How to Replace 2-Piece Sling Chair Fabric
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Here at Sailrite®, we get a lot of emails and calls from customers asking how to replace the fabric on a patio sling chair. It's a very popular style of chair, but the fabric can start to wear out and fade with use. Instead of replacing the whole chair, you can keep the frame (and save some money) by replacing only the sling fabric. And today, we're going to show you how to do just that!
Sling fabric is remarkably strong. And it has to be — because the fabric, not the frame, supports a person’s weight when they use a sling chair. So, the fabric suffers most of the wear on sling chairs, while the frames usually hold up much better. That means that the frames on your sling chairs are probably worth keeping around!
In this video, we’ll show you how to remove the old fabric from a two-piece sling chair and measure the frame. Then you’ll see how to cut, sew and install new fabric. This DIY has a lot of steps, but don’t worry — we’ll walk you through every one.
We’ll also share helpful tips for difficult steps, such as:
Whether you need a project for the long winter months or you're getting ready to spruce up your patio for spring, there's no better time to learn how to revitalize your sling chairs. Watch the video below to get started!
Replacing the fabric on your patio chairs isn’t the only way to freshen up your outdoor space. We have how-to videos that will walk you through other patio DIYs, including how to sew a patio umbrella, how to make shade sails and how to make a grill cover. Check out all of our Outdoor Living projects now!