Covering a bucket chair by Debbie Shore

How to transform an old bucket chair by re covering it, save yourself a fortune and use fabric you love!
Apologies for the typo in the title, my new web site is www.debbieshore.tv.

[@marshalinn2870]

You make it look easy. I have five of these chairs in the living room that kittens attracted and they look terrible. I was quoted 156.00$ + taxes and I do the delivery and pickup for each cover that’s times 5. For that I can buy new chairs. Now I have full confidence I can do this. Thank you. Thank you

[@utawkinterme9428]

Loved the way you demonstrated and the material you used looks beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I am going to give it a go.

[@bopgirl8]

he was such a good boy sitting watching mum work 😆

[@michelegiering3147]

Absolutely love your taste in fabric. It's such a bright, refreshing color. Love it!

[@debbieshore]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@mirandapeterson3091]

Absolutely lovely. Just the video I was searching for!

[@valerieslater3029]

I just think you are so talented, it is a joy to watch how you do these wonderful challenges. Thanks very much for showing us in such a calm and instructive way...

[@jvonneje2361]

Debbie I love all your projects, but we still -. Your dog is a love.That seat stay beautiful

[@wendyb7993]

😂😂your tuition is fab but the dogs help made me chuckle love him 🙈🥰

[@weejackie4]

Very helpful video and what a beautiful dog! I love the part where you're trying to turn the chair to show the back and he's standing on it thinking this is great fun. I have a mastiff cross myself and she has very similar mannerisms.

[@debbieshore]

He just loved a chair to sit on, any chair, dining chair, deck chair...

[@karenkeen4303]

You made it look relatively easy. Was going to throw a chair like this out but I am thinking I might give it a try. Love your assistant, Alfie as well.

[@KamilaKasz]

Thank you Debbie, I followed your tutorial and reupholstered my chair, and im so proud :-)

[@KamilaKasz]

+KamilaKasz btw i love your dog, mine are fighting who will sleep on new chair first

[@wendylederer367]

That dog is the most well behaved animal i have ever seen.Very informative video.

[@ppayyanadankpremnath7570]

Handsome dog!! Very good presentation

[@malj7890]

As an old carpenter, that has spent much time on his knees, I think you really should do as much as you can standing up at a work table, your knees will thank you when you become 75.

[@angiedalton7111]

Thanks Debbie. This is just what I was looking for. And your dog is wonderful x

[@jeels41]

I'm so pleased I found one of your tutorials for this type of chair, I follow most things you make. Oh, I do hope the supervisor was well paid lol

[@dippy1257]

I've just bought a bucket chair that I want to cover but didn't know where to starts. So a BIG thank you this has helped!!!!

[@donnarichey144]

The material is so pretty, I hope it wears well.

[@michaellanham4355]

your dog is a real show stopper I just love it and you very instructional tutorials.

[@debbieshore]

Michael Lanham Thank you! He always steals the limelight!

[@safepethaven]

Aww, sweet pup is so patient!

[@debbieshore]

he just loved chairs!

[@miramikulasek-love3071]

I love Alfie, he is such a cute dog! And I love this romantic chair! ...very beautiful!

[@debbieshore]

Thanks!

[@jonimorton333]

Beautiful project!

[@bridgetmbdrennan]

Oh my God Debbie i cant believe I found. I just love you on c+c I think your amazing. I adore your work but I also deeply falling in love completely with your dog and Henning I seen him on the app ad on c+c. When his head was hanging over you seat adorable crafting hugs Bridget x

[@clairedidiot-cook1101]

Thanks Debbie and Alfie! This is such a fab video tutorial. I managed to recover my old tub chair thanks to this and it now looks fab thanks to your detailed explanations. I just need to get some more material to do the second one! Thank you so much :)

[@debbieshore]

Claire Didiot-Cook Glad you liked it!

[@traceypurves9518]

Great tutorial, explained well. Many thanks x

[@ruthe2307]

I LOVE your dog, all time with YOU! Good idea

[@debbieshore]

Ruth E He's my shadow...

[@thekeyboardzone-kas]

Hi, Debbie - This video is very old, but it is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for making this video, with all of the excellent, easy-to-follow details. I've been looking at bucket chairs and contemplating how one would look with a lovely roll of fabric I've had sitting in my closet for over a year. Now I'm excited to buy a new chair and transform it, thanks to your great tutorial video! ~Karen :)

[@debbieshore]

Glad you liked it Karen!

[@alice30045]

I can't take my eyes off your dog. He reminds me of Winston Churchill sitting there with that serious look on his face.

[@debbieshore]

Alice Crawford I think he's supervising on this one!

[@alice30045]

It doesn't seem normal for a dog to sit on a chair like he's doing. Is that his normal stance? Would think he'd rather be curled up somewhere...but close to you, since you're his person. Aren't they great!! If only they could talk. on the other hand, that may not be a good idea. lol.

[@susanmukombachoto5801]

Thank you sooo much this has helped me a lot from Africa

[@karenhenderson1462]

Loving the reality of this video, just as I get to the difficult bit in any project, Jack our welsh collie joins in!

[@debbieshore]

Karen Miles And Alfie just has to have a chair to sit on!

