Getting Things Done || Reupholstering My Dining Room Chairs || Part One

I finally took the plunge and am reupholstering my two dining room chairs. These were Quadrant Chairs from Century Furniture, NC, I had found on the street. They were meant to be accent chairs and silk covered. Needless to say, the silk did not last long with both Scott and I sitting on them daily for the past 6 or so years. The fabric is gone! In an attempt to save these high-end chairs, I am reupholstering them. I have never done this before but have a general idea of what needs to happen here. What's the worst that could happen? Wish me luck!
Enjoy!
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[@Rhonda_Godsdaughter]

You are to take the seat part off from the bottom. Wrap the batting and material around the seat, staple it underneath. The trim is added after the material is secure. A lot of old chairs has it screwed in from the bottom. Hard to explain. Wish I was there to show you. 😊 Either way you did a great job.

[@bethstratton3391]

I think for a first ever attempt you did a really brilliant job Sophia. The fabric is gorgeous and really suits the chairs. I definitely think you picked the right trim, it blends in and sets off the fabric without overshadowing it. My mum went to professional upholstery class and what you did with your chair is so similar to what she was taught. Professional upholsterers use special fabric stretchers and fabric pleating tools, which you didn’t have. Plus they use specific fabric tacks or have specialist fabric staples rather than using a standard stapler. That said, you should be so proud of what you achieved and so proud that you are encouraging others to have a go at doing these types of activities. Love that you are so empowering and inspiring.

[@mightyinspiration]

I think you can leave the back alone - it's a complimentary fabric with color and adds a nice touch. Just my humble opinion. :-)

[@silver_csmith]

You 💯should be proud of yourself!! 👏🏻🥰 Not only for this project but also for all the projects you aren’t afraid to tackle and you share on your channel. Thank you Sophia for sharing your positivity and encouragement!! 🫶🏻You are wonderful and don’t let any negativity get you down! It’s always a joy watching your content 🥰👍🏻

[@juliebrooke6099]

A great improvement. I think a very useful addition to your diy equipment would be a magnetic dish to collect all the loose screws and staples during your projects. They’re not expensive. Good for sewing needles and pins too.

[@sdamom621]

Very inspiring. Although the experienced craftsman can legitimately charge large fees, this is a fabulous option. This builds self confidence and doing something with our hands sharpens our mind and problem solving skills. ❤

[@mygreatchallenge]

Absolutely!

[@isabellerininger6249]

🎉🎉🎉fantastic job! I tried my dining chairs 15-odd years ago and I failed-they were done but I goofed on thickness of the cushion. It was a valuable learning experience and I would definitely try again in a heartbeat.❤ I absolutely LOVE this series -the encouragement you provide is immeasurable. We can do anything if we try and we just have to try! (I’m currently expanding my garden thanks to you!👍🌻) You’re awesome as always!!

[@TheKeyMargo]

When I did chair upholstery, I took the seat off and covered it then reattached to chair. The seat is usually easy to remove with just 4 screws. Beautiful chairs. Your willingness to tackle anything is inspiring.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Don't know. I just followed the way it was done with the silk fabric. They tacked it directly to the frame. Going to assume the seat is integrated to the frame with the springs etc. My other chairs I was able to remove the seat, so I am aware you can do that too.

[@janetdamboise6225]

❤ WOW ❤. Sophia is there anything that you can't do? I love the new chair materials and trim! You did a fantastic job. Can't wait to see when they're all done!❤❤

[@vickylongcrier2376]

Great job! Love the fabric and the trim you chose! I am very interested because there are two chairs that were my grandmother’s and are going to have to be redone. You have encouraged me to try this myself! If I mess up I will take it to an upholstery shop and let them have a go at it. Love your channel because it empowers us to try things ourselves!

[@JacquelineLP]

The old fabric is usually used as a template for cutting the new fabric out, just a tip in case you have to do it again. Also most of those chair seats can be removed by screws once you lift up the black fabric that covers the bottom on the seat. Some older chair seats don’t have the ability to be removed. Either way recovering chairs is a fun and interesting process! And the result is usally well worth the effort involved. 👍🏽

[@KathyMarsh]

The wider one accents the regal form of the chairs. My opinion lol OK you talked me into the narrow one lol You did an awesome job!!

[@hadleywooten3689]

Trim should be what makes you happy! It’s your house!❤️😄

[@karenswidzinski6071]

Before you attempt to redo the second chair, see if you can remove the seat cushion from the frame of the chair from underneath. I've done that in the past. Makes it so much easier. Plus I use the previous fabric as a pattern for cutting out the new fabric.

