How to Upholster a Chair Seat and Create Smooth Corners

Here are some simple instructions on how to re-cover or reupholster a chair seat and create smooth corners. I hope you enjoy this tutorial.
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[@lisas6146]

Thank you for going back and zooming in on the corners! I appreciate your explanation about how to get corners right. 😊

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherylmcguire1790]

The best video so far on how to do that corner, especially on a thick padding. Thank you!

[@mywithallmyart]

You are so welcome. Glad you liked it.

[@mywithallmyart]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching and commenting! That means domuch to me!

[@claree.5407]

This is exactly what I needed. I’m having a devil of a time keeping the puckers out of mine. XD Thank you.

[@mywithallmyart]

I am glad I could help.

[@savvybrie]

Thank you !! GREAT step by step and detailed explanation of the process. I needed some guidance with those corners.

[@mywithallmyart]

Anny, I am so glad it helped! That's what I try to do!

[@tonyefc8423]

Enjoyable and informative video. A lot of upholstery mysteries unraveled. Thanks, great work.

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mbrech1088]

Old time bag maker here :). Really enjoyed your video and the bag is very cute. I want to know how you made that lovely little pincushion. I've never made one and that one looks like a wonderful way to use small leftover project fabrics! Is it filled with batting, walnut shells? Video idea? Anyway - thank you for the helpful video . .a couple years later :)

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you so much for watching and commenting, even now!!! I did not make that pincushion, but isn't it cute! I probably could. It seems that i remember a similar pattern for back in the day!!! LOL!!! A friend got that for me. Maybe I should try it. Thanks for stopping by!

[@MidiManiak]

Absolutely fabulous tips regarding the corners. I used your method today and I am really pleased with the results ... thank you!!!

[@mywithallmyart]

Wonderful! I am so glad it worked for you. Thanks for letting me know.

[@j.gairns]

Curious, why don't you use air tools instead of a manual stapler? Seems like a lot of extra work.

[@mywithallmyart]

I am not a professional and I use what I have. Also, I wanted to show that you don't have to use air tools. Do what you can, where you are, with what you have. Then, if you decide to go pro, invest in the good tools.

[@martinedeecee]

your camera doesn't completely include the corner!!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you for letting me know! I will try to do better next tome.

[@today7518]

What kind of foam do you use here? Thanks.

[@mywithallmyart]

Upholstery foam purchased at Joann's

[@elleconnor587]

Move the camera to get the whole picture in

[@mywithallmyart]

What a great idea! I will do that next time.

[@debrazielinski6507]

Thank you so very much.ive been doing the procrastination thing here on a project building a bench seat..your video just helped me get on my way with this bench..I had no clue until watching your easy explanation on how to do it the right way..I'm excited to get started now..today.xxxn thanks!

[@mywithallmyart]

Debra!!! Yeehaw!!! I am excited that you got inspired to get started!!! You just made my day!!! Thanks.

[@meredithosborn3362]

Great instruction, thank you. Also, thanks for moving the camera :)

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad you liked it!

[@tontweer]

This is really great this is helping me wrap sound panels in a big studio I am building. My corners look super clean now thanks!

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad it helped!

[@lennielaberta8488]

Great technique, thanks

[@robertclark1668]

Excellent job, wish I had watched this before I did mine yesterday.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks, Robert!

[@Apollo_Blaze]

Thanks for this!!

[@mywithallmyart]

You are welcome

[@Apollo_Blaze]

@@mywithallmyart I just completed my chair today, the seat cushion is thicker than the one in your video, the two back corners were really giving me trouble but I came back and watched your video a couple times and I finally got them looking nice...Thanks again for your help! The chair looks awesome 🙂

[@vondaleeheverly9886]

Thank you! Exactly what I needed to know.

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ruthreed8192]

Great folds but that fabric crooked completely had me distracted and no extra fabric was cut and seems it would be too thick on corners when placed back on chair but yours didn't look thick. Very neat corners. Thank you!

[@mywithallmyart]

You are welcome. Sorry for the crooked fabric distraction. The pattern was straight on the surface of the chairs. It was not too thick. Thanks for watching hing and leaving a comment!!!

[@ruthreed8192]

@@mywithallmyart my son just helps n with mine and it was easier without all the cutting.

[@mywithallmyart]

You're welcome!!!

[@fixitdude9748]

Beautiful work.. Just amazing...

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks for your sweet comment!

[@kendalltokarski6968]

What size foam is this?

[@mywithallmyart]

Two inches thick. And the width and length of the chair seat. I no longer have the chairs, and it's been several years since I made this video.

[@SandraAnnEvans]

Those chairs look GORGEOUS! THANKS FOR SHARING!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks Sandy

[@Rose-yu8uf]

I watched 6 video's and this is the best one.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you, Rose!!!

