| Chair Spruce-Ups, Part Two |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-240 |
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DIY Tools and Techniques host Carl Mueller demonstrates easy chair-seat reupholstery. Materials: Chair
Fabric
Batting
1 3/4" foam
Upholstery knife
Staple gun and staples
Screwdrive and screws
- Remove seat and old fabric before checking the base. Old foam that appears dry or powdery should be discarded.
- Next, cut a new piece of foam 1/2" larger than the bottom (figure A).
- Cut batting 4" larger than bottom of chair seat.
- Center foam on top of batting, then place the top of chair seat, centered face down, on top of the foam.
- Pull batting up and over the bottom of chair seat on the center of one side, stapling once. Repeat on other two sides, continuing to pull batting firmly, and staple around the base of the seat (figure B). Cut away excess batting.
- Center upholstered seat over the fabric. Be sure to center the seat over any major design element on the fabric. Repeat pulling and stapling process to secure the fabric.
- Finally, place the seat right side up on the chair. Flip chair and seat over and screw seat into place through the chair's frame.
RESOURCES :
The Book of Upholstery: Understanding and Decorating With Upholstered Furniture
Model: 0517142724
Author: Candace Ord Manroe
Out of Print
The Essential Guide to Upholstery
Model: 1552850803
Author: Dorothy Gates
Whitecap Books, 2000
Simply Upholstery
Model: 0376011858
Author: Sunset Book Editors
1998
Sunset Publishing Company (Division of Time Warner)
Website: www.sunset.com
Upholstery Basics
Model: 0865733198
Author: The Editors of Creative Publishing International
(Singer Sewing Reference Library)
GUESTS :
Carl Mueller
5542 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
Phone: 323-954-8444
Website: piecemaker.com
Piecemaker affiliation
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