[@mygreatchallenge]

It does not come off. It s an integral piece with with frame and springs.

[@karenswidzinski6071]

@@mygreatchallenge well that's a shame. What you did looks great though!

[@sheilafelix113]

I have re done chairs like this. I remove the old fabric and use it as a pattern. It takes a bit of time, but I find the new fabric lays so well.

[@athomewithdreama]

You did a great job!! Love the fabric.. You inspire me to do more things myself..

[@virgiesexton5048]

I think you done an amazing job it looks great I like the fabric and the trim I can’t wait to see the finished result. Sofia, you inspire us to try to do things ourselves and step outside our comfort zone. I just painted my kitchen and I’m doing the cabinets now. You motivated me and inspired me. I’ve been looking to switch out my kitchen sink and could never find the one I really wanted I kept telling my husband that when I found the one I really wanted I would change it. Well I finally found it yesterday and installed today. I absolutely love it. You inspired me to do this so thank you 🙏 thank you for showing us that we can do anything if we just apply ourselves and try. So thank you for sharing your life with us. ❤❤❤

[@mygreatchallenge]

So happy for you!!

[@apriloksenhendler5113]

Glad you picked the thin trim.. looking forward to seeing the finished piece.

[@susanwoywood6334]

You did great Sophia!!! Love how it turned out!!

[@user-kt2co8jx5h]

I reapolstered similar chair's. I removed the black cloth. Ouder it and there's screws to remove the entire cushion

[@sdamom621]

I agree B+; very nice. The puckers make it look soft and comfy, while being classy.

[@pampilgrim2274]

Great upholstery project, Sophia. I am eager to see the remainder of the project. You inspire me. Those chairs were manufactured about a half hour from my home. Those guys make quality furniture. Your chairs should last a very long time.

[@amplified506]

You made this look easy which I know it’s not. Your courage to tackle something new is amazing. The fabric looks fabulous on the chair.

[@lesliecobb4179]

I think you should leave the backside of the back as is. The colors match perfectly and it looks really good. Just do the front side of the back. I think you are brave to do the projects that you do. You should be proud. 😊

[@carolb9234]

I reupholstered a white wicker bench with that same fabric design only in red. I love the green 💚. And watching your cats in any video is an extra bonus! I really liked your choice of music 🎶.

[@karynstouffer3562]

For a first time, it looks pretty good. Could it be better? Sure. But for a first try, you did great.

[@reginabeasley872]

Looks amazing

[@raquelcruz3874]

You did a great job Sofia. Chair looks good 👍🏻❤️

[@fayehilliard9730]

Good job, it looks very nice. I like the smaller trim, it blends better than the wider one. I’ve been doing some projects in my basement, painting walls, and organizing. Donating things I don’t need. It’s a process. Like you, I’m proud that I’m getting things done. Take care Sophia, I really enjoy your videos. Faye (Ohio)

[@y.bounty7188]

Et bien chapeau 🎩 comme on dit chez nous, encore un magnifique travail 😊 vous avez des doigts en or ❤ . Vous avez raison, notre époque nous invite trop à la consommation , nous devons changer de mentalité car nos parents et grands parents ne nous ont pas transmis cette notion de gaspillage , que du contraire 😢. Le plaisir de réaliser par soi- même est tellement gratifiant 😊 .Merci beaucoup pour vos très riches vidéos, au plaisir de voir la prochaine vidéo.Bonne soirée de la petite Belgique 🇧🇪 Yasmina

[@michellegonthier6251]

You're doing a great job! 🙂Excellent choice in trim. Beautiful Fabric, and everyone has to start somewhere. For a beginner you're doing fantastic. and your first chair is not the simplest chair style to do. You're right that in upholstery its more time consuming than anything. That and making sure that one has the right amount of fabric. Your idea of having a different fabric for the seat backs is a great one. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the project.

[@aileenreynolds5604]

I was yelling at the screen, "Use the batting for a pattern for the fabric!" the whole time you were spraying and sticking it down! LOL! I vote for the WIDE trim, I tend to be a bit "extra"! You could leave the back as is. Well done! The chair is so beautiful already!

[@judystahlman1620]

I think you did a great job and i agree the small trim is best. Im proud of you Sophia.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Thank you

[@Yodavilla]

I love it, is so pretty. Excelent job. Just a thought the fabric at the backside is in perfect condition and is beautiful, why you only change the fabric at the front, thinking what you said that you don't have enough fabric. Have you considered taking the cushion out, so is easier to work? Sorry for my english.

[@pattiwilliams9144]

I think the chair looks amazing!! I loved the thicker trim. but I understand now what you mean about trying to go around the back. Great job!!

