about £8.50 a running metre, or £9.50 if you think your backside might benefit from added fire retardant qualities.
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FWIW, my wife found some offcuts which weren't too hard to stitch with heavy grade thread, and they've been superb. https://www.attwoollsmanufacturing.co.u ... as-fabric/ has that kind of thing - you'd want 12 oz or 15 oz for chairs - about £8.50 a running metre, or £9.50 if you think your backside might benefit from added fire retardant qualities.
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Re: Dyeing Stuff Black
Hi I have successfully used Rust-Oleum Fabric paint on motorcycle seat covers and suede shoes. It gives a very even dense coverage and is not prone to sagging if applied in coats. I imagine you would need 1 can per chair.
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