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[@jens2763]

That back fabric is so fun! Thanks for this tutorial. Very well explained & easy to follow...

[@jeremychorney8921]

Love the detail you put into your videos. so helpful. Please Keep the videos rolling. I learn a new tidbit every video.

[@debbieflorez4753]

Love your videos! I’m doing my first DIY upholstery on 6 dining chairs and you’ve been so helpful! Love the chairs! Thank you!

[@kateallen2621]

Amazing job! The fabric looked nice to work with. Very soft and pliable. The contrasting fabric on the back was a neat touch!

[@knittingbouvier]

Another terrific tutorial, thank you! I love when you tuck the fabric in using the regulator, feels r/oddlysatisfying

[@carolseven3802]

I’m so grateful to see this

[@alisonclark7540]

I love your videos!! You do make learning fun. Look forward to seeing each new one posted!

[@cindybeeson34]

I was wanting to a chair like this. You make it look easy.

[@roberteckelkamp1348]

I appreciate your efficiency of labor and your talented skill. I have learned a lot by watching you complete a project. I encourage you to produce more videos. Your method of teaching is valuable.

[@ravenm1601]

Beautiful work. Thank you for revealing the details needed to try this myself.

[@carenallen5841]

I love this type of chairs..need 4 for my country table..

[@carenallen5841]

Ty good explanation for this type chair covering

[@sy6127]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@norma8969]

Wow! You are great !

[@philipboyle3694]

Love your work.

[@sandrapattison6676]

Amazing work as always. Thanks for sharing Aimee!

[@tammiejohnston2809]

Thank you so much for your educational videos. It's wonderful having such a great resource.

[@bethgiesler4866]

Love your videos!

[@PARoth2011]

I subscribed the minute you said “make sure there is a curve in the fabric” when putting on the back. I will look forward to watching your other videos 😁

[@vickirose588]

Liked this very much

[@Cradley684]

That was one great Sunday morning video here in the UK, and also a great job Aimee, Stay Safe and have a nice day !!!.

[@kristaross1560]

Thank you!!! This is the best upholstering video I have seen! I am going to follow you!!! 🎉

[@karenherrerasequeira4314]

Thanks for share...! Greting from Nicaragua. Your tips are so use full for me.

[@aglayalugo8377]

I love your videos, thank you for sharing!!!

[@juniorcharles8493]

Good work i love this kind of work it's what i do for a living.

[@Kauffdrop]

Another good video. Thank you

[@phebethomas588]

I really enjoy watching your videos

[@user-hh4te3ik3b]

Thank you very much, I love your job👍👏👏

[@luigibenignochiappero5589]

Congratulations to the great and legendary upholsterer Lady Aimee !!!!! She is very good, kind and her explanations and her videos are very excellent Lady Aimee is a great super master of upholstery !!!! What else???? CHAPEAU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best wishes

[@fuensantazaballa5450]

Hi from Spain. I love your video

[@aglayalugo8377]

Hi Amie, I'm your fan, PLEASE make a video of the different construction for chairs with springs, nom-sagging springs and only webbing!!

[@anjalitate5026]

I love that she uses and old singer. I love mine. Where did you find the welting foot

[@anjalitate5026]

Best video live seen

[@ginadonald2747]

Just subscribed..love your work

[@vickirose588]

The BEST!!!!!

[@Angela-wb6du]

Lovely 👍

[@knotyourgrannysquare2865]

Your videos have been so informative for me. I would really like to see you do a chair that has the post like this but where the fabric wraps around the bottom of the back and sides to be stapled. I’m having a hard time figuring out how to make it work. And can’t seem to find a video to learn how to do it. Thanks 😊

[@LisaCullen]

Same here. Have you found a video like that yet? I’ve been looking for a video like that for 2 weeks all day long. I have my great grandmother’s antique chair that I’d like to reupholster.

[@Bdozal9390]

You made laugh so hard at the beginning of the video that a little drool came out of my mouth!🤤.... so I was paying real close attention (like a dog does when he is waiting for a treat) when you were taking dimensions , I was waiting for the numbers and then you go; I got my cut already!😂😂😂😂. You re the best Aimee ! God bless you !! Ps God recovery on the repair!😎

[@mayradell3953]

Beautiful jobon that raspberry chair and great choice of materials

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Too funny!

