![]() It gave me a chance to learn a new skill, sewing, and I saved a great deal of money. My daughter has a sewing machine and has taken sewing classes so I figured she could help. I decided to take the plunge and order from Sailrite. The slings from the pre-cut companies came with minimal instructions that made this process look deceivingly simple. This was a step that had to be done, even if you order a pre-cut and sewn sling. However, when watching the video I realized the hardest part seemed to be installing the sling on the chair. The issue was, I did not know how to sew, and the 30-minute Sailrite video made it look complicated. In other words, a saving of up to $250 versus ordering a precut sling. After watching the video and estimating the cost I realized I could do all six chairs for about $100 if I used Sailrite. Instead they simply send you a roll of fabric. Unlike the other options, Sailrite does not cut and sew the fabric for you. Then I came to the Sailrite site which had complete instructions and videos. ![]() Considering a full new chair could be bought for about $80 this makes the landfill look like a prime option. I looked at several sites offering replacements and found they cost from $50 to $60 per chair. We needed new slings and I set out to find how hard it would be to replace them. The basic problem with our chairs was the fabric, called a sling, became worn and torn. Our patio chairs could be completely replaced for $500 and it becomes a question of how much time and money would it take to repair the chairs. In many cases, this is because repair is difficult and products from places like China can be inexpensive. However, one thing that upsets me is how much Americans tend to throw things away. I am by no means an environmental fanatic. This post is on how to replace fabric on a sling patio chair at a fairly low cost. At this point the choice is either, throw out the chairs, or replace the sling fabric. Unfortunately, in the intense Southern California sun, the fabric on these chairs wears out after a few years. Hampton Bay is a popular brand of patio chair sold at Home Depot and we have a set of 6.
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