Traditional Drop in Seat Part 1

[@cenotaphcorner]

This is the first of three brilliant instructional videos - thank you for the clarity, detail and passion which they convey

[@pdn-vd5om]

Watch all three video's and it really works amazingly well. A BRILLIANT LESSON... Many thanks Joan Milton.

[@periodcraftsmen]

Thank you for sharing. Great video. Full of information. It's great to see different upholstery at work.

[@katielloyd2309]

Such a brilliant tutorial, a step by step guide that is really informative

[@jennhoff03]

Ohhhh, I would never have thought about not putting the tacks all in a line in order to not split the wood! Great tip!

[@baggeeboy]

Just a quick thank you for this excellent lesson. I’ve never attempted anything like this before (paranoid about ruining precious family items) but you have given me the confidence to go for it! Just finished webbing the first of 6 Ercol drop seats. Thanks so much!

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment and glad to hear that we have given you the confidence to give it a go. We are here to help every step of the way. If you can't find the video you are after or the advice on our website, please feel free to call us. Regards Lee-Ann J A Milton

[@anniedavidson3240]

Brilliant, thank you so much. Watched all 3 videos and i learnt how to re upholster my stool seat. Brilliantly taught with very clear instructions, thank you so much.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Annie Glad that you found these videos useful. If you need any further help that you can't get from our KZbin channel, please feel free to contact us LeeAnn J A Milton

[@anniedavidson3240]

Thats so kind thank...i am so pleased with my finished stool..i spent all Saturday watching all your videos on stop/start lol...you made it very clear...thank you

[@MikeNewland]

Just started re-webbing a sofa. Invaluable video. Yes I see your tacks have a bigger heads and fatter shafts Dame Joan. I made my own stretcher since I'm only doing a bit.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Glad this was useful to you :)

[@edwardtagg]

You beauty... Amazing vid.. Many thanks.... From retired london woodcarver now in new zealand

[@jesshothersall]

Thank you for this very informative video. Sadly it shows me I also have more work than I hoped for. At least now I know how to make a start. My old dining chairs have all decided to collapse within weeks of each other, so you take your life in your hands when you sit on them, as both straps and hessian are no longer attached to the frame!

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Jessica, Depending on how you want to upholster your seat you could also do this with rubberised hair so its that little bit easier and quicker. If you go onto our other videos there is another example for you :) Hope this helps and you get them sorted Lee-Ann

[@MrPanetela]

I've watched all 3 parts. I've come to this conclusion. This woman deserves dame-hood by the Queen of England!

[@joevans6014]

Thank you so much for your kind words. This lady is my mum and one of the best upholstery teachers, I used to teach along side her. We would both explain things really well and simple. She died of breast cancer in October 2017, I miss her so much, she was an amazing woman, friend and Mum. Thank you again

[@MrPanetela]

@@joevans6014 I am deeply touched. I know that pain. I also miss the friends and family that this evil disease has taken from me. May the God you worship bring you abundant blessings, generous amounts of peace, and guide you and your family safely thru all manner of troubles...

[@DrBroncanuus]

well done for avoiding thumb injury...I was so worried...ps any tips on doing metal chairs ?

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Thank you so much! Joan was an absolute pro at hammering in the tacks. Sadly we have no videos on metal chairs and Joan passed away so we are unable to make any more at the moment.

[@DrBroncanuus]

@@JAMiltonUpholstery Oh I'm so sorry to hear about Joan....I've only watched one video and admired her instantly

[@subStuff]

Awesome explanation! Many thanks!

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

+Jhan Jar Not a problem Keep an eye on our channel for more Hints and Tips

[@Bobby-lv2kr]

thanks for the great video

[@dinowebb2164]

Great video with clear instructions, Joan is a real professional. I'm making a set of oval Chippendale stools at the mo - is there any relevant videos from you folks please?

