How to Dress Up Ugly Folding Chairs for Thanksgiving Guests

Tess Panzer

When entertaining for a large group at Thanksgiving, one often has to resort to pulling out the folding chairs in order to accommodate everyone. Whether you happen to have a set stored in the basement or opt for going the rental route, you’re likely to be a little disappointed with the general aesthetic of purely functional seating.

We’ve found a great way to dress up these potential eyesores, simply using strips of inexpensive vinyl. With a few snips and some very basic knot-tying skills, you can have your chairs add a little modern dramatic flair to your holiday parties.

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Materials:

  • White vinyl cut into long 2-inch strips, or vinyl ribbon

  • Folding chairs

Tools:

  • Scissors

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Instructions:

1. Cut your vinyl into long 2-inch strips if you’re not using vinyl ribbon.

2. Cut a small cross into one end of the vinyl strip.

3. Wrap the strip around the chair back, and feed the end through the small cross, then tie a slipknot to secure the strip.

4. Repeat until the chair back is covered, or until you’ve achieved the desired look. You can line all the knots up, or scatter them across the back of the chair.

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