So, if you’re like me and need to make one of these chairs and you have everything except the quilt batting- and the thought of going to the craft store AGAIN makes you want to punch things- then I am here to tell you that three or four layers of paper towel glued to the sides and back works just as well!! (Who’s gonna know??) For the chair seat, I used a kitchen sponge (clean, I’m not a sadist) cut down to size for the chair seat. Just a helpful tip!!
@fairytale842411 ай бұрын
Exactly, i was also thinking to use kitchen sponge. What a coincidence 🤭
@amandajones64819 ай бұрын
That's a great idea - using foam from a new sponge. You can also use felt instead of quilt batting to cover the foam board. I made Ara's little chair out of thick cardboard and then covered it with felt, using only the tacky glue (I never have much luck with hot glue!!) And then I did the rest of it by following Ara's instructions, and it turned out well. It's a good idea to look at what you already have around the house before you buy anything. Love from Amanda Jones in Australia
@FathimaShima-kw4gq2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the tips❤
@katbird5775Ай бұрын
Great tip! Yes, nobody's going to know once it's all put together! I also like to use the thin sheet foam wrapping stuff that is used in packing to protect fragile items. I save it every time I buy/receive something that it's packed in. It's easy to cut with scissors and tacky glue will hold it to foam board or wood. But your idea for using paper towels is really the best, since most households have them handy!
@katbird5775Ай бұрын
@@amandajones6481,yes, felt makes a great cushiony effect under fabric!!
@colleenanderson2485 Жыл бұрын
I copied the pieces at 200% on my copier and made a small chair out of 1 1/2 inch pink insulating foam for my soon to be 2 year old granddaughter. Turned out fabulous. Thanks Ara.
@BentleyHouseMinis Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! I have often thought of doing something like that too just to see if its possible! Good to know that it is!
@renaebona19314 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ara. I just made the chair and found out it's not as easy as it looks when you do it. I am new to this craft, but the chair turned out great. I am really happy with it and now will be making the ottoman to match. Thanks again for your great videos, I had no idea I wanted to do miniatures until I came across your wonderful channel.
@ianfelgate72582 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this. I followed along with your instructions at 1/6 scale and I just couldn't believe what I achieved...wow! So now I'm in the process of making a three seater couch to match plus another single seater. I have copied your templates onto cardboard so they will last longer.
@moa_lari3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I loved it and it was so easy and fun to follow. I didn't have the foam board and quilt batting so I replaced them with cardboard and felt, but my chair still turned out great.
@donnafranquemont42062 жыл бұрын
I worked all weekend trying to make an upholstered chair for an American Girl Doll....your video did the trick! Thank you thank you
@AHappyHoarder2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial! It took my friend, Nancy @littletreasuresbynancy 4 hours on our livestream to make her first one but she was so determined to use PLAID fabric that getting the pattern lined up was all part the challenge! Her chair turned out so cute!
@BentleyHouseMinis2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I need to go check out her live stream and say hi! Lining of lines of any fabric will definitely take some time! ;)
@samarasonik Жыл бұрын
This is awesome! I've been looking at how to try and upcycle plastic dollhouse furniture and make it look more realistic by adding fabric. This is a great tutorial!
@kittyallen52944 жыл бұрын
I have made this chair but I printed it out on A3 paper and it fitted a Barbie sized doll perfectly
@andysanto67673 жыл бұрын
Just watched this about 187 times making the chair and it was super worth it! Thank you!!
@sophiephilips-roberts3311 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this tutorial and pattern! I was searching all over the internet for an armchair for a doll that wasn't a standard size, but with the downloadable template, I can make the chair to fit her! I'm so excited and inspired to get to work :)
@dom6465 Жыл бұрын
Les découpes sont faites ds quelle matière.
@lacemakr Жыл бұрын
I hope this is as easy as you make it look. I really appreciate the free download. Also love your videos. Your instructions are so good!
@cgo59155 жыл бұрын
So cute! This is an EXCELLENT tutorial!! I followed along with ease and made a chair for my house. Turned out well. I used medium sized wood beads for the legs- a little different but it works! Thank you!
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!! If you share it on instagram be sure to tag me! I'd love to see!
@meganthomas32125 жыл бұрын
Someone used chopsticks as legs because they're already tapered and there wood! you can cut them at any length you'd like
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes that's a great idea!
