How to Reupholster Dining Chairs - DIY Tutorial

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    This DIY tutorial shows you how to give your dining chairs a fresh look by reupholstering the seat cushion. Many dining chairs have a cushion that can be easily detached, which makes reupholstering a simple project.
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  • @onlinefabricstore
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  • @latherandlacehandcraftedso3581
    @latherandlacehandcraftedso3581 8 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    This is the best video I have seen for replacing the fabric. I have done it before and needed a refresher for the corners and you stuck to the point. NO extra story telling and it was very simple! I loved it ! Thank you!

    • @AJ-hh5wf
      @AJ-hh5wf 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I hate extra story telling too.

    • @cherylmacari5727
      @cherylmacari5727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AJ-hh5wf what was the dark material called so it doesn't sag. cambric?

    • @vegangelist
      @vegangelist 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@cherylmacari5727 yes, cambric fabric

    • @shhhh5342
      @shhhh5342 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree!

    • @amypaparone55
      @amypaparone55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree! It was the same for me, I needed to be reminded how to do the corners! Loved this video! Thanks!

  • @chardoneyjuarez
    @chardoneyjuarez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Materials Listed in the Video:
    -Upholstery Fabric
    -Cambric Dust Cover Padding
    -Staple Gun
    -C.S. Osborne combination tool
    -Scissors or Rotary Cutter
    -Serrated or Electric Knife
    -Dacron Upholstery Deck Padding
    -2 inch Upholstery Foam

    • @allthebest744
      @allthebest744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @ Chardonnay: Thank you for posting this information, it is very helpful.

    • @GK-ps3ng
      @GK-ps3ng 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've never done this. How do you attached the seating back to the chair?

    • @chardoneyjuarez
      @chardoneyjuarez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GK-ps3ng I actually have never done it before either but today is going to be the day, I just bought all the stuff 😊

    • @samantharivera7254
      @samantharivera7254 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow tysm

    • @chardoneyjuarez
      @chardoneyjuarez 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@samantharivera7254 absolutely!!! 😄

  • @wzwz1663
    @wzwz1663 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    After watching countless videos and shorts that never want to disclose details such as name of paint, materials used and tools. Finally! Thank you much!

  • @elsewherebeats1
    @elsewherebeats1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    i'm a dude, a plumber and this tutorial is so easy to understand i am now going to reupholster my dining seats.

  • @kirfuffel
    @kirfuffel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    This is one of the best tutorials I've ever seen - it is so straight forward and clear! I was dreading my DIY, but now it looks so much simpler and I'm thinking my project might actually be presentable!

  • @moises-salazar
    @moises-salazar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    Now THIS is a tutorial!

  • @TaliVarda100706
    @TaliVarda100706 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Hi, this is amazing, my grandfather recently passed away and he had these beautifully ornamented wooden chairs that I loved... Except the cushions were dirty and old fashioned so it would've looked terrible in my home. Now I can change the upholstery and still have something of my grandparents in my home!! Thank you!

  • @loripettit6830
    @loripettit6830 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I loved your video tutorial. Clear, easy to understand, and not complicated! I've been wanting to recover my dining chairs since forever! Now, I feel like I can finally do this! Thank you so much for sharing. Blessings~

  • @flipthecoin888
    @flipthecoin888 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank you! Always had this bookmarked and I just finally reupholstered one chair. Three more!

  • @PaulAdrianWalsh
    @PaulAdrianWalsh ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is an excellent video! my wife told me that I had upholstered a stool before - Many years ago, I couldn't remember! - and we needed to re-upholster a grand dining room chair that the cats had taken a fancy to - I watched the video, ordered material, did some notes and re-upholstered the chair in an afternoon. Great credit to this lady as her tutorial is excellent and gives you confidence

  • @sherrypayton6871
    @sherrypayton6871 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That’s great! How simple. I can’t believe I’ve gone more than 50 years without reupholstering a chair when it’s this easy. I can’t wait to try it and will save this video do use as a guide.

  • @dontankersley4912
    @dontankersley4912 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you so much, for this video. I watched it several times, and then again 3 or 4 more times, while I was actually reupholstering my dining room chairs, and they turned out awesome! Would not have been brave enough to try it without this video!

    • @onlinefabricstore
      @onlinefabricstore  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YAY! So happy we could help!

    • @irishkazolotse
      @irishkazolotse ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you for sharing about your finished project, I was wondering if ppl actually follow the instructions and get best results, thanks again!!!!

  • @DJ-oi9md
    @DJ-oi9md 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg, this is the best video so far in youtube which i have watched. No stories, very clear on the point and short video. I want to do this for my six chairs, will start with one. Thanks!

  • @pbaynes1
    @pbaynes1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing. I did not think it could be done so easily. Feel inspired to re upholster my dining chairs. Thank you

  • @bevlev57
    @bevlev57 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You folks have the greatest instructional videos - learned a few tricks from this one, too - thanks!

  • @sarahjervis5957
    @sarahjervis5957 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! This is an excellent video. I'm so grateful. I have just recovered my dining room chairs - my first project with a staple gun! Thanks

  • @rebeccalambert8569
    @rebeccalambert8569 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video, exactly what I was looking for. It covered the entire project start to finish. Thank you!

  • @shivli6088
    @shivli6088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the BEST tutorial. No waffling talk and straight to the point. THANK YOU so much !

  • @spottedsparrowgardens9999
    @spottedsparrowgardens9999 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is exactly what i needed! other videos i found just did the top covering replacement. this video was fast, covered it all down to the piece of wood you sit on and was instructed well! thanks!

  • @kandyshepherd8567
    @kandyshepherd8567 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you, we followed your instructions step-by-step and our chair's new cover looks great!

    • @patriciaoconnor3342
      @patriciaoconnor3342 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kandy. Can you tell me what size and brand foam you used? I will be recovering my dining chairs and haven't a clue where to begin on how much fabric I need and the type and size of foam to get.

  • @melaniewhite6899
    @melaniewhite6899 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you! I was a bit concerned but you made that video so clear and concise I know I can do it!!! I think some people should watch your video to see how to shoot an excellent DIY video :)

  • @joannemurray3628
    @joannemurray3628 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks so much for that demonstration. It was exactly what I needed to see. It was great that you were so precise and succinct and didn't ramble like a lot of people do in videos. Excellent work.

  • @DS-bi3fz
    @DS-bi3fz 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Quick and simple, great pace, enough detail. Good instructional video!

  • @sarromountainspring3313
    @sarromountainspring3313 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was such a good simple direction for upholstering a chair. I live in Barili, Cebu, Philippines and showed it to my carpenters and they were able to undersatnd it pretty well even when they don’t understand English very well! We did a beautiful job by following your tutorial. Thank you so much! ❤

  • @zz9224
    @zz9224 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very clear, well paced and focused. Many thanks. It makes me much more confident approaching my first attempt at reupholstery.

  • @user-do4lo2pw8i
    @user-do4lo2pw8i 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Video. Good clear instructions. Not a lot of unnecessary talking and high volume music. Right to the point. Thank you!

  • @ReneeHits
    @ReneeHits 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wish you could do all
    “How to videos!” You did it so professional with the most understanding voice and I was able to follow along without skipping the story tale! I realize I’m a few years ahead. Had to give you a complement from the future😂

  • @rhondaslishinsky9421
    @rhondaslishinsky9421 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was really informative! I'm reupholstering a chair for my granddaughter, but did not know how. However, this video provided me with the information to do it! Thank you!

  • @vanessagomezely
    @vanessagomezely 9 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    This is such a great tutorial!

  • @sltimmins
    @sltimmins ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the clear, short directions as well as for the close-up video work of each step. VERY helpful!

  • @user-mm1zr9zg3m
    @user-mm1zr9zg3m ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video. I followed it about two years ago and successfully covered two dining room chair seat cushions. The seats are still in great shape. I came back to it again this year because I am going to cover the seats of two other chairs. This video is the go to for recovering chair seat cushions. Thank you so much for this video.

  • @ashleywaters2287
    @ashleywaters2287 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best video I’ve watched for this tho of project! You kept it straightforward and easy so there was no confusion. I made sure to save this so I’ll have it when I reupholster my dining chairs from 1950!

  • @evedotcom
    @evedotcom ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was really well done! Exactly what I was after, and you got straight to the point. Cheers!

  • @patriciaflaherty4167
    @patriciaflaherty4167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    By far, the best tutorial on reupholstering chairs!! I couldn’t be less handy if I tried and I was able to easily follow the steps! Thank you!

  • @Evelyn925_
    @Evelyn925_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing!!! You made that look so easy. Can't wait to try it! Thank you

  • @joeyleerobbins
    @joeyleerobbins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome work! That chair looks beautiful! Thank you for this video!

  • @xyz12383941
    @xyz12383941 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Thank you -- your instructions are clear and I can't wait to do this!

  • @cenisex7514
    @cenisex7514 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good tutorial! Straight forward without unnecessary commentary and information. Thank you!

  • @jackt6112
    @jackt6112 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly what I needed to redo Grandpa's dining room chairs. Thanks for sharing.

  • @starrystarrynight9822
    @starrystarrynight9822 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish all videos were this well done! Very clear and thorough, step-by-step. Easy to understand.

  • @blackopal3138
    @blackopal3138 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice! Also learned how to mount a canvas on stretcher bars properly... I think, lol. What a beautiful chair! Before and after..... tx

  • @jillhendricks2584
    @jillhendricks2584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial. Recovered a chair for my granddaughter. Turned out great. Thank you.

