Top 17 Upholstering Projects

1. 1. 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.

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

   

   Learn how to repair a chair seam in a snap.

3. 3. 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

4. 4. 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

5. 5. 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

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

   

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

7. 7. Painted Upholstery (02:00)

   

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

8. 8. How to Make an Upholstered Storage Bench

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   The DIY to the Rescue team gives step-by-step instructions on how to upholster a storage bench.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. 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

10. 10. 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

11. 11. 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

12. 12. 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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13. 13. Designer Headboard (04:20)

    

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

14. 14. Creating a Paneled Headboard

    

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

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15. 15. 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