How to repair folding camp (directors) chairs? (2024)

Asked on May 09, 2020

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• Nan W. on May 09, 2020

  Hi! you can actually buy replacements VERY cheaply!

  https://www.amazon.com/reemplazo-director-Casual-Algodón-marino/dp/B000EPLLQI/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=canvas+replacement+for+directors+chairs&qid=1589042414&sr=8-2

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• Mogie on May 09, 2020

  Repair Your Camping Chair!

  https://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Your-Camping-Chair/

  Fixin' a Folding Camping Chair

  https://www.instructables.com/id/Maintaining-a-Folding-Camping-Chair/

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• Johnavallance82 on May 09, 2020

  Hello there,

  You can buy Deck Chair OR wINDBREAK CANVAS THAT WILL DO THE JOB!

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  Deb K on May 09, 2020

  Hello Bludisptr, here is a video that shows how to repair these chairs, hope it helps you

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNG0gVJcSwA

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• Cheryl A on May 09, 2020

  I found a couple options for you. Good luck on your project!

  https://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-Your-Camping-Chair/

  https://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2016/08/relcvsch.html

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• Beth on May 09, 2020

  If it's a small-ish hole, you could try darning it: https://www.heddels.com/2016/01/hand-repairs-hand-darn-patch-repair-hems/

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• Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom on May 09, 2020

  Here is an idea of how to fix it with wood instead of fabric: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE1aNPj0pCs

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• Kelli L. Milligan on May 09, 2020

  I saw replacement seats and backs on eBay and Amazon.

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• Cynthia H on May 10, 2020

  Hi! Try this:

  https://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2016/08/relcvsch.html?m=1

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• Chas' Crazy Creations on May 10, 2020

  You can find replacements for the canvas at places like Home Depot - https://www.homedepot.com/pep/Black-Director-s-Chair-Cover-021-15/202910637?mtc=Shopping-BA-F_HDH-G-D59-59_34_INTERIOR_FURNITURE-MULTI-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Accent&cm_mmc=Shopping-BA-F_HDH-G-D59-59_34_INTERIOR_FURNITURE-MULTI-NA-Feed-PLA-NA-NA-Accent-71700000051494675-58700005284168660-92700046771772572&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzN71BRCOARIsAF8pjfh9EGdO-uudoa-qcc7cRLfhloEKhQNZQvMXxUQI0hQyx0Zo5SGp6jAaAjTZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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• Kmdreamer on May 10, 2020

  If you turn the seat over and lower the arms you will see that the seat is screwed in you could remove the screws and replace the piece.then put back together if you know someone with a sewing machine they could make you one

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• Vimarhonor on May 11, 2020

  If the fabric is damaged perhaps you want to replace the seat swing. Using your defective one is a pattern might be an alternative. Or replacing both parts is another option.

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• Richard Hughes on Jul 06, 2022

  How to repair a Timber Ridge Directors Chair or where to find replacement fabric.

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• Johnavallance82 on Jul 06, 2022

  Sew it together with a patch on the underside. or sew patches all over or Buy new fabric and replace.

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