Here's a picture of where the "V" cuts are made on most upholstered furniture. This is an inside back. The tail covers the frame and tacks to the board (rail) of the arm. The stretcher is optional but can save quite a bit of fabric especially on a sofa. ...
When I reupholstered a chair like this, i had the hardest time with that plastic part of the top chair..any suggestions to make that easier? Reply Jessi Wohlwend 10 years ago Was it the plastic backing to the chair that snaps on and off? The first chair I did like this had a back...
measure the width, and add the depth of the foam seat cushion and chair back cushion. Also, add an extra 2 to 3 inches. You want to make sure you have enough fabric to wrap around and the tufting also adds to the fabric
chair upside down, and staple fabric to the underside to conceal any springs or webbing and act as a dust cover. Make sure the fabric is tight against the welting and that it covers up all raw edges of the upholstery fabric. Turn right-side up, and enjoy your newly reupholstered chair...
Upholstered chairs and recliners often have short, screw-in chair legs. Installing longer, wider legs to these larger chairs can make it easier for the elderly or ailing to get up from the chair, and they are more comfortable. Advertisement ...
Always pay for samples before placing an order. The texture, weight, and color shades will always appear different from what you see on your screen. – Wendy Conklin, Chair Whimsy Step 3: Refinish exposed wood With the fabric and batting removed, it’s the perfect time to refinish any ...
I have a mystery stain on an upholstered chair in my guest room. I’ve been hesitant to clean it because I am nervous about harming what is basically a new chair. I’ll be trying your method today! Thank you! Reply Jenn Lifford says December 15, 2015 at 8:41 pm Hope it works!
These fall months make me want to do more indoor projects and fall is the perfect time to catch up your fabric crafts. Today I’m sharing a simple no-sew project that you can do in under 30 minutes. If you’ve ever seen a bench or chair at the thrift shop or maybe you have one...
And for my headboard makeover: Upholstered Headboard Hope this was helpful. I’ll be back soon to share how I reupholstered the chairs. BOOM! Here it is: Upholstering French Provincial Chairs And here is a much more recent chair upholstery project I did that required double welt trim...
The sofa with a down cushion was an extension of the upholstered chair. Minor adjustments were made to stuffing methods, such as using buttons to secure padding rather than the practice of "tufting" (sewing raised loops or cut pile into the fabric). ...