That’s it! The twill tape is thin enough that I didn’t need to use an awl to get through the webbing, and so far anyway, it’s holding up beautifully. I used 3-inch cotton twill from the Ribbon Factory and stretched it as taut as I could to make it comfy. (Up in Maine, Julie O’Rourke recently re-webbed her little guy’s chair this way.) If your chair uses screws and washers, the technique is very similar and the above video shows both methods.
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My chair was made with clips that had gone rusty, so I recycled them and bought a shiny new set from Lawn Chair USA. + Lawnchair Clips (or screws and washers!) Just keep in mind that if you plan to re-web as I have here, you’ll need a chair that has a bar across the front and top of the seat. Ideally, buy used! You can scout for one at thrift stores or tag sales or online at places like eBay or Etsy. Whatever you do, if you have an aluminum chair, hang on to it! Even if you don’t opt for a cotton monochrome look like I did, opportunities for repair (and lounging) are virtually endless. Here are the basic details in case you decide to go in for a lawn chair rescue as the weather warms up. A few months later, it’s still holding up. I followed the basic instructions from Lawnchair USA, pushing the metal clips through the cotton tape just like I would have the nylon. After weaving one seat and not loving it, I tucked the chair into the closet for a few months and busied myself with other projects, but in February I pulled it out and tried again, this time using cotton twill tape and a new set of lawn chair clips. My original plan was to recreate a basketweave seat out of cotton clothesline, but I found the weave to be too bulky to feel comfortable. I scoured sidewalks for a cast-off folding chair to spruce up all summer, and put out a call on our local Buy Nothing Group, but it wasn’t until we moved in September that I found what I’d been searching for: a lightweight aluminum folding chair with nylon webbing that had started to fray. We’d bring colored chalk and balls and send up small blessings for a nearby spot to get out late-day wiggles. We still lived in our old apartment, four flights up without a patch of outdoor space to call our own and so in the afternoons we’d walk the kids around the block to a stretch of wide sidewalk in front a shuttered school building. At IKEA, you’ll find the right seats for all your outdoor needs, including classic deck chairs, outdoor lounge chairs and patio dining chairs.Last spring, when the weather warmed but the virus still raged out of control and playgrounds and parks were closed, I dreamed of a folding lawn chair. And, of course, many people do all of these and more. While most of us enjoy spending as much time outdoors as possible in warmer months, we aren’t all interested in doing the same things while we’re out there! Thinking of outside spaces at home in particular, some sit outside to read, others to sunbathe, others to dine, and so on. Having more than one style also allows people of different sizes and heights to find the most comfortable option for them. There are pros and cons to both options, but we love the flexibility that choosing a few outside chairs offers. You’ll also want to consider whether you want a cohesive look with patio chairs of the same design, or prefer an assortment of complementary styles.
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With so many stylish patio chairs to choose from at IKEA, we’re certain to have the right fit for your budget and desired aesthetic. How to choose outdoor chairs for your space