How do I weave a rush seat when the frame lifts off the chair and how do I fill in the coners?
The best thing is to try to follow what was done originally as each removable seat is different from the next. We can only provide general directions, you will have to decide what works best for your seat. Make sure to mark which is the top and which is the bottom before you lift off the frame. It might make a difference when you are finished. Usually removable seats have wide, flat rungs. Sit in front of a table, sometimes you will hold the frame in your lap with the back resting on the table, other times it will be flat on the table. For now, lay the frame on the table (widest part facing you – the front), tack a piece of rush on top of the rung in line with the front edge or L corner. Bring the rush towards you, pick up the frame (now looking at the bottom) and take the rush to the point of the angle (the center of the L shape cut out, if this is round, find the center), tack your rush at the center point – do not cut! Make a 90 degree turn and bring the rush back onto the top of th
