Friday, September 19, 2014

Garage Flip

I just finished a new project for my sewing room.   I saw this old fan my hubby had in his garage last month and he was planning on throwing it out. I SAID HOLD ON A MINUTE.  I envision a very cool seat.

Here is the before:




My new sewing room has turquoise trim so I thought it would be a great color for the fan too.






And the fan still works very well.

There is a lid to the fan --- so perfect for upholstery.  We cut plywood and then used foam and batting before the final upholstery fabric. Worked perfect to attach the top. Don't you love the fabric--pink and turquoise to match all the furniture in my room!!






After I find a rug that I like and a new window treatment I will be done. I'm ready to start sewing some winter clothes, maybe a new coat!!!

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12 comments:

  1. DanaSeptember 19, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    Wow, Ann, that is such a great flip!!! You did a wonderful job on it.....I'm sure it adds a great touch to your sewing room! HPS! Dana

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  2. LVSeptember 19, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    Ann, you are something else. Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought of this. What a wonderful idea and it turned out so pretty and useful.

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  3. Jil~Say It With RosesSeptember 19, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    Now THAT is thinking outside the box! Looks wonderful!!!
    ♥ Jil

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  4. ShabbyprimdelightsSeptember 20, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    Love the makeover.....and I have to admit I have never ever seen a fan like that before.......love the colours too...HPS Michelle

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  5. Visits With MarySeptember 20, 2014 at 8:00 AM

    That is a great re-cycle. I really love the material you chose for the seat cushion. I've never seen a fan like that either!

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  6. PattiSeptember 20, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    That is an amazing transformation. That's really creative. I guess it's the opposite of a hot seat since the fan will be blowing.

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  7. Gerald (SK14)September 22, 2014 at 6:45 AM

    an excellent example of recycling

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  8. SmilingSallySeptember 22, 2014 at 7:38 AM

    Oh Ann,

    You are so talented! It's a perfect sewing room seat, and it coordinated with everything! Isn’t it fun finding blue?

    I'm looking forward to reading your comment on my blue striped kayak post. Please come back.

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  9. CrystelleSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:34 AM

    No way! I am so in love with this re-do! Wow!! What a great idea to turn that old fan into a seat! I am truly impressed! Way to think outside the box.... :)
    xox, Crystelle
    CrystelleBoutique

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  10. Black Jack's CarolSeptember 22, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    Oh, I DO love the fabric and am blown away by your creativity, Ann! In a million years, I wouldn't have thought of such a project. You are a true artist!

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  11. joyh82September 22, 2014 at 1:52 PM

    Wow that did turn out very cute, love the pattern you chose for the cushion
    too ;)

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  12. BrandiSeptember 27, 2014 at 9:01 AM

    This is so neat! What a great way to repurpose. It's such a unique addition to have in your sewing room.

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