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Posted on: 3/14/08 10:12 PM ET
I am thrilled to have procured a Horn sewing stool for only $15 (they are no longer made).

It is a little battered so I thought I would give it a new look to fit in my room.

What I thought would be great if I could use some of my sheets that I have managed to collect and not use over the years - mostly bought from opportunity shops and show very little wear and are quite thick.

What I am wondering is there anything I could treat these with so the material does not wear too quickly? Of course the stool will be used only as my sewing stool not for general use.
  
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Posted on: 3/15/08 4:37 PM ET
In reply to quirkette
Just an idea, maybe you want to hit it with Scotchgard water repellent. It won't make it all stiff, and it may give it a little more body and wearability? As in wear on it, not to wear it...

That might work? AND, there is always old fashioned Starch! Come sin a spray now. But that would wash off pretty easily.

M:)


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Posted on: 3/15/08 8:28 PM ET
MMMm sounds like a plan. I still am tossing this around. I am hunting through my offcuts - may have some backed curtain material.
  
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Posted on: 3/15/08 10:33 PM ET
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You could always try using your sheets with a thin batting in between and quilting the fabric. That would certainly give you a bit more stability in the fabric.
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