Upholstery,Welt and Boxed Dining Chair,Part A

[Philscbx]

Wow, I'd do CSI on the boat covers to try to reverse engineer tactic & missed the process joining the ends anyway.

If I may suggest on future videos, some mini spot lights, maybe the better LED type (low heat) to mount near the needle / fabric zone.

I think the camera would have it easier processing a higher quality light.

Dual cameras front & rear of machine would be Hollywood for sure.

Then you'd end up on pay per view channel,

and bad idea, never mind.

Cheers, we like it here.

[LaCoinDog]

Craig!, I've watched all of your videos.

You have the best and most informative sewing videos on Youtube!

And, your the best instructor ever. Please make some more sewing videos. I'm trying to learn and theres no one in my area for me to take classes from.

Thanks a million my friend. You're the best!

[marioworldsky]

thank you man ,i like your videos

[TheEnglishViking1]

Sew the pipe to the panel, not to the border.

Believe me, I know. I've been doing it for 18 years.

[avictorinowilson]

Do I need a welting foot to do this project? I just bought an old Rex upholstery machine.

[spiritedladyboutique]

No you don't need a welt foot. I sew without one.

Thanks

Craig

[jacobsladderpa]

great video, I'm wondering what type of machine you're using, I just purchased a Consew 206RB but I'm having trouble sewing lighter weight upholstery fabric with it, too much puckering. I'm also having trouble sewing welted cushion where i want a nice sharp corner. Any suggestions would be great , thanks, rob

[suziebond06]

Hey Craig,

Would you recommend taking the old fabric off the wing back chairs? The chairs are in awesome condition, I'm not sure if I should buy some muslin and cut out pattern pieces from the muslin? It's almost a shame to take apart these chairs as the only reason I'm redoing them is they are the wrong color tones for the dining room they are going in.

[spiritedladyboutique]

Aiways take the old fabric off. It cam be used for patterns.

Thanks

Craig

[suziebond06]

I just bought two wing back chairs and was delighted to come across these videos, I was so impressed by the video I purchased the two hour version. Craig makes it look so easy I am feeling confident in my ability to do this with his help via the video!

I'll post once I get started and let Craig and everyone know how I make out!

[ducky1954]

Thanks for your video. My wife & I own a vinyl & leather repair business and we make restaurant booth covers with welting. Do you leave the welting foot on the machine or remove it and use the standard foot for the rest of your sewing?

Thanks.

[spiritedladyboutique]

I like the standard foot for most sewimg. Thanks

Craig

[ART13autotune]

thank you

for the very good info

yours truly

[albert5591]

I have a pfaff 545 .I use 92# thread for the top.What # should I use or the bottom bobbin?Iam a beginner auto upholster and your videos help so much.

[albert5591]

Sir I cant begin to tell how much I learned from your videos,You explain everything so well.You a great teacher.

[spiritedladyboutique]

I' m glad you liked it. I will be teaching upholstery online. If we can find the right video software.

Thanks

Craig

[Boatdrunker]

With the help of your video I was able to sew new seats for my boat. Thanks for your professional help.

-Ronn

[spiritedladyboutique]

Thank you for the nice comments.

Craig

[notpetergriffin]

Craig what a great video. Can't wait for more.

[markmosk]

thanks for the response. Actually, I think i didn't describe what I meant b/c of my lack of proper terminology. I did notice that you use a lockstitch, I meant at the end of a run of stitching, do you have a specific technique for sewing in reverse (or just in place) for securing the beginning and end of the stitch run? Or because you use a lock stitch, is it not necessary to "lock" the beginning and the end of what you're sewing in particular?

[6t5]

I think maybe the term is "bar tacking"...

[6t5]

Yea i notice he doesnt bar tack before and after, it must be because all the pieces get sewn in anyway and will end up holding. I always lock unless i am doing pleats, (mainly for auto work) That machine looks to be a pfaff 545, i have that type of model, but to bar tack on that machine, the black lever to his right, you would lift up and it would spring back down when finished. Craig makes some awesome videos, cant wait to see more of his work.

THANKS CRAIG!

[markmosk]

great. helpful. I was curious, I notice you don't lock the end of your runs by reversing over it. I'm a newbie, is that in fact not necessary? How do these stitch runs stay closed/secure if they're not "tied" off by reversing over it with more stitches? thanks.

[spiritedladyboutique]

Good eye. I do lock stitch. I'm not sure what part your talking about, but it should be locked. The video's are hard to do, and think about all the details.

Thanks

Craig

[markmosk]

great. helpful. I was curious, I notice you don't lock the end of your runs by reversing over it. I'm a newbie, is that in fact not necessary? How do these stitch runs stay closed/secure if they're not "tied" off by reversing over it with more stitches? thanks.

[6t5]

thanks for the great video, when you say cut on the bias, is that like cutting 'with the grain' of the cloth?

thanks

[spiritedladyboutique]

Thanks for the great comment. A bias cut is when you cut across the grain at about a 45 degree angle.

Thanks

Craig

[raphaelsewingVIDEO]

great video, nice pfaff machine too!

[ww321]

learn something new every day! I've never pinch glued a corner like that . It looks like the way to do it . thanks J.W.

[reginatotheb]

Your video is very informative and you can tell you do quality work. I learned alot. I need to know what the bottom of a couch should look like, the part that is right below the springs. Can you show that on one of your videos?

[ANTICHITASCIPPA]

UN VIDEO INTERESSANTE!

[ucbutch]

amazing video! thank you! it is very informational and the best i have seen on line! keep posting please, I enjoyed it very much

[spiritedladyboutique]

We have a full length video on ebay to recover a wing chair if you're interested. Type Upholstery video in the search to find it! I'm glad you liked it. Thank you very much!

[mollyj4]

Another excellent video - with professional hints. Your videos are so helpful. I look forward to seeing the wing chair redone. Thanks, Sue

[3wheelfleetwood]

wow and think i had to work in shops to learn now you can watch this on the computer lol

[kybdnewbie]

(Continued from above) Could I sectioning the frame above the legs, and add 3" of a pine 2x4? (shaped on the band saw to fit) I think kiln-dried alder was what you built your chair frame from. Is my 2x4 extension a bad idea? Please let me know your thoughts on this. THANKS!

[kybdnewbie]

Craig...I also would like to see you re-do a wing chair - I have a pair of wing chairs and a matching ottoman that I want to tackle next - please let us know if you'd consider posting a "wing chair video"

[spiritedladyboutique]

Hi there! My next project is padding a dining room chair I'm starting on today. I work full time at my own upholstery business so I'm working the videos in with my work projects. I plan on doing wing chairs soon. I'm glad you like the videos and thanks for watching, stay tuned for more. If you get a chance would you mind rating them? Thanks again! Craig

[kybdnewbie]

Craig...GREAT VIDEO! The content is fantastic - I had no problem tackling my kitchen chairs with your helpful instruction.

The biggest thing I think would help the video is camera placement closer to the work - I know it's difficult, but if you do a few more close ups of the detail (either during or after you've done it) I know it will be helpful (for me, at least!) Thanks for taking the time to shoot and post this!

[boboswin]

`good demo

[spiritedladyboutique]

You are the first to comment. I thank you so much. Please tell me what I could do better. It's hard doing a video, But I have 37 years in upholstery and would like to share some of what I Know.

Thank you

Craig