1870's Victorian Chair Restoration Part 9

Part 8 of an in depth series of traditional upholstery techniques. Fabric application.
Special thanks to Greenhouse Fabrics from High Point, NC for the perfect fabric to make this project a success. You can visit them here: www.greenhouse...

[@aliciahalpin4198]

I’ve never left KZbin commentary before, but you provided the motivation. As a team, you and your videographer should be the prime example of a diy video for KZbin. You provide an excellent blend of close-ups and overview shots, never skimping on difficult angles. And you are an excellent teacher/presenter, providing a wealth of useful information without a lot of mind-numbing blather to fill the silences. The shots are just long enough for your commentary and just enough footage for examples without subjecting the viewer to (in some cases) hours of real-time repetitive work. I find even time-lapse video to be tedious in long term projects such as yours. And finally, you broke the project into easily-digestible individual videos that have been meticulously edited. I was able to watch the entire series through before beginning my project, and yet found myself unable to fast-forward through any part of it, as every extraneous shot or comment has been edited out. Not only are you top-notch at your profession, but you should be the standard for excellence in the unregulated field of KZbin video. Thank you!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Wow... your first commentary certainly has left me stalled out with how to best respond.Very well written words that sincerely and deeply touch me. As a team, I am my own videographer, the one behind the camera. I set up the various shots in differing angles. Then I work together with my son-in-law, Brandon in editing the film. He's the one that "marries" the shots together in making it look like there are two cameras in place. Meticulous work on his part in synchronizing arm and hand movements in transitioning from one of my shots to the next. He also has tricks in mixing soundtracks together. You wouldn't be seeing our channel without his professional technical abilities. I often tell him it's Buckminster-Hylton Productions. As for this chair, it is the finest overall piece of work in my over fifty years experience doing antique repair and restoration. My heartfelt thanks for your highly complimentary words! Thank you!

[@BradVaughn]

You are are a true artist and craftsman. This is way beyond upholstery.

[@robertzolak]

I have never seen such clean, delicate, precise, meticulous work on upholstery. Amazing job, I watched it with bated breath.

[@FreeThinkingTruther]

Hats off to you sir! Chair looks fabulous. Stopped by your channel to pick up some tips, city and guilds upholstery courses ceased here in the uk around 1998, the year I left school, Had I gone to college to learn, I wouldn't be here now, trying to teach myself the traditional methods! Been Making new furniture over 20 years, but recently find myself reupholstering all kinds of old stuff and I love to see how other people go about doing things. Subscribed :)

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

I've had no formal training in traditional upholstery. My only schooling was an upholstery basics course in an area college. 100 classroom hours. The rest I learned from a book and 46 years experience. Thanks for tuning in.

[@gailcullinan]

Absolutely magnificent craftsmanship. I am in awe of this chair. The fabric is beautiful and its fit for a palace.

[@dawn5227]

Incredible. One of the most beautiful reupholstered work I've ever seen.

[@enolastenson9792]

This is such beautiful work. I'm trying to get up the nerve to restore a chair found on the road side. Full of horsehair. Never worked with that before

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Good luck! "Buck"

[@apwhoa7767]

Stuck at home with Covid, binge watching your channel and completely inspired by your dedication to your craft. Thank so much for filming and sharing your process.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

My pleasure. Thanks for tuning in. You'll be on the mend soon.

[@corypride5096]

What a saga! I just binge watched the series and enjoyed it immensely. I'm guessing there are very few among us with the combination of patience and skill to recreate a chair like that.

[@aliceswann4148]

❤Thanks for your wealth of info. So appreciate watching a master craftsmen at work. Your artistry at upholstery is breathtaking. It was well worth the wait!

[@DiamondKing-zw7ys]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and passion for the upholstery as it should be, it’s priceless, can’t wait for your new videos!

[@Diymarta]

There should be an Olympic medal for this. Or the videos should be submitted to the Smithsonian. This is a masterpiece.

[@angelajwilliams8483]

I'm teaching myself upholstery and watch your videos before I work to centre myself.

[@francinemaurice5969]

I really enjoyed your work.

[@feistycitrus]

Wow. Amazing work. I recently took a beginner upholstery class and have been watching some folks here on KZbin. Absolutely different and amazing to see traditional methods and materials being used. The hand sewing alone is amazing. Certainly, we didn’t do anything like this in a beginning class as we were encouraged to pick simple items and they had to be approved. It was hard even with a simple chair. Respect to you and your craft. You are an artist in my mind.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

I hope to inspire you in moving forward in mastering this art. Thanks for tuning in. Good luck. "Buck"

[@feistycitrus]

@@Buckminsterupholstery thank you for the encouragement and the reply. Have a wonderful day.