@leahf05292 жыл бұрын
@Lèmon Lēe I ordered these for Walmart delivery and they substituted them for fried rice 🤷🏻♀️😂🤣 I couldn’t stop laughing.
@kateclemens99083 ай бұрын
This is an awesome tutorial, thank you! Really looking forward to making it! Perhaps a matching ottoman next? xx
@jeancoombs72133 жыл бұрын
Starting my dollhouse renovation soon. I'm saving this as this is exactly the kind of chair I'd like to have in the living room. Thanks!
@debbiegoble98365 жыл бұрын
Very good very pretty nice great u can use them as pin cushions too... Love it
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Fun idea Debbie!!
@shirleymiller92676 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This is by far the best tutorial I have seen yet on upholstering a side chair. I am going to make several now that you have demonstrated the process so well. I also appreciate how careful you are with the work you are creating. Attention to detail makes such a difference. The chairs are wonderful.
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you like the tutorial and I hope you enjoy crafting your chairs!! -Ara
@keepingitreal15722 жыл бұрын
Loved how you showed us step by step with alot of patience!!!! Thank u
@joannat65712 жыл бұрын
I would love to see a round tufted ottoman, with fringe, but for a 1/4 size BJD. I love how you make your projects understandable. I can’t wait to try this chair in a 1/4 size
@Annejuli6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ara, that was a really fun video. Your chair turned out perfectly and you made it seem so easy. I love your choice of fabric too :)
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
I am so glad you enjoyed it!!! I hope it is easy!! That's also why I wanted to include a template so anyone who wants to try it has a starting point :) Thank you
@ginenelafontaine8343 Жыл бұрын
I'm grateful for your instructions and patterns. Thank you so much.
@AngelaOrtner Жыл бұрын
This tutorial is INCREDIBLE! I just made one a little smaller than 1:24 scale and it's so stinkin' cute!
@jenniferhilliard22494 жыл бұрын
I have used this pattern a lot. This weekend I shrunk it down to make quarter scale and it still worked great! Thanks for all you do!
@BentleyHouseMinis4 жыл бұрын
I saw your post! They look so cool and I am so glad this pattern has been so helpful!
@jeanweaver23965 жыл бұрын
WOW- This 'tute' is awesome. Beautifully demonstrated. I want to make some of these for my twp Gr8 grand daughters, they are too small to play with them at this time...but my daughter-their Gramma- will save them forthe girls until they can. I'll watch down from heaven. Thank you kindly for sharing.
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to hear it will be helpful for you. I have a piece of dollhouse furniture that was my grandmothers and it is my dearest treasure. I know they will appreciate your hard work for them💕💕
@nancyrallen6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing. My cousin had a Doll House Shope and made beautiful commissioned mansions. When he was in Florida, Disney wanted to commission him to make a miniature Disney Land. He had to turn them down as he was getting older and it would require him to live forever. lol. lI have worked with materials for most of my life and would love to make this chair. I love this vintage wing backs and I am sitting in one right now. Thank for the download. Hugs. Oh, by the way, I am vintage also.
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
Wow thats an amazing story but I understand that would have been a HUGE undertaking! I hope you have fun trying out the chair tutorial. Several people have said it worked well for them :)
@donnakleinsteuber7879 Жыл бұрын
just found this, I love it, the first one turned out perfect thanks to your easy to follow instructions, looking forward to seeing more of what you create
@katbird5775Ай бұрын
I always enjoy your video tutorials sooo much. Thank you for sharing this awesome armchair tut!!🌹
@patriciahayes71275 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joanne..made a 144th scale dollhouse for my 1:12th dollhouse nursery..so cute...got the house full of furniture from a miniaturist club I belonged to...wish I could send you a photo. Trish😍
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Sounds adorable!! You can always post pictures to my FB page that is also called "Bentley House Minis" I love seeing what you guys create!!
@kaatjeseye2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for an Chesterfield chair. I think your chair is a great base for that. Thank you for The template and the tutorial 👍🏻
@Chloepickle152 жыл бұрын
Hey Carla, have you made a chesterfield chair? I would love to see tips for this as I want to try making one too 🌸
@kaatjeseye2 жыл бұрын
@@Chloepickle15 Het Chloe, not yet. When I have time I’ll give it a try and let you know.
@talwar77777775 жыл бұрын
Your videos are really helpful for me to make props for miniature set for my video production business. Thanks a lot.
@lmnopopsicle3 жыл бұрын
Love! Thank you for the template. I fabric the loose pieces then glue it all together at the end.
@warmhandswarmheart Жыл бұрын
Great video. For the edges, you could also use a contrasting piping like a braid or ribbon.
@susanpizzio93206 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing on how to make this chair. Also for sharing the template for it will definitely be giving it a try! More videos like this please.
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
Susan Pizzio so glad you enjoyed! Let me know how the template and tutorial work for you!
@friendlyneighbor83396 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this so simple. Im going to make this then try to change the template a little to make some art deco and mid century pieces. I love your videos. Thank you!
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
I find it to be really easy to adapt and I hope it works well for you!! Thank you for the kind words
@sloanemeyer16065 жыл бұрын
Lots of other techniques out there..... I keep coming back to this one. Easy to follow. Clean, crisp finish. ❤👍
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Thank for letting me know ;) That makes me feel wonderful!!
@enycha225 жыл бұрын
I love love how you make everything looks so great with just some cheap supplies. thank you so much.
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the video! I think minis are more fun when they don't always cost a fortune ;)
@joannecarroll55046 жыл бұрын
Fabulous & such lovely fabrics too, Ara. Thanks for making a DIY minis tutorial that's well-explained & super-easy without sacrificing style.
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joanne! It's always good to hear that my tutorials came out coherent!! So glad you enjoyed!
@edejan5 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed. I've been struggling with trying to make this chair and just couldn't figure it out. You have made it - not easy - but doable and easy to follow! You are a great creator and a great teacher. Happy to sub!!! :D
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
I am so glad that its been helpful for you! If you share it online be sure to let me know :) I'd love to see!
@Caa-gq8xh3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! What a great tutorial! Especially for me, someone with absolutely NO experience in creating miniatures; this video makes me feel that I can do it and accomplish what I set out to do. Subscribing, most definitely!
@BentleyHouseMinis3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and welcome to the channel! Happy creating!
@janetheise53262 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial! I have been looking for living room furniture with great fabric, and this is the solution! Thanks so much!
@donitaintheredwoods28895 жыл бұрын
Youre a good teacher. Thanks for making it easy.
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! I am glad it was helpful!
@staceydiekman97162 жыл бұрын
I found that cutting the fabric on the bias (to cover arm edges) works much easy when gluing it down
@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws3 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to see how you upholstered this as I have a half scale one that I am having heaps of trouble with! This is perfect!
@happyjenny685 жыл бұрын
You’ve explained this so very well, seriously the best tutorial I’ve seen regarding diy dollhouse armchair ☺️ well done and thank you!
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am so glad you found it helpful!
@wonderwend13 жыл бұрын
That chair looks so comfy
@cecoya7 ай бұрын
Very cute and yes I am going to try this but will casters and pillows to the finished chair, love seat, and sofa. Ahh... who knows maybe even a ottoman too. lol Gonna have some fun, I already have everything I need too, makes it easy. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day
@elisabethclancy39495 жыл бұрын
I use Frey Check ,it keeps fabric from the edges unraveling . I let it dry first . I used it on all kinds of fabrics . Thank you
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Great tip! I need to get some!
@deniseroberts74453 жыл бұрын
excellent video. best tutorial I've seen yet. very precise and easy to follow. thank you.
@salionly5 ай бұрын
Thank you. You have mentioned very nicely. And thanks for the template you provided to print. Loved the video. Thanks again.
@wovenflame61826 жыл бұрын
Finished the little upholstered arm chair. Love it! It may be too small for the incoming doll that it was intended for, but if that happens to be the case I'll just enlarge the pattern pieces some and make it again. It was so much fun to make that I won't mind doing it again -- once the intended recipient arrives.
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!!! This pattern can be blown up to even Barbie size and hold up well.... any larger than that and you may have to reinforce the foam board somehow. I am so glad you enjoyed the process! -Ara
@HereatJodstas8 ай бұрын
@@BentleyHouseMinishow do you make it barbie size newbie miniature person here just found this rabbit hole
@EmmaMorgan096 жыл бұрын
This is a lovely little make! Can’t wait to try it xxxxxx
@thekatt...5 жыл бұрын
Really great editing ! And you're pretty hilarious. Well done. ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you💕
@bafreshour3 жыл бұрын
This is an awesome video and template that I have modified to make into a Prince chair, thank you for sharing this and your other videos. I used to do miniatures many, many years ago, long before internet. So thankful for technology and people like you who share their creativity. Aloha
@BentleyHouseMinis3 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful!
@sharongreenaway69422 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I have just spent a few hours making one, am now waiting for the legs to dry. Very good pattern and video, I managed to paste the sides the wrong way, but overall was very happy
@ianfelgate72582 жыл бұрын
Haha, me too!
@sharonmoreau87933 жыл бұрын
Thank you it was very enlightening . A BIG BIG thankyou for the template too .I need a chair like this for my Santa . I will send you a pic . Have a great day .
@raugust67864 жыл бұрын
Great videos! Another thing: If your chair is a bit wobbly after the glue on the legs dries, you can get a sheet of sandpaper, set it down, and sand all four leg bottoms at once. I've done that a few times with 1/6 furniture.
@BentleyHouseMinis4 жыл бұрын
Great tip! Thank you :)
@tameralban58042 жыл бұрын
thank you very much for your demonstration.....amazing....MD.ALBAN,Tamer from Turkey....
@AlittleSprite4 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your wonderful channel. I made a lounge suite very similar to this years ago and upholstered it with a stretch velvet material. It made doing the curves very easy and looked amazing.
@BentleyHouseMinis4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel! Thank you I love trying out new materials!
@hurstliliana2 жыл бұрын
Love your chair and excellent way to do it, you made everyone so easy to follow you, what about to do a dinning room chair? and a bed? Thank you so very much 💝
@Miss_Judy5 жыл бұрын
Ok... I wasn't going to sub to your Channel because all I'm interested in mainly is just the furniture miniatures. But then at the very end of the video when you're "so done filming" I just thought oh my gosh, I have to subscribe to this person! I really enjoy your furniture and dollhouse miniatures.
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Haha well I am very glad you enjoyed it and decided to sub. Even if you don't watch every video I do love to create furniture and they pop up every now and then! Typically with a free pattern ;)
@Shari_A._4 жыл бұрын
You find the best fabric. Do you look at your pieces, after you've finished gluing the fabric, and just go "Wow.. That looks good."? Because that's what I found myself doing at least 3 times, or more, while watching this.. haha
@BentleyHouseMinis4 жыл бұрын
Lol thank you! I made a habit of always walking by the discount fabric bin before leaving the craft store and scooping up any small prints they have! It's left me with several great options when I need them ;)
@Shari_A._4 жыл бұрын
@@BentleyHouseMinis I'll have to start doing that. Thanks for the tip.
@melodyfisher15125 жыл бұрын
The chair looks incredible! Great job! I want to try this!👏👏👏
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
You totally should! They are a fun build ;)
@karenglover39554 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I built one today by following your instructions. It wasn't perfect but came out really good!
@geeelouise6494 жыл бұрын
So glad jazza introduced me to your channel! Your work is amazing!!
@BentleyHouseMinis4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much😊 And welcome to the channel!!
@incognitoatunknown2702 Жыл бұрын
I need to make a pair of slightly over stuffed, oversized chairs for a diorama idea I have. Gonna be watching this video again about 390x and making the pair of them about half the size of these, I guess? Scale is not something I am a master of. Lol I could 3d print but it's just not the same. It's too 'cold feeling.' I may see if I can find a decent chair to print and then build it up with material. That's another possiblity. Either way, your channel is the first place I came when I knew I needed to create something for my miniature diorama.
@DRN6 жыл бұрын
Love the result of this, it came out so pretty
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Daniela!
@belkisgarcia26746 жыл бұрын
This is a great tutorial. I would love to see an antique sewing machine with the table
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
Great suggestion! I will add it to my idea list ;) Thanks!
@ElizabethFredman6 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Where were you two years ago? Thank you so much for this tutorial! 😀
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
Sorry it took me a few years to get started on my minis lol. You are welcome and I am glad it can be handy!
