Modern Outdoor Furniture Tutorial: Part 1

 I haven't been able to find any mini outdoor furniture that has modern lines...at least that I can afford.  So, I decided to make my own.  This is a first, so I hope it turns out OK.

First, I  made a chair frame.  This one is made from some left over 3/8" MDF.

 

Next I found a woven placemat.  This one is from Home Goods.

 

Then, I spray painted the chair frame the same color as the placemat.

 

Then I cut out pieces to fit each side of the chair frame out of the placemat.

 

I smeared a bit of glue on a piece with a stiff paint brush. I use Alleen's Fast Grab or Quick Dry because it holds well and dries clear.

 

I glued it on the chair frame and did the same with all of the pieces that I cut out.

 

Here you have the main part of the chair.

 

Next:  the cushions and chair legs.