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

+dino webb It depends how you are re upholstering it foam, rubberised hair or loose hair with the loose hair/fibre. Have a look on our hints and tips section on our website there maybe something on there www.jamiltonupholstery.co.uk/tips if not give us a ring I'm sure one of the sales girls can help you

[@sarah-janegalipo3995]

You should use a clamp so the frame does not move. Thanks so much for the tips

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Using a clamp on this frame would have been wrong. The frame had a curve in it and so clamping it down in one area would have left some part of the frame not touching the bench. This would mean that when I hit the frame with the hammer i could have broken it or cracked the joints. When hammering any part of a chair frame it is important to make sure that it has a solid support between it and your bench so that you do not damage the frame. The support also stops the frame bouncing when you hit the tack which would cause you to hit the tack many more times and still find that you cannot bed the tack home.

[@suzannegodfrey2071]

Superb explanation!

[@marylindsay8064]

Thank you so much for sharing ! My issue is the one piece of the wood on the seat frame has rotted. The straps that are used are leather and should be secured to the frame.the straps are in perfect condition. Any suggestions on How would I go about replacing just the rotted piece of frame?

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Mary, If you wish to send an email to [e-mail] we will be able to have a look at the frame and offer you some advice.

[@marylindsay8064]

Would you permit me to send a picture of what I’m talking about?

[@galeboisvert6809]

Joan, this is a great tutorial. Thank you so much. I have 2 questions. When tacking the hessian material, are you actually putting a tack through the webbing also in places? It seemed like a lot of tacks to me going into that small piece of webbing if the answer is yes and i am afraid of the wood splitting. Also, I have purchased all my supplies from you, so I have the same tacks. My wood seems extremely hard as i am having a lot of trouble tacking in the webbing. It takes at least 12 swings of the hammer and often the tack bends and i have to replace. For every 4 tacks i get in successfully i have probably gone through 6 tacks. Is there any 'trick' to getting these tacks in easier?

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Gale, Thanks for your email. When it comes to attaching the tarpaulin you will tack this in place between the gaps of the webbing, so the tacks will be spaced about 1.5" apart. If you go to about the 19 min mark of the video this is shown in more depth for you. After this is attached you then need to fold over the access of the tarpaulin and tack this down also. Occasionally it will be required to tack through the webbing. In regards to tacking the webbing Joan's best advice is keep you wrist taught and swing the arm. Are you also using the Osborne magnetic hammer? These tend to be the best hammers to use for this. I hope this helps but if you need any more help please let us know. Kind regards Lee-Ann

[@joevans6014]

Joan's best advice to me was to hold the hammer at the end, let it do the work, and let your wrist and lower arm hit the tacks home. Sorry it made me laugh, when I read 'keep your wrist taught and swing your arm'. Is that your whole arm 😁 like playing golf Joan was an amazing person and upholstery tutor, with so much knowledge, I was so lucky to have been able to teach along side her, she was taken too soon

[@jennhoff03]

I have a question. How do you know which width of webbing to use? Do more pieces of a thinner width have a different effect than fewer pieces of thicker webbing?

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Jenn, With most of our webbings these tend to be 2" wide. What we suggest is that you apply your webbing, leave a gap the same width of your webbing and then add another piece of webbing and so on. I hope this helps but if you need any more help please let us know. Regards Lee-Ann

[@lesleyevans6691]

What is the difference between using staples and tacks please.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Lesley, Tacks are used in traditional upholstery where staples are used in modern upholstery so its all down to personal preference and also how much time you have. Obviously staples are much quicker to use. Hope this helps :)

[@lesleyevans6691]

@@JAMiltonUpholstery thank you , my first go today and it's a great. Job if I say so myself, all down th this excellent tutorial

[@simaj41]

Thank you for video. I have a question I am doing drop in seat ,I use black fibre looks like coconut hair, and then calico,can i put white cotton felt on top of calico?(instead of barrier? ) thank you

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Sima, Yes, you can lay a layer of cotton felt rather than the barrier. The one thing I would suggest, after adding the cotton felt ensure that there is a layer of calico over this also. Kind Regards Lee-Ann

[@simaj41]

J A Milton I need to say the way you do the corner is the best thanks.

[@sidneypendergrass9688]

Thank you for the video.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

+Sidney Pendergrass Thank you so much for your comments, Joan always tries her hardest to explain it as simply as possible.