How to Reupholster a Recliner Chair

[@kimhollett9729]

There is no good reason why this video should be any shorter. Every word. Every step. Every camera angle. All critically important and impressive. Bravo to Sailrite on their commitment to quality video production.

[@karindejong5814]

I just want to say a MASSIVE Thank you for this detailed tutorial. I am a DIY upholsterer, and I am now actually working on a recliner chair. My handy hubby helpen me take out the mechanism, and I am taking it slowly, bit by bit, as is advised in this video. The biggest tip I benefit from, is to cut the fabric (template) in half length-wise, so you can use one side to take apart and use as templates for the new fabric, and the other half you leave in-tact, so you can refer back to how it was put together. That is invaluable information that I am using now to make sure I can put all the pieces back together again. Thank you!!!!!

[@jolly-ogomaihekwoaba8159]

This is what a sewing station should look like. Every tool, within reach!

[@georgewithmore8972]

I've always said: being able to reupholster furniture yourself is a huge advantage; not only can we do it when absolutely necessary, but we can constantly change the style of furniture without having to pay someone else for the work. We currently have at home a Togo chair from Manhattan Home Design, and while I know I won't need to reupholster it for a while, I'd like to learn how to do it with that particular model, since it's so different from the rest of the modern accent chairs. Thank you very much for sharing this tutorial.

[@WendiRosewell]

Thank you. After watching your video, I took on the project of reupholstering two of my recliners at the same time. Turned out great. Wouldn't have been able to do it without this video and your guidance! Thank you again.

[@SailriteDIY]

Fantastic!

[@mommabear244]

Can't believe how it all comes apart. Smart lady that's obviously taken a few of these apart. Thanks for a great video

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome!

[@rossebenjaming1659]

that was wonderful. She explained everything very well

[@Nowayjose-vd1wm]

I was able to pick up a matching set of recliners..of course they were covered in pleather and it had pealed really bad...The woman paid almost $1500 for them less than a year ago. Goes to say the fabric warranty was null and void. So now for $50 and an hour drive I have really horrible looking nice chairs. I am going to attempt to reupholster them..I hope it works out for the best haha

[@HektorBandimar]

That lady is a very skilful upholsterer, she really knows her stuff, I wish she could do my recliner.

[@karenelizabeth1590]

WOW, that framerate! Never knew chair repair could look so good!

[@dukkieb]

Footrest: 9:10-10:51. Panels: 28x11, 28x8. 58:45-1:00:00. Tack line=3” up. 1:10:44-1:15:53, 1:18:50-1:19:53.

[@alisonburgess345]

Cindy’s my fave presenter/seamstress - what an epic project! This would take me about a year. Fabulous job.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@ast-og-losta]

I liked the flora print. It even had fish in the circles.

[@beverlycook4913]

So WONDERFUL to see a woman accomplish without a whine or whimper. We are so awesome. I know it. I love doing THESE kinds of things. Bless you! 😀 Thank you so much. 💓

[@SailriteDIY]

Beverly Cook Thanks! Let us know if you have any questions.

[@scarecrow1385]

Holy cow lady thank you. Didn't realize the video was 2 hours. Been thinking about getting into this and now with this video I've got an idea.

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome, let us know if we can help with any questions.

[@trudyvangiessen1569]

I love how you reuse pieces, like the velcro etc. I am all about thriftiness!

[@marymontgomery1046]

A very interesting video. I am thinking of have my two GPlan (in the UK) reclining sofas reupholstered so now I understand how complex it will be and that the high price they will no doubt quote me will be entirely justified! A lot of skill and patience required. My dilemma now is whether to recycle (reupholster) or buy new.

[@MsSomeday2]

Cindy is my new hero! Thank you and Eric for this wonderful tutorial. I have my Sailrite machine and old recliner ready to start my own reupholstry project.

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome! Hope your project goes very well.

[@gregcorralyourfishinpal9005]

This was incredible! I understand this lady has done this for years but she is soo talented! Just blows my mind I absolutely love this video! Loads of information and helpful tips on how to go about this if you are trying to do this. Thank you so much for taking the time to show us how to do this!

[@SailriteDIY]

We are so glad you liked it.

[@steves1028]

I have been waiting for you to do some Creed Kirby and you didn't disappoint. Nobody like to docreed because it's tough to do. You are the Kirbmista thanks Kiry that will be part of my next 50...

[@teresaadderty5091]

I just love your tutorials! lots of very detailed information and tips and tricks!! Thank you Sailrite!!

[@peggyt1243]

Wow. That was a complicated chair. I am really glad I do not have a recliner. At the 2:02 mark, yes it is confusing. Actually everything after about 1:50 was confusing. Too many pieces for me. An excellent job by a very experienced craftsperson - Cindi? I enjoyed the video. Thank you.

