Upholstery for Beginners - How to Finish a Bench Seat - Tricky Corner Pleats Made Simple!

[@JudiChristopher]

I am in the process of cleaning out an old shed ... and found a treasure of an old piano stool long forgotten 1920s... it's tattered cover was of once fine linen.. but now soiled. Everyone said "Throw it out"... but I shan't. I have to restore it (recover it) and breath new life in it... So very glad to have found your video... Thank you so much...

[@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077]

It is very rewarding when you complete a project

[@JudiChristopher]

@@craighughesupholsteryoffic5077 "AMEN"

[@PrMoonTube]

Hoping to learn what to do with the corners, I watched three videos where they just stuffed fabric in a wad and stapled over it, saying things like "oh, the frame will cover that." Thank you first for showing how a craftsman would do it. And thank you second for caring about production values. The head camera was a win! You aced this, sir.

[@melendezlily1]

How refreshing it is to see young talented individuals like you doing such beautiful labor. Keep up the good work!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thank you! Will do!

[@McDowellsRepair]

Completely agreed! Awesome work @ucsolutions!

[@josecollazos6]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmore nice how did you get into the industry ? How did you learn ?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Jose, Thanks so much for checking out our videos! Great question, my father was in the industry for quite some time when I was a kid. However he mainly worked on slipcovers. I wanted to expand my trade so I went to a week long course in North Carolina. The rest was really learning as I go. If you’d like a course on how to reupholster we do offer them on our website at ucprivatecourses.com

[@nhaykim1]

Just what I needed! Thank you! Natural born teacher.

[@kaydee7409]

Excellent tutorial best one on KZbin!

[@c.2538]

THANK YOU! A video where I can actually see what the person is doing. This is the most difficult part of the whole job and I can never tell what the technique is. Camera head is a brilliant idea.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey CM that’s great news, thanks for watching and leaving a positive comment. We thought that might help, having a camera straight on the project. I’m sure your projects gonna look great. Thanks again for the positive comment. All the best, Paul

[@zanek532]

Watching these vids so I can go help my dad at his Upholstery business

[@annvogt9941]

Grant you have a great sense of humor! Easy to follow.

[@payfer-locklingmikemelissa8202]

Thank you! This video just saved me on my current project.

[@mandylavida]

Beautiful work. Your Dad must be so proud!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Mandy, Thanks so much, I really appreciate the compliment! Enjoy your weekend! Grant

[@donaldwarriner1640]

You're a natural. Thanks for sharing.

[@thomasinlondon2849]

Technique was masterful. I watched and learned. Thank you for posting.

[@maxine4898]

Love this video, great work guys 😊xx

[@JudiChristopher]

EXCELLENT VIDEO What is the name of the material you use? Thank you so much for sharing this video

[@bigred4379]

I just did a bench last night- struggled a those corners! Now I see my error was stapling too close to the corners before I tested my pleat! The fabric was too thin to remove staples. UGH! Thanks . Now I get it . Especially like that tool idea . Extra explanation is good for newbies . Disregard the criticism. Appreciate it !

[@jesshothersall]

Thanks for this really helpful video, appreciated the length of time you took to get the corner just right. Now feel I can cover my current dining chair seats better than the previous ones I did! :)

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey there Jessica, I am very happy too hear that. Thanks for the positive input, it means a lot to us. Please share it helps us when you do. Thanks again. Cheers, Paul

[@In_a_mode]

This was a great video. Thanks for your commitment to making that corner perfect. I could feel the importance of the patience with guiding the material and it gave me confidence. Thank you!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

My pleasure, thanks for watching our videos and for your very kind comment! It’s greatly appreciated!

[@handyman-network]

I just did a video on my ottoman upholster. Picked up a good tip from you. Thank you!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

HEY THATS AWESOME!!!!!!! Thank you for telling us it makes all the work that goes into the video a pleasure. Please share it helps us when you do thank you again. All the best, Paul

[@margaretlewis5245]

Great video. It was very helpful. Thank you.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Margaret, Thank you so much for watching our videos! Very glad to hear that you found this helpful.

