Traditional Drop in Seat Part 3

[@dmaeder]

Thank you for your detailed description. We have learnt a lot in the process of restoring a pair of my grandfather's old chairs, and you have been instrumental in making the process work well! Thank you!!!!

[@carolyngethings]

Beautifully filmed, demonstrated and described. No additional questions!!! Even hints and tips about fabric. Thank you so much for all 3 parts. I'm fairly confident I can make a decent job of my old dining chairs.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Thank you so much for your kind words. Glad that these have been able to help you with your project. Feel free to send us a photo of your finished project :) LeeAnn

[@joylewis4250]

I can’t thank you enough for this tutorial! it was a happy coincidence that you had the same drop seat frame as my chair. I hadn’t done upholstery for over 20 years and was nervous about attempting it again but your tutorial brought back happy memories of the class I attended . You had a similar approach to my teacher . I used foam instead of horse hair this time as I had some to hand.Here is the result.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Joy, Thank you so much for your kind words and also the lovely photos you sent across. We love seeing what our customers/followers make :) Regards Lee-Ann

[@johncasson5001]

A superb series of videos, your level of skills and explanation are exemplary and entertaining. Thank you.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Thank you very much for your kind words :) Regards Lee-Ann

[@birgitberg-olsen8346]

Great! Have now a "new" diningroom.. Glad I spent time searching for a good (splendid) tutorial!

[@litaconnell6400]

Extremely helpful, I'm so sorry to hear that such a lovely talented lady is no longer with us, RIP Joan.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Thank you for your lovely comment. Joan is missed by us all here in the office especially all of her knowledge. Glad that Joan is still helping many people Regards Lee-Ann

[@agnessmythe3521]

@@JAMiltonUpholstery So sorry to see this.

[@jackierowland2599]

Really clear and helpful videos. Thank you for very generously sharing you expertise

[@amanderik]

Wow, such a wealth of knowledge from a generous and patient craftswoman. Thank you very much for sharing.

[@kasiaandrzejak4695]

Thank you for sharing this video. Very helpful, clearly explained and good quality of filming.

[@rosejames4704]

Absolutely the best information and detail from all I have found on the web. Thank you for so much clarity and information.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Thank you for your kind comments. I do love to teach and and over the years I think that my experience in teaching has helped in how best to make my instruction clear. Glad to be of help.

[@sarahslis33]

Thank you for sharing your expertise. Your 3 videos are a wealth of information. I'll no longer struggle with corners

[@darylgreenham1831]

You are a brilliant teacher, I am so grateful to you. Thank you.

[@brenmitchell3819]

Absolutely great, so easy to follow, it was our first attempt and our chair looks super.Thanks

[@litaconnell6400]

Excellent, very helpful, obviously Joan you've done that once or twice before !!

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickpalmer3340]

Many thanks for the excellent tuition! I note you use tacks instead of staples. Is this a choice out of tradition? Do you supply the striped fabric you are using for the top cover, please?

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Joan use to focus on traditional upholstery so used tacks a lot, staples are used mostly in modern upholstery. The top fabric is one of my favourites but sadly has been discontinued by the manufacture now.

[@lauramaskell4986]

Thank you for this tutorial. I needed to finish a pad which I started in a workshop and wasn't sure how to do the corners in the top fabric. Thanks to this I've made a pretty neat job (if I do say so myself!!)

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Laura, Glad we have been able to help. If you need any further assistance, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] Regards Lee-Ann

[@philipscott-davies8820]

very helpful was having loads of problems with corners until I watched this video, then all was revealed with great results thanks

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Trying to describe these techniques in words is almost impossible and so there is nothing better than visual aids. Glad it was clear enough to help you. Regards Joan

[@OHOUSER]

Hello, can you one day do a video and show us and explain your tool wall and studio. I would love to begin collecting my tools.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi, Sadly Joan the lady who does our videos passed away some time ago. We are in the process of getting a new course tutor so hopefully this is something we might be able to do in the near future. Regards Lee-Ann

[@jesshothersall]

I wonder if you could please tell me what size tacks I need for the different layers? I remember you mentioned an 'improved' head for looser woven hessian, but what lengths do I need for each layer please? My chairs are old and quite holey already if that makes any difference? Just read Lee-Ann's answer to another question, and very sad to hear Joan passed away. She was such an excellent teacher. Strange thing about the internet, in some ways now, any skills we share, so in a sense we too, may live on as long as the internet exists

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Hi Jessica, We tend to say the 13mm improved for the webbing and then the 10mm improved for the loos woven hessian. Then for the calico and top fabric a 10mm fine. If it helps, used some PVA wood glue and work the glue deep into the holes and splits to make it strong enough for the new tacks. Joan is sadly missed in the office but with her videos her knowledge lives on :) Hope this helps Lee-Ann

[@jesshothersall]

@@JAMiltonUpholstery Thank you Lee-Ann for getting back to me. Instructions loud and clear thanks :). Could I trouble you further, and just ask roughly how many of each do you think I'd need for four drop in dining chairs?

[@rodneyarnoldi]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

Thank you for your feedback :) Regards LeeAnn

[@PeanutsDadForever]

Very clear, well done.

[@JAMiltonUpholstery]

+Mark Brandtman Again thank you so much for your comments, I will pass them on to Joan

[@diddymemesmith1696]

Is it me or is this video blurry.

[@birgitberg-olsen8346]

just you..😁