[@cchatolate5562]

Can't see the corner

[@mywithallmyart]

Oops yep!!! Sorry!!!

[@carenallen5841]

What about the bulk material? Do you ever cut it out? I have a chair I Upholstered..though I did a nice job ..the cut of the chair caused it seat to not lay solid with seeing a gap between chair and seat

[@mywithallmyart]

Sometimes I trim but I have to be careful not to cut away too much!

[@cheryldeitz8739]

What brand stapler are you using. It's so quiet and easy to use. Also what size stapes. Thanks for the great video.

[@mywithallmyart]

It is an Arrow Stapler. Purchased at WalMart. T50 staples 3/8" long! Hope that helps!!!

[@gerardoarredondo1284]

What's the space in between the staples that you do?

[@mywithallmyart]

In the straight areas about 2 inches and on the corners much closer, almost touching each other

[@gerardoarredondo1284]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@2logj]

Super.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you

[@gwencoco7687]

My weekend project is an ottoman upcycled dresser drawer. The drawer top will open and thats what i need to create. Bringing me here.

[@mywithallmyart]

I hope this helps! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sy-ly9jk]

Hi really nice video thank you. Would like to know what staple gun you are using? And what size of staples?

[@mywithallmyart]

It is a Superbonder All in 1. You can get them at WalMart. www.walmart.com/ip/Fpc-Surebonder-5650-Black-All-In-1-Staple-Gun/21587974. This is NOT an affliate link.You can see the name on it at 4 minutes into the video. The package of the staple gun will tell you what style staples you need. For the length of the staples I use 1/4" to 3/8" depends on the thickness that I need to go thru. Also staples come with blunt tips or pointed tips. I like the pointed (divergent) staples. They are better for older wood. I hope this helps

[@tycassidysempsrott2681]

This was very helpful! Thank you so much!

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@cathrynreallydoescare3639]

Thankyou first time problems🇬🇧🤓😀

[@mywithallmyart]

Happy to help

[@dreamie9868]

Did you cut the foam to the exact size of the wood, or a little oversized?

[@mywithallmyart]

Slightly larger. Not a lot.

[@shaunthompson1935]

Me and my wife are going tomorrow morning to pick up materials.. Way cheaper to DIY thank you for the vid.. This will give us something to do together.. She can apolster and I'll sand and stain...

[@mywithallmyart]

Shaun, that sounds like a plan. I love recovering my own stuff. Glad you enjoyed the video. It's great that you two are doing this together. Teamwork!!!

[@MissTarryn]

I do like the neat little fold for the corner, I have seen them where there is no fold at all, but I think your one is neat and sweet :)

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you

[@pamelaelwell5902]

Why didn't you take the old fabric off?

[@mywithallmyart]

Just didn't. Probably not a very good reason. I am not a professional. Never claimed to be. Just an old gal sharing her creative journey. If you look at my other upholstery videos, I think I removed the fabric. Thanks for watching!!!

[@huntera123]

Thank you. We are going to reupholster our dining room chair eats and this very helpful

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad I could help, Edward!!!

[@teresaphilips5912]

Perfectly detailed instructions. Wish me luck

[@mywithallmyart]

You can do it! Go for it!!!

[@dianetheskysthelimit]

Where did you get this beautiful fabric and beautiful job by the way

[@mywithallmyart]

My friend purchased the fabric so I am not sure where she got it. Thank you!!!

[@habibsofatutorial1886]

good job

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you

[@iamfunsize6853]

Why don’t you show how to take out the seat … I have no clue

[@mywithallmyart]

Oops. This one unscrewed from the bottom. Most of them do. Thanks for asking.

[@SBL1932]

Thank you for sharing. You made the corners make sense

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimbeegirl]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@irenemakelke-way2821]

Great video. Thank you. Could you tell me where to purchase a stapler such as yours?

[@mywithallmyart]

I bought mine years ago at Walmart

[@deanna8154]

Definitely the best looking corners! Thank you!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!!!

[@rebeccacooper6980]

Should I wash fabric before starting the project

[@mywithallmyart]

I didn't. That really up to you. And it the chair is going to be used a lot or have kiddos using it you might spray with Scotchgard

[@letmislang1563]

How many yards of fabric needed for 6 dining chairs? Thank you!

