How to Recover Chair Cushions DIY | Reupholster Dining Chair Cushions

Recovering chair cushions simple and easy method! The Southern Girl shows you how to recover your chair seats with having bulking corners, how to select, calculate and cut your fabric for outstanding results! The TBT Rewind!
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[@sherrylewis8195]

I'm a visual person. The drawing explaining how to determine the fabric needed is priceless. You made the complicated easy. Thank you.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Sherry awwweee your comment makes my day! Sorry for the late response been working a lot but I appreciate you taking the time to watch. Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@rachel0beddes]

Thank you!!! People bunching up corners like tissues and calling it a tutorial.... this is the corner I was looking for

[@Marge411]

This is the BEST instructional video. I have reupholstered three benches using your smiley face/necktie technique, and I am watching this again because I am now going to do my six dining room chairs next. I have watched this video a million times! Thank you! 🙂🙂🙂🙃

[@PLTuttle1]

This is the best post I have seen on recovering chairs! You made the fabric math so easy to understand, and I loved how you explained the difference between fabric types.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Patty T sorry for the late response but I'm so happy the information was able to help you because the type for fabric does matter. Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@vickieschlender2215]

This was a fabulous video!! We are working with very thick fabric, so the little smiles helped so much! Thank you!

[@johnyanus7872]

You were the best at explaining EVERYTHING!!!!! Our chairs came out fabulous! Thank you so much for your easy explanations and making it look so easy, which it was......even for beginners.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Johny! I'm happy you enjoyed my video. Glad it helped. THANK YOU so much for watching. HUGS & LOVE to you 🤗😘

[@kimg3905]

I whipped through my project, thanks to your directions! You made the steps so easy, and my chairs look great. I’ve never recovered chairs before… I’m falling in love with furniture makeovers! 😊❤

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey KimG Glad my video was able to help! Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@eliseskeie4398]

Almost bought 2x the amount of fabric I needed and I’m sooo glad I watched your video and caught my mistake. Thanks for the drawing and measurements 🙏🏼

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Eliseskeie4398 You're so welcome! I'm happy my video was able to help you with your project. Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love🤗😘

[@deborahpetipas9365]

I'm so glad you posted this! I'm about to recover diningroom chairs too. I was stumped on how to choose fabric. You answered several questions before I asked. The necktie corners are a super helpful hint. now out to shop for fabric.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeeey Deb...how are You doing???...did You select Your fabric yet? if so, what's Your progress??? You have to let me know how Your chairs turn out...I appreciate You for watching....Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@kristinebernier1377]

I love your video! You made it so clear and easy to follow, especially for beginners. Thanks for posting this!

[@emowensby1300]

Great video and explanation. Glad I kept scrolling beyond the first one that popped up!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Emowensby I'm so happy you did too! Let me know how your project turns out. Thanks for watching. Hugs & Love🤗😘

[@abicrane361]

This video was SO helpful, I’m giving this a go next week as I’m upcycling an old dining room table but changing the chair covers was the most daunting part for me, until I watched this video! Thank you so much!

[@Melancholy1966]

Thanks for explaining how to cut and fold the corners. I bought a set of second hand dining room chairs and was hesitant on covering them, but your video made it clear. I'll jump in and do it today!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Karla sorry for the late response it's been so long you're probably about to recover them again 😂😂Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@jameslovelace7773]

Perfect Southern Girl, you have shown this Southern Guy that I can re-cover my aging dining chairs, thank you lady!!!!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey James Sorry for the late response been working a lot but I appreciate you taking the time to watch. I would love to know how your project turned out. Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@loisbarber7023]

The "Smiley Face/Necktie" techique for corners is the best method I have ever used! thank you for teaching us!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Lois...😁I'm so happy I could help. I would love to know how your project turned out. Hugs & Love🤗😘

[@loisbarber7023]

@@SouthernGirlInteriors Hugs right back at ya! They came out GREAT!

