Step 1

Gather Supplies and Remove Seat Cushion

Remove seat cushion from chair frame and original fabric from cushion. When selecting the new fabric, choose one that coordinates with the decor of your dining room.

Gather Supplies and Remove Seat Cushion

Remove seat cushion from chair frame and original fabric from cushion. Tip: When selecting the new fabric, choose one that coordinates with the decor of your dining room.

Step 2

Trace and Cut Off Old Chair Lining

Place seat frame with cushion side face down on lining. Trace three inches out from edge of cushion around entire frame using temporary fabric pen. Cut along line

Cut Lining

Place seat frame with cushion side face down on lining. Trace three inches out from edge of cushion around entire frame using temporary fabric pen. Cut along line.

Step 3

Staple Lining to Cushion Frame

Attach lining to frame using staple gun. Begin by stapling lining to frame at center point of each side, and then at each corner, pulling fabric tautly around frame. After sides and corners are stapled in place, continue securing lining to frame by working from center point to corner.

Staple Lining to Cushion Frame

Step 4

Trim Fabric Lining

Trim excess fabric along outer edge of staple line.

Trim Lining

Trim excess fabric along outer edge of staple line.

Step 5

Trace and Cut Fabric

Place lined seat frame face down on fabric. Trace three inches out from edge of cushion around entire frame using temporary fabric pen. Cut along line. If using a patterned fabric, appropriately position the design on the seat cushion.

Cut Fabric

Place lined seat frame face down on fabric. Trace three inches out from edge of cushion around entire frame using temporary fabric pen. Cut along line. Tip: If using a patterned fabric, appropriately position the design on the seat cushion.

Step 6

Staple Fabric to Cushion Frame

Attach fabric to frame using staple gun. Begin by stapling fabric to frame at the center point of each side, and then at each corner, pulling fabric tautly around frame.

Staple Fabric to Cushion Frame

Attach fabric to frame using staple gun. Begin by stapling fabric to frame at the center point of each side, and then at each corner, pulling fabric tautly around frame.

Step 7

Attach Fabric at Chair Corners

After sides and corners are stapled in place, continue securing fabric to frame by working from center point to each corner. Pull fabric snuggly around curved corners to eliminate tucks on top side of cushion.