Parsons Chair Tutorial - with the cuts explained!! (by a Pro)

[@ronbagnell3011]

I just recovered two chairs this afternoon after I watched your video a dozen times. Thanks so much you're awesome❤

[@jeaninemorgan9118]

You are a great teacher Those corners are SCARY

[@ddiva3364]

Thank you so much for getting back to me. I watched your video and it has opened a whole new world to me.

[@aurelieamable6243]

Never done upholstery ever in my life. But I try to tackle a personal project, and I must say that every time I have a question, your videos are my go-to. So informative, very helpful and the outcome is alway elegant. Thank you so very much for sharing. :)

[@soniacornejo7277]

Newly retired too as @johnwalker and learning upholstery for extra income and for fun. Your videos explain very well and I am learning so much from you, thank you Amie :)

[@Mcdblue88]

I am an interior designer and I have no idea how upholstery is actually done at the “backend “ so it great to see this. Thank you for sharing your video and your KNOWLEDGE!!

[@eotikurac]

what do you think about this chair design? i really don't like it. it looks basic and it's not pretty and on top of that it seems to be more complex to work with than others. uses a lot of fabric for the back part and there's no real benefit because of it. when you handle the chair you will grab on the fabric and the fabric only helps with holding on to dirt. it's more difficult to clean than wood. seems like no upside to this design.

[@funfactsexplorer403]

OMGGGG I nvr glued to a instructional video as I did yours!! You are going to save my life cuz my in-laws asked me to help to upholster their barstool that looked exactly like yours 😅 after seeing I did mine on a totally different barstool

[@johnwalker5402]

Newly retired and thought I would try my hand at re-upholstering our kitchen island chairs. Your videos have been great in helping me learn the techniques. 4 down and 2 to go. I particularly had issues with the oval chair back and working from the top and bottom to the sides but your method worked much better.

[@johnwalker5402]

When I first looked at the Parsons chair video I was interested in how to cut the fabric for the front pleats. I missed your back leg cuts. Watched the whole thing and now done 6 chairs. Double piping starts today. Brilliant video and thanks so much for your help and knowledge transfer.

[@billgregory9560]

you are the bees knees, now I know how I can recover my 6 peeling leather parsons chairs, thank you so much

[@glinda9243]

The Best reupholstering video! Explanatory without being verbose along with tips explaining details. Great Show and Tell for either visual or auditory learners!

[@jims3099]

Ok - great video, with your great help, plus another video on pli grip, we have just finished six chairs. We used a Bosch PTK battery stapler which was just adequate. Would have been great to have a pneumatic stapler but cost too much for this one project. You may think that the cost of the staple remover used seems very high for this tool but it’s well worth it, saved time and effort (and sanity) stripping down and during covering. Very pleased with the results. Thanks again from novice 1 and novice 2

[@joycewalbert1413]

You are an artist and a genius!!!! Looks fantastic! I will be doing this for the FIRST time today...after watching your tutorial, I think I have a fighting chance . Thank you for your clear and patient teaching skills. You are appreciated.

[@dianeschmidt6331]

GREAT tutorial! I've scowered KZbin looking for good upholstery videos and noone has explained it with as much detail as you. I had so many uncertainties before that you entirely cleared up. Its clear you really know what your doing. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Wow! Thanks very much...I really appreciate the feedback!

[@katesmith7229]

Thankyou for sharing in detail.I am 35 and looking to start getting into woodwork going to try and self teach myself and upholstery is going to be needed.as i want to try and make puffes ottamans for the kids bedrooms.I would absalutely love to see an indepth video on how to do the pleated patterned vertions where you have to cut the holes out in the sponge and add the button.I really hope this make sence as i truly am just starting to get into all this from watching so many woodworking vids over the past couple of months.luckily my hubby did carpentry many years ago so can help along the way in my woodwork projects even though he will be having to refresh his memory along the way whilst helping me.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

I have a video for tufted backs. Hope you find it helpful!

[@jenniferfrancis2499]

Thanks , you are the best i have seen so far.

[@claudettesims]

Just finished recovering 2 very sad looking chairs with marine vinyl using your very easy to follow video! Wow, what a difference-now have 2 new looking chairs for about $30. Thanks so much!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s awesome!! Thanks for letting me it was helpful

[@patituremond]

I'm done my first project. Looks so good. You are a good teacher. I love the way you explained each step.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Wonderful! Thank you for letting me know 😊

[@margaretdegueurce5012]

I just finished two chairs and a bench and could not have done it without watching this while working! Thank you so much!