@heslop105 жыл бұрын
A fancy Victorian lounge chair would be really cool. I think that what there call the couches with one arm and no back. All fancy in red velvet.
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
I will add it to my video idea list! Thanks!
@scrapfancy3 жыл бұрын
I love this chair. Will be great for my new haunted dollhouse.
@windingroad9678 Жыл бұрын
Just awesome and saves so much money making yourself thanks.
@ldavanzo445 жыл бұрын
Really well done video ! Thank you so very much for sharing this with us ❤
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@joseluismorenolopez4919 Жыл бұрын
Saludos desde Barcelona, España. Precioso vídeo y buenísima explicación. Un proyecto que aré nada más terminar el que estoy haciendo. Lo de las pulgadas para los europeos muy complicado pero con la plantilla espectacular ya tengo los cms. Muchas gracias.
@reneekoehn83974 жыл бұрын
love love love you and all your mini's
@BentleyHouseMinis4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@susanmolinari234810 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the template and the tutorial! Great job!
@nabillillard82136 жыл бұрын
Very cute chair! I wish I had room for one in my dollhouse.. I would love to learn how to make kitchen chairs 🤗
@BentleyHouseMinis6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nabil! I've got your suggestion on my list ;)
@KelsieBeveridge-r3sАй бұрын
This is great!Thanks so much for the video
@gracehorton6240 Жыл бұрын
Very good video.....looking forward to making a chair.
@jaimiebell87013 жыл бұрын
Amazing tutorial. And your method is simple but looks amazing. I will post my finished chair once done!
@BentleyHouseMinis3 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing it!
@ianfelgate72582 жыл бұрын
how do we do that, post a picture of our work here?
@sueleite81335 жыл бұрын
Ahhh got the right scale! Can't wait to try this.
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
I am so glad it worked for you!! I hope you will enjoy making the chair ;)
@tinacluff2793 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, I've been wanting to make a chair like this.
@hazelhands1 Жыл бұрын
Your tutorial is the best and thanks for the template I can now make a arm chair
@jorelbanda5652 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video and print out. I am about to make first miniature anything lol starting with book nook. loving all of your vids!!!
@mmaurece77625 жыл бұрын
Soooo very AWESOME!!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING !!!!!!!
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
@Bcmtmom Жыл бұрын
I used a pencil sharpener to get the beveled chair leg. Worked great!
@MariaM-yn9tl5 жыл бұрын
🥰💕Great video, can’t wait to make some chairs. Very informative & simple to follow thank you. 🥰💕🧶🧵👍👍
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
So glad it was helpful for you!!
@hanarama57922 жыл бұрын
This is so cute! Your so clever
@wonderwend13 жыл бұрын
I'm just mid way through making the Ellie chair. You make it look easy. They should come with a hashtag : #chooseyourbattingwisely. If I die from glue toxicity it's all your fault Ara 😂😂
@Cho21542 жыл бұрын
Very nice. How about a recliner that actually reclines?
@bevsartsandcrafts7152 жыл бұрын
You make it look so easy! Brilliant ❤❤
@elisabethclancy39495 жыл бұрын
Thank you for teaching me something great ! You are awesome !
@donnafaria3120 Жыл бұрын
This was a great video thank you for posting this tutorial! 🎉
@Heavens09295 жыл бұрын
Soooooo much fun ! Thank you for making it so much simpler !!
@BentleyHouseMinis5 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it useful!
@jeanettefamulari35382 жыл бұрын
That was very impressive! Thank you!!!
@SissasHeART4 жыл бұрын
You sure make it look easy!! Made my first practice one - definitely learned a lot for the next one. Thank you for sharing,
@BentleyHouseMinis4 жыл бұрын
I am so glad it was useful for you!
@bronwynaustin95923 жыл бұрын
Fabulous and easy(ish) tutorial. Thank you.
@kbenson2980 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial! Thanks!
@Kickingurhead754 жыл бұрын
I made this! Great tutorial! It will go great with my action figures!
@BentleyHouseMinis4 жыл бұрын
Yay! Glad it helped!
@Kickingurhead754 жыл бұрын
@@BentleyHouseMinis I tagged you in my Instagram Post if you want to see it, Toyomicdisplays is my instagram! Thanks!