Take a Seat

16 unique projects that revive and revamp your unloved chairs and seats. Sumptuous gallery of project images. Clear step-by-step instructions and pictures and comprehensive techniques section Multi-craft project book using sewing, crochet, embroidery and painting.

From homely armchairs and pouffes to eye-catching footstools and vintage-print seat pads, these 16 projects will add the personal touch that turns a house into a home.

Jemima Schlee's clever use of fabrics, textures, yarns and paint not only add personality and character to any interior, they are also an ideal way for thrifty types to create a new look on a budget. From homely armchairs and pouffes to eye-catching footstools and vintage-print seat pads, these are the personal touches that turn a house into a home. Split into four sections, the projects feature sewing, crochet, embroidery and painting, all are explained in a beginner-friendly style and are covered with clear step-by-step instructions. Projects include: Sashiko director's chair, Drop-in chair seat, Spindle-back chairs, Box cushions, Coffee-table footstool, Wine-crate footstool, Giant crochet pouffe and Wall-papered stools.