[@alena1804]

Hi Amy. Thank you very much for all your work you sharing, I have learned a lot from you ❤ Please can you tell me what foam best to use for this kind of chair, my friend don’t want springs any more, I put webbing instead. Many thanks ❤

[@omnath17]

your good upholstery work I like 👍 because I am also sofamaker upholsterer

[@melmac1306]

Thank you again! I love your tutorials. Can you provide more info. on the stick you used to make the staple holes disappear?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

That’s a regulator...you’ll find the link to it in the video description 😊

[@Lets_Fish_It]

Wicked mint Amy

[@sun2sand2snow]

Thanks for another great video, for some reason i watched it twice.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Haha!😊

[@sandragibbs65]

You make it look so easy! I have a question for you I am reupholstering my bedroom chairs with velvet material all 4 legs are corners although the front legs are very thick 3" approx. so my issue is that I cant seem to get the material all to one side without it being all crocked. Should the front legs have a different type of cut other than straight? Thanks so much

[@alfonsoplanellsanchez3762]

Otro súper buen video muy elegantes sillas con muy buen gusto

[@barbaratschetter3313]

Hi amy...love your work...your so encouraging to us...can I talk to you on the ph ..have no email ..just text.

[@repentrepurposerefurbish3307]

If you Can get a closer shots of the projects being stapled or sewn will you ? That's I enjoy you work. You are so professional. Also do you have a fabric store to purchase fabric? Thank you.

[@henriettabunhian7468]

Now I found you..✌thanks

[@carenallen5841]

Really love to watch your videos. Awesome crayons

[@paulabrooks1114]

Just turned on your video and am already wondering what that suction device is?! Great tips! I love reupholstering these chairs, but it has been really difficult!

[@charlottestobierski8024]

Your videos are soooo educational. You are inspiring me to take up another new skill. I’ve picked up a pair of Louis XVI chairs that were poorly upholstered. Staples breaking apart when trying to remove. What gauge or length of staple should be used to reupholster this piece? What gauge/type of Pneumatic stale gun do you recommend?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Links to the tools are in the video description

[@joycemurphy4576]

Is it possible to do this with a manual staple gun? Great video

[@terryq9966]

Hey Amy, ANOTHER awesome video. Your technique for pulling the sides taught toward the corners is great information as well as restapling where you removed the right positioning staples. Could you give some info during one of your vids regarding the table you work on. Top dimensions and especially height. Is it all just personal preference or are there suggested heights for particular tasks? Thanks!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

It’s mostly personal preference, but you can check out my video on setting up a workshop...I talk a bit about it there. Otherwise, yes, I’ll make a video about it!

[@cmrdccstonewall6524]

Ok, I picked up an old chair to try this out. :)

[@helencoppard8059]

Hi Amy, what size piping foot i have a walking foot industrial machine. It was the double piping foot ? What is the piping cord your using Please .

[@sandragibbs65]

I’d like to ask for tutorials on “fabric cuts” different types of chairs. I have a problem with the cuts on this chair that I’d like to post, figuring how to post pic

[@lindsaygilmore1771]

You've been busy with the videos, And as always another great informative tutorial, I like the contrast between fabrics. It completely changes the Chair. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all. Have you Ever thought about doing an Online course on upholstery. I would definitely sign up. Or even write a book.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Yes, I know I should schedule them to stretch it out, but I get too excited when one is ready to post! 🤣 Dining chair videos seem pretty popular. I would like to do online courses, but it will happen when it’s the right time, just like everything 😁

[@lindsaygilmore1771]

@@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio I will be first to sign up. You have a style that makes learning easy and enjoyable. Your fans look forward to more videos

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Very soon there will be a member option. I’ll post extra videos, tips, etc 😊

[@lindsaygilmore1771]

@@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio you've just made my Sunday.

[@jafallica]

Do you have a video to replace caning with upholstery on the back of dining chairs?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

No but it’s the same as this chair. Just cut out the caning.

[@bettymonson7044]

any suggestions for scissors to trim closely for those with arthritis?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You could try a rotary cutter instead of scissors amzn.to/3GvhaRj I’ve never tried it, but it could work to relieve your pain a bit.

[@soniacornejo7277]

Ammie do you cut the fabric for the welting straight? Thank you

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

I always do

[@wjm6749]

Also, would you a give suggestions on different sizes or staples or types, if there are any.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

3/8” x 3/8” 22 gauge is the typical upholstery staple. 1/2” long and 1/4” long can be useful, but not necessary. A brad nailer is also a great tool to have.

[@rachelarnoldtheredhead1900]

I have a question about using vinyl fabric on the back of a chair just like this. How you reduce bulk? This is a client chair. Will the vinyl be too bulky to tuck like you did the fabric?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

You can watch my videos on how to upholster with vinyl. There are two of them, each with lots of excellent information.

[@KLNYC]

how big is the compressor? I want to get one but i dont do enough chairs lol.

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Check out my video on essential tools for upholstery. I give lots of info about compressors

[@wjm6749]

Do you prefer short nose or long nose stapler. Just bought a long nose. Any suggestions why and where is it better to use short nose?

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

I only have short nose staplers and haven’t had any issues. You’ll get used to using whatever you get

[@MakeandTake]

I am working on a chair that is 70 years old it is really hard to get the staples to stick do you have any suggestions or am I just stuck with using nails

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

If the wood is in bad shape, you’ll need to repair it first. This is what I use : amzn.to/3lYSXt7

[@debrahamilton2559]

What kind of staple gun is that loveit

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Links in the description

[@mld2121]

What kind of glue gun and glue sticks do you recommend?

[@Sewgood58mp]

What kind of staple gun do you use

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Link in the description

[@Yolie1961]

Wow this is the best video, out of at least 12 that I’ve watched!! You are a great instructor, & I wish I was in the same town for one on one classes with you on how to upholster chairs! < P. R. O. F. E. S. S. I. O. N. A. L. >

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Wow, thank you!

[@carenallen5841]

❤️💖

[@carasorellasewing]

Interesting, I’ve removed the seat to upholster it and it never occurred to me to attempt it without taking it off.

[@helencoppard8059]

Hi where do you get your tools from .? Great job

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Links in the description

[@helencoppard8059]

Hi what's the cord called to make the pipping ?

[@dupioni]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😍

[@thebrokenbone]

great tip about the crayons, here unavailable but i´ll try with some regular pastel crayons. are you shooting the instagram pics? they look awesome! thanks for sharing

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Thanks, yes all photography is mine. Hope your idea works too!

[@thebrokenbone]

@@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio great! lighting, angles everything looks perfect in the pictures. it´s so important for promoting or sharing work, hope you can make a photo tutorial someday :D

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Great idea! Many thanks for telling me what you’re interested in!

[@jacquelynchrz7316]

Are you stapling into foam

[@charlieandreba]

I was wondering the same thing since she mentioned to be sure not to staple into the wood.

[@AS-rc1jr]

🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍

[@1959ticktock]

That leopardskin keeps recurring.

[@rockysmith9250]

You make things look easy, but I know it is not that way!! ✝✡

[@Bdozal9390]

Aimee !!! You re still 99.9 perfect!!! That could happen to anybody!! Extra deduction if it goes thru the wood and into the finger😬.. I’m glad that didn’t happened! I don’t recommend it😫🤬

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

Ouch!

[@Bdozal9390]

Good afternoon miss Aime !! Comment...... I like the color you picked for your contact lenses! That’s my comment!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

😉

[@Bdozal9390]

Aimee the little octopus on the back of the shirts was supposed to represent you. That was the idea. The reason for the green eyes on it .You mention to me one time and that some one said that you were like an octopus ,cause you do some things at one time.. any way if you. Caught that ,, cool . If not , I’m just pointing it out.. 😁.. now on a serious note, your videos are great ! You are so profesional .. when I grow up I want to be like you😉. Asta la próxima!

[@ArtisanUpholsteryStudio]

So thoughtful 😊