How to Upholster: 1860's Chair Pt. 5 - Measuring and Applying Fabric

On to the next step! This step will include measuring fabric as well as applying that same fabric
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Kevin Kennedy began training with European masters as a young lad of 17. For 42 years, he has been an Upholsterer for countless Boston area designers and leading art restorers, including consulting with and heading the upholstery department at Trefler and Sons, in Newton, MA. Commissioned to upholster Napoleon's chair, and guest writer to the Upholstery Journal. His most successful venture yet, his studio in Arlington, Ma , Upholstery on Broadway, has been open since 2010.
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[@ridgebackdogs3522]

fantastic description I couldn't have done my chair with out you guys

[@817texast]

I love your videos it's so detailed. I'm an amateur at upholstering and get such good ideas and pointers from these videos Thank you so much you are a great teacher and I have learned a lot and I will keep watching your videos

[@judywelliver6867]

Your teaching demeanor Rocks!

[@allfallonsfronds2863]

I found a free Victorian rocker on marketplace that I am so ready to restore now, you have made me EXCITED instead of nervous within these 5 videos! The rocker wood has a section that was broken and glued, and the wood finish needs re-done aswell, do you teach wood refinish? How amazing. This skill is becoming a lost art and as a young(er) person I SEEK to keep old traditions and art forms as tools and skills to pass on, so they don’t become gone

[@ridgebackdogs3522]

You make it look so easy!

[@wetdewlap8741]

Wow… I am so happy I stumbled upon your channel.. I can not wait to start my first upholstery project!!! If only the guy who did my chair would have watched these videos.( must be a new school guy! Lol) I’m a firm believer in old school artisans.. why change what was mastered long ago?! Thank you!!

[@jnooney8225]

So true! We may have newer and easier tools, but the methods were "hammered out" through experience and the test of time!

[@jeanine6492]

Thank you for a very thorough explanation and demonstration of the cuts around the posts in the final fabric. You explain clearly and the reason behind the ‘why’, which I find makes it easier to learn and retain that knowledge. I can’t wait for the online classes videos. Keep up the great work and a shout out to your cameraman for his close ups to demonstrate your points.

[@MsFunkypish]

Hi..from Scotland. ..loving your videos...

[@AllThingsVon1277]

This my hardest part. Thanks 😊

[@freida14]

Great video. I just finished tying the springs on my chair. I never thought I could do this. But I had my computer next to me while doing it. It was like having you next to me!!!

[@octopusman_8]

It almost makes me want to start over on my chairs as I think I made every single mistake a newbie could. Those cuts were the hardest. I had to fudge it by putting double welting around those corners. They'll have to be recovered eventually because I came up short in the fabric so it won't wear well through the years. I'm ready for my next adventure armed with corner cutting knowledge. Thanks so much for taking so much time to explain it, this video was invaluable to a new learner like myself. Keep them coming. I have literally been binge watching you over Netflix -- true!

[@SaltySeaSister]

I am so HAPPY I found your channel!!! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom. I have done some up very simple small upholstery jobs in the past but NOTHING like the restoration of the two 1800’s Edwardian chairs I’m going to attempt. I was scared but I feel way more confident & excited about doing them now. Subscribed & will be watching closely!!

[@ianbutler1983]

The style of that chair, as well as the red fabric, reminds me of the rocker on which Lincoln was assassinated. I saw it at the Henry Ford Museum. There is dark staining around the head area which looks like blood, but apparently is from oils that men wore in their hair.

[@dianeneeser7078]

Thank you for your informative videos. I am working on my first project, an antique Hoop Chair - I learnt about that from you too- . I put your video on and work alongside you. Brilliant.

[@jean-andre6685]

You are a very good teacher .....Thanks for transferring your knowledge.... A+

[@lindapeterson9267]

very good....thank you for taking time to explain the corner cuts...I think I got it now...🌞

[@boblevey]

Fantastic help your channel is. Thanks again.

[@williamriversiatse835]

Wicked good tutorial. I'm doing two chairs that belonged to my grandmother

[@margaretpurifoy9107]

Thank you for the little tips and clear explanations!

[@loispessoa9737]

Yes that cut you just did for the back definitely is scary for me.... thank you for the teaching....

[@wheelsonfire6497]

I love your videos! I can’t stop watching. I have a chair I got for free and I have already started removing the old upholstery and i have discovered that there is horsehair and natural cotton batting. the chair looks very old and I would love your opinion.

[@wheelsonfire6497]

is there a way I could send you a photo?

[@edwardchapman1914]

When I was 18yrs old I thought my dad was about the dumbest guy in the world, when I turned 21 I couldn't understand how he learned so much in 3 years. Brings me to a chair from 1830s I completely restructured and re-springed or re-sprung, spent so much time came out looking sweet, however yup used nylon twine to tie the springs so guess what. Good to learn from a someone that reinforces old proven techniques and fixings. Thanks for the videos Broadway

[@UpholsteryonBroadway]

Wow! Im sure that was an incredible chair Edward. Thanks for the support!

[@jomercer21113]

Wahat treatment does the wood get? It looks as if there are some gouges, scratches and loss of finish in areas.

[@sylverbullet1]

Do you use a different size staple for the webbing versus the cambric?

[@AllThingsVon1277]

Sr write a book about tricks of upholstery 😎

[@Chiniotiposhish]

Good

[@AllThingsVon1277]

My problem is the measuring. I'll keep practicing tho.

[@Herr_Flick_of_ze_Gestapo]

Amazing skills. But deary dear..... such a pitty the customer chose that fabric. In my opinion it kinda dulls the chair down. I would have loved to see this being done in a more victorian fabric. with a pattern or in a much more vibrant shade. I prefered the green fabric. It somehow accentuated the wood better. But at the end of it one cannot argue taste and the one who pays decides. love your vids.