[@Chronicles1611]

Greetings from Hickory NC! You'll find that a lot of furniture comes from my City. We are known as the furniture capital of the world.

[@sissy55ful]

I loved the fabric and the trim. Looks great and so proud of you. Inspired!!!

[@deb8377]

Making a piping is extra work, but it would be great. The choice you made was the best out of the 2. Beautiful!

[@briteddy9759]

We might be divided over the trim, but obviously the right is choice is according to what you like. I like the narrow green trim the best. Aside from the challenge of the curves, the wider seems easier to make cover completely. The wider trim asks for attention and competes a bit with the fabric. The new seat looks great. Good job.

[@CreativeHomescaping]

This brought back memories of when I reupholstered some large bergere chairs. After removing the old upholstery and stapling on the new, my hands were so sore. I vowed never to do such a big project again. I think your taking it in stages will prevent that from happening 😊again

[@DeborahHitchcock]

I'm glad you did the smaller trim. Looks great!

[@NormalnotNormal1234]

Preach Sophia preach....yes, we need to try things. Like I've mentioned before, I'm about to turn 60 in 4months, I still work full time and I still take time to just to enjoy life, golf, go on short trips with the hubby, etc....Just this past Saturday I started to paint my kitchen (it's a small kitchen) and I removed an old phone jack and there was hole behind it, I needed a patch cause the whole was about a size of 1/2 dollar, I didn't have the patch so the job is still not 100% complete but it is about 97% complete, I know I will finish it soon cause it will get on my last nerve the more I see it. LOL!!! Like you I had started a different task prior and that too is still waiting...LMBO!!! they will get done. I personally think you did a A+ job..... keep doing what you enjoy and thank you again for sharing.

[@suzie2080]

Impressive! Anyone who would come over and pick apart your work isn't someone you'd want over. I love how you try anything. You've given me the strength to take apart my bathroom sink and try to take care of a slow drain. I'll let you know how it turns out.

[@mygreatchallenge]

I am rooting for you!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Thank you

[@robinbarton7581]

Good morning! I think you did an awesome job! I like the fabric.

[@sandracollins7938]

You did a great job for first time with that kind of chair! The second one will be easier.

[@gracebonaventura7686]

You can always double the skinny ribbon to cover better, but you were very brave with the stripe fabric. It looks gorgeous!

[@tomsdotter3228]

Very nice! The fabric is pretty. You did a great job 😊

[@patriciaconiglio6717]

Very pretty fabric & good reupholstery job.

[@donnashaw325]

That fabric is stunning!!!!

[@celinemullins8204]

Brilliant great work again well done Sophia 🎉

[@juanitagentry9816]

Good job, Sophia.😀 It looks great/1 I also really enjoyed the music a lot.🤗

[@jaynebennett3401]

Love the fabric! I love your can do attitude!

[@andybunn7578]

Beautiful.👍👍🥰

[@susanniesen9721]

you did a great job. we all have puckers. you tried

[@titans08]

Severine playing with the fabric 😂 cutie pie. Great job!!!

[@brendajohnson6910]

I think you did a great job if this is your first time doing this type of project! I don't think I would change out the back of the chair, it coordinates with the seat fabric very well on camera and you see that a lot in this type of chair. If I could see that I was not going to be able to get the smooth fabric in the corner areas, I would make it look intentional and make them like small pleats and repeat on each side. The smaller trim was definitely the way to go for a chair application. The kit kat is too funny!

[@angelabuckingham6244]

Looks great. I have needed to do mine for a long time. Maybe this year……

[@PracticallyCreative]

Your chair looks great so far! I'm really impressed with your fabric and trim choices. Being an amateur furniture restorer myself, I have a couple of tips. The seat portion of your chair may be removable by looking underneath it. Then you can add your batting and fabric without all the cutting of the fabric around the wood. You would staple or glue the fabric to the bottom of the wooden plate under the seat. For the hot glue, silicone thimbles will protect your fingers. :) You still did an amazing job! :)

[@katiecoleman9847]

I love the wider trim!! It's like, TA-DA!!!

[@Val_23358]

I love your videos all of them. Ok first of all who is gonna say oh u see that staple. Nobody knows but you. All in all. It's Beautiful. B+

[@ClutterFreeWannaBe]

Looking good.

[@ToniBergquist]

I think the chair looks great! The trim is perfect! It’s going to match the green back you’re planning very well!

[@denisebaird6407]

Very nice

[@catherinerandall1966]

I watch a furniture restoration channel sometimes, and yes stripes are very difficult to use. You did an astounding job for your first try! Fabric is beautiful. Look forward to seeing it completed!