[@teresagriffin]

Great video! Exactly what I needed to learn. Reupholstering an Ottoman with storage area. Cat & grandkids messed up the fabric. Wanted to use it in a newly renovated space. I really liked your tip on using you regulator!

[@petascalecomputing]

Great Advice!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thank you for the encouragement. Please share it helps us to keep going

[@dendesignsart3612]

Thank you so much! Your video really helped me with my club chair and getting those corners right. It didn't come out as good as yours, I think because the cushion was so thick. But I had no clue how I was going to do it and now I'm satisfied.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello There I am so grateful to know we have helped . Sorry for the late reply I have been very sick. God bless you for the encouragement it goes a long way. Places share the videos it helps so much for to keep it going. I bet the chair looks awesome. Cheers, friend Paul

[@delilapipoly]

Great video helped a lot with the tricky corner folding ! Thank you ! :)

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thank you for watching, glad to have helped. Cheers, Paul

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

I’m very glad to hear that! Thank you for watching!

[@dalikhiri2330]

Fantastic channel! Keep going!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thank you so much! Will do!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Thanks, I'm redoing boat seats and this was very helpful. One thing is to learn the difference between the words access and excess. You were saying access when you meant excess.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Lol thank you

[@ppolean]

Thanks for the tips.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thanks for watching we really appreciate it glad to help. Cheers, Paul

[@bettyrush3651]

Very nice, thanks

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thanks for watching Betty!

[@TQfabulous]

Thank you! I will have a much more professional-looking DIY chair seats reupholstery job now for my kitchen. I didn’t know any of what you demonstrated.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

I’m so glad to hear that, thank you so much for reaching out and letting us know. Definitely made my day! 😃🤙🏻

[@bringbacktheclassics]

Great video, I need to do this to my 63 SS impala

[@robertbourdlais8784]

Patience is key.

[@janingebretson8338]

Thank you! The precision was exactly what I needed to see. Great Job!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

I'm really glad to hear it, thanks for reaching out!

[@itspasawayfambam501]

Wow good tutorial

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey there, thank you for the compliment. Cheers, Paul

[@MrWilko58]

Very informative video, you have obviously done that a few times before. Thanks for not putting on silly loud music in the background. Only downside was I'd have liked to see the finished stool. But well done. Cindy

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Cindy, Thank you so much for watching! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful. The reason for us not showing the complete project is because this is one of our private courses that we have in archives. A contest winner will receive a copy of the full video if you’re interested by entering a contest in this videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmbUhnWNaqaqiJI Hurry though because the contest will end Tuesday the 19th. Thanks again for your comment! Please do not forget to share this video with others, it really does help us! All the best, Grant

[@Heart-Heart-z2i]

I thought the same, took us through all that then--waiting for the finished Big Reveal! Maybe next time♥️

[@michaellk2254]

Great video !

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey thanks, we really appreciate you watching!

[@nancystaggs8605]

Hi guys very good video, I cannot tell you the time I wasted and the aggravation I have had on doing the corners of just about anything. Untell a friend of mine taught me the skill you just made a video about GOOD JOB. I also have found a tool that you cannot buy just anywhere, for trimming around just finished project , I use sugiical bandage scissors. they are made from high quality steel and if you get germany made they are THEE best. They have like guides on them. the bent steel around front is so you donot scrape or stab skin so it is for safety but for you can use that to your advantage , the bent edge helps to protect project and you do not dig in wood or scare or marr the wood. So there you have it. Keep videos coming I myself have learned alot, not only reminders of forgotten skills but also new techniques .

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello Nancy, Very glad you enjoyed the video really, thank you. Funny you bring that up on the scissors, years ago a person was working on my telephone wires on the side of my house. I find a pair lying in the grass and started using them for that very purpose. They have become dull and I never replaced them, I been meaning too. They are great, everything you said PERFECT for that use. I should make that a quick tip idea in a video, I just need to remember to replace them. :) Lol. Again thank you very much. Please share the videos when you can it helps us a Lot when you do. Cheers, Paul

[@Themarfalights]

Can you demonstrate working on an antique chair seat where the webbing is old and need replaced

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

I don’t have one now sorry. Paul

[@DiannaAtherton]

I have a Steinway piano bench with diamond tucks I need to recover. Nervous lol. What type air compressor are you using. It is so quiet

[@gaisensei67]

Great video. Thank you so much. Is the cotton necessary and why?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey so glad you liked it. Awesome please share the videos it helps us so much to keep going. Cheers, Paul

[@laurenrivero8211]

Hey thank you both sooo much!! Beautiful work you do and I love the father son aspect at the end! I am Definitely going to donate right now!! Btw I just s read some of the very few negative comments and your replies couldn’t be any better lol 😂 had me smiling!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello there Lauren, thanks so much for your kind words we really appreciate it. We are very fortunate to be able to work together, we both do enjoy it as well. Thanks so much for your support honestly it means a lot to us, thank you. And I’m glad you like the replies we give we try to think them through,they can be fun 😄Lol.. Have a wonderful day. Cheers, Paul

[@maehay4065]

I missed your last video but this one was excellent with explaining exactly how to pull the fabric which unfortunately I didn’t know if it was vinyl or real leather? I love the camera angles which would help someone who is going to do it themselves. If I lived closer to you gentlemen I could help you out with your enunciation of certain words you pronounce . I am not being critical I just want to help out others who are making good content but since I’m all thumbs I don’t think I could do the work you guys do. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day. I would love to win the giveaway because I am living on a very limited income because my husband has Alzheimer’s and needs a lot of care. And I want to have someone make me something comfortable to set on outside on my patio where I watch your videos and enjoy the outdoor scenery. 👍👍

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Mae Hay, We can definitely see what we can do for you for your patio. If you want send us the dimensions for the cushions you would like to do via email at [e-mail]. We don’t have outdoor foam available yet on our website, however hopefully soon we will. Always appreciate your comments and help! All the Best, Grant

[@tiffanyckern]

I'm brand new to learning how to upholster, and wanted to know what is the material used for this bench. Thanks!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Tiffany, Thank for joining our channel! The material for this project was leather. By the way, It's great that you are getting into reupholstering, if you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask!

[@KaRiNa-pj9sb]

What kind of staple gun is that? If you don't mind me asking.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Ka Ri Na, sorry for the delay here is a link to the staple gun we use: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N52KSW/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000N52KSW&linkCode=as2&tag=ucou0f-20&linkId=f88bb2015edc7a299a8829706bcd7068 - If you need anymore tools or supplies you can check out our website: ucprivatecourses.com/home/youtube-video-upholstery-and-slipcover-tool-lists/

[@KaRiNa-pj9sb]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Thank you!

[@Ramiro63]

Do you do that kind of jobs for customers ? I have a small bench that need that work (it is too old). Thanks in advance

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Ramiro, Thank you so much for checking out our videos! Yes, this bench was actually for a designer we’ve worked with quite frequently. If you have an inquiry about your bench you can contact us at [e-mail] Please use the subject line: Quote for reupholstering small bench. Thank you!

[@darranowen9704]

Hi I have just started a job recovering my footstool what size Staples do I need to do the job thanks .

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Darran, good question, the two must common staples sizes are 3/8” and 9/16”, 3/8” is the most used staple size. I hope this helps! Grant

[@jenniferfarsh675]

Thanks Grant!

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Jennifer, good to hear from you again, you’re welcome, thank you for watching! Grant

[@F3PIZZA]

Letting you know that I’m here to learn this because I’m making a mat for card magic. I’m having an issue managing the excess material underneath mat. Knowing what I can trim and what I can’t.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

You got this how is it looking great I bet. Please share. Paul

[@pomptential753]

How would you do this with clear plastic?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi there, There are really the same. It is helpful if needed to use a hairdryer to make the plastic more pliable, easier to work with. Not always needed, as well plastic sometimes gets cut when putting in staplers, don't press to hard when putting in staples. That's it really two tricks for the most part, again you may might need them. I hope this helps,please share the videos it help us when you do. Cheers, Paul

[@bgregg55]

The new Grant cam works great. You need a t-shirt that reads "Don't Staple Yourself"

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Lol 😂!! Good idea I like that!! By the way good to hear from you again and thanks as always for watching!