[@joannecarroll5504]

What a lovely choice of fabric. I've had an Ikea one of those waiting in the garage to be covered. for simply ages - I've been putting it off because I'm reluctant to remove the calico to make the pattern. You've just shown that it's really not all that hard, so I suppose I should get onto it ... Your dog is gorgeous btw.

[@debbieshore]

Thanks Joanne, that was a Laura Ashley fabric. It's not actually that difficult to make the pattern, just time consuming, particularly when you have a dog that like to sit on chairs!

[@nourayanal3097]

Loved it loved it loved it am so going to make mine

[@elisabethallaire115]

i like veery much you'r dog it's so lovely!!

[@stopthelies3973]

You are brave, I would use a seam ripper. I also would have put tape on the bottom of that chair over that hardware, which is scraping across your floor. Wow, this is much easier than I would have thought. Not too much sewing and it is easy sewing. You video is very well done!! Excellent instructions, excellent audio (which main fail to see the value of) no mumbling, absolutely no missing instructional steps.

[@debbieshore]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@stopthelies3973]

So, did your pup like the new chair? Who gets it, him or you?

[@kristiancdf]

Thanks Debbie. you made that look easy, going to give it a go with a cheap Ikea tub chair and some nice tartan. pooch looked very well behaved too. :-)

[@debbieshore]

Glad you liked the video, and Alfie thinks he's a very small dog...

[@k2us3kl90]

my bucket chair had the seat/ cushion area that needed to come out before I could take old fabric off for pattern ! it was much more work! Additionally 2 screws that held seating area down broke off and stubbornly kept it in place when i needed it to come out. Took loooong time to remove screws and finally get to fabric- it is never as easy as the KZbin videos! ;-)

[@alfredstclair192]

poor Alfie.. Beautiful job Debbie.

[@MrSamantha4452]

Adorable dog!

[@sheMan32]

your dog is amazing.

[@LunahStarDust]

Thank you so much for this. I would have just ripped it all off and not peiced it at all. You just saved me time and money lol

[@Nakariuskla1011]

Es el mejor tutoríal q he visto con respecto a este sillón, you're amazing 😉, and you're dog so adorable 😊.

[@debbieshore]

He was so funny in this video, he loved to sit an chairs, large or small, so was in his element with this tutorial!

[@solangehonorato9167]

often watch this video. Alfie is wonderful !!! I have five dogs but I can not work with them around. :))

[@debbieshore]

Solange Honorato I find him quite calming, until a stranger has the nerve to walk past the house then we have a very loud barking session...

[@nourayanal3097]

Loved it loved ot am so going to make mine 😊😊😊

[@blackstarblues9055]

Alfie is so patient and well-behaved.

[@debbieshore]

BlackStarBlues He's just adorable... apologies for any snoring...

[@karenhubler2792]

love the new chair, I have a question about the glue with the red cap, may I get more infourmation about the glue and were to buy it I am trying to fine a glue that dose not stain fabric

[@debbieshore]

I have a few staplers, this one was just from B&Q and takes 4mm staples. I tried an electric one but the speed of the thing was frightening! I was worried about Alfie picking it up...

[@cherylmatthews7172]

I love the fabric you chose. But I was so afraid you were scratching your hardwood floor when you were turning the chair around and around without anything under it. The Chair looks great. 😊

[@natashaspratt4247]

Hi Debbie I've watched your video and have to say you make it look very easy. I have two leather tub chairs that have been scratched by my cats so would like to cover them like you have. I have removed the cushion and checked the base and it looks just like your chair. Do I need to leave a bigger space for when I sew the sections together as it was a leather cover? Many thanks xx

[@elismycat]

Thank-you so much for sharing. How many metres of fabric do I need to cover an IKEA tub chair?

[@luzhelenapardo2672]

MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SUS TUTORIALES Y EL PERRO ES DIVINO UN AMOR

[@TrickyVic25]

Could you please tel me what fabric you used? Thank you for yet another great tutorial!

[@user-js9gn2hw9s]

soooo funny with the dog lol

[@susie2shoes]

I think this is fabulous and I love the fabric you've chosen. Please can you tell me what staple gun you use and staple size. I have an electric one and it put me off upholstery because it is so noisy and to he quiet honest, lethal. Alfie is definitely a chair dog. ;)

[@_Linda_K]

Alfie thinks: "Aww, this Debbie is the very best owner, she does all this work for me. She really has to love me so much."

[@debbieshore]

That dog just loved a chair!

[@Albertwildhorseshoer]

Debbie-Alfie looks dispirited and forlorn as he monitors the disassembling this chair. Now he will only be able to enjoy this upgraded when you are away from home-lol.

[@sadiqabasiri847]

It is beautiful thanks for sharing. How much fabric did you use and how long it took you to upholster?

[@debbieshore]

This one took around 4 meters of fabric and I covered it in a day..

[@bencux]

Fantastic video! I have a old chair that’s become musty and mouldy due to being kept in storage! I was daunted by the prospect of reupholstering it myself! But your video will be a brilliant guide! ❤️

[@Eloqueaf]

Can you please tell me what sort of staple gun you use on the chair? Thanks. Really useful tutorial.