[@anthielouca5682]

Much better well done

[@heatherjones7441]

I like the skinny ribbon on the chairs! But honestly, I have no decorating intuition so I would say trust your instincts!

[@kaydot1975]

Amazing ❤

[@glogu8021]

I think the wide one matches better with the tone of the fabric , I like the skinny one but the color is way different.

[@donnawiseman9311]

Wow, Sophia, you did a great job!! It’s beautiful!!

[@verawilkerson6734]

You.are very patient and kind to your kittys and it is obvious you care very much for all your animals. You do realize that you can train them not scratch your furniture. I've had cats most of my life, they were allowed on the furniture for and on my bed (but not on the sheets or pillows) but were never allowed to scratch on the furniture, even with up to 4 cats at in the house ata time. Good scratching posts and catching them in the act the first few times thet tried stopped it. I know you saidyou dotcare if they scratched these chairs, but when you grt the nicer ones, upolstered with expensive fabric you may care and it will be hard to break bad habits. It is much better train them while they are young.

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Lovely! Great job, Sophia!

[@nancybrower8608]

I like the wide trim for the front, back, and sides. Use the skinny for the arms. Awesome job.

[@kathyhegert4152]

You did a beautiful job¡

[@mygreatchallenge]

Thank you

[@luella2897]

I think you did great ! Looks good.

[@kathleensauer3394]

Agree! The second one is 🙌🏻

[@reginabeasley872]

Severene approved already 😂

[@LuxuryOption4756]

Love the colors of the fabric. Excellent choice for the trim. Thanks for the tip about the button in the middle of the seat.

[@shellm8303]

Awesome job! It looks great. At first I thought the larger trim was better, but after the fabric was on the chair, team small trim! Good choice. When I saw you break out that fabric, I was like hey! Weren't those curtains? Lol ❤

[@lisasaracino4048]

Dang Sophia excellent job! I’ve only seen the cushions taken off, recovered & reattached. After I watch you I always say I’d like to try that.

[@mygreatchallenge]

That s an armchair. Some of them don't have the seat coming off. It s all one piece with the frame and springs.

[@heidibastawros8722]

Love the fabric!

[@sharonnorvell3397]

Looks great!

[@RebelAlliance42]

It looks beautiful!

[@DarlenePinkston]

You did a great job ❤❤ looks good 👍

[@bobbierobie8887]

Very nice!

[@kaymccormick2279]

Once you take it apart you will see it’s like a puzzle. Take it a part and put it back together. I live these chairs. Hard to find now. Been looking for many years.

[@sandymalik5419]

It's much easier if you remove the seat from the chair.

[@mygreatchallenge]

That is not how it was upholstered by the maker. If it had been done that way I would have removed the whole seat like I did for my other chairs. I followed the way the maker did it.

[@gerrijanssen8121]

Very nice ❤❤

[@angelacimmino1102]

Good morning, Sophia!

[@mrsgingernoisette]

The fabric is beautiful. Would it be possible to remove the cushion and upholster it and then reattach it to the chair frame?

[@mygreatchallenge]

Not for these. I was able to do that for my other chairs. That was an easy job. For these I followed was the maker did which was tacking the material directly to the frame. I am going to assume it s because the seat is integrated to the frame and the springs etc.

[@mariaroman9837]

It goods great😄😊

[@connieriddle9088]

You are so cute. I love your site.

[@artladybluntzer4112]

You do know you can remove the seat from the chair, right?

[@reginabeasley872]

Severe wants to play 😂

[@EastRiverHomestead]

You did great. You can always go back and remove those folds. A-

[@sheilaaskew5486]

Hi Sophia, Is it possible to put the 2 chairs in the livingroom? They are beautiful.

[@mygreatchallenge]

I have too much sitting in the room as is. We don't really watch TV. We tend to gather around the dining room when we have people over.

[@barbaramiller9660]

I thought that the pads on chairs unscrewed to make that easier am I wrong?

[@mygreatchallenge]

Not on all chairs. They do on my other chairs. This is a solid built in seat with springs, more like an armchair.

[@barbaramiller9660]

@@mygreatchallenge ok thanks for the info I admire all the things you try or attempt to do

[@kaymccormick2279]

You remove both seat and back. It’s really very easy the pain is the arms.

[@denisesmith6359]

Watch Miss Mustard, she will show you how to do the back of the chair. She has a great video

[@Stephanieheyl-x6r]

Looks great! Fancy! Did you get a new couch?

[@flipsforfun6116]

Can you do a recap of all the chairs when you finish. Also I must have missed something where did the sofa come from