[@amirahbey2590]

I REMEMBER THIS FROM THE FIRST!!💞💞💞 And I still get compliments... thank you!!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeey Amirah well You been around for a minute...It's still the same tried and true technique I have used for years. Thank You so much for watching again...Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@kaitlyndaggett4590]

This video was a life saver!!! The smiley face tip was a game changer. This was my first time and it made me feel like a pro!!!!

[@kathsch8966]

Love the butter knife method !!!!! Great visual and spoken directionns. Very clear & concise. I'm ow going to tackle my 4 chairs with confidence.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Kathsch8966 I'm so happy my video was able to help. Sorry for the late response but I appreciate you taking the time to watch. It means so much to me. Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@singhjobim9719]

Very good video. Thank you for the explanation. My wife taught me that quality furniture is a good investment.

[@KittyAmour]

This has been one of the most helpful videos so far. I'm gonna give this a try!

[@cher-mariex2323]

Your bright nail varnish really helped me follow the steps visually as I’m a visual learner! Amazing tutorial, I’m going to try this tomorrow 💪🏽

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Cher...Glad it was helpful! How did your chairs turn out? TFW & Smooches😘

[@sarakennelty4914]

Thanks so much! My first attempt turned out pretty well. I replaced the cracked vinyl cushions on old wooden folding chairs with a nice new material. I also replaced the foam padding. Much nicer now, thank you!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Sara I'm so happy that you tackled this project & replaced the padding too. GIRL POWER! Thank you so much for watching...Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@kw2268]

This was awesome. So helpful. You smiling at the end was too cute! Thank you!

[@heatherc6512]

Omgosh! The visual drawing/writing is exactly what I need. That alone so far has made me press that subscribe button! Thank you!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Heather awwweee Thanks for watching! & Welcome to My Fam!!! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@christinaecker3890]

Love the mixing of colors and textures and patterns in your dinning room. I love the chinoiserie design but I’m not very good at it. Thanks for inspiring me!

[@ChristalCranberry]

Thank you so much for this!! I was so confused but now I see what needs to be done. I just wish I knew how to cut the Cushions lol. Also I love that fabric you have it's so pretty.

[@annsdecor9831]

I like the colors of the fabrics. Very nice!💝

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Ann believe it or not I was about to go look for fabric but I decided to check My fabric stash....lo & behold I came across this one & it was perfect!!!! Thank You so much for watching....Smooches to You😘😘

[@job1925a]

Excellent tutorial! 👏👏👏👏

[@sadiemcloughlin-uy8ve]

This was fab, you voice so soothing and you made it look so simple. Thank you x

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Sadie awwwweee You are so welcome! Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@julybaby19]

Great tutorial thank you. I am picking up a FB marketplace dining set with 6 chairs with seat cushions. They are are in great shape and I didn’t notice any stains but the fabric pattern isn’t my vibe so I’m thinking of reupholstering them and was worried I would somehow ruin them by doing so, but this video really does help to ease my fears!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey julybaby I love that you're refurnishing the chairs. I know you can do it. It's a great project to tackle on a weekend. Thanks for watching. Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@missarcene4345]

Thank you for c explaining howbto calculate how much fabric. Math frightens me but i understood your illustration. I will be trying to chane my chair covers. I reallg want to do the smiley face and beck tie.❤

[@maevatoal1270]

Thank you so much for this video!! will be reupholstering 6 chairs for our dining room 😍

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Maeva Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@angelaclinton3129]

Just back to say thank you again for your relaxed and easy to follow tutorial. You have a flair for teaching! Since I tuned in this morning I have completed my project to my total delight and satisfaction. I'm very grateful to you for sharing your skills. All the best ☘️

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeeey Angela This makes me so happy that you completed your project & are pleased with the results! My entire family always wants me to recover their chairs instead of following the video....Honey FREE LABOR😂😂😂 Thank you so much for watching. Hugs & Love🤗😘

[@angelaclinton3129]

❤​@@SouthernGirlInteriors

[@angelaclinton3129]

