Reupholster

I purchased a sideboard from Craigslist for $120 and the seller threw in 2 chairs that had hideously ugly and stained upholstery.

Exhbit A- The before:

I first removed the seat from the chair frame and pulled off the fabric.
I went through a few layers of ugly, old, and dusty fabric and then glued a new cushion onto the seat with spray adhesive.

Then I added layered on the batting and upholstery fabric.

Finally, I pulled the fabric around and stapled it to the back of the chair. Here is the finished product: