How To Upholster A Wooden Arm Chair - For The (Upholstery Beginner)

[@elizabethhealey5609]

Kim's ! I love you video , I have 2 arm chair , I thrift in Salvation army about 4 years ago , you video make me feel motivated . I'm afraid to upholster this chair , is my first time , I never did before . But wait your video, something tell me , just go ahead and do at , I going to tray , upholster this beautiful arm chair . Thank you very much for this video😂🥰

[@somnyad]

I watched a few other videos and then this one. What a difference!! Yours is the work of a true professional. Thank you for sharing your craft. I do not think I would be able to do as good a job as you, and watching this video makes me want to go to a professional to have the work done, as it seems I could probably botch the antique chair and ruin it. What a great way to advertise! Thanks again!!

[@22toomany20]

Oh my... never realized how much work really goes into this. Thank you for sharing :)

[@nigelperren5714]

Nice one, great video, I've been going round the recycling centres for years getting things to do up for my house, now it's full to the brim I'm a little bit gutted there's no need for me to do it any more, then I realised I could get things, do them up and sell them, it's a hobby really, the trouble is I usually like the things I've done up and want to keep them!! I think I need a bigger house!! Thanks for the lesson!!

[@christineribone9351]

Thank you. It looks like a lot if work. I have a couple of chairs and stools I want to recover. But I'm not exactly excited to do it.

[@brendajablonowski1668]

YOUR AMAZING!! I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO LEARN THIS WHEN I WAS YOUNGER AND IN SHAPE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. I GREATLY APPRECIATED WATCHING YOU DO THIS. SUCH BEAUTIFUL FABRIC. THANKS AGAIN

[@SirenaSpades]

Gorgeous!! I would love to bring old chairs back to life like this!!

[@KimsUpholstery]

Hu Sirena, What is stopping you? To learn you just need to dive right in and give it try. If you need a bit more help take a look at our membership and I can help you get started. See you on the inside, Ki

[@tmmlis002]

Possibly the most impressive bit of skill I've ever seen on youtube. You made that look about as hard as making a peanut butter sandwich.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for the kind comment Lisa. Practice makes perfect. Kim

[@marchesa2u]

You made a professional job look so easy.

[@marte9646]

Absolutely great video, thanks! I watched some previous videos for ideas on making cushions. My daughters outside furniture cushions disintegrated and this was a first time adventure for me. I found your videos very helpful and the cushions came out great! Not perfect but great and it made my daughter very happy, which was the whole reason for attempting the job. It took me weeks, but I kept getting stumped and had to review videos for support, but it was well worth the time and effort! Thanks again!

[@arcail29]

I don't know how i got here! But i still watched your video and it was so amazing!

[@kathrynsmith9543]

Jhomel Dela Cruz o

[@debbieanderson8030]

Loved watching this as i'd like to try this for some dining chairs. The silver strip of grab - where do you buy that - just an upholstery shop? It makes the finished product with the piping look so much more professional.

[@shanelee4666]

Jhomel Dela Cruz love it

[@combratable]

The additional mouse squeaks made this a super fun video to learn.

[@71Splinter]

awesome, I am a carpenter and am needing to do some upholstery in my projects, this was extremely helpful, Thank You!

[@KimsUpholstery]

+SplinterHDCombat Thanks for watching. Join us on Blab.im some Tuesday or Thursday morning at 8 am EST for live conversation. Kim

[@mariedillon5324]

another great tutorial...going to watch the longer version , thanks a lot for posting this.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for the complimentMarie Dillon and thanks for subscribing to my channel. Stay tuned , we have some great things coming soon!

[@mariedillon5324]

will do

[@teressadorman3826]

Wow. You make it seem so easy with the right tools. Wish I could get you to reupholster my chair

[@janmyers]

Excellent instructions! I will soon try my first chair so I really appreciate learning from you.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Hi Jan, I cant wait to see your project. Check out our live upholstery and slipcover sessions on our Kim's Upholstery Facebook page. We also have more detailed video tutorials on our website. See you on the inside, Kim

[@nellyandon8815]

Thank goodness I found you. I am now browsing through your website. This is exactly what I need. Thank you.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Hi Nelly Andon. Are you upholstering you own chair? Please share your pictures on our Kims Upholstery FaceBook. Thanks for your comment. Kim

[@n3llylowrid3r]

You make it look so easy and simple! I wish I could do this :(

[@cwh523]

Great job. You do a wonderful job explaining the procedure.

