Building with Sirrah | Upholstering a Chair

My chairs were getting cracks in the their old fake leather, so I decided to replace the foam padding and upholster them with some fake elephant hide ultrasuede. Added some forge scale studs and done already!
I didn't have any idea what I was doing with the first couple of chairs, but by the final and 6th chair the whole process only took me about an hour.
If you think about upholstering your own chairs but don't have confidence in your talents, just go ahead and do it! It's easy!

[@helendavidsonthompson6739]

Really useful wee film, thank you.

[@jennhoff03]

Chairs with drop-in seats are often supposed to be supported by webbing instead of plywood. It gives the cushion a little bit of a trampoline effect and makes it much more comfortable. :)

[@VictorNewman201]

Exactly, the whole point of having the "drop" is being able to fill it with a proper upholstery system like springs, straps, or at least thick foam. Sitting on a flat piece of wood with a thin cushion on top is miserable for most people.

[@EvangeliseGood]

I've been searching for info on 'drop-in seats' thanks, comments are great.

[@michaelbeilner7383]

This is just what I needed, I found an old set of arts and crafts chairs with no upholstered pad in the center just like that. Now I know how I am going to do it. thanks!

[@Pepsi_Please]

LOVE!! What a great idea.

[@gypsygirl731]

👍now I see how you made foam smaller than board for the tacks. I see a cut on your leg hope it wasn’t from a rusty staple. I’m gonna go get a genus shot updated just in case as I’m going to do what yI’m undo now with cowhide and I’m sure there’s rusty tacks great job

[@shiranifrances915]

No fuss u did it so peacefully n quickly thank u for shairing

[@lesliecombs2489]

had a wicker seat

[@hannespitajosefsson6174]

here because of Docm77