HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A CHAIR | ARMCHAIR REUPHOLSTERY | FaceliftInteriors

In this video we show you how to reupholster an armchair. We show you each stage of the reupholstery process from stripping down the chair, measuring and cutting the new fabric, and upholstering the seat, arms and back.
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HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A CHAIR | ARMCHAIR REUPHOLSTERY | FaceliftInteriors

[@janicetribbiani7535]

Thank you so much for explaining your process! So many KZbinrs post “how-to” where it’s just a video with no explanations.

[@faceliftinteriors]

Ah thanks Janice, glad you found it helpful! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, it’s really appreciated 😊🙏🏻

[@tormodgustavsen9249]

3 and a half minute in: great! I'm loving it! My favorite upholsterer in action once more.

[@faceliftinteriors]

Well you’re far too kind, thank you! This video is a bit of a long one this time 🥴 but hopefully you enjoy it! Thanks for watching and for your support 😊🙏🏻

[@susandudash2087]

Your videos are so complete and FUN! You are doing a great job inspiring people to dive in and give upholstery a go. Keep that furniture out of the landfill and give it a modern new life!

[@faceliftinteriors]

Hi Susan! That’s so kind, thank you! That’s exactly the aim of the videos, so glad you enjoy them. Thanks for watching and thank you for your support, it’s really appreciated 😊🙏🏻

[@lindysmith378]

Fantastic tutorial! Thanks.

[@faceliftinteriors]

Thanks for watching Lindy 😊🙏🏻

[@jacquelinejee5167]

I am definitely going to do your course I do soft furnishings but I absolutely love upholstery. You explain everything so fabulously. Thank you 😊

[@faceliftinteriors]

Hi Jacqueline! That’s very kind of you to say, we look forward to having you 🤗

[@helencoppard8059]

Thanks Neil, great job good video 👏

[@vanessad2141]

Love your videos, thank you !..total respect to you for taking the time to reply to comments, it just shows you care about your reputation and your followers.😊

[@faceliftinteriors]

Ahh that’s very kind, thank you Vanessa! I appreciate everyone taking the time to leave a comment 😊🙏🏻

[@GraeMatterz]

Fantastic! Right on time. I've just started dismantling an armchair with similar arm panels in the front and this is going to come in very handy. This chair (I have two w/ matching ottomans) has the same type of arm panel on the back, slightly wider than the front but angled back and also rimmed with piping that has me perplexed how to tackle as I don't know how to do both the front and back panels simultaneously (I'd like to keep the piping and not do gathers). I told you about this set in a previous video (if you recall, I mentioned how the construction was very odd, with the arms built and upholstered separately from the back/seat then bolted together) and you invited me to email you about them. I'm taking photos as I dismantle them to share with you. You do such good work and watching you is not only instructional but FUN. You have such a charming sense of humor!

[@faceliftinteriors]

What a lovely comment, thank you so much! Your support is always really appreciated 😊 yes definitely send over the photos when you’re ready because I can guide you better when I can see what you’re dealing with. Thanks for watching 🧵🪡

[@rickyedwards4618]

Bloomies! I am excited for the new video. Love the varying chairs because I am going to use a very different back and seat in a used whiskey barrel. These techniques are great. And thank you for naming the tools and materials you use. I am able to find them and order ahead of my first project. Thanks!!

[@faceliftinteriors]

Thanks Ricky, you are most welcome 🙏 😊📎🧵⛏️📐✂️

[@lynettebodell6803]

Loved the video! Great description and I finally feel like I am prepared to finally repulser my Grandparents arm chair!! You are inspiring! Where is the best place to get fabric?

[@faceliftinteriors]

Thankyou Lynette. I would go somewhere like Jane Clayton online. 👍☺️⛏️✂️📐📎🧵

[@edsjenk6150]

Excellent work as usual, thanks for sharing. I have a question about foam bounce back, I made my own seat cushion copying one of your great videos and the foam I used is 3" green medium density but after sitting and then getting up, the foam doesn't seem to bounce back all that quickly and leaves an in print for a while. I did not use Dacron, do you have any advice please. Many thanks

[@faceliftinteriors]

Always use dacron on foam cushions. If the cushion is 25"x25" you would need to use foam that is 26" x 26". If the border is 5" then order the foam border the same. Then I always finish with dacron, generally 14oz on either side of the cushion. Hope this helps 🙏 ☺️

[@marseanmoore1066]

Life has gotten so busy, still looking at my unfinished chairs. Time for “Action” 😊

[@faceliftinteriors]

That’s what I like to hear!! 🎬

[@HomaGhafariyan]

Very good👏👏👏🌹

[@faceliftinteriors]

Thank you very much 😊🙏🏻

[@salamandraeest6785]

Thanks. Really great video.

