How To Upholster A Wooden Arm Chair - For The (Upholstery Beginner)

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How To Upholster A Wooden Arm Chair - For The (Upholstery Beginner)

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How To Upholster A Wooden Arm Chair - For The Upholstery Beginner
kimsupholstery....
I get many emails each week asking for advice on upholstering that first piece of furniture. If you start small and gradually build up to more difficult pieces you will probably have less frustration and save money. Making the wrong cuts in your fabric, putting fabric on in the wrong order or choosing the wrong materials is costly. While upholstering a chair of this type you will learn to:
• Use upholstery tools.
• Tear down.
• Install a base for springs.
• Tie Springs.
• Pad up your project.
• Measure and cut fabric.
• Center your fabric.
• Attach your fabric.
• Add cording.
• Close the outside back.
• Put on a dust cover.

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@somnyad 4 жыл бұрын

I watched a few other videos and then this one. What a difference!! Yours is the work of a true professional. Thank you for sharing your craft. I do not think I would be able to do as good a job as you, and watching this video makes me want to go to a professional to have the work done, as it seems I could probably botch the antique chair and ruin it. What a great way to advertise! Thanks again!!

@elizabethhealey5609 Жыл бұрын

Kim's ! I love you video , I have 2 arm chair , I thrift in Salvation army about 4 years ago , you video make me feel motivated . I'm afraid to upholster this chair , is my first time , I never did before . But wait your video, something tell me , just go ahead and do at , I going to tray , upholster this beautiful arm chair . Thank you very much for this video😂🥰

@22toomany20 6 жыл бұрын

Oh my... never realized how much work really goes into this. Thank you for sharing :)

@christineribone9351 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. It looks like a lot if work. I have a couple of chairs and stools I want to recover. But I'm not exactly excited to do it.

@SirenaSpades 6 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!! I would love to bring old chairs back to life like this!!

@KimsUpholstery 5 жыл бұрын

Hu Sirena, What is stopping you? To learn you just need to dive right in and give it try. If you need a bit more help take a look at our membership and I can help you get started. See you on the inside, Ki

@arcail29 9 жыл бұрын

I don't know how i got here! But i still watched your video and it was so amazing!

@kathrynsmith9543 7 жыл бұрын

Jhomel Dela Cruz o

@debbieanderson8030 6 жыл бұрын

Loved watching this as i'd like to try this for some dining chairs. The silver strip of grab - where do you buy that - just an upholstery shop? It makes the finished product with the piping look so much more professional.

@shanelee4666 6 жыл бұрын

Jhomel Dela Cruz love it

@nigelperren5714 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one, great video, I've been going round the recycling centres for years getting things to do up for my house, now it's full to the brim I'm a little bit gutted there's no need for me to do it any more, then I realised I could get things, do them up and sell them, it's a hobby really, the trouble is I usually like the things I've done up and want to keep them!! I think I need a bigger house!! Thanks for the lesson!!

@marte9646 10 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great video, thanks! I watched some previous videos for ideas on making cushions. My daughters outside furniture cushions disintegrated and this was a first time adventure for me. I found your videos very helpful and the cushions came out great! Not perfect but great and it made my daughter very happy, which was the whole reason for attempting the job. It took me weeks, but I kept getting stumped and had to review videos for support, but it was well worth the time and effort! Thanks again!

@combratable 9 жыл бұрын

The additional mouse squeaks made this a super fun video to learn.

@n3llylowrid3r 9 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy and simple! I wish I could do this :(

@brendajablonowski1668 4 ай бұрын

YOUR AMAZING!! I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO LEARN THIS WHEN I WAS YOUNGER AND IN SHAPE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING. I GREATLY APPRECIATED WATCHING YOU DO THIS. SUCH BEAUTIFUL FABRIC. THANKS AGAIN

@tmmlis002 8 жыл бұрын

Possibly the most impressive bit of skill I've ever seen on youtube. You made that look about as hard as making a peanut butter sandwich.