[@mywithallmyart]

It depends on several things. The width, the length, and the thickness of the cushions. Allow several inches on all sides for turn under. Take those measurements with you to the fabric stores. They can usually help you with the calculations. Consider the width of the fabric. It can vary from 45 to 56 inches. Also, you will need more if there is a design motif that needs to be centered. I hope this helps

[@tacooflove6175]

Most excellent!! Thank you that was helpful

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lizettekristine6360]

Great advice! Very helpful...Thanks! I was in the middle of working on the same project but so frustrated with the corners. You had a clear technique to get a uniform result. The only thing I’d say is that half the video is off-centered and difficult to make out. The darkness of the material without great lighting didn’t help either. Thanks for zooming in and trying to correct that halfway through. Good job!

[@mywithallmyart]

Liz, thanks. Yes I am still learning on my video techniques and lightning.

[@frankwhite3148]

Great vid....got some great pointers....do your thang....thank you so very much.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks, Frank!!!

[@nicholascohen852]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad I could help

[@mumandauntyglad]

You seem to have a lot of material there.

[@mywithallmyart]

Hmmm! Maybe!!!

[@robertwilcox2477]

Camera angle is horrible at times.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. I am a novice!!! Hopefully I can improve soon!

[@vickijustman6299]

Thank You. Very helpful!

[@mywithallmyart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@miledysdatena9865]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your video.

[@mywithallmyart]

You're welcome

[@sharondraffin7857]

I’m about to do my dining room chairs so this is perfect. I like how you do each corner instead of only one.

[@mywithallmyart]

I hope this helps you with your project!

[@angelinaprokopenko8108]

Thank you for your wonderful video! What type of material did you use?

[@mywithallmyart]

It is upholstery fabric that my friend purchased from hobby lobby. Depends on how much use your chairs will have.

[@MOJO-by2iv]

Guess I’m looking for even more basic advice... what kind of foam & where you got/get it? How to measure it? Same w/the fabric...

[@mywithallmyart]

The foam is upholstery foam. It depends on the chair that you are recovering - use from 1" to 2" thick foam. JoAnn's fabric has it, Walmart or Amazon, of course. Measure the seat length and width. When I removed the wooden seat from the chair, I laid the seat onto the foam and used a felt tip pen to draw the shape. There are several ways to cut the foam, depending on the thickness: sharp razor knife, scissors, or electric knife (for the kitchen and carving a turkey). The electric knife is great for the thicker foam. Also look at my video about covering a round bar stool.

[@mywithallmyart]

These are affiliate links which means I make a little commission. It won't cost you anymore to buy through these links: 2"x30"x72" this is for really large projects. amzn.to/2SyURRU. Here is a link for 4 Seat Cushion Foam 2"x20"x20" - amzn.to/38Aja7z The fabric needs to be cut about 4" longer on each side. 2" for foam and 2" for wrap around. For example if the chair seat is 18"x18" then I cut my fabric 26"x26". I hope this helps a little bit. Thanks for watching.

[@sewfab7805]

Thank you. How much do you charge for reupholstering 6 dining chairs?

[@mywithallmyart]

I don't do upholstery as a business.

[@sewfab7805]

@@mywithallmyartThank you. I guess I was just wondering how much to charge for reupholstering 6 chairs. Thx.

[@mywithallmyart]

Labor plus supplies. Depending on your skill level 20.00 to 25.00 per hour. Just a suggestion.

[@rkbrown2092]

Wrap the foam in wadding for a nicer finish

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you for the suggestion

[@johnsmith-gt3po]

Thanks for the smooth corner tips. 👍😄

[@mywithallmyart]

You are welcome!!! Thanks for the comment!!!

[@zap4980]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@mywithallmyart]

You are so welcome

[@luckychaggar199]

Looking for someone to change mine

[@mywithallmyart]

Hope you can find someone!

[@dannyboone1127]

How about the corners of a plywood boat seat

[@mywithallmyart]

Sorry, Danny. I have never dealt with boat seats and am not even familiar with how boat seats look. Maybe another youtuber has that info.

[@MB-cx2ks]

Nice job! Thank you.

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks for watching!

[@vinprosper5659]

Thx! Helps a lot!

[@mywithallmyart]

Awesome!!!

[@joannaberrios8671]

Thank you!!!

[@mywithallmyart]

You're welcome!

[@barbarabradford7247]

What kind of stapler do you use? I like how quiet it is.

[@mywithallmyart]

Barbara, it is a Surebonder All in 1 stapler. It is probably 5 years old or so.

[@barbarabradford7247]

@@mywithallmyart Thank you very much!

[@chuckspeer2163]

Thank You

[@mywithallmyart]

You're welcome!!!

[@mariawelling4194]

Magnificent!

[@mywithallmyart]

Thank you!!!

[@هيثماسلام-ل7ط]

👍👍👍👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤

[@mywithallmyart]

Thanks

[@lucybates4656]

Thank you. The best video I saw. I got a perfect result from your advice.

[@mywithallmyart]

Awesome!!! Thanks, Lucy!!!