[@YolandaHollingsworth-s9l]

Wonderful. Glad I stopped by. My compliments.

[@jeannettewade6212]

You are very skilled. I have learned so much from this chair upholstery. Thank you.

[@DiannLent]

You are a true master of your craft and a joy to watch! I have learned so much from watching you and look forward to your next video.😊

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

I'm presently working on another very fine antique along with an extensive video series. Thanks for tuning in!

[@tamieckert4548]

Really interesting video of yours,every bit in intricate details, and shown in different segments all the way to the last stitch. I used to work at a clothing factory sewing 🧵 blue jeans, and took some upholstery in Jr.College.And noting that you don’t wear wrist guards,Amazing work put into every area covered. This is King Craftsmanship truly deserve a spa day hand soothing manicure,and therapeutic joint message to keep the hands in tip top shape for the grueling workout on these projects!😁👏👏✅🏆

[@MrsMika]

I love watching you work. It's very calming. I also find it amazing how beautiful your chairs are just with the muslin covering. Thank you for posting the videos. I would like to see you do a 1950 Steelcase industrial office chair.

[@yetty4032]

It is very pleasant to watch how u do .it makes me very peaceful and learning process . U r best teacher in this art thank you very much for sharing. Very helpful for me again thanks

[@terrythomas830]

Well you opened my eyes to all the work that is put into the covering these old beautiful pieces. Thank you I enjoyed watching you at your craft. Really beautiful job.

[@donnabourgeois5003]

Exceptional workmanship! Extremely interesting to watch. So much skill and knowledge involved.

[@rwkde]

I didn't know exquisite craftsmanship like this still existed! Beautiful job and thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@barboraferencova4780]

Man! you are amazing!! Your work is perfect! thank you, thank you, thank you! I'm learning from you!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Thank you! My pleasure. Stay tuned for more.

[@QueenCityHistory]

Looks better than I'm sure it did when it was new in the 1870s!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Looking at the original fabric, yes it does look better.

[@stuartylad]

You are an artist. I'm in awe of your patience and skill. Best wishes from The Lake District, England.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

My thanks sent from the middle of America.

[@yomomz3921]

@Stuart Stokell - See, those are my thoughts. I just finished this series (I'm studying up for making a couch), and nothing seemed undoable. I mean sure, practice and experience are required, certainly. But nothing seemed superhuman. Looking at the end product though, I thought to myself: There's no way I'm ever making anything that fancy. So while I recognize the work of a master and all... the thing I'm most impressed with, is the man's patience and attention to detail. It's more than I can ever muster (so I'll be sure to keep my couch simple). Cheers. 🍻 @Buckminster - Much respect sir, for the patience of a saint. And also, much sincere gratitude for sharing. 🍻

[@PrimarchEldarAutarch]

Gosh, please say you got an apprentice. This craftmanship cannot afford to be lost; you are awesome at this stuff, in my opinion.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

With KZbin I have thousands of apprentices, including you.

[@delilaha]

I love your straightforward, no filler chit chat style. You're so talented. I'm inspired to rip apart my chair now!

[@gordonidwan]

You sir are a true craftsman!

[@indie825]

Amazing to watch you at work. That is one lucky little old chair to have someone give it so much TLC and bring the old girl back in to her glory.

[@diadies]

Hi Thanks for your videos. Professional work , and top quality. How much it cost to renew this chair if you don't mind

[@PYC000]

Beautiful fabric and beautiful work.

[@margrigden353]

I so enjoyed watching this video, I just marvel at your beautiful craft. Thank you so much for sharing

[@fimbulsummer]

You are truly a master craftsman ❤

[@miriambelanger7292]

What a beautiful job. You are very talented and skillful, a real professional in your craft. Thanks for the excellent demo.

[@wendyoram997]

I just love your work a Marster crafts man at all you do

[@dowserdude]

Has to be the longest project on KZbin. Excellent, cant wait for the next project...

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Well, you have to admit there were a number of other videos posted along the way. Thanks for hanging on.

[@beckyw2035]

True craftsmanship! 👏

[@josephhoak1235]

Beautiful chair Kim

[@sharonhoare5790]

Wow that was some journey into this chair, but I am sure it was worth the wait. In an earlier step I mentioned it was inspiring me to take up my tools again. Well just to let you know after your encouraging response to my comment I am going to do it. My sister already has a chair in mind…… so a huge thank you.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Good luck. "Buck"

[@lhoward295]

Wonderful Sunday morning viewing! I'm going to watch again, and again. Thanks for this. I always learn so much from these, and I'm looking forward to the next series!