[@faceliftinteriors]

Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏻

[@sannekemartha7737]

Super thank you for this video !!!!! I realy love your vids. !🥰👋

[@faceliftinteriors]

That’s very kind, thank you Sanneke! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment - it’s really appreciated 😊🙏🏻

[@Walking_unafraid]

Have you ever stapled your finger? I’m really glad I found your channel. Now I want to upholster everything! 😊

[@faceliftinteriors]

More times than I would like to admit 🤣 I’m glad you found us too! I’m happy you’re inspired to upholster 😊 thanks for watching!! 😊🙏🏻

[@rickyhester2468]

Hey good buddy! Good to see you in action!

[@faceliftinteriors]

Hi Ricky, thanks buddy!!! Hope you are keeping well too!!! 🙏🫡📐📎🧵⛏️✂️

[@helencoppard8059]

Can you show how to cut a round form cushion. I have a 90 cm x 10cm sides cushion to do . I’m having trouble. 🙁🙏

[@salamandraeest6785]

Morning Neil, Im paying loads of money for an AMUSF course and honestly im learning more from you. Im about to tackle arms and build up the foam from a bare frame. should the arms be slightly sloping towards the back or are they completely horizontal?

[@faceliftinteriors]

Hiya, ahh thanks thats lovely to hear. I do have some videos on the Facelift Academy that will answer this but it won't be ready to launch until July. If you email me some pictures I could give you some pointers on how to do it. [e-mail] 👍😊

[@debbielagrange6058]

what is the purpose of the collars on the inside back?

[@faceliftinteriors]

Gives you something to pull on to fix the back, also allows you to follow curves without puckering etc. 👍⛏️🧵📎📐✂️

[@latelierdekatioushka2275]

Yééé!!! Love your vidéo!! How long does it take you to make an armchair like that? Thank's a lot!! ❤

[@faceliftinteriors]

Thanks a lot🙏😊 To reupholster this would take approximately 9-10 hours. Hope this helps 😊🙏✂️📎📐🧵⛏️

[@Jellybellyirish]

How many days did this take you? How many metres pf favric did you use?

[@faceliftinteriors]

Start to finish probably 10 hours and approximately 7m of fabric. Thanks for watching 🙏☺️✂️🧵⛏️📐📎

[@princeromana4024]

Hey Brother Good work watch all your videos and learn from you. You are my favourite youtuber. Can you please make one small video on sewing machine and settings for different fabrics and leather if you can. Thank you Love your work

[@faceliftinteriors]

Hey bro, thank you so much - that means a lot 😊🙏🏻 we’ll be covering that on the academy when it launches - there will be a lot covered on there that’s not on KZbin! Thank you for watching man 🪡🧵

[@VijayKumar-ub5bo]

Nice

[@faceliftinteriors]

Thank you 😊🙏🏻

[@user-vq2nn3lw6c]

Yes, the video was definately useful! Have a couple of questions if you don't mind... avid follower! I noticed you don't iron stitched seams, is it not necessary...as opposed to sewing garments? Also, I noticed the fabric you used in this video had some sort of backing! Do you recommend a 'backed' fabric when upholstering a sofa or chair? Is a backed fabric better? Lastly, what sewing machine stitch length do you recommend for upholstery seams on a sofa?

[@faceliftinteriors]

Hiya Maria. No don't iron the Seams, you shouldn't really need to. The only time I iron is when we have to copy an old template and we need to flatten it out. Most of the fabrics we use are Fire retardant treated and it makes them very durable and strong so yes I would always recommend using Fr treated fabrics when doing upholstery. If the fabric can't be treated then its important to use an Fr Interliner. Stitch size I normally go about 6mm when sewing up parts. But if I'm sewing up piping Cord you could go 8mm. Hope that helps 👍🙏📐📎🧵⛏️✂️

[@Tez-lk5kt]

Hi there could I please ask a question, what is the best thing you have ever found in the back of a chair or sofa. 😂 or dare I ask 😅

[@faceliftinteriors]

I once had a colleague who found about £1000 in cash. I have found wedding rings and a few bits of jewellery. It's normally peanuts, hair clips, pens and finger nails. Oh yes I also once found a dead mouse 🐁!!!🤢🧵✂️📐📎🙏

[@liannelambregts5744]

Can I buy that fantastic fabric?

[@AS-rc1jr]

🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍💕💕💕

[@faceliftinteriors]

😊🙏🏻

[@borge2014]

Great job! The new fabric pattern is horrible, looks dirty already. Not your choice for sure,. Great video!

[@faceliftinteriors]

It’s definitely different! Thanks very much for watching 😊🙏🏻

[@aejared5999]

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