Replacement Sling Covers in less than 20 min a chair / Jon's DIY

Too many thought refurbishing the sling chairs was too difficult so they did not give it a shot. I will show you here on the fly how easy this can be. Also how little time it takes.
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[@tanyasquickmeals764]

I'm about to try it after watching your video about 20 times.

[@bettydarling2445]

Great instruction. I leave my chairs out stacked and covered thru the snow. This usually isn’t an issue, but this year the cover blew off. People went through 2 of the 4 chairs over the 4th of July. Glad I can repair them before the next pool party!

[@tanyasquickmeals764]

It was tough but I did it! I'm working on the second chair and one slot is so much tighter than the other. I think the regular patio chairs may be easier but these "high grade" swivel chairs are just too much. Don't think I'll be doing that kind again.

[@SJtoobsox]

Excellent

[@christineshotton824]

How quick you got your timing down. Hey if it takes a 3 day weekend one would have furniture like new, with the latest fabrics to last another 5 years. 🎉🙌👏

[@JONSDIY]

So my first set of chairs with the stipes lasted about 4 years before they faded and did not look good. But they were not outdoor material and I left them outside in the rain, sun, snow. With this set I used the more expensive outdoor all-weather material. It's been three years now on the same back porch. These look like I put the fabric on yesterday. sewing the fabric was the easy part. Getting them back on the chairs proves to be a bit more difficult. Thanks for your comment. Jon

[@jasonjackson5696]

Putting a small amount of Vaseline in the groove makes the process much easier

[@JONSDIY]

Or a quick shot of WD-40.

[@maryharris6499]

What settings are your sewing machine on? How big is the fold for the slide rods?

[@christineshotton824]

Look at your original fabric when you remove it as a possible guide. Look up your type of machine and then google not just the settings but what type thread for outdoor furniture. Hope that helps.

[@upnorthmazurs]

suggestions on where I can but/find replacement end caps for sling chairs....... our original ones just crumble from UV damage

[@JONSDIY]

amzn.to/3KOZUX2 Mostly on Amazon make sure you find the same style.

[@MrTexaz101]

I bought similar chairs and the fabric deteriorated within a year. But the aluminum frame is intact. I hate to replace the fabric every year or so, is there an alternative?

[@JONSDIY]

Saul, The fabric I am using in this video is still going strong. When you go into a fabric store ask the clerk to show you where the outdoor material is. This stuff is great and has shown no signs of wear yet since the posting of this video. And my back deck is brutal. facebook.com/JONSDIY/photos/pcb.2955831108065679/2955830501399073/

[@Mike87S]

2 yards were enough for all 5 chairs?

[@JONSDIY]

yes. the rolls were very wide. so picture it rolling from are rest to arm rest. Still had plenty left over

[@pleather75]

I have the same chairs you used in your demonstration. Do you have the nam of the manufacturer or model name or number?

[@FilomenaJackStudio]

If you sew the end of the channel closed the plastic pieces won’t poke through. I am assuming lol. Thanks for this!

[@JONSDIY]

Flomena you are 100% correct but if you are familiar with my videos you would know that I really do make it up as I go along. And in my introduction to my channel I tell viewers to improve on my design. Which you definitely did in this case. I think I did a few your way but just did not catch it on video. Thanks for watching and don’t forget to subscribe. Jon

[@chrisspeelman7700]

Lmao

[@cadenadeportiva]

where did you buy the material

[@JONSDIY]

Joann Fabrics

[@sharpdressed1799]

Was wondering how you remove the stubborn screws/bolts that secure the sling to the frame. I don’t want to ruin the chair.

[@JONSDIY]

Vice grips. Only had issue with one.

[@user-db5ym4ti4j]

Where can I get new fiberglass cord

[@terrysoward4537]

Jon. I too would like to know the settings used. I did buy the sewing machine off of your link. Would be helpful. Thanks in advance

[@jun3st3r]

Hello, What type of thread did you use to do the sewing? -Thanks

[@JONSDIY]

V-92 Polyester thread for outdoor use.. Comes in any color.

[@jun3st3r]

@@JONSDIY Thank you Jon. Very informative video and I'm going to give this a shot.

[@MariahChan96]

If my fabric ends up being too long after I pull it through the chair do I have to take it out and essential start over??

[@JONSDIY]

No, just adjust one side to compensate for the length. Then refit.

[@MariahChan96]

@@JONSDIY I'm not sure what you mean. Just have one side stick out and put the end cap on the other side?

[@JONSDIY]

@@MariahChan96 no I meant pull the slide out that is a little bit longer pull the thread just on that one side and then shorten it you should be good to go

[@robinvanauken9536]

What needle did you use, please?

[@JONSDIY]

a standard sewing needle. Nothing special.

[@joshfullbright7678]

if you use the proper heavy thread, needle #16 or #18, my machine ran fine with a 16

[@MsMediachic]

Where did you get your fabric?

[@JONSDIY]

Joann Fabric.

[@JONSDIY]

They also sell the exact same fabric at Fabric Hut. It’s just a little more expensive.

[@badtolz2122]

"No loose end"... you sound like Hillary

[@grantheinrich8312]

Can I pay u to make me a set for my chairs?

[@JONSDIY]

I would need the frames and you would need to be local.

[@jennythomson4475]

@@JONSDIY what would you estimate the labor cost to be for the replacement of fabric for each chair

[@JONSDIY]

@@jennythomson4475 Labor? I have no idea, I do not do this for a living and therefore have no overhead. I simply just show you how you can do it yourself and can tell you how much it cost me to do it myself.

[@jimfraunberger4517]

I don’t have a sewing machine

[@JONSDIY]

not much hope for you to do a DIY then. :-)