  • @lindalewis9829
    @lindalewis9829 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing, this was just what I needed...much appreciated for such a detailed demonstration👍🏼😊

  • @user-pk3ps3bv4p
    @user-pk3ps3bv4p ปีที่แล้ว

    Who needs to go and a class on upholstery, that's so simple even I'm going to give it a go. Thank you, Kate from Charters Towers Australia

  • @Garakh
    @Garakh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm just so happy to see a tutorial WELL DONE! Amazing work on this channel!

  • @timbo1a
    @timbo1a 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks for this tutorial. Very professional. Glad you included the foam.

  • @louiseheath9363
    @louiseheath9363 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great! I'm about to attempt my first chair and this was very simple and easy to follow. Thank you :-)

  • @swyssakaimani8672
    @swyssakaimani8672 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was an awesome tutorial. I'm re uphorstering older dinning chairs and this is my guide. Thank you so much !!!

  • @Jen-lc5yc
    @Jen-lc5yc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Succinct and simple. Best tutorial. I shared it with my friend who needs to update her dining room chairs.

  • @janetstone236
    @janetstone236 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job - you made it look so easy and smooth teaching steps. THANK YOU. Wow, that was interesting to see the ancient straw padding.

  • @kevinrtres
    @kevinrtres 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video, excellent instructions! Thank you very much - this answered all of my questions regarding the actual upholstery. I just have to cut out a board for the seat and back myself since the old chairs had broken, worn out strap netting which I disliked in any case. Now I can have a solid foam cushioned seat and back.

  • @rgonnering
    @rgonnering 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 6 chairs needing reupholstering. I thought it was hopeless. Your video is so clear and concise, it gave me hope and direction. I'm going to give it a try. Thank you.

  • @alisonadams9523
    @alisonadams9523 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Your tutorial was very easy to understand. Thank you for making it so simple.

  • @arymonem
    @arymonem 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great explanation, and tutorial! Thank you very much.

  • @neenahsgourmetkitchen1234
    @neenahsgourmetkitchen1234 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best tutorial I have seen or watched in youtube. Now I can try and do my queen anne chair that I have been wanting to restore the finish and fabric!!!

  • @marymarks7046
    @marymarks7046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a very clear and concise tutorial. I needed a refresher to reupholster the seats of my kitchen chairs. Now I am ready!

  • @daveoutdoors4949
    @daveoutdoors4949 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of the best videos on this subject I could find. And your voice is a bonus.

  • @ThaiRoosters2019
    @ThaiRoosters2019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have seen many videos, I appreciate you taught in the best way. Excellent!👍👍🍀 Blessings

  • @janicejones5640
    @janicejones5640 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is one of the best videos for a beginner. It is precise and to the point and the steps are easy to follow. Thank you!

  • @marybaldridge8362
    @marybaldridge8362 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great refresher for me, as I haven't reupholstered a chair in years. Very easy to understand instructions. Thank you!

  • @wfeismann
    @wfeismann 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! You made this very clear and easy to follow. I just recovered my barstools thanks to you and they look great.

  • @sabrinafare7049
    @sabrinafare7049 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect video. This is exactly what I was looking for. Now I just have to go out and buy everything.

  • @Tweetycew1
    @Tweetycew1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent tutorial! No extra chatter or cutesy comments. Step by step to the point.. I am going to do six dining chairs for a friend tomorrow. This is my first time attempting an upholstery project.

    • @onlinefabricstore
      @onlinefabricstore  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good luck!

    • @Tweetycew1
      @Tweetycew1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did the chairs on Saturday and they turned out beautifully! Wish I could post a picture. Your tutorial was perfect!!

  • @kristicordell8962
    @kristicordell8962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was the best video I've seen doing this.

  • @jilly235
    @jilly235 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was perfect! Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

  • @Beautifulmusiclistnr
    @Beautifulmusiclistnr 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video! Very nicely done! I just wish you were here to help me reupholster my dining room chairs tomorrow. I'm sure I'll watch this video several times between now and then. I'm going to take a chair or two tomorrow with me to the fabric store so that maybe they can help me a little since I'm a novice at this. Again, Excellent Video! You made it look so easy which is great for novices like me. Thank You!

  • @missywelch6215
    @missywelch6215 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love it. Thanks looks so easy

  • @dijab.3073
    @dijab.3073 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video. Thank you for including the written list of material needed.

  • @Ms.Francis
    @Ms.Francis 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Brilliant, I am reupholstering a chair! Thanks for a great upload!

  • @Saucyakld
    @Saucyakld 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, now I can redo my dining chairs, thank you!!!

