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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

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?

Please don't post links though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would Velcro the material to the inside so you can remove it to wash it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You could glue fabric with a hot glue gun

Personally I would decoupage the sides with a nice printed paper.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"You could glue fabric with a hot glue gun

Personally I would decoupage the sides with a nice printed paper. "

I could. I want to make sure the edges are neat but I'll cover them with braid.

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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"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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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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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By *icecouple561 OP   Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex


"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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