[@Missoudabeh]

what a gorgeous fabric! and thanks for sharing your experience! I absolutely love your work and learn a lot watching your videos

[@gorgana5]

Wow! very nice finish but long process that only a professional will make. Thanks so much

[@janicegrizzle4803]

Kim , you do such beautiful work and make it look so easy I enjoy watching you put this chair together absolutely gorgeous. ... thanks for sharing.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for watching Janice. Kim

[@Teddix2]

Ms. Kim, just BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for taking the time out to show your work! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND FABULOUS!!!!! :))

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks so much Teddi Galanski

[@deborahmitchell7424]

Thanks for sharing your video; I've got an arm chair that I want to reupholster, so I'm going to try using your techniques. You made this look super easy!

[@lisawilson1556]

Thank you so much for this video and sharing your expertise! I have been following along step-by-step working on a similar chair and this video has been extremely helpful as a guide. To say I have learned a lot is an understatement. You do make it look easy and I have certainly gained a healthy respect for upholsterers.

[@jwestfalldavis3574]

This seems to be functional sculpture. Awesome! Thanks so much.

[@KimsUpholstery]

That is a great way to describe this J Westfall. We have more detailed tutorials on our website if you are interested. kims upholstery dot com. Thanks for watching, Kim .

[@YamiFoxx]

Incredible finished product, I need a new hobby for 2018 and I think this may be the one! Great work!

[@kimho5548]

Great video! Afraid I don’t have the patience needed for this kind of project, but I enjoyed watching you make it look so easy! Lol Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us!!

[@firegirl3691]

Absolutely beautiful! I love watching your videos; I so want to learn how to do this!

[@Love2TravelAway]

WOW you are the Queen Upholster. I would have liked to know what electrical staplers you used?

[@Dathan]

That's a great job. You make doing cuts look so easy. So many places with that chair for mistakes. Sweet work!

[@KimsUpholstery]

+Dathan. Thank you

[@juliemandell]

What a wonderful video! So inspiring and with just enough detail to inspire me to delve into this more : ) Off to watch the rest of your videos now!

[@momof3girleighs121]

why oh why can't I do this? You made it look sooo easy ..and the chair turned out so beautiful!!! Im sooo jealous.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Hi +Tammy Orders You need to be persistent, and stubborn, and practice practice practice. Thanks for watching

[@momof3girleighs121]

umm I would ruin all my furniture before I got good enough to even put a piece in my house lol hugs, Tammy

[@untameddana4733]

omggggggggggg I am in LOVE! this is exactly what I want to do!!!! I want to make things that are old and make them new again and sell them!!! I love doing things like this!!! I wish you lived in Kansas city!!!! omg!!!!

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks Dana.

[@wolfgangdietrich3444]

Thanks! I feel more confident about tackling my old chair.

[@innatenest7636]

you're amazing :) having a custom toddler sofa chair done for my son on christmas but know that it may have staples showing in the backside where the fabric is held down. Started looking for ways to use upholstery tacks, which led me to you. it's absolutely wonderful to be inspired by you :) never thought I'd actually feel I could do this on my own, which I won't this time, but wow! Amazing job & video :)

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thank you for your kind words. Be careful as this is an addictive activity! Kim

[@luisafelix3870]

I think if I were an upholster I would be happy... This was beautifully done, great video!

[@VirtuosoSoul925]

Awesome video! I have two chairs in my garage waiting for me!

[@banga8080]

Thanks ms Kim you make the best and detailed vids I've learned a lot just from 1 vid 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thank you Banga.

[@JennellPershing1]

Wonderfully helpful video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

[@connieminor2403]

You do great work. I'm going to try to do a headboard the one you did in the video is beautiful.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Awesome Connie, Im so glad you will be trying to make your own. Please feel free to join our Upholstery and Soft Home Furnishings DIY community on google + and share your finished project with us. Have a great day and please subscribe to our channel, Kim

[@mabelcber9077]

Awesome job you are a expert no doubt.