[@funfactsexplorer403]

Ur video and how clearly you guide and tips are just SUPER AMAZING!!! TQ SOOO much!!

[@alexas0702]

Omg! Thank you so much!! I needed to see how to measure the fabric to upholstery my dining chair!! I really appreciate your video and willingness to share your knowledge!! I learned a lot! I have the same kind of chairs! Hope they will turn beautiful with your help! Love it! 👏🏼🙌🏼💙

[@nwogaming671]

So far the best video on how to upholster a chair👍👍👍Time to work on mines👍👍

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@mbkooij3746]

Thank you! Excellent tutorial and I could not wait to start upholstering my 4 old dining chairs sitting in the garage for ages 😊

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s wonderful! Have fun!

[@prettyelizabeth]

Been looking to restore my breakfast room table and your tutorial is so easy. Can't wait to do my chairs. Thank you.

[@pakaza]

Excellent presentation! Exactly what I wanted to do to my 4 parson chairs. Thank u so much.

[@cindycarey6253]

What a great tutorial, you made it very simple to understand!

[@cmcer1995]

Awesome job. Experience is definitely a plus in performing all those cuts for sure. I may be looking a trying some of this on a similar chair but with small wings. I will see if you have one showing how to deal with those. Thanks again Aimee. Great teaching.

[@gamaroff100]

I have seen many videos on this subject but this is the best. Well done. I may add, I am a furniture restorer in Israel. Benny Elhad Gamaroff.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Many thanks, Benny...that is very kind!

[@mharleneasitakada8526]

Artisan Upholstery Studio 😍

[@sofiabarreiro7590]

Just finish my chair and it looks perfect, it took me 2 hours but I make It ! thanks to you , thanks for share your knowledge , greetings from Mexico

[@lisat740]

Thank you SO much for this post! Because of this video I upholstered my chair for the first time!

[@DrawfullyFun]

Am I the only one that held my breath when she used the staple gun! My goodness, that looked so close to your thumb! lol Great video! Just what I needed! :-)

[@alyssapowers8503]

Amy you know your craft what made you get into upholstery

[@martinosicka7051]

Hi Amy I’m really enjoying your upholstery lessons. I’ve just started having a go at upholstery (after 30 years as a builder ) your you tube tutorials are very helpful and explained well. Thank you. Look forward to watching some new ones soon? Martin from the uk 😀👍✂️

[@nieshiajamison6208]

OMG! Thank you for this tutorial and explaining how to measure your chair. . I have watched many videos on reupholstering; but this video explained exactly what I need to do. I hope mine will turn out as beautiful as yours did. Great Job. Nieshia

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you!

[@jeandenisbezeau1472]

Bonjour. Grace à vous j'ai toutes appris. Merci beaucoup! Tank you very much for this perfect tutorial! Thanks and have good day!

[@sharonkendricks4777]

On your wingback chairs I asked about cutting around post but as I'm looking at this Parson chair I got my answer so you don't have to respond to the other one this was a good example of how to fit around the post I don't know if I'm secure enough to use a Sharpie I might use chalk because I don't want to mess up by material but this was a very good example how to cut around the post thank you

[@ChelsyCross]

These videos are very convenient and easy to use, thanks!

[@ThreeBearsBrown]

You made this look easy! I'm going to give it a try on our dining chairs. Thank you so much!

[@heathercooper2528]

I have learnt so much from this tutorial and put it to good use by recovering a chair that was heading for the rubbish tip. It looks like a new chair now. Thank you!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

[@justmilanok6000]

Welldone

[@vivianeboveri2170]

Thank you very much, I enjoyed watching your videos (part I and part II). I was impressed how you make it look easy. I've watched a lot of videos on this subject, but yours, without a doubt, is the best. The end result is beautiful. My English is not good, but with the support of the images it was enough to understand (and I think I learn). Thank you!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@kevdogcle9955]

Remarkable vedio. Very well done. I'm about to redo my parson chairs. The material is still good. But one coshin got snagged. I love the material. But I can't find the same style to replace just the damaged one. So I'm just going to recover all them. Beside the table I'm doing in black base with title top. And a decorative center tile. Which is gray,tan and gold. So I'm going the chairs in a gold striped print. I can't wait to get it all done. I show you the pics if you like

[@patriciakelly69]

You make it look so easy. I’ve just bought some material to do my chairs. I was going to buy new ones, but my cat 🐱 has destroyed the leather on the backs so no point in paying a fortune for chairs. I’ve bought my cloth for 55£. So not bad. Thank you. I’m going to follow your instructions. Xx

