How to Use Vintage Tennis Rackets as Varsity-Themed Chair Swags

Using scissors, cut the collegiate type font letters from paper for use as stencils. Tip: The two letters are used for a layered, shadow effect. When choosing proper sizes, it's best to stick with a size of 8 inches tall for the back letter and 7-1/2 inches tall for the front letter. This will create a properly proportioned shadow effect.

Once stencils have been cut from paper, trace the silhouettes of the letters directly to felt. Lay the felt onto the cutting mat, then cut to size using craft knife.

Adhere the front and back felt letters together by adding a bead of hot glue along the back of the front letter using glue gun. Then press the two letters together firmly.

Position the two-part felt letter in the center of the racket, then keep it firmly held in place with adhesive gum.

Lastly, secure the racket to the back of the chair by tying the top of the racket to the top of the chair with nylon string.

They may be easy to make, but these tennis racket chair swags look like a million bucks.