[@dianahershey3093]

Beautiful!

[@annroche3762]

You are so gifted. The chair looks so beautiful. Thank you for sharing and delighted you are recovered and back to your great work.

[@Luckingsworth]

Really excited to finally get to see this happen!

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Thanks for the positive responses to everyone!

[@sannekemartha7737]

you really are a magician ! greetings from The Netherlands, Europe.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Greetings in return from the middle of America.

[@vladimirprinc1381]

I absolutly love tradition upholstery and you have extremly nice job....thanks for yours videos...I am delighted that traditional upholstery can still be done well👍👍

[@sylverbell8209]

It is a beautiful job. Sir, you are extremely skilled. So glad you have recovered and continue to. Thank you for sharing this.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Thanks to everyone concerned about my injury and recovery. I have healed wonderfully and thankfully suffered no crippling damage!

[@asunagullo]

@@Buckminsterupholstery Thank God. You are a real artist. I hope you may go on showing us your mastery and enjoy and make us enjoy watching your work.

[@muhammadjayce8198]

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[@tylerzain482]

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[@muhammadjayce8198]

@Tyler Zain i really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and Im waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@finnanson1269]

Absolutely extraordinary ; thank you so much.

[@petrzeleny3665]

Velice se vaší práci klaním.Moc pěkná a poctivá práce.🇨🇿

[@boblevey]

What a Craftsman!!!

[@jbellinger4908]

Glad you recovered from your accident. Hard to resist trying to keep up with young ones 😎 Very inspirational video series! I appreciate your craftsmanship and patient hand sewing skills. The quality of your videos and closeup shots are spot on, not to mention your narrative is concise! “Just the facts, Ma’ am!” And no annoying music. I love to hear the sound tools make. Terrific, thank you so much.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Thank you for such a nice comment. My mother taught me various hand-sewing techniques starting at preschool age and directed me into upholstery as a teen. ... and that's a fact Jack (Webb). Credit must be extended to Brandon Hylton for his fantastic editing and production skills!!!

[@Xxgamerguy99]

WOW!! WONDERFUL!! Great Job!! Appreciate the tutorial

[@professionalcommenter]

Beautiful job as always!

[@rokevince]

Very! Very good beautiful project. Thanks for sharing..😉😊👍

[@leannhayes5444]

Stunning! I watched all 9 episodes. You are such a skilled and patient craftsman!

[@situnayake]

Fabulous work. Perfect attention to detail. I even went to Greenhouse fabrics website to see the exact fabric you used - damask chenille - wonderful choice. By the way you have beautiful hands.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

My mother's hands and patience. Inspired me from a very young age. Thank you.

[@127cmore]

As a left hander upholsterer in Scotland I enjoyed this, I keep thinking along with you as done loads of work like this. Love it

[@Booka60]

Just Beautiful!

[@daveolliemetalhead]

Wonderful job ..

[@laurensouthgate2458]

Beautiful job.

[@lielaliela7538]

Great job,, bless you I had enjoyed it , interesting thank you very much

[@MrRamtamtager]

thank you very much! thanks to your video, we decided to restore the whole set, two armchairs and a sofa, probably also 1870.

[@LordThranduil234]

This Series was like watching the guy in Toy Story 2 restore woody! Wonderful job

[@valsevenav]

Congratulations, it's beautiful!

[@Cradley684]

Watched all 9 videos it was great watching a Master at work, you have done a Brilliant job, hope you wrist carries on OK have a nice day !!!. Brian UK .

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

My wrist is doing great! "Lucky Bucky" More projects are in the works. Thanks for tuning in.

[@bernadette1510]

I’m mesmerized by each video. Great talent!!!

[@stephanieharbin7989]

You, sir, are a master! I love your videos. In the very few upholstery projects I have attempted, I always reach the point of "I think I can use the glue gun to finish this up!"

[@naynayhooray]

What a lovely restoration. Thank you so much for sharing the process.

[@mmemumu4604]

WOW....... what a beauty!!!! never see a beautifull chair like this!!! you are fantastique!!

[@GG-pt7ef]

This is Art🌟 Result is amazing, thank you for sharing it🤗

[@skylineleathercompany]

You do amazing work. Thank you for sharing 🙂 Andrew in Omaha, NE

[@irondragonflydesign]

Absolutely beautiful work sir! WOW !

[@RoseofSharon3]

Magnificent job, I’ve really enjoyed your reupholstering video. Your chair is gorgeous.