[@debbiechambers6424]

Patricia Kelly same here, my cat just loves using the sides of my chairs as a scratching post 😹😸😹🙀

[@tnolan9949]

This is great. Feeling inspired! Any suggestions for how to select and calculate how much fabric needed would be most welcome.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You can check out my video on How to Measure for Fabric

[@elunedmoseley2269]

Oh you are the best - I have 8 chairs that were going to be thrown away by someone and I took this task on..............having never done it before...I was feeling adventuress :o) ..........thank god for you xxxx .... would you be able to show us how to do a Parson's Chair with a Skirt? ............ Big Big thank you for this amazing tutorial, you're very patient, very clear, and very talented xxx

[@beckyrose4004]

Awesome and inspiring instruction. Thanks for the help. I am planning on doing my dining room chairs that have the same frame as this one. I love the look of the tufted back on the chair but I’m a little afraid it might be too complicated for a newbie like me. I would love if you did a tutorial on the tufted back chairs. Thanks

[@bettywilson6063]

I would love you to be in Dublin iwould get my parson's chairs covered. Your are great

[@ladykenja2700]

- The tips alone have been invaluable. Thanx.

[@sjjuanita]

Thank you so much for this video my dining chairs look amazing still don’t know use of card board

[@theresamendelson4930]

Thank you for this tutorial! I can't sew, so this is a perfect tutorial to show how to cover my parsons barstools.

[@rosebroadway2093]

You are a great teacher! I have so much confidence now I think I can recover my slipper chair myself!!!! Thank you!

[@kimstephens6557]

Thank you for this easy to understand,comprehensive tutorial!

[@MM-1973]

This was so great! Thank you!! I did 8 parsons chairs!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s fantastic! Thanks so much for letting me know it helped you!

[@eamonnbrown2593]

What make and model is that little stapler you have please. I’ve always been interested in upholstering. I’m a retired cabinet maker with to much time on my hands. Your a brilliant teacher thank you.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

All the tools I use are in the video description

[@bhlibertybhliberty3403]

I agree with others that you are a talented teacher! I was doing great up until the metal tack strips had to be installed. My parson chair had angles on the side, (not straight edges), and I had a difficult time putting in the metal tack strips. I tried the plexigrip tack strips as well and those were really hard to use with my chair. I guess my question for you is, does the metal strip points go into the upholstery when you use the mallet or the wood frame, cause I couldn't get them to go into the wood? Because of the angle I had, I just decided to staple the back and used a trim that actually tied in well to the material. Thanks for the video!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s a great creative solution! Another way to do it is to hand stitch it. The metal tack strips are getting very cheaply made these days, so they may bend and crimp instead of going into hard wood. Very frustrating!

[@lizlovescalifornia1]

Thank you so much! I wish i had found this before i made that one dreadful cut i had to stitch back together. I couldn’t believe how well it all fit together.

[@prasanthibv]

Very wonderful job. Thank you so much for this video.outcome is really perfect 👍 👏👏👏👏👏

[@blackavocadogaming1722]

Terrific and detailed tutorial!

[@willf5768]

You make it look so easy 😁 Thanks for sharing.

[@phb-canada]

Awesome! Thanks. This will help me a lot!! I have 4 similar chairs but they have a rounded protruding shape at the top of the back. I'm worried about how to fold around the ends of those cylindrical shapes.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Yes, those are a bit harder.

[@karendavey6186]

I was in over my head when I found your brilliant tutorial (parsons chairs). Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I feel like I can breathe again! (Is there a place I can ask a quick question?)

[@mommygarcia9137]

Fabulous job !! Looks store bought !! Love the fabric !!

[@imjustdoingmybest6236]

Knowing 1 chair took you about 30 minutes means I can do my 4 in about 2 hours and have brand new chairs. Thank you!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Best of luck with your chairs!

[@carmellagiacona9771]

hi I am loving all the great videos. I have wood counter height chairs that I want to add a seat and back to the chairs. I watched ur video but my chairs do not have any cushions at all. could u take a min to tell me what I need for the cushion and back of the chair? also the back of the chairs r slightly curved. if there is a video u have already posted that u think would guid me that would work as well. thank u! ur a great teacher and I don't fond myself fast forwarding. please keep sending videos!!!

