How to Reupholster an Armchair

In this video we will be reupholstering this armchair with brand new decorative fabric from Sailrite to bring it back to life and give it an updated fabulous new look. The process may seem daunting, but it really is not too difficult, especially after watching this video. Every step will be clearly shown, so if you can do a little sewing and use a staple gun. Chances are you can also reupholster a chair. This tutorial video will show reupholstering the frame with new fabric. A second video will show pattering and sewing the chair’s top and back cushions.

See how to make the seat cushion for this Armchair, watch this video:    • How to Make Armchair Cushions  

How to Reupholster an Armchair Chapters:
Intro 0:00
• Evaluating the Chair – 0:50
• Removing Old Upholstered Fabric – 2:16
• Patterning & Installing:
Deck – 14:43
Inside Arm – 42:16
Inside Back – 01:01:22
Outside Arms – 01:07:07
Outside Back – 01:14:07
Front Arm Stump Panel – 01:24:02
• Making Piping – 01:30:20
• Applying Piping – 01:35:09
• Applying Dust Cover – 01:41:15
• Fastening Front Arm Stump Panel – 01:43:00
• Materials List – 01:45:15

Materials List
Home Décor Fabric from Sailrite: https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Home...
Thread Nylon V-69 - https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Thre...
Polyester Batting White - https://www.sailrite.com/Batting-83-T...
Cardboard Upholstery Tack Strip 1/2" - https://www.sailrite.com/Cardboard-Up...
Medium 5/32" Welt Cord - https://www.sailrite.com/Medium-5-32-...
Cambric Dust Cover Black Fabric - https://www.sailrite.com/Cambric-Dust...
Upholstery Tack Strip 27" - https://www.sailrite.com/Upholstery-T...
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Galvanized) - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-...

Tools
Tack & Staple Remover - https://www.sailrite.com/Tack-Staple-...
Rawhide Upholstery Mallet - https://www.sailrite.com/Rawhide-Upho...
Seam Ripper Deluxe - https://www.sailrite.com/Seam-Ripper-...
Multi Use Pins 1 1/2" (250 Pins) - https://www.sailrite.com/Multi-Use-Pi...
Assorted Curved Hand Sewing Needles - https://www.sailrite.com/4-Assorted-C...
Sailrite® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Sho...
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm - https://www.sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-...
Cutting Mat 18" x 24" - https://www.sailrite.com/Cutting-Mat-...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Marker, Pliers, Wire Cutters, Scissors, Tape Measure, Twine, Pencil, Nails, Sewing Machine

See how to make the seat cushion for this Armchair, watch this video:    • How to Make Armchair Cushions