How To Upholster A Dining Chair - Upholstery Basics, Part 1 of 2

[jampitts]

Every detail but folding the corners. The only reason for wasting my time on this video.

[diysoph]

@jampitts This was a 2" foam seat done as a sewn project. If you would like to fold your corners you MUST trim your foam either on the top or underside to achieve a smooth professional finish. You can see an example on diyonlinemag-chair1. In the fabric shown, I was able to ease the excess in the corner area, but this is very rare. Most fabrics will call for a pleat. There are no hard rules for pleats, it's all about what is pleasing to the eye. Let me know if I can be of further help!

[spectator2009]

I am just getting to upholdtery work, but is it not easier for the novice to use webbing and springs for the seating?

Not everyone has the tools readily available to cut plywood.

[yumpin]

@spectator2009 can't do it yourself without buying the tools. Doing it yourself usually isn't cheaper but if you are picky and patient, the end result may be more the way you wanted it

[diysoph]

@spectator2009

Hi Spectator,

I originally posted your answer on my blog becuase of the charac. limit.

I have re posted it here split in three.

You can get more Q&A at the diyonlinemag blog

Cheers!

[diysoph]

@spectator2009 (1 of 3)

It all depends on your frame limitations. For the chair in the lesson, webbing would not be possible. To staple webbing into a frame, the wood frame needs to be an ample width and it should be in good condition. Half an inch is too narrow, one inch is ideal. If you find it difficult to pull the webbing tight , the job will be easier with a webbing stretcher. To staple webbing , anchor one end—then pull tight at the other end and staple across the webbing.

[diysoph]

@spectator2009 (2 of 3)

At both ends you will fold the webbing back on itself and staple across the width of the webbing again. When you have stapled across the width of the webbing twice, you can go ahead and trim the excess webbing. Because the webbing gets folded back on itself it does create some bulk. Depending on how your chair was originally constructed you may or may not be able to substitute a plywood base for webbing and vice versa.

[diysoph]

@spectator2009 (3 of 3)

If you have reservations about cutting wood, or do you do not need to own a jigsaw, there are many small shops that would cut your template for a small fee.