@KimsUpholstery 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comment Lisa. Practice makes perfect. Kim

@nellyandon8815 10 жыл бұрын

Thank goodness I found you. I am now browsing through your website. This is exactly what I need. Thank you.

@KimsUpholstery 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Nelly Andon. Are you upholstering you own chair? Please share your pictures on our Kims Upholstery FaceBook. Thanks for your comment. Kim

@wolfgangdietrich3444 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I feel more confident about tackling my old chair.

@cwh523 7 жыл бұрын

Great job. You do a wonderful job explaining the procedure.

@gorgana5 10 жыл бұрын

Wow! very nice finish but long process that only a professional will make. Thanks so much

@Missoudabeh 10 жыл бұрын

what a gorgeous fabric! and thanks for sharing your experience! I absolutely love your work and learn a lot watching your videos

@marchesa2u 7 жыл бұрын

You made a professional job look so easy.

@janmyers 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent instructions! I will soon try my first chair so I really appreciate learning from you.

@KimsUpholstery 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Jan, I cant wait to see your project. Check out our live upholstery and slipcover sessions on our Kim's Upholstery Facebook page. We also have more detailed video tutorials on our website. See you on the inside, Kim

@firegirl3691 9 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! I love watching your videos; I so want to learn how to do this!

@mariedillon5324 10 жыл бұрын

another great tutorial...going to watch the longer version , thanks a lot for posting this.

@KimsUpholstery 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the complimentMarie Dillon and thanks for subscribing to my channel. Stay tuned , we have some great things coming soon!

@mariedillon5324 10 жыл бұрын

will do

@VirtuosoSoul925 7 ай бұрын

Awesome video! I have two chairs in my garage waiting for me!

@KimsUpholstery 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Dathan, Thats why we call them the scary cuts. We were thinking of putting out a video called Just Cuts. What do you think? Thanks for watching and please subscribe. Kim

@artistacreativoo 6 жыл бұрын

muy buen trabajo...tiene video de tapizado de muebles capitoné??

@wdenson40 6 жыл бұрын

Kim's Upholstery please do...

@blumenaue7590 4 жыл бұрын

Please, please do.

@deborahmitchell7424 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your video; I've got an arm chair that I want to reupholster, so I'm going to try using your techniques. You made this look super easy!

@Teddix2 9 жыл бұрын

Ms. Kim, just BEAUTIFUL. Thank you for taking the time out to show your work! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND FABULOUS!!!!! :))

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Teddi Galanski

@teressadorman3826 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. You make it seem so easy with the right tools. Wish I could get you to reupholster my chair

@YamiFoxx 6 жыл бұрын

Incredible finished product, I need a new hobby for 2018 and I think this may be the one! Great work!

@71Splinter 8 жыл бұрын

awesome, I am a carpenter and am needing to do some upholstery in my projects, this was extremely helpful, Thank You!

@KimsUpholstery 8 жыл бұрын

+SplinterHDCombat Thanks for watching. Join us on Blab.im some Tuesday or Thursday morning at 8 am EST for live conversation. Kim

@janicegrizzle4803 7 жыл бұрын

Kim , you do such beautiful work and make it look so easy I enjoy watching you put this chair together absolutely gorgeous. ... thanks for sharing.

@KimsUpholstery 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Janice. Kim

@lisawilson1556 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video and sharing your expertise! I have been following along step-by-step working on a similar chair and this video has been extremely helpful as a guide. To say I have learned a lot is an understatement. You do make it look easy and I have certainly gained a healthy respect for upholsterers.

@kimho5548 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Afraid I don’t have the patience needed for this kind of project, but I enjoyed watching you make it look so easy! Lol Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us!!

@cluxseltoot 9 жыл бұрын

An excellent tuition video - a great result to. Thank you.

@JEMYSTICAL 7 жыл бұрын

Hands down the greatest video That I have ever seen! Thank you so very much!