[@SailriteDIY]

+peggyt1243 I am glad you liked it!!!

[@jackiecopeland1811]

I will let you know how well this tutorial is when I use it. Thanks for posting. Have a Great Day.

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent, let us know if you have any questions along the way.

[@donyelldf]

Thank you so much for this video. I am grateful for your time and knowledge.

[@Lornadoone72]

WOW! You are one talented lady!!

[@Reuben-]

Now I can change my mushed down recliner into an overstuffed lounger!

[@tbrowntracyj]

This is show room floor quality Wow this video is hgtv

[@SailriteDIY]

We're stoked you liked it! Thanks for the kind words.

[@jeansuddarth4229]

Thank you for the video. I'm not too concerned about the cutting and sewing but I am worried about getting the chair back together so it works. Any suggestions?

[@Bump688]

Oh my gosh, I know your post is 4 years old, but I suggest filming yourself taking it apart. Then you can watch the film back when you're ready to put it all back together again

[@trishgage9288]

Thank you so much for sharing your time & talent! Very well explained; clear easy-to-understand instructions! Thank you! Thank you!

[@vickysmit3726]

Hi, very nice work also very informative. I love how you used the tact strips, I will definitly use it in future. Thank you. Regards from South Africa.

[@PaulGDowling]

Great video. How much fabric did you need for this part of the recliner? And how much for the cushions?

[@timhall273]

Thanks!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it!

[@NewBeRVer]

Very well done tutorial! Great job!

[@christieliebenberg6112]

Thank you very good and helpfull advice

[@jill552]

Your tutorials are sooo good

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!

[@Cupcakeandmavis_lol]

Beautiful job on this pretty chair!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your positive comment. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@bettyvalley7066]

Thank you

[@kielieralicia2898]

Hermoso la felicito a la señora toda una artista en el desarmado y luego armado me darían las medidas de las maderas para hacer el sillón por favor gracias

[@7th_EyeMediaProductions]

very helpful thx

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm thrilled that my video was able to help you out.

[@chrisirwin9612]

So well done! Even the stitch lengths! Very good tbutorial.

[@lolainma3218]

As a struggle to upholster and self cord a chair cushion😮🤦🏻‍♀️

[@PreserveOurParadiseOrg]

I re upholstered my lazy boy after watching this, however my chair is really old and not the same design as this one. Thank you for posting this video as it gave me the confidence to do it. However, now I am having a problem with the way I put the mechanics together. The brackets that the back slide into are at an angle and I may not have put something together correctly.

[@SailriteDIY]

I hope you can figure it out. It is not possible for us to provide help without seeing how the mechanics of your chair works up close and personal.

[@lindaharper8458]

I have a reclining chair I bought from Sears Canada in 2000. It is such a comfortable chairand I really love it. Of course the upholstery is shot. I have watched your very interestingvideo, but I'll be honest. It would probably take me six months to complete my whole chair.I'm not very experienced with sewing either. I know a year or so ago I phoned a couple ofupholstery shops to get quotes on getting the chair done. I was quoted $1000.00. I paid$600.00 for my chair and Sears still sells them for $1500.00 now. What would you suggest I do? Buy another chair or pay a professional to reupholster this one. I shouldalso mention here that the chair itself is in excellent condition. The mechanism works,the arms are tight.

[@SailriteDIY]

You will often find that the older chairs are built better than the brand new ones. If you can't DIY (do it yourself) saving you the most money, then the option of having it reupholstered by a company and still saving you money over the new chair, may be the best option. The fact that you can pick your own decorative fabric is another plus.

[@ilovesky214]

Thank you so much for this video

[@jacquijohnson6143]

You are extremely talented!!!. Approximately how much fabric did you use for this project? What is a typical price point for reupholstering recliners?

[@SailriteDIY]

We used 7 yards of 54" wide fabric for this job. We expect a job like this to take about 8 hours (from tear down to rebuild) for a beginner.

[@arietaerika1]

hi there, thank you for posting your work...it looks so easy and Ive yet to upholster our lounge suites.. Am wondering how do you have a video for recliners where there is no cushion? on both our suites the seat is attached to the recliner. Thanks :)

[@SailriteDIY]

We do have a video on making the cushion for this chair. Here it is: www.sailrite.com/How-to-Recover-a-Cushion-on-a-Recliner-Video

[@arietaerika1]

Thanks very much :)

[@margueritemajor7286]

If you dont have a cording foot just use your zipper foot to make cording

[@SmartHerSparty]

I like the fact that they are encouraging DIYers....but aren't they hurting business...not to mention this lady's job?

[@KarimDMan]

Totally awesome walk through video :-)

[@aialasales8783]

muito grata pelo seu esclarecimento, iluminou minhas duvidas e vai tornar meu trabalho mais fácil!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Excelente, deixe-nos saber se você tiver alguma dúvida.

[@johnclark802]

Aiala S Concrete panels

[@aboabo3618]

انت محترفة وفنانة يا سلام

[@venetiakelley]

Do you have a video on reupholstering a power recliner? I want to use leather, or fake leather.

[@SailriteDIY]

Same process, different chair. That video should help with your power recliner.

[@Engefriend]

Excellent video, very informative! Thanks

[@Sharon2426]

It's a lot of work!!

[@clintonsamuels9995]

This video help me to reupholst a recliner thanks this was really helpful

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad we could help! Let us know if you have questions.

[@dandybeano7312]

Clinton Samuels If you are an Upholster you can do it easy, but if you are not I advise you don't try to west your material.

[@gaudycouturist4856]

A recliner! Wow...great work

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it.

[@hedleylint7622]

I inherited a 1950s Lane recliner ,wood on the sides on the back rest and wood arms. Back comes off , everything else is some form of wood screws. Any information on recovering something like this?. will watch this video several times for good information.

[@SailriteDIY]

Sorry, we do not have a video tutorial for a Lane recliner.

[@globalfamily8172]

I have an old barcalounger (original company). I was able to separate the arms from the unit, but there is no clip to lift the back out. Any hints as to how to do it simply?

[@globalfamily8172]

I figured it out. Pretty simple.

[@karenlee06]

Amazing tutorial! Thank you, learned so much! Will buy all my supplies at sailrite

[@SailriteDIY]

Wonderful! Thanks!!!!

[@robwright4398]

Awesome video, it helped me a lot, and you are very talented.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks! Let us know if you have questions.

[@brondisward9098]

And what size staples should be used? I'm a beginner ! On this project

[@SailriteDIY]

3/8" leg length staples. I recommend this stapler: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun and these staples: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-10-000-Box-Galvanized

[@tikkyleo01]

I have a question? how many yard did you use for a whole thing? Thank you so much! I'm looking for fabric to do reupholstery and I love your video it's really help me.

[@SailriteDIY]

+tikkyleo01 About 7 yards of fabric was used for this chair. Here is a great fabric calculator: fabric-calculator.com/main-menu.aspx

[@PreserveOurParadiseOrg]

I purchased 8 yards, and had about a yard left over.

[@richardchavarria8153]

I may have missed it or maybe it wasn't mentioned but how much material should I order for the same type of laz boy?

[@SailriteDIY]

We used 7 yards of 54" wide fabric for this job. It is wise to order a little more than what is required. Here is a very helpful calculator that will help with upholstery jobs: fabric-calculator.com/upholstery.aspx

[@leeniegreenie6935]

This might sound like madness, but I have a perfectly solid dual reclining loveseat I'm thinking about reupholstering. I can't find a slipcover that is for this type of loveseat, and throwing a cover over it just isn't working. Am I nuts or just break down and get a new one? 25 years ago I made slip overs for my living room using newspaper for patterns. Just wondering.

[@SailriteDIY]

Slip covers do not work well, in my opinion, for recliners. However, if you don't want to buy a new one or recover the old one they are an option.

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Excellent tutorial! One question: how do you know when to use the cardboard tack strip (as opposed to just stapling directly on the fabric)?

[@SailriteDIY]

+Donna M. Schmid Thanks! Anytime the fabric is stapled and folded over itself (making a folded edge) use the cardboard tack strip so the fabric folds nicely along that folded edge. Also if piping is stapled along an edge of the wood frame using the cardboard tack strip will help push the piping towards the outer edge keeping it standing proud.

[@DonnaMSchmid]

Oh, I see! Thanks!

[@nexhialla6092]

Sailrite Bravo zonja. ! Eshte pune e veshtire , une puoj tapiceri

[@sladebryant5186]

I see that the upholstery tool kit is out of stock. Will it be available again anytime soon? Thanks.

[@SailriteDIY]

We expect all the items to be in stock on about 2/21/20. We are out of the 5 ply waxed bobbin at this time.

[@bonnieblanchard8568]

My recliner also rocks. Should I do something differently?

[@SailriteDIY]

Sounds like you have a loose frame. You can possibly shore it up with some frame work (new screws or wooden braces) inside the chair.

[@-iIIiiiiiIiiiiIIIiiIi-]

Five years later, Jeremy (Margaret's nephew) released his bowels on this beautiful chair.

[@rebecaalmeidabl]

perfect work!

[@user-nh4ei3er5i]

very nice job :D

[@dandybeano7312]

I use to recover the Recliner Chair without using the old pattern .

[@tracyjones1344]

How many yards of fabric did you use for this chair. Great tuts

[@SailriteDIY]

About 7 yards of fabric was used for this chair. Here is a great fabric calculator: fabric-calculator.com/main-menu.aspx

[@oSirSniffleso]

I have a rocker recliner that needs reupholstering. How hard is this for a complete amateur?

[@SailriteDIY]

When I first started my first chair, it was ok, but not great. My second upholstered chair was much better and the third was great! If you want to do these types of projects, you have to start someday. All of us started by being an amateur upholster.

[@viviangonzalez8110]

i have 1 chairs de same that of your chair but is old, i want use one more time

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent! I hope the video helps.

[@khaledomr2034]

رائع

[@emilymanigault9769]

Great tutorial! Can you tell me the name of that fabric? Does Salrite sell the fabric? Thanks!

[@SailriteDIY]

+Emily Manigault Yes we sell that fabric, here is a link: www.sailrite.com/P-Kaufmann-Paisley-Park-Lagoon-Fabric

[@emilymanigault9769]

Thank you!

[@viviangonzalez8110]

hi. my english is very bad. i need to know how many dress i need for this chair please. thank

[@SailriteDIY]

If you are asking about how much fabric is required for this chair use this calculator to help with that: fabric-calculator.com/upholstery.aspx

[@stephenwong6991]

👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@miklica100]

How much fabric is needed as a minimum?

[@SailriteDIY]

About 7 yards of fabric was used for this chair. Here is a great fabric calculator: fabric-calculator.com/main-menu.aspx

[@viviangonzalez8110]

thank for your soon answer. i need more or less por this chairs 6 1/2 yards? for only 1 chairs?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, that is correct!

[@miloudtarchiwin6965]

Hello, We are the same profession in this field I am looking for a job and I hope to work with you

[@asraabatool6860]

How many yards of fabric you use?

[@SailriteDIY]

About 7 yards of fabric was used for this chair. Here is a great fabric calculator: fabric-calculator.com/main-menu.aspx

[@marietaof]

How much it cost to upholster?

[@SailriteDIY]

It depends, but typically it will take a whole day for an upholstery shop to finish a chair like this. So, they may charge about $500 or so.

[@davidbostock6776]

$500. May be well worth it, even on a chair that sells for less new. I bought a recliner on Amazon, I am happy with it's structure and built in massage feature. Issues I have with it are difficult to push back foot support to latch, this may be due to incorrect location of spring s, looks like easy and adjustable fix but I have not tried yet. There is a hook type tool for drum brakes that would be handy to change where springs go. This chair also rocks and swivels in addition to vibrate and recline. Some numb nut threaded the power supply wire through the swivel bearing, very difficult and messy to get it out of that bearing that would have eventually broken that wire, bearing had black molybdenum grease. Big nasty issues with the chair are it's now collapsed foam in the backrest and tiny vinyl flake Chips leaving thin ugly backrest fabric bare, in less than two years! The sailrite fabric may be the best way to go. I may try a polyurethane coated nylon myself, it would be a high priority if I didn't have so many put off things to finish.

[@arietaerika1]

ps: where would I be able to purchase me one of those spin tables you use?

[@SailriteDIY]

We don't sell the tables, sorry. But we do have a video on how to make one: www.sailrite.com/How-to-Make-an-Upholstery-Work-Table-Video

[@sharonstanton7827]

how do I do a recliner wingback?

[@SailriteDIY]

We will add that to our list of future videos to be done. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@sharonstanton7827]

please start from the beginning

[@allenshaw4379]

i like your work,you are very knowlegeable about the adhesive business and so on.i would like a chance to work with you.what do you say?

[@SailriteDIY]

+Allen Shaw Hi Allen, If you have a question feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer it.

[@ssqeen]

👍👍✌⚘

[@Robert-ij2uc]

Ok

[@HeyImBubProductions]

This is such a detailed and beautiful tutorial. you guys did such a good job! i only have one negative thing to say... you somehow made that ugly chair even uglier :p

[@SailriteDIY]

Well, at least you know how to cover a chair like this with a different fabric. Thanks!

[@brondisward9098]

Do you reupholster a child recliner the same way?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, in most cases you do.

[@azerazer329]

Trebyan

[@mdswinney8728]

Why is the narrator pronouncing it "say-er-ite"? "Sale-right" is the proper annunciation fro sailrite.

[@dandybeano7312]

I don like the way you did on 55;12 that is not the right way

[@joescheller6680]

so do it your way.

[@jamesjohnson6528]

Aaa

[@grigglesmcgee]

There is no good reason why this video should be two and a half hours long. Have you never heard of video editing software?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, have you heard of fast forward?

[@suecash8186]

Too much work😂

[@SailriteDIY]

Maybe that is why it is called a "Lazy Boy" Recliner.

[@antoniodelprete9308]

What A Joke this’s.