[@GLORYWIELDERS]

Why don't you put a link in the description for the rest of this project? I would love to see it come up when I hate scrolling through people's multiple videos and wondering if this is the one or not.. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Just a suggestion....🙏🏼❤

[@peaceloveandunity9624]

Excellent job! Is there a part #1 to you actually starting the bench, I looked but didn't see any videos addressing prior to you getting to the corners? Thanks for your help.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi, thank you! There is a full video, however, that is part of our private courses but it is not out yet. We'll make an announcement when it is.

[@AmandaDragmire]

we want to see a peek of the finished thing too man :(

[@christie4378]

5:00 for specifics on fold

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thanks for watching please share it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul

[@MonteMontgomery1]

Super helpful. Are you by any chance from Annapolis? Accent reminds me a lot of a buddy of mine who grew up there.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Monte, Thanks for watching our videos! We’re very glad to hear that our videos were helpful. Great guess! We’re in the metro DC area so just about an hour out of Annapolis.

[@MonteMontgomery1]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmore I re-covered my wife's meditation chair, using your method for the corner pleats. It worked perfect & she gave me a big kiss. Can't thank you enuf.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey!!! That is great news thank you for sharing, made my day. 😀 Cheers, Paul

[@lavenderscloset9298]

Awesome

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@response207]

is there a link to the trim?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

We really appreciate you watching our videos! Unfortunately I don’t know since it was selected by a designer. However that designer was very fond of Samuel and Sons trims. I hope this helps!

[@response207]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmore no, i meant a video link to how you guys put on the trims. but thanks for the info regardless. =)

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Sure thing, I looked at our other videos and couldn’t find one to show how to attach trim. However we do have our full length tutorial of this video on our website if you’re interested, which will show you how to attach and join the trim. ucprivatecourses.com/product/how-to-reupholster-a-leather-bench-full-course/

[@debbz575]

Where you purchase your leather products

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Debbie, Thank you for watching the video, please share them it helps us a great deal when you do. The leather we use is from www.garrettleather.com very high-quality leathers one of the best available. Thank you again, if you have another question let us know and check out our latest video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6Sxn4Zuf8idf6c All the best, Paul

[@PacoOtis]

Good show old boy! We owe you a beer!

[@bgregg55]

I would think there is a business opportunity in buying quality used furniture from estate sales, goodwills, habitat restores, then re-upholstering & selling it. Assuming you live in a big enough city.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

That’s a great idea, actually we had a similar thought for our new show “No Strings Attached” that we are hoping to get in the works in the near future!

[@ashliebrewer2280]

I never attempted upholstery before, so what size staples did you use for this?

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello Ashlie, Great question, first thank you for watching the video and leaving a comment. For fabric application 3/8th of an inch, for jute webbing or any webbing 9/16th of an inch. If you are going to use a pneumatic stapler, you will need FINE wire known as #7 22 gages, the same length sizes. I hope this helped, please share the videos it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul

[@KevinLi_]

5:00

[@CriticalThinker1967]

Gave up on this after 5 minutes looking at and listening to discussion about a corner

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey sorry I didn’t meet your satisfaction thanks for watching though. Cheers, Paul

[@freedomtrailamerica2981]

If you are working with your hands, camera needs to be there...no front, side, above...where you are working. Just feedback. Very appreciative of your sharing. Thank you.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello Teri, thanks for watching and your feedback I appreciate it. I do hope you got something out of the video you benefit from.... Cheers, Paul

[@elisabettabondioli382]

comunque in un angolo rotondo ci vanno 2 pieghe laterali

[@abbyrutt4109]

We didn’t even see the most important part!

[@steemdup]

Where is the finished product???

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey Steemdup, thanks for checking out our videos! The full tutorial on the bench is on our website here: ucprivatecourses.com/product-category/all-products/videos/

[@pierluigicolotto9570]

I have done very similar with Woodglut designs.