@KimsUpholstery 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jemystical, If you are looking for a more detailed video tutorial check out our website. See you on the inside, Kim

@juliemandell 10 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful video! So inspiring and with just enough detail to inspire me to delve into this more : ) Off to watch the rest of your videos now!

@debbz575 4 жыл бұрын

very detailed information thanks Kim

@jwestfalldavis3574 5 жыл бұрын

This seems to be functional sculpture. Awesome! Thanks so much.

@KimsUpholstery 5 жыл бұрын

That is a great way to describe this J Westfall. We have more detailed tutorials on our website if you are interested. kims upholstery dot com. Thanks for watching, Kim .

@momof3girleighs121 9 жыл бұрын

why oh why can't I do this? You made it look sooo easy ..and the chair turned out so beautiful!!! Im sooo jealous.

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

Hi +Tammy Orders You need to be persistent, and stubborn, and practice practice practice. Thanks for watching

@momof3girleighs121 9 жыл бұрын

umm I would ruin all my furniture before I got good enough to even put a piece in my house lol hugs, Tammy

@luscious006 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL

@audreydavenport7112 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful craft

@EverythingChar 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks I am armed for this tonight now 🙌🏽

@judygarner7248 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful

@KimsUpholstery 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Judy. Kim

@untameddana4733 8 жыл бұрын

omggggggggggg I am in LOVE! this is exactly what I want to do!!!! I want to make things that are old and make them new again and sell them!!! I love doing things like this!!! I wish you lived in Kansas city!!!! omg!!!!

@KimsUpholstery 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dana.

@luisafelix3870 6 жыл бұрын

I think if I were an upholster I would be happy... This was beautifully done, great video!

@diannaa6189 8 жыл бұрын

excellent video. makes me want to attempt upholstery

@AmyLDCCX 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, much more informative than others.

@connieminor2403 10 жыл бұрын

You do great work. I'm going to try to do a headboard the one you did in the video is beautiful.

@KimsUpholstery 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome Connie, Im so glad you will be trying to make your own. Please feel free to join our Upholstery and Soft Home Furnishings DIY community on google + and share your finished project with us. Have a great day and please subscribe to our channel, Kim

@Dathan 9 жыл бұрын

That's a great job. You make doing cuts look so easy. So many places with that chair for mistakes. Sweet work!

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

+Dathan. Thank you

@abp2861 3 жыл бұрын

What a good video. Well done. I got a lot from that.

@Dancingmoon55 10 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to try this new project!

@innatenest7636 8 жыл бұрын

you're amazing :) having a custom toddler sofa chair done for my son on christmas but know that it may have staples showing in the backside where the fabric is held down. Started looking for ways to use upholstery tacks, which led me to you. it's absolutely wonderful to be inspired by you :) never thought I'd actually feel I could do this on my own, which I won't this time, but wow! Amazing job & video :)

@KimsUpholstery 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Be careful as this is an addictive activity! Kim

@ryan-johncallihan3639 10 жыл бұрын

Very cool. I'm going to give it a try.

@vickimiranda7667 7 жыл бұрын

Love love love the fabric! Great job.

@GiftPrincessBuhman 8 жыл бұрын

When I looked at your picture, I thought you were Ina Garten! :D Thanks for sharing your talent, I'm currently on my planning phase on upholstering our couch. It has a curvy arm rest so I don't know what to do with that part. Still studying and learning though. Anyway, GOOD JOB keep on!

@KimsUpholstery 8 жыл бұрын

+Gift Princess Buhman Thank you for your comment. Please keep me posed if you decide to tackle upholstering your sofa. We love pictures of what our friends are doing. Kim

@texgal3990 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing!. Great instructions. Thank you!

@mabelcber9077 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome job you are a expert no doubt.

@Love2TravelAway 6 жыл бұрын

WOW you are the Queen Upholster. I would have liked to know what electrical staplers you used?