[@SouthofStafford]

Happy to have found your site and videos. Is it just me - on parts of this video it speeds up so I have no idea what you are saying (several spots) I was debating taking a $300 upholstery class, but money is tight. Am hoping to learn as much as I can and as is necessary via youtube, so really appreciate what you have offered. Thanks so much! Lisa

[@KimsUpholstery]

Hi Lisa, it is not you, the video is sped up so you don't have to watch me put in every staple. Kim

[@SouthofStafford]

Ha...I wondered that, but worried I was missing some wrapping/tucking tips! :-)

[@KimsUpholstery]

We have another version of this video for sale with all the details.

[@SouthofStafford]

Thanks! Will check those out too.

[@JEMYSTICAL]

Hands down the greatest video That I have ever seen! Thank you so very much!

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thank you Jemystical, If you are looking for a more detailed video tutorial check out our website. See you on the inside, Kim

[@MrTopsoil911]

You can also find decorative pillow cases at the dollar store. Slip onto the seat, shape it then tack it down. I did that and ppl were amazed

[@KimsUpholstery]

nigel mahabir Cool Idea. How durable is the fabric? Thanks for watching. Kim

[@MrTopsoil911]

very durable! non fading from the elements while sitting on our balcony, i used upholstery tacks underneath to hold the material. i found these chairs in the trash , fixed it up , and did a test on craigslist and i got an offer of $110!

[@mikaelmonson]

Thank you for this video! I just reupholstered my first chair and it turned out fabulous only because I had this video to follow!

[@raffaelaromito4032]

Wow Kim, you made it look so easy! You are very talented and loved the video! I have 2 very old wood arm chairs that I would love to reupholster. However, the chair sag in the seat and would need more work and afraid to begin the process and not be able to finish.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Upholstery work can be tedious at times, but it can also be a lot of fun when it's your own piece you are working on. It's up to you. Thanks for watching. Kim

[@GiftPrincessBuhman]

When I looked at your picture, I thought you were Ina Garten! :D Thanks for sharing your talent, I'm currently on my planning phase on upholstering our couch. It has a curvy arm rest so I don't know what to do with that part. Still studying and learning though. Anyway, GOOD JOB keep on!

[@KimsUpholstery]

+Gift Princess Buhman Thank you for your comment. Please keep me posed if you decide to tackle upholstering your sofa. We love pictures of what our friends are doing. Kim

[@KimsUpholstery]

Hi Dathan, Thats why we call them the scary cuts. We were thinking of putting out a video called Just Cuts. What do you think? Thanks for watching and please subscribe. Kim

[@artistacreativoo]

muy buen trabajo...tiene video de tapizado de muebles capitoné??

[@wdenson40]

Kim's Upholstery please do...

[@blumenaue7590]

Please, please do.

[@luscious006]

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL

[@markallred1953]

This seems to be exactly what I need to finish that old rocking chair that I started years ago. Thank you.

[@diannaa6189]

excellent video. makes me want to attempt upholstery

[@otiliaczego8182]

I am upholstering a similar chair as I keep watching your tutorial. Unfortunately, the more I watch, the more I am falling I love with yours. May we do a swap, please?😊

[@cluxseltoot]

An excellent tuition video - a great result to. Thank you.

[@tenyka]

Very good job, Im going to do this when I move into my new house. Thanks alot! A chair in the store is so expensive.

[@UberAlphaSirus]

Me! Dance! Haha. Up until 3 months ago I was an upholster/soft furnisher 20+ years. Maybe dance should be my new vocation lol. BTW, i have looked quite a bit on youtube the last 3 years and your videos seem to be among the best on here, It could do with some English equivalent names for some things. Some things have Weird enough names to begin with so might be hard for this side of the pond learners to find what they need. Such as a welt seam is piping over here. All the best.

[@judygarner7248]

Absolutely Beautiful

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for watching Judy. Kim

[@AmyLDCCX]

Excellent video, much more informative than others.

[@EverythingChar]

Thanks I am armed for this tonight now 🙌🏽

[@melissaarmstrong6283]

This is great! I think you can find some nice fabric at the Top Fabric website. They are new, but the site is very organzied and the selection is huge

[@KimsUpholstery]

+Melissa Armstrong Is this the one? www.topfabric.co.uk/ They have some very nice fabrics. Thanks for watching. Kim

[@melissaarmstrong6283]

+Kim's Upholstery No, this one topfabric.com/

[@jograntjo4totes510]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm currently recovering an antique Queen Anne chair. At first I was going to make a separate seat cushion, replacing the attached cushion, but now I'm thinking I'll redo just like you've shown here. Looks so great! Can you tell me what 'synthetic' cotton you used please?