[@grahamcolclough3965]

totally spectacular!

[@danilomartinez6225]

love your work, im an absolute beginner in this kind of stuff and this help me a lot in the restoration o my grandad chair.

[@stefanieEss]

This is so beautiful! I learned so much and I can't wait to revamp my yard sale treasures this spring.

[@elianabonifacini5641]

sublime

[@cacioppo92ify]

Complimenti un vero maestro, per me che sono principiante, questo video e fonte ispirazione grazie per la condivisione, un buon Capodanno🥂🍾😊 saluti dalla Sicilia

[@gabriellaleoni3673]

meravigliosa sei un grandissimo artista le tue mani sono magiche... grazie per aver condiviso... un opera veramente grande

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Thank you!

[@paulbouchard9521]

This was a real top shelf, standout series. Is there a gallery of finished photos? After all that work (and excellent videography) it's a shame to only see a few seconds of the finished chair in a wide shot.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

By the time I finally finished shooting this feature I thought viewers had seen enough so I didn't do anything more. We brought the chair into my house for a photo-shoot but there was a glitch on Brandon's end. Lighting was a problem, it seems. Thanks for tuning in. Kim

[@paulbouchard9521]

Ah well. Thanks for getting back to me. This series is such valuable content - to see a chair restored so proficiently and have the video following along, compressing all the action. Again, great job. @@Buckminsterupholstery

[@joans2617]

Magical!

[@f_didasdistazio7941]

questo è un capolavoro. (this is a masterpiece). congratulation :)

[@adelinagilhdez8892]

IMPRESIONANTE

[@kalebcook2792]

It is awesome to see someone preserving history in this way. Where do you get horsehair for stuffing in North America?

[@donaldjones8920]

OUTSTANDING WORKMANSHIP! I have several similar projects that I have been considering tackling myself but I am not sure that the pride I would feel in doing the job myself would outweigh the finished look of a complete amateur. I may have to bite the bullet and get it done by a professional. Since I am not in your area, any tips on finding a good professional? Is it rude to ask for references or to look at work they are working on?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Absolutely no offense taken regarding asking for a good professional in your area. I'm guessing that finding people well-seasoned and experienced in this type of work is quite difficult, very few and far between.

[@epastrana1964]

Perfecion💪

[@rockysmith9250]

Every time that I watch one of your videos, all that I can say is, WOW, WOW!! ✝️🇺🇸🔯🇮🇱 🤪🤪

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

It's a pleasure to see the kind remarks. Thanks to you and everyone!

[@landofevolution9757]

402 ❤

[@SusieQuhNOT]

You are truly gifted. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful skills. Question. In Part 3 at .34 of this series, you use a some heaven sent nomadic pry tool to remove the old nails. Can you please please tell me what that is called? 🙏 I can find nothing like it on the entire internet. No matter what phraseology I search. Me, my wrists and my knuckles would be forever grateful for the info. Thanks again 🤗

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Off hand I can't tell you much more than it's called the "Bantam Ripper." For years I felt it was too expensive but it would have spared me lots of grief had I invested in it sooner.

[@SusieQuhNOT]

@@Buckminsterupholstery THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@Del-yv1qy]

Really nice work but sadly one could not spend the time on a single chair to make a liviing as a working upholsterer . Maybe when I retire I can get to this traditional upholstery,again well done.

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Looking back at the overall project, this took hundreds of hours and there would have been little chance a paying customer would have presented something like this. On my own time, no wonder it took seven years.

[@deliagutierrez6970]

Is there an online place that can tell me the year of my victorian love seat? I'm going to try and reupholster myself so im watching all of your videos,and have learned alot. 😁

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Contact me via my website. I'll see if I can help determine the age.

[@deliagutierrez6970]

@@Buckminsterupholstery ok. I sure will. Do I send a picture to there?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

No photo via my website but I can hook up with you from the contact page. Leave your info.

[@IanZainea1990]

wow

[@yoonpark2820]

Gorgeous! Where did you buy the fabric?

[@Chiniotiposhish]

Good👍🌹💕💖

[@luigibenignochiappero5589]

Great MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAPEAU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@صدامحسين-ي9ح1ض]

👍👏👏👏👏

[@tavinosereno7213]

👍👍👍🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@عليالجزائري-ط6ر]

مشترك جديد اهلا بك استاذ

[@jamessoho8806]

What accident did he have?

[@Buckminsterupholstery]

Shattered the end of my radius where it meets the wrist. Hover boards are dangerous.

[@cantiliver26]

Su trabajo es excelente. La tela muy fea.