[@bobhunt3398]

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[@amleeiv]

Camera shake made me feel light headed

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Very annoying to constantly have the distance shots where you were facing the camera. Not sure why you kept doing that???

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi there Polly, I agree!! Sometimes free products or presentations can be so disappointing!!!. Never the less, I hope soon you will have a day that prompts you to spread encouragement and enjoy. Cheers, Paul

[@TuttleVictoria-i8j]

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[@GwynBleys]

yeah ok they want over a $100 for a 30" piece of foam.

[@KelleyRonald-p4b]

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[@edgeofthemed3011]

The video doesn't show how to finish a bench. It shows how to do a corner but then you say...I did that again ..without showing it. As a total newby I want basic instruction please.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hello, I wish the video was a little more rewarding for you, but either way we both thank you for watching it. Maybe you can find what you’re looking for in another videos that we did thanks for your input. All the best, Paul

[@sulaimanccg1427]

Like the material being stretched, the video is getting stretched too, please keep the video short, unnecessarily stretched out video. Thanks for the content anyways

[@EvanLennon-m5v]

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[@lukerobson489]

Pleat is to high

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thanks for watching

[@yT579]

I have to disagree with most of your viewers - this video wasn't as clear as it could have been - you over explain and do way too much talking. You guys do awesome work you just need to edit your video a bit.

[@janetmoberg8926]

I totally agree. Shifting camera vantage points right when it's critical was driving me nuts.

[@Nightcrawlersearth]

Showing 1 minute content in 10 minute.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Lol, but now you definitely get the point.

[@GwjejGsgsjj]

Taylor Jeffrey Harris Maria Brown Dorothy

[@otis1058]

I stopped watching after the safety glasses

[@edithedmlbb]

I hate the camera angles, very irritating

[@pauldiprinzio2226]

could had put 2 pleats on each corner. they would have looked cleaner and not come up so high. looked like a DIY job, not a pro finish

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Paul, Thanks, for your input, but the leather is too thick to make two pleats on each corner. Hence why we didn't do it. All the Best, Grant

[@pauldiprinzio2226]

@@ucsolutionsgivingmoreIt needed pleats on the left and right side of the corner (like a v shape) it wouldn't be any thicker, just need to cut out the excess. It wont finish so high on the ottoman. good luck with it all

[@A2D4]

I agree with LKJ. Didn’t even finish the video- too much yakking and not enough sticking with the subject..

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hi Bobbi, We both want to thank you for watching the video anyway. The video was intended to only show the corner completion. The full length has never been released to the public, it is reserved as a prize to contestants on our show, along with other videos. You seem well informed on how you are going to construct and present your own channel and videos to the public, congratulations. All the best, Paul

[@WayneRite758]

Good Lord you’re torturing me, get to the point.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Lol 😂!!! True, but it got you to comment! Thanks!

[@suhayl5157]

I was glad I found your video but after watching I was totally disappointed.Didnt learn anything; in fact I did it much better than you did.

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thanks for watching! I was glad to see your comment, but after I read it I was totally disappointed. Didn’t learn anything; in fact I did much better on my comment than you did, because at least I showed some gratitude. Checkmate

[@greenleaf723]

Stop moving your camera

[@carolmh28]

Too much talking.

[@kennethkline7702]

Omg, you talk WAY too much...

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Thank you for watching I appreciate it. I hope you leaned something. Cheers Paul

[@ceknott]

Too slow

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Lol, yeah it is a bit slow, it was one of my first videos that I did without my dad. Thanks for watching though!

[@paultuttle6368]

Too much wasted time

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Yeah that young man sharing his time and effort for free should have known better. Kids these days!!!! Lol....... Hey thanks for watching cheers, Paul.

[@attamughal-ko5ef]

Not good

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

Hey thanks 🙏.

[@sinasina1045]

Too much talking over same thing you could do the whole thing in less then two minutes

[@ucsolutionsgivingmore]

I checked your channel out and it SUCKS!!! LOL thanks for watching. All the best, Paul

[@kenjumkamsi7791]

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