[@debbieshore]

Nothing special, just a gun I bought from Dunelm with 6mm staples

[@margaretmandara3848]

margiadmai Hi debbie have the identical chair and the 2 seater settee, have stripped the chair and am ready to get material, you said use 3 meters for the chair, can I ask what width, and also how much would I need if I was to cover the settee, thanks for a really clear and easy instruction video,

[@debbieshore]

Oh gosh, well my fabric was 60" wide, please allow for pattern repeat, so if there is a large pattern you will need more fabric. Does your settee have two seats? If so,order double the fabric, and it would be useful to be able to order more fabric if you need it... hope that's helpful?

[@ther51]

lol it's still a lovely chair..

[@tracybrewer5750]

ALFIE you are such a beautiful mellow dog. My dog would of jumped of the second chair and right back on the comfy one again. But then that's just a Rottweiler for you....Love to see Alfie on here. What breed of dog is he?

[@debbieshore]

+Tracy Brewer He's a bull terrier/mastiff, and you're right, he's mellow and soft, but he does have a rather loud bark!

[@Rebellescum]

How much fabric did you use?

[@cornishcoves9399]

I have done dining chairs but not a bucket chair ...WOW I am so surprised how long doggie sat on the other chair...he must have thought that he could have the bucket chair back shortly if he just waited patiently and YES indeed he got right back on when it was vacated..lol.....so subtle and so funny Debbie.

[@debbieshore]

Glad you like the chair... and Alfie!

[@wolneylopes9253]

cv é muito bom no que faz

[@JJones-bo7zk]

This is a great instructional video. But I'm worried because I want to use faux fur fabric, and I'm not sure that's going to be easy to sew. I also need a sewing machine. Goodness. lol

[@christinewebster2554]

Debbie, I see you got lots of new videos all with patterns. How can I get these patterns don't mind buying them. I live in South Africa

[@debbieshore]

Hi Christine, those videos are fot people who bought cds I made a few years ago, for some reason the videos stopped working so I made them public. But the actual cds aren't being made any more, I am however working on new things for the new year...

[@hollieannthorn725]

Hi Debbie and Alfie. Can you please tell me how much fabric the tub chair took to make? You may have said in the video and i've missed it? Many thanks

[@debbieshore]

I think I used about 3.5 meters for this one, allow more if you need to pattern match...

[@fatmameyer8195]

Debbie Shore hi! I like your video. You used 3.5 meter fabric. It is length. Right? I am wondering what is fabric width. Thank you.

[@stopthelies3973]

Do you suppose if you had a nice chair you liked with a fabric you did not want to use an upholstry shampoo machine on, that you might take the covering off and hand wash it and put it back on?

[@debbieshore]

That would work, if you were really careful with staples and the like...

[@MsHe1en]

I clicked on this video just to watch Alfie. Miss him

[@debbieshore]

I love this video, it just sums Alfie up!

[@danielahorea8751]

😘

[@purpleviolet1]

What do you do if the cushion is attached to the base?

[@debbieshore]

Difficult to say without seeing the chair, take note of how the current cover is attached, is it stapled on?

[@purpleviolet1]

debbie shore I think it is stapled on. Thankfully i have two....one that has sun damage so i will use this as the 'spare parts' :) would you have a clip that goes into more complicated upholstery? This one has piping and everything....eeek ;)

[@debbieshore]

Sorry I don't have another clip... can you take the old cover off to make a template? And piping isn't that difficult, cut your fabric on the bias and keep the stitch line close to the cord. Hope that's a bit of help! Deb

[@purpleviolet1]

Thanks i will give it a go. Like i said your clip made sense and was really well put together in steps. I think i will give it a go because the basics are there. Sorry i cant show you an example, but keep up the good work :-)

[@zhannakryukova8676]

pls, say Hi to your doggy!

[@jobot86]

Where's part 2? Like for the cushion xxx

[@debbieshore]

It's definitely there...

[@jobot86]

I know, I found it right after I wrote the comment, I have a baby, I'm blaming the sleep deprivation lol. Thank you x

[@debbieshore]

Hey, nothing changes... my youngest is 19 and still wakes me up at 5am... when he comes in....

[@ther51]

i love the material you used,but the flowers look upside down am i right ??

[@debbieshore]

Now you mention it they may well be... never noticed that before! I've actually sold the chair now so can't check...

[@bridgetmbdrennan]

P.s he thinks his human so so funny sitting on the chairs lol. He Iscariot star Bridget x

[@MystiqueULH]

I just got the biggest kick out of Alfie as it gets to the part you were moving the chair he has to get on it. With my 4 dogs I had to get some old chairs like this for them to "own" and they sure know which belongs to which dog.

[@debbieshore]

Ursula Leach He also thinks if he's not looking at me I can't see him...

[@MystiqueULH]

debbie shore Our dogs are just so spoiled - but - they deserve it.

[@everythingcohid]

Lollll

[@mmdiez10]

Your video is excellent, but I have to say that I paid a little too much attention to Alfie. He's a star.

[@christypoos9728]

ROflol. Dog look dejected.