Great easy to follow instructions. I now feel more confident to go ahead with the job I've been putting off . Thank you so much 😊

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Angela thank you so much for the update about your project! 😘

[@snipe0802]

This is the only video that told me what to do to be able to reattach the seat. Thank you.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeey Snipe0802 I'm glad to hear my tip helped in your process! Thanks for watching. Hugs & Love to You!🤗😘

[@judithgola9858]

Thank you so much for a video so easy to follow. Your voice is so relaxing I think you should be on the radio. I have to courage now to try this after 20 years with the same dining chair dull fabric.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Judith...sorry for the late response! Wow, I'm so happy you decided to recover your chairs especially if you still love your furniture! It's truly a way to refresh what you already have. I would love to hear how your project turned out. Thank you so much for watching...Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@judithgola9858]

TY Sweetie

[@ktjackson421]

Best tutorial on this that I've found. Super, super helpful!!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Katie, this is awesome! I'm so happy you found my video helpful. It's my tried & true method. Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love to you🤗😘

[@debandjeffcortez6270]

Thanks! Love your corner method!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeey Deb & Jeff, so who actually did the corners??? I'm so happy my video helped in your process. Thank you so much for watching. Hugs & Love to You!🤗😘

[@pamclarke312]

Aww brilliant thank you lovely you made it look so easy I hope I can do it 🤞😊 my first time trying this love your chair cover choice there gorgeous 😍

[@lyncrawford3349]

You did an absolutely amazing job. Best wishes from Northern Ireland and your friend Lyn xxxx

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeeey Lyn this has been My tried and true technique for years & it still works...Thank You so much for watching...Big Love to You from the Down Home South🤗🤗😘

[@user-jn8tg6nw8j]

Perfect timing, thank you! I’ve been realizing lately that I need to do this because our upholstered chairs are not working out with our spill-prone children. We’re going to have to cover them with something that can be wiped.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey J...this method has been My true & true technique....Working with a vinyl can be a bit more tricky but the steps will be the same...You may have to pull the fabric a bit tighter & use more staples. If You decide to recover Your chairs...I would love to hear about it...so let me know...Thanks for watching & Smooches to You😘😘

[@reneepeters5772]

Thanks so much for this tutorial.

[@iteriatodd3838]

Very good tutorial. Now I am ready to try this project. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Iteria how did your chairs turnout? Now everyone will want you to do theirs! Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@ButtonedUpKnits]

What I liked most about your video are your analogies. (Cut smiley faces and neck ties). Great!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey ButtonedUpKnits! I'm so happy you like my analogies😂😂. THANK YOU so much for watching & commenting. HUGS & LOVE to you 🤗😘

[@meganheffel6085]

You make it look so easy! Good video! Thank you!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Megan! I want to THANK YOU so much for watching my videos. It truly means a lot! HUGS & LOVE to you 🤗😘

[@thomasruwart1722]

Awesome video! Many thanks! This helped me a lot getting my chairs covered.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Thomas I'm so happy my video helped you with your project! Thank you so much for watching! Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@mb2308]

Nice video...to the point and helpful!

[@dee617]

Thank you so much. My chairs look amazing and your video made it so much easier!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Dee I'm so happy my video was able to help you with your project! Thank you so much for watching! Hugs & Love🤗😘

[@horrisajones8933]

Awesome job thanks for sharing 💖

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey BabyCakes No Thank You for watching!!!!😘😘😘

[@-ox9zz]

This is a GREAT teaching video. Thank you so much!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Ox9zz I'm so happy my video was able to help! Thank you for watchingI Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@Rhododendrondimmek]

I watched many tutorials.. This is what I exactly want to do ... Thank you for sharing...❤

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Rhododendrondimmek I'm so happy you can across my channel. Sorry for the late response. I would love to know how your project turned out. Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love to you🤗😘

[@ligeiaw1]

I LOVE it! I'm gonna recover mine now!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey ligeiaw1 Thank you so much for watching. Sorry for the late response but I would love to know how your project turned out. Hugs & Love🤗😘