[@mumandauntyglad]

Personaly I would hand sow the outside back on.

[@ericarichardson6582]

Loved this video. Thank you very much for sharing. Do you have a more detailed version?

[@Dathan]

I still get nervous making the cuts around the arms. It's another beautiful job Kim. (I've never stapled cotton--just the Dacron.) Thanks for sharing your work!

[@29livlafluv]

Awesome Job!!! Thanks for the complete run through.. I'm inspired to start my first piece...

[@KimsUpholstery]

Sorry for the late responce LivLafLuv Robinson. Have you started your first piece yet? Kim

[@29livlafluv]

not yet... I do have a chair... I just ordered an air staple GUN from Amazon... I'm excited!!!

[@KimsUpholstery]

LivLafLuv Robinson Good luck, keep me posted! Kim

[@29livlafluv]

Will do...

[@MendedAndWholeLife]

I loved the fabric just beautiful! You make it look easy! So inspired thank u!

[@KimsUpholstery]

tanahita thanks for watching. please subscribr. Kim

[@sandyriley4047]

Awesome job. You do make it look easy. Thank you!

[@KimsUpholstery]

+Sandy Riley Thanks for watching. Kim

[@Dancingmoon55]

Can't wait to try this new project!

[@UberAlphaSirus]

I think that would be a good video. A lot of learners/hobbyists probably jump in to the cuts to early and it's a good lesson to teach how to make prep cuts, so you can lay the fabric out for prep cuts on a confusing piece. Good plan batman. Sorry, I'm hijacking. Zipping my lip.

[@dianalo4629]

I enjoy your tutorials much more than any other! Can you please tell me which staple gun brands are better and what size staples work better for upholstering? Thanks again for sharing !!

[@KimsUpholstery]

Diana Lovin Nice to meet you and thanks for the positive feedback. I use Fasco and Tacwise staple guns. We use 3 sizes in the upholstery process 3/8" is the size I use most often, 9/16" for areas dealing with support and 1/4" for things like are panels. Hope this helps, Kim

[@debbz575]

very detailed information thanks Kim

[@vickimiranda7667]

Love love love the fabric! Great job.

[@TANZIE39]

Hi Ann, love this segment. I wanted to know how have you been doing this and how did you get started. I always wanted to learn how.

[@JenniferDiMare]

Thank you for your tutorial, I'm anxious to try this with a cane wingback style chair that I found at a yard sale. I think it's a diamond in the rough but I'm so nervous!

[@KimsUpholstery]

You are welcome Jennifer DiMare . Don't be nervous, the most you can do wrong is ruin a little fabric. If you don't like your results take the fabric off and start over.

[@JenniferDiMare]

Kim's Upholstery Thanks again Kim!

[@lelew2308]

Jennifer Drake DiMare Hi Jennifer. How did you project turn out? I want to do the same.

[@lelew2308]

Kim's Upholstery Thank you for such an informative video! I like the way you added the cording. It looks so much better than all the vids I've watched. Kind of turned me against the cording so I planned on adding the decorative tacks. I have 2 chairs I want to add cusion and fabric to. The chairs have caning on them. The caning is in good shape just not my taste. Can this be done without disturbing the the cane?

[@JenniferDiMare]

Thank you LeLe for asking. Spent Christmas break sanding, staining wood. Looks good and finally dry. I've been searching for perfect fabric and finally found something today- called Baby Cheetah. I love it. I didn't find big things of cotton batting for cushions so the nice lady working in Hancock Fabrics suggested big foam and covering with thin cotton batting used for quilts. I think I have most supplied as of today. Now need the nerve to start project. Good luck with yours!!

[@texgal3990]

Amazing!. Great instructions. Thank you!

[@abp2861]

What a good video. Well done. I got a lot from that.

[@KisskissMore]

Kim you made that chair beautiful ....you are great !!! new sub

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thank you +KisskissMore, and thank you for subscribing to mu channel. Kim

[@MelissaHarney]

Amazing work. Very detailed.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for your comment Melissa Harney. Kim

[@ryan-johncallihan3639]

Very cool. I'm going to give it a try.

[@selap8682]

I was hoping you would sit in the chair and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Great video.

