Home Decorating DIY How to Re-upholster a Chair

Everyone likes to have home improvement work7.You now need to figure out how much welting you
done but most people are afraid of the words,will need.
“do it yourself.” There are many different8.Now it’s time to place the pieces back on the
types of DIY home improvement projects out therechair after they have been assembled.
but not enough time to do them all. What we will do9.Next staple the welting to the chair.
now is take a look at the steps needed to DIY10.Now pin the fabric to the sides of the seat to
re-upholster a chair.ensure a perfect fit.
1.Be sure to take pictures of the chair before you11.Next tack and ensure the fit of all other upholstery
tear it apart. Be sure the pictures are of the overallfor the chair and then staple it.
chair and its detailing.12.You can use the original skirt for the chair or use
2.Now you need to remove all the upholstery beingthe old one as a pattern for a new one.
careful not to tear any because they will be used for13.Finally trim all of the excess fabric. Use a strong
patterns. Use pliers and scissors for this.fabric glue or adhesive to attach buttons if needed.
3.Remove the black cloth from the bottom of theAnd you’re finished.
chair first. Then remove each piece while making sureNow you know next time you need some home
to mark each one so you know where they went.improvement you can do it yourself. DIY home
4.Cut and add batting as needed for each section ofimprovement doesn’t have to be a struggle and
the chair.it doesn’t have to take forever. All you need to
5.Take the original pieces and lay them right side up.do is relax and take your time. If you follow the
Watch for patterns and motifs.directions to DIY reupholster a chair it should be a
6.Pin the old pieces to the new fabric and cut thegreat new addition to any home.
new fabric leaving at least 2 to 3 inches of excess.