  • @jeffreyjensen1748
    @jeffreyjensen1748 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing. This made my project much more simple, especially with how exactly to fold over the fabric

  • @zenasmom6690
    @zenasmom6690 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great step by step instructions. Thank you so much for making this video available and for helping us save $$$.

  • @simanazi1815
    @simanazi1815 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tutorial! Very useful and easy to follow!
    Thank you! 🙌

  • @chere3695
    @chere3695 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m reupholstering a chair for the first time and this is extremely helpful! Thank you so much!!

    • @andrewhite4431
      @andrewhite4431 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the corners that have me worried.

  • @technosync274
    @technosync274 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for this demo. really helpful.

  • @sonjacarigiet6941
    @sonjacarigiet6941 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant... so clear and short and sweet but all the info I needed. Thank you!

  • @rontorres4018
    @rontorres4018 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you. This was concise, straightforward and easy to understand.
    This is my first DIY Upholstery attempt and you made it simple.

  • @SneakyGreeky-mi4yi
    @SneakyGreeky-mi4yi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful video. Perfect in length, and straight to the point.

  • @kenlang5543
    @kenlang5543 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks - I am about to reupholster my mom's old dining room chairs - very helpful!

  • @hindhind8710
    @hindhind8710 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i love your work
    thank you.

  • @adamscheibe3935
    @adamscheibe3935 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for the fast and detailed demo. I found a wooden folding chair from 1928 in my alley in Chicago. Someone stepped on the center of the chair and broke it. I cut a new board to the same size from MDF, purchased new foam, and vinyl faux leather. I had it fixed within the hour. Thanks for the tips!

  • @maryburnham9774
    @maryburnham9774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great instructions! Very easy to follow! Thanks so much! 🙂

  • @wyntersteele1a
    @wyntersteele1a 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. This was the most direct and simplest way shown to do this. I am working on a set today after having watched your video.

  • @zarozaree
    @zarozaree 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best re-upholstering video. Great job and thank you!

  • @polopolopolo15
    @polopolopolo15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    To the point tutorial without all the waffling - excellent! Thank you!

  • @susankenney7816
    @susankenney7816 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent tutorial to the point and easy to follow. Thanks for this.

  • @mikes4086
    @mikes4086 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tutorial. We reupholstered our piano stool watching your video 😀

  • @knittysong
    @knittysong 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used the exact same fabric to make a throw pillow and a seat box cushion, without seeing your video. I love it!!

  • @missywelch6215
    @missywelch6215 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    And I’ll be getting my fabric from the link above. I really like the fabric you took off so I’m hoping it’s there as well

  • @evelynj.amponsah8417
    @evelynj.amponsah8417 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great Tutorial.

  • @soccerax14
    @soccerax14 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Very simple and easy to follow tutorial, made things very easy for my sewing chair build

  • @jacklynbennett620
    @jacklynbennett620 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate you sharing this. You makes it so easy to do.

  • @vaotawa9884
    @vaotawa9884 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing your video. Your tutorial instructions seemed easy to follow, the best I’ve watched so far. I have a few chairs that need to be recovered, so I’ll skip the first part of the video. Thanks again!

  • @alysonburch
    @alysonburch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got some great Duncan Phyfe chairs I'm going to restain and reupholster. I can't wait to breathe some life back into them! Thank you for this awesome tutorial!!

    • @onlinefabricstore
      @onlinefabricstore  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Let us know how they turn out!! #OFSMakers

    • @alysonburch
      @alysonburch 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@onlinefabricstore They turned out AWESOME! I wish I could post pictures on TH-cam to show.

  • @enterprise-re7gd
    @enterprise-re7gd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for the above. Going to do my kitchen chairs. The TH-cam direction has made it easy for me Big Kiss to you.

  • @christopherg7551
    @christopherg7551 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    the pleats were what I was looking for . but you answered other questions too. thanks

  • @kristinhirst266
    @kristinhirst266 ปีที่แล้ว

    REALLY easy to understand and follow. This was great. Thank you so much!

  • @lillianbradshaw5836
    @lillianbradshaw5836 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I plan to reupholster six dining chairs that are very similar to the one in the video. My husband and I did that many years ago and I do not remember all the details. Thank goodness I found your video jolting my memory. You did a good job on the presentation -- clear explanations and step-by-step instructions.

  • @faisalkl
    @faisalkl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My wife and I are about to start upholstering our own dining chairs. Thank you, this is the best video we have seen and you have cured our anxiety over starting the work! Many thanks from the UK.

    • @onlinefabricstore
      @onlinefabricstore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You got this!! Best of luck you guys!

    • @faisalkl
      @faisalkl 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@onlinefabricstore Mission successful! We're very pleased with the results. The chair corners were the most intricate part of the job and even that was a doddle.
      Once again, thank you for making such an easy to follow guide.