[@catherinelesbirel9921]

Hi love this thanks for sharing , where did you get the fabric from and what’s the name of it please?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

I’m sorry, I did this years ago! I don’t remember the fabric

[@docmazet]

Hello, thanks for sharing your work. Can you identify the singer model you are using? Is it an old industrial machine or domestic? Thanks

[@annperez4355]

This is really helpful, thank you. Please tell me what staple gun & staples you are using? And, Where I get the cardboard strips & metal tack strips? I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you again!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Tools are in the video description

[@jennyh646]

Great tutorial. I have 8 parsons chairs that were skirted and needed updating. I removed the skirt and will clean up the legs as you show in your videos. I don't need to reupholster the chairs, but the edge around the bottom of the chair is not cleanly finished (i.e. piping that goes up the back just ends and isn't secured under the chair edge, fabric isn't neatly folded under around the legs). I debated about making and attaching double cording, but I need something closer to 1" to cover the imperfections. I found some trim tape that will work, but it's $30 a yard. Can I glue this around the bottom edge or how would you attach it? Don't want to screw up expensive trim. thanks

[@washingtoncallapina6132]

Felicitaciones por su trabajo, muy buen tutorial, es mi pasatiempo favorito la tapicería.

[@tonidonato2488]

Hello can you use a regular staple gun or does it have to be a pressured one? Beautiful work. Will try. Thank you.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You can try, but I sure wouldn’t use a stapler that wasn’t pneumatic.

[@monicaalonso8914]

Thank you for the great tuturial! My parsons chairs are covered in leather, can you please tell me how to remove the leather? Or do i just leave it and cover it with my new fabric? Really appreciate any help with this!!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You can use a screwdriver and a pair of pliers if you don’t have a proper staple remover. I would definitely strip the old stuff off.

[@beckyrose4004]

I am reupholstering my first set of dining chairs as well as a small couch for my daughter. This tutorial was awesome. Thanks for all the information. Can anyone tell me what type of fabric I should be looking for. What is a good durable yet soft type of fabric that is used for these types of jobs? I don’t know what they are called. Thanks in advanced.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Chenille is very good upholstery fabric, most is durable and has a nap like velvet, so it’s soft.

[@lindaroberson2250]

Great tutorial! Can you please do a video on a skirted parsons chair?

[@cprlpn]

I cannot thank you enough! My chair looks awesome now!!!! ❤️

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Wonderful!

[@AmelitaGardner]

I love the fabric you used for your parsons chair. Do you know the fabric name/manufacturer?

[@TheLaysha49]

Hi Amy, my name is Laysha I recently reupholstered my dinning room chairs and Thanks to you they came out beautiful!! I am now trying to reupholster a settee with the same sailrite vinyl I used on my dinning room chairs. I am so unnerved because you do not have s video on how to upholster large rounded arms where the fabric is pleated to give a finished look, help!! Is there a way I can send you a picture of what I'm talking about? Please advise

[@azeemahkaleem906]

Excellent job! I already viewed 3 of your videos. You really are talented and a great teacher.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

+Thank you for your support, Azeemah Kaleem! I appreciate it so much!

[@azeemahkaleem906]

You Welcome!

[@laluz4473]

I've just discovered your channel. Thank you for such a well paced, detailed video (along with your pleasant demeanor). I've subscribed! Would be nice to someday see a video about your Singer. What a powerhouse machine! I now feel confident enough to upholster my Parson chairs. Thanks again🙂.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you!

[@jezsherwood4429]

Hey from the UK! I'm just about to recover our six dining chairs after finding your amazing tutorials. Quick question though, our chairs have roll top backs not flat as in your video. How to I keep the fabric tight on the roll corners? Thanks!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You have to make pleats

[@jezsherwood4429]

@@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio I thought you were going to say that, argh! Maybe I should just cut the tops off and make them square topped 😂

[@freetogo6901]

Pt2 also great. Building a couple arm chairs. Would love to learn more about adding webbing springs and foam. Also where to buy .

[@janetbaker1945]

I love your work and the chair is just like my chair! I'm going to do it your way instead of making a pattern from the old (and flaking) cover. But I'm worried about the stapler part. I can't imitate your actions because I have a spring-loaded (strong!) manual stapler. It takes a lot to squeeze and I'm not sure I can actually do it one handed or reach around the way you do. I'll have to turn the chair over to get those staples in underneath. Do you or does anyone know a video that uses a manual stapler? Thank you!

[@ilyana503]

Best tutorial on KZbin. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@patituremond]

Love it!!! You are so good. Make it looks so easy to do it.

[@patituremond]

What is the best kind of stapler tool for this kind of job?