[@priyar.6732]

Wow…you’re amazing ❤

[@irenelesueur7488]

Thank you for an excellent video!! I recovered my stools and even got a compliment from my hubby😃

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Irene sorry for the late response but I'm so happy your project turned out great & getting a compliment from Hubby is a Win Win! Thanks for watching...Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@jjeennnnnn]

You’re a good teacher 😊

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeey jjeennnnnn I'm so happy to have helped. DIYing your own chairs can save a ton! Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love to You!🤗😘

[@TheMH1955]

Great tutorial

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey TheMH1955...I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching...Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@shek9]

This is a great video! So much information.😊

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Shek I'm glad my video was able to help! Thanks for watching. Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@lukeendacott494]

We bought a very old, but beautiful dining table and chairs however the fabrics were disgusting! Thanks for posting this im going to recover our chairs today and feek more confident!!❤

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey lukeendacott...sorry for the late response. I would love to know how your project turned out. Thank you for watching... Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@shaune7597]

Thank you very much!!!❤

[@MrStanley39]

looks great sis

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeeey Stanley what have You been up to lately??? This has been a tried and true technique I still use today...Thank You for watching....Hug & Love to You🤗🤗😘

[@TC-ps7uz]

This is great 🎉

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeey TC I'm so happy my video helped! Thanks for watching. Hugs & Love to You!🤗😘

[@jooleepadoolie]

Thank you!!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@TheOnlooker65]

This such a good demo. The only thing that worries me is that the cushions are not removable from my chairs so I'm uncertain how to do the same method

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Olga so I see how that may pose a problem. You may look into a chair cover instead. THANK YOU so much for watching. HUGS & LOVE to you 🤗😘

[@banglarecipe-4187]

Which kind of fabric can i use please answer 😊

[@omnath17]

Your good upholstery work I like 👍 because I am also sofamaker upholsterer

[@nandisierra563]

😊

[@omnath17]

Your welcome

[@mikef7306]

My chairs are lost. This helped me recover them.

[@NapoleonBanana4171]

Thank you, Ms! This is a fantastic tutorial!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Kristi ...sorry for the late response but I'm so happy my video helped. Thanks for watching! Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@TrypleD]

Problem for me, the screws fall out of the chairs and won't stick back to the frame.

[@shellyhays662]

You’re the cutest!

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Shelly sorry for the late response. But thank you so much for watching! I hope my video helped with your project...Smooches to You😘

[@lindawelsh1960]

😅👍Thank you.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Linda! THANK YOU for watching love! 🤗😘

[@kimberleykirk8047]

How are you able to take the seat off if there are arms on the chairs? Sorry. New at this.

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey Kimberley, yes, we have 6 chairs & two have the arms. They should come off the same way. I hope this helps. Hugs & Love🤗😘

[@abigailnwanegbo91]

I love to see woman doing things like this please help me out i also want to start changing my home. What is the name of the mechan your using to nail it please ❤❤❤❤

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Heeey Abigail... I believe in Girl Power too!!!! Here's the link to an electric hand stapler: amzn.to/47HzaTK ...it's easier on the hands. extra staples: amzn.to/46mofhc ...10mm works best for upholstery. Thank you so much for watching...Hugs & Love to You🤗😘

[@motivate4change]

Hi!! Do u, or anyone, know how to re-apolster a NON removable chair cushion that is heavily attached to a chair!!??

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey motivate4change Usually there is a way to remove the bottom. If you cannot locate the screw connections, it may be because it's covered by fabric, wood or metal. It's possible a professional upholster will have to complete the project. I hope this helps Thank You so much for watching. Hugs & Love to you🤗😍

[@kijetikimavi]

Smart chic

[@SouthernGirlInteriors]

Hey kijetikimavi Sorry for the late response been working a lot but I appreciate you taking the time to watch & comment. Hugs & Love 🤗😘

[@mswtaz94]

I’d like to see the corners from the right up close.