[@FabiolaGarcia]

Now I understand how to do the back. I love it great job.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for watching Fabiola Garcia Kim

[@carolyncooper6690]

fantastic tutorial, please keep them coming, i am learning so much! thank you :)

[@KimsUpholstery]

+carolyn cooper Thanks for watching. Kim

[@elsaortiz7589]

Simply amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@azurafae]

This video tutorial was incredible helpful!

[@KimsUpholstery]

+Abby Davis (Crafty Lady Abby) Thanks for watching. Kim

[@theresmore2learn516]

Thank you! You make this look easy!!

[@absebastians]

Let me start by saying this video is incredible! You make reupholstering look easy lol. I think i watched all of them and it just kept getting better. I have one question for you though. I was so inspired by the videos i decided to try my hand at reupholstering again.I've done a few chairs and a sofa before. Anyway, I purchased a 20 gauge stapling gun but i got stuck on the whole compressor thing though. I know you said about 80 or 90 pounds but what about the gallons, I was at Harbor Freight Hardware and they had a 3 gallon pancake compressor (the PSI was 100} for $59 (which i thought was sweet) but the clerk warned me that because it was only 3 gallons it would not work continuously{ie I would have to wait 3 seconds in between each staple) and if i wanted to return it there would be a 20% restocking fee. So in the interest of not paying someone $18 to put a box back on a shelf, is this a good deal or should i cough up the $179 for the 15 gallon tank. i would love to know what you use. Thank you so much for your time. And again I think you're brilliant. Anthony Sebastian

[@KimsUpholstery]

Sorry this got over looked. I would buy the biggest one you can afford. Mine is a 20gal compressor.

[@yayapapaya1465]

thank you for show how to do this. so inspiring!!!!!

[@arqrosasjc]

El video es excelente no tiene subtítulos y traducción de idiomas. Pero se entiende perfectamente. - Muchas gracias por compartirlo.- El sillón quedó hermoso. -

[@dianestevens3017]

Thank you so much for the great tutorial video. Would you be able to post a list of tools/items one needs in order to start out?

[@KimsUpholstery]

Diane Stevens we have a tool video doing just that. Check it out and if you would like to join, we have an Upholstery and Soft Home Furnishings DIY community where you can share your projects and ask questions.

[@audreydavenport7112]

Beautiful craft

[@fbspecs83]

This is a great tutorial!!! Could you tell me what fabrics are better for the light, medium, or heavy Curve Ease?

[@robertwilkins8357]

I would like to be able to have this artist do my antique furniture.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for watching Robert.

[@alexandrudancoroiu4992]

Grazie mille 😊 per il consiglio 🙏🏼

[@MirahCarter]

This is fabulous! About how long do you think it would take to do this job? A whole day maybe?

[@KimsUpholstery]

+Mirah Carter That really depends on your level of experience. I would guess 2 days for the beginner. Thanks for watching and please subscribe to my channel. Kim

[@MirahCarter]

Kim's Upholstery I am a beginner. Love your videos. Very inspiring.

[@ravinderbharj4210]

It looks amazing. I am a beginner and want to re upholster my chairs, would you be able to tell me what tools I need?

[@Poneisha]

Thank you I enjoyed myself on your channel!

[@KimsUpholstery]

Poneisha Parker Thanks for watching. Kim

[@kaleengomez1679]

I love watching your video's. I am the first stage of reupholstering a chair. We are still sanding all the paint off. I would like to know what you used on the back? That is the stumper for me. Any and all suggestions would be great

[@KimsUpholstery]

Hi, Kaleen, The material on the inside back is a polypropylene fabric that our supplier calls Sagless. You can substitute jute webbing and burlap. Thanks for watching.

[@TashaFierce111]

This was so fun to watch!!

[@colleenaerni4631]

Wonderful! Where do I find the tools? Where would I get the stapler? I have 2 straight chairs on the same order that I have had for years. I sure would like to try my luck, but not without the proper tools. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and great job! I admire you!

[@theresabrewer3808]

Fantastic video!! I am upholstering a French provincial settle. Just wondering if I can use the same method for padding the seat of my settee. I 8 way tied springs and the burlap, then an edge roll. Should I use foam? Do you have any videos explaining how to pad a couch.

[@KimsUpholstery]

Thanks for watching Theresa. Think of a couch as a large chair. We have in-depth upholstery videos at classes.kimsupholstery.com/

[@baloo217]

Nice job. How much will be to do some like that? I have two chairs that also have the arm rest with cloth.