[@marabethchase9004]

Love your video! Thanks for all the tips, can you tell me the size of the nails that you use to cover the staples on the legs? Thank you so much!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Mine were 1/2”

[@lrussell6668]

That chair looks amazing. I am having some chairs done by a professional. Is chenille a good for a sofa? I love the softness and texture.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Yes, chenille is fine

[@lrussell6668]

Thank you so much..

[@jf3322]

Awesome instructions as always! You’re the best!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you

[@melissaatcanyonsrivercompa4270]

Hi Aimee; great tutorial on reupholstering Parsons dining chairs! Quick question....on mine, where the seat back and the back of the seat cushion meet is solid, so when recovering the seat cushion, I can't push through the material in order to staple it to the underside of the back edge seat cushion. Wondering if you have any thoughts on how to deal with that?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Hi Melissa, Thanks for your comment! I bet if you strip your chair down it will be obvious how it was upholstered before. Perhaps it’s mostly sewn and then slipped on and stapled along the bottom, or maybe there are small “pulls” that go between the seat and back. Sometimes it’s upholstered separately and then bolted together afterward. However it was done originally, it would be easiest for you to duplicate. You can use the old pieces as your template for sewing. Hope this helps! Aimee

[@cecip9854]

Great video - great instructions! Keep on watching and pausing step by step. Just about to cut final pc for back of parsons chair. Don’t think I saw how you measure back flap pc. Do you cut around top so its flush on the sides on top and then leave sides wider to allow for metal tack strips?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Just measure the exact size of the back and add 3”. So if the exact size is 22” x 30” cut it 25” x 33”.

[@cecip9854]

Thank you!

[@aishabrown2167]

Thank yoy. I jist bought a chair at a charity shop so I'm hoping to try this out. Making me feel confident with your video as I've never upholstered before.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Have fun!!

[@nanzhud]

Is your Upholstery gun pneumatic or electric? What kind is it and where did you purchase it? Also, how much yardage material would you think is needed per chair? I'm going to have to order upholstery material on line as I don't have a store in my area, and I'm trying to determine how much. Thanks!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thanks for your comment. All your questions are answered in my other videos! Cheers!

[@xHannahx6]

Followed this tutorial to reupholster some bar stools, and they came out beautifully! Thank you!

[@Tracey2509]

Hi from Oz! Thank you for sharing your easy to follow tutorials. Do you have any tips on how to remove black rubber mallet marks from the upholstery? My husband and I made a rookie error and tapped the back of the chair with a mallet and didn't use a buffer piece of fabric. Also where the piping join is, the gap of the tapped in back piece is quite noticeable. Any tips on how to fix this. Thanks again for your videos! ps it is our first dining chair, only 5 to go lol

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You could try soap and water first. Without knowing the fabric, impossible to say what would get it out. As for the join, my only comment is that the last one you do will probably look better than the first one (practice, practice).

[@sharonkendricks4777]

This fabric is gorgeous

[@robfeldt]

beautiful!!! how wide of a staple do you use?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

3/8”

[@annecc11]

Thank you for the great tutorial. Now I'm wondering what do you do with the underneath of the chair?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Bottom liner, stapled along the bottom edge. Just to hide loose threads hanging down. Thanks for watching!

[@marisaskousen9524]

Great video! Inspired me to try reupholstering my dining chairs. However, as I'm recovering my parsons dining chair with a cream vinyl, I cannot get the front corners to lay flat like the fabric ones on your video. My front legs are curved so it feels like there's too much fabric on the front. Any suggestions?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Vinyl is tricky because it can be so thick. Personally, I’d sew them first, but that might be an advanced move. Best of luck!

[@saidsujaa9419]

Woooow!!! I’m so amazed! Really You just did A wonderful job👍🏻

[@cristinaferreira2230]

Wow what a great job the fabric is beautiful

[@janeterikson9950]

So easy to follow! Have you ever put a skirt on a Parson's chair for a more formal look? Would you just staple along the bottom edge?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

+Janet Erikson, thank you for commenting! Yes, I’ve added skirts...you are correct. Staple along the bottom edge.

[@janepitt5400]

Done my first chair, thank you so much for your help! Brilliant

[@howardbowden357]

Excellent tutorial clear instruction perfect results, Thank You

[@sarahs123456789]

Hey! This tutorial has been super helpful. But I’m unsure about ordering fabric. I have 2 parson chairs this size that I’m looking to reupholster. How many yards of fabric should I get for the job?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

3 yards will be enough for 2 chairs.

[@beautifullove602]

Artisan Upholstery Studio thank you ☺