Top 17 Upholstering Projects

1. 1. Chair Button Repair (01:34)

   

   What you need to know to replace a button on an upholstered chair.

2. 2. How to Re-cover a Dining Room Chair

   

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   Update a set of dining room chairs by re-covering the cushions with new fabric.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

3. 3. How to Make Arm Chair Slipcovers for Less Than $30

   DIY Network shows you how to easily re-cover upholstered chairs using canvas drop cloths and spray glue.

4. 4. How to Make a Chair Slipcover

   

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   Learn how to create slipcovers for chairs that will be distinctive. Select fabrics that will match or complement the color themes in an...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

5. 5. How To Reupholster a Seat Pad

   

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   Learn how to bring a dining chair seat back to life.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

6. 6. Painted Upholstery (02:00)

   

   Revive your faded upholstery using water-based paints and textile medium.

7. 7. How to Build an Upholstered Bench

   

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   Build an upholstered bench for extra seating without taking up too much space.

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8. 8. Creating a Paneled Headboard

   

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   This DIY Basic will provide tips on creating a paneled headboard.

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9. 9. DIY: Dining Chair Upholstery

   

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   If your upholstery needs a quick fix, here is a pretty and practical way to doll it up with tea towels

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   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

10. 10. How To Make a No-Sew Slipcover

    

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    Take much of the work and the expense out of re-covering a chair. Learn how to make an easy slipcover using fabric and pins.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

11. 11. How To Reupholster a Bar Stool

    

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    Bar stools can sometimes show a lot of wear and tear. If the upholstery on a barstool has gotten torn or damaged, follow these steps to...

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    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

12. 12. Designer Headboard (04:20)

    

    Nancy Golden shows how easy it is to make an upholstered headboard.

13. 13. How To Repair and Reupholster a Dining Room Chair

    

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    A wobbly, old wooden dining chair is given a sturdy new base and stylish new seat.

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    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

14. 14. How to Make a Settee Cushion

    

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    Our step by step guide to reupholstering an old settee cushion

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    Difficulty:

    Easy

15. 15. Seam Repair Tips (01:29)

    

    Learn how to repair a chair seam in a snap.