Parsons Chair Tutorial - with the cuts explained!! (by a Pro)

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[@ronbagnell3011]

I just recovered two chairs this afternoon after I watched your video a dozen times. Thanks so much you're awesome❤

[@aurelieamable6243]

Never done upholstery ever in my life. But I try to tackle a personal project, and I must say that every time I have a question, your videos are my go-to. So informative, very helpful and the outcome is alway elegant. Thank you so very much for sharing. :)

[@johnwalker5402]

Newly retired and thought I would try my hand at re-upholstering our kitchen island chairs. Your videos have been great in helping me learn the techniques. 4 down and 2 to go. I particularly had issues with the oval chair back and working from the top and bottom to the sides but your method worked much better.

[@jeaninemorgan9118]

You are a great teacher Those corners are SCARY

[@Mcdblue88]

I am an interior designer and I have no idea how upholstery is actually done at the “backend “ so it great to see this. Thank you for sharing your video and your KNOWLEDGE!!

[@eotikurac]

what do you think about this chair design? i really don't like it. it looks basic and it's not pretty and on top of that it seems to be more complex to work with than others. uses a lot of fabric for the back part and there's no real benefit because of it. when you handle the chair you will grab on the fabric and the fabric only helps with holding on to dirt. it's more difficult to clean than wood. seems like no upside to this design.

[@glinda9243]

The Best reupholstering video! Explanatory without being verbose along with tips explaining details. Great Show and Tell for either visual or auditory learners!

[@johnwalker5402]

When I first looked at the Parsons chair video I was interested in how to cut the fabric for the front pleats. I missed your back leg cuts. Watched the whole thing and now done 6 chairs. Double piping starts today. Brilliant video and thanks so much for your help and knowledge transfer.

[@DrawfullyFun]

Am I the only one that held my breath when she used the staple gun! My goodness, that looked so close to your thumb! lol Great video! Just what I needed! :-)

[@alyssapowers8503]

Amy you know your craft what made you get into upholstery

[@dianeschmidt6331]

GREAT tutorial! I've scowered KZbin looking for good upholstery videos and noone has explained it with as much detail as you. I had so many uncertainties before that you entirely cleared up. Its clear you really know what your doing. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Wow! Thanks very much...I really appreciate the feedback!

[@ddiva3364]

Thank you so much for getting back to me. I watched your video and it has opened a whole new world to me.

[@patituremond]

I'm done my first project. Looks so good. You are a good teacher. I love the way you explained each step.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Wonderful! Thank you for letting me know 😊

[@funfactsexplorer403]

OMGGGG I nvr glued to a instructional video as I did yours!! You are going to save my life cuz my in-laws asked me to help to upholster their barstool that looked exactly like yours 😅 after seeing I did mine on a totally different barstool

[@joycewalbert1413]

You are an artist and a genius!!!! Looks fantastic! I will be doing this for the FIRST time today...after watching your tutorial, I think I have a fighting chance . Thank you for your clear and patient teaching skills. You are appreciated.

[@alexas0702]

Omg! Thank you so much!! I needed to see how to measure the fabric to upholstery my dining chair!! I really appreciate your video and willingness to share your knowledge!! I learned a lot! I have the same kind of chairs! Hope they will turn beautiful with your help! Love it! 👏🏼🙌🏼💙

[@mbkooij3746]

Thank you! Excellent tutorial and I could not wait to start upholstering my 4 old dining chairs sitting in the garage for ages 😊

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s wonderful! Have fun!

[@soniacornejo7277]

Newly retired too as @johnwalker and learning upholstery for extra income and for fun. Your videos explain very well and I am learning so much from you, thank you Amie :)

[@gamaroff100]

I have seen many videos on this subject but this is the best. Well done. I may add, I am a furniture restorer in Israel. Benny Elhad Gamaroff.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Many thanks, Benny...that is very kind!

[@mharleneasitakada8526]

Artisan Upholstery Studio 😍

[@margaretdegueurce5012]

I just finished two chairs and a bench and could not have done it without watching this while working! Thank you so much!

[@claudettesims]

Just finished recovering 2 very sad looking chairs with marine vinyl using your very easy to follow video! Wow, what a difference-now have 2 new looking chairs for about $30. Thanks so much!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s awesome!! Thanks for letting me it was helpful

[@cindycarey6253]

What a great tutorial, you made it very simple to understand!

[@martinosicka7051]

Hi Amy I’m really enjoying your upholstery lessons. I’ve just started having a go at upholstery (after 30 years as a builder ) your you tube tutorials are very helpful and explained well. Thank you. Look forward to watching some new ones soon? Martin from the uk 😀👍✂️

[@jenniferfrancis2499]

Thanks , you are the best i have seen so far.

[@prettyelizabeth]

Been looking to restore my breakfast room table and your tutorial is so easy. Can't wait to do my chairs. Thank you.

[@funfactsexplorer403]

Ur video and how clearly you guide and tips are just SUPER AMAZING!!! TQ SOOO much!!

[@nwogaming671]

So far the best video on how to upholster a chair👍👍👍Time to work on mines👍👍

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lisat740]

Thank you SO much for this post! Because of this video I upholstered my chair for the first time!

[@nieshiajamison6208]

OMG! Thank you for this tutorial and explaining how to measure your chair. . I have watched many videos on reupholstering; but this video explained exactly what I need to do. I hope mine will turn out as beautiful as yours did. Great Job. Nieshia

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you!

[@ThreeBearsBrown]

You made this look easy! I'm going to give it a try on our dining chairs. Thank you so much!

[@katesmith7229]

Thankyou for sharing in detail.I am 35 and looking to start getting into woodwork going to try and self teach myself and upholstery is going to be needed.as i want to try and make puffes ottamans for the kids bedrooms.I would absalutely love to see an indepth video on how to do the pleated patterned vertions where you have to cut the holes out in the sponge and add the button.I really hope this make sence as i truly am just starting to get into all this from watching so many woodworking vids over the past couple of months.luckily my hubby did carpentry many years ago so can help along the way in my woodwork projects even though he will be having to refresh his memory along the way whilst helping me.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

I have a video for tufted backs. Hope you find it helpful!

[@patriciakelly69]

You make it look so easy. I’ve just bought some material to do my chairs. I was going to buy new ones, but my cat 🐱 has destroyed the leather on the backs so no point in paying a fortune for chairs. I’ve bought my cloth for 55£. So not bad. Thank you. I’m going to follow your instructions. Xx

[@debbiechambers6424]

Patricia Kelly same here, my cat just loves using the sides of my chairs as a scratching post 😹😸😹🙀

[@sofiabarreiro7590]

Just finish my chair and it looks perfect, it took me 2 hours but I make It ! thanks to you , thanks for share your knowledge , greetings from Mexico

[@cmcer1995]

Awesome job. Experience is definitely a plus in performing all those cuts for sure. I may be looking a trying some of this on a similar chair but with small wings. I will see if you have one showing how to deal with those. Thanks again Aimee. Great teaching.

[@theresamendelson4930]

Thank you for this tutorial! I can't sew, so this is a perfect tutorial to show how to cover my parsons barstools.

[@vivianeboveri2170]

Thank you very much, I enjoyed watching your videos (part I and part II). I was impressed how you make it look easy. I've watched a lot of videos on this subject, but yours, without a doubt, is the best. The end result is beautiful. My English is not good, but with the support of the images it was enough to understand (and I think I learn). Thank you!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you for your lovely comment!

[@elunedmoseley2269]

Oh you are the best - I have 8 chairs that were going to be thrown away by someone and I took this task on..............having never done it before...I was feeling adventuress :o) ..........thank god for you xxxx .... would you be able to show us how to do a Parson's Chair with a Skirt? ............ Big Big thank you for this amazing tutorial, you're very patient, very clear, and very talented xxx

[@MM-1973]

This was so great! Thank you!! I did 8 parsons chairs!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s fantastic! Thanks so much for letting me know it helped you!

[@xHannahx6]

Followed this tutorial to reupholster some bar stools, and they came out beautifully! Thank you!

[@heathercooper2528]

I have learnt so much from this tutorial and put it to good use by recovering a chair that was heading for the rubbish tip. It looks like a new chair now. Thank you!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for the lovely comment!

[@justmilanok6000]

Welldone

[@pakaza]

Excellent presentation! Exactly what I wanted to do to my 4 parson chairs. Thank u so much.

[@kevdogcle9955]

Remarkable vedio. Very well done. I'm about to redo my parson chairs. The material is still good. But one coshin got snagged. I love the material. But I can't find the same style to replace just the damaged one. So I'm just going to recover all them. Beside the table I'm doing in black base with title top. And a decorative center tile. Which is gray,tan and gold. So I'm going the chairs in a gold striped print. I can't wait to get it all done. I show you the pics if you like

[@ladykenja2700]

- The tips alone have been invaluable. Thanx.

[@rosebroadway2093]

You are a great teacher! I have so much confidence now I think I can recover my slipper chair myself!!!! Thank you!

[@sharonkendricks4777]

On your wingback chairs I asked about cutting around post but as I'm looking at this Parson chair I got my answer so you don't have to respond to the other one this was a good example of how to fit around the post I don't know if I'm secure enough to use a Sharpie I might use chalk because I don't want to mess up by material but this was a very good example how to cut around the post thank you

[@imjustdoingmybest6236]

Knowing 1 chair took you about 30 minutes means I can do my 4 in about 2 hours and have brand new chairs. Thank you!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Best of luck with your chairs!

[@ChelsyCross]

These videos are very convenient and easy to use, thanks!

[@beckyrose4004]

Awesome and inspiring instruction. Thanks for the help. I am planning on doing my dining room chairs that have the same frame as this one. I love the look of the tufted back on the chair but I’m a little afraid it might be too complicated for a newbie like me. I would love if you did a tutorial on the tufted back chairs. Thanks

[@jeandenisbezeau1472]

Bonjour. Grace à vous j'ai toutes appris. Merci beaucoup! Tank you very much for this perfect tutorial! Thanks and have good day!

[@kimstephens6557]

Thank you for this easy to understand,comprehensive tutorial!

[@mommygarcia9137]

Fabulous job !! Looks store bought !! Love the fabric !!

[@lizlovescalifornia1]

Thank you so much! I wish i had found this before i made that one dreadful cut i had to stitch back together. I couldn’t believe how well it all fit together.

[@blackavocadogaming1722]

Terrific and detailed tutorial!

[@willf5768]

You make it look so easy 😁 Thanks for sharing.

[@laluz4473]

I've just discovered your channel. Thank you for such a well paced, detailed video (along with your pleasant demeanor). I've subscribed! Would be nice to someday see a video about your Singer. What a powerhouse machine! I now feel confident enough to upholster my Parson chairs. Thanks again🙂.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you!

[@bettywilson6063]

I would love you to be in Dublin iwould get my parson's chairs covered. Your are great

[@prasanthibv]

Very wonderful job. Thank you so much for this video.outcome is really perfect 👍 👏👏👏👏👏

[@freetogo6901]

Pt2 also great. Building a couple arm chairs. Would love to learn more about adding webbing springs and foam. Also where to buy .

[@sjjuanita]

Thank you so much for this video my dining chairs look amazing still don’t know use of card board

[@cprlpn]

I cannot thank you enough! My chair looks awesome now!!!! ❤️

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Wonderful!

[@thewayiseeit4778]

Do this for a living also. Tennessee near Chattanooga. L9ve to see women upholsterers

[@ilyana503]

Best tutorial on KZbin. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@sharonkendricks4777]

This fabric is gorgeous

[@azeemahkaleem906]

Excellent job! I already viewed 3 of your videos. You really are talented and a great teacher.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

+Thank you for your support, Azeemah Kaleem! I appreciate it so much!

[@azeemahkaleem906]

You Welcome!

[@patituremond]

Love it!!! You are so good. Make it looks so easy to do it.

[@patituremond]

What is the best kind of stapler tool for this kind of job?

[@karendavey6186]

I was in over my head when I found your brilliant tutorial (parsons chairs). Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I feel like I can breathe again! (Is there a place I can ask a quick question?)

[@moniquerich722]

GREAT JOB! Love the chair. I hope my chairs come out just as good. My cat destroyed 2 of mine and I'm really hoping to salvage them!!

[@isabelles3752]

I'm here for that exact reason 😁

[@kevdogcle9955]

If you have cats. Like I do. But, my cats dont scratch my chair. I changed my chairs material to drape material. This is meteral is a more durable material,stronger and less able to snatch, tear or them to scratch.

[@janepitt5400]

Done my first chair, thank you so much for your help! Brilliant

[@lindaroberson2250]

Great tutorial! Can you please do a video on a skirted parsons chair?

[@tnolan9949]

This is great. Feeling inspired! Any suggestions for how to select and calculate how much fabric needed would be most welcome.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You can check out my video on How to Measure for Fabric

[@howardbowden357]

Excellent tutorial clear instruction perfect results, Thank You

[@washingtoncallapina6132]

Felicitaciones por su trabajo, muy buen tutorial, es mi pasatiempo favorito la tapicería.

[@martinberry574]

Beautiful job, great detail. Keep the videos coming.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

+Thanks so much, martin berry!

[@corwinturnage4967]

This video was the greatest very easy to follow thank you

[@simply_enchanting1630]

professional not like some I have been watching well done!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

+Thank you, simply_enchanting!

[@jf3322]

Awesome instructions as always! You’re the best!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you

[@cristinaferreira2230]

Wow what a great job the fabric is beautiful

[@aishabrown2167]

Thank yoy. I jist bought a chair at a charity shop so I'm hoping to try this out. Making me feel confident with your video as I've never upholstered before.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Have fun!!

[@saidsujaa9419]

Woooow!!! I’m so amazed! Really You just did A wonderful job👍🏻

[@ALEXAWRIGHT]

amazing tutorial and chair! thank you so much!!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you!

[@marimarquez9846]

Wow I think I just might do this with my dining room chairs....here we go!

[@phb-canada]

Awesome! Thanks. This will help me a lot!! I have 4 similar chairs but they have a rounded protruding shape at the top of the back. I'm worried about how to fold around the ends of those cylindrical shapes.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Yes, those are a bit harder.

[@bhlibertybhliberty3403]

I agree with others that you are a talented teacher! I was doing great up until the metal tack strips had to be installed. My parson chair had angles on the side, (not straight edges), and I had a difficult time putting in the metal tack strips. I tried the plexigrip tack strips as well and those were really hard to use with my chair. I guess my question for you is, does the metal strip points go into the upholstery when you use the mallet or the wood frame, cause I couldn't get them to go into the wood? Because of the angle I had, I just decided to staple the back and used a trim that actually tied in well to the material. Thanks for the video!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s a great creative solution! Another way to do it is to hand stitch it. The metal tack strips are getting very cheaply made these days, so they may bend and crimp instead of going into hard wood. Very frustrating!

[@luigibenignochiappero5589]

Congrats Miss!!! Chapeau!!! Very good!!

[@helenachase78]

Bravo ! Lovely fabric Just trying to buy 6 chairs on facebook marketplace

[@sergiougalde1110]

THANK YOU very much! The best in depth tutorial out there! :D

[@gersutton8763]

thank you for your tutorial! cant wait to restore mine!!

[@izmarie821]

By far one of the best video's

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thank you very much!

[@ladyblackgodess]

Very informative I feel confidant taking on this type of project now. Thank you

[@rumerc3484]

Great job. A very good teacher 👍🏻

[@springs8725]

Most helpful video!

[@gautamsoorjee9662]

very good explanation .GREAT JOB

[@eamonnbrown2593]

What make and model is that little stapler you have please. I’ve always been interested in upholstering. I’m a retired cabinet maker with to much time on my hands. Your a brilliant teacher thank you.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

All the tools I use are in the video description

[@noshkainteriors66]

you are amazing keep up the good work you can make it big on youtube

[@carmellagiacona9771]

hi I am loving all the great videos. I have wood counter height chairs that I want to add a seat and back to the chairs. I watched ur video but my chairs do not have any cushions at all. could u take a min to tell me what I need for the cushion and back of the chair? also the back of the chairs r slightly curved. if there is a video u have already posted that u think would guid me that would work as well. thank u! ur a great teacher and I don't fond myself fast forwarding. please keep sending videos!!!

[@janeterikson9950]

So easy to follow! Have you ever put a skirt on a Parson's chair for a more formal look? Would you just staple along the bottom edge?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

+Janet Erikson, thank you for commenting! Yes, I’ve added skirts...you are correct. Staple along the bottom edge.

[@juancarlosrodriguez9249]

Exelente trabajo , muy buen trabajo , felicitaciones , saludos de Monterrey n.l. México

[@shionedy]

You have me ready! Thanks for the great video!

[@azharazhar6025]

very good tutorial.thank you

[@patriciaufferman1533]

Great video!! Thank you

[@saidsujaa9419]

Please another video how to do the same chair with buttons Thank you!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

My video on tufted backs would be helpful to you, go check it out!

[@mjnm5713]

Looks beautiful!

[@dianegraham9692]

Brilliant. Thank you so much.