@lumberjack874 9 жыл бұрын

yes,it a great job

@UberAlphaSirus 10 жыл бұрын

I think that would be a good video. A lot of learners/hobbyists probably jump in to the cuts to early and it's a good lesson to teach how to make prep cuts, so you can lay the fabric out for prep cuts on a confusing piece. Good plan batman. Sorry, I'm hijacking. Zipping my lip.

@theresmore2learn516 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You make this look easy!!

@sandyriley4047 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. You do make it look easy. Thank you!

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

+Sandy Riley Thanks for watching. Kim

@MelissaHarney 9 жыл бұрын

Amazing work. Very detailed.

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment Melissa Harney. Kim

@anthonypeters5300 10 жыл бұрын

Fabulous what a skill

@mikaelmonson 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I just reupholstered my first chair and it turned out fabulous only because I had this video to follow!

@jacquihurst6419 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful job

@banga8080 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ms Kim you make the best and detailed vids I've learned a lot just from 1 vid 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

@KimsUpholstery 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Banga.

@JennellPershing1 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully helpful video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

@queenhatshbsot 4 жыл бұрын

Good job and talented

@SouthofStafford 10 жыл бұрын

Happy to have found your site and videos. Is it just me - on parts of this video it speeds up so I have no idea what you are saying (several spots) I was debating taking a $300 upholstery class, but money is tight. Am hoping to learn as much as I can and as is necessary via youtube, so really appreciate what you have offered. Thanks so much! Lisa

@KimsUpholstery 10 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, it is not you, the video is sped up so you don't have to watch me put in every staple. Kim

@SouthofStafford 10 жыл бұрын

Ha...I wondered that, but worried I was missing some wrapping/tucking tips! :-)

@KimsUpholstery 10 жыл бұрын

We have another version of this video for sale with all the details.

@SouthofStafford 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Will check those out too.

@elsaortiz7589 4 жыл бұрын

Simply amazing. Thanks for sharing.

@alexandrudancoroiu4992 4 жыл бұрын

Grazie mille 😊 per il consiglio 🙏🏼

@abidhussainhussainwafa752 6 жыл бұрын

So nice this is a great job

@UberAlphaSirus 10 жыл бұрын

Me! Dance! Haha. Up until 3 months ago I was an upholster/soft furnisher 20+ years. Maybe dance should be my new vocation lol. BTW, i have looked quite a bit on youtube the last 3 years and your videos seem to be among the best on here, It could do with some English equivalent names for some things. Some things have Weird enough names to begin with so might be hard for this side of the pond learners to find what they need. Such as a welt seam is piping over here. All the best.

@Dathan 10 жыл бұрын

I still get nervous making the cuts around the arms. It's another beautiful job Kim. (I've never stapled cotton--just the Dacron.) Thanks for sharing your work!

@robertwilkins8357 6 жыл бұрын

I would like to be able to have this artist do my antique furniture.

@KimsUpholstery 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Robert.

@clincg 9 жыл бұрын

You did an awesome job.

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

The Best Thanks for watching. Kim

@barbaralapierre3837 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@yayapapaya1465 9 жыл бұрын

thank you for show how to do this. so inspiring!!!!!

@otiliaczego8182 3 жыл бұрын

I am upholstering a similar chair as I keep watching your tutorial. Unfortunately, the more I watch, the more I am falling I love with yours. May we do a swap, please?😊

@dionetaylor931 11 ай бұрын

Gorgeous

@TANZIE39 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Ann, love this segment. I wanted to know how have you been doing this and how did you get started. I always wanted to learn how.

@ericarichardson6582 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. Thank you very much for sharing. Do you have a more detailed version?

@debbiesmith532 9 жыл бұрын

Great job!!!! In no time.Awsome!!!

@MendedAndWholeLife 9 жыл бұрын

I loved the fabric just beautiful! You make it look easy! So inspired thank u!

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

tanahita thanks for watching. please subscribr. Kim

@raffaelaromito4032 10 жыл бұрын

Wow Kim, you made it look so easy! You are very talented and loved the video! I have 2 very old wood arm chairs that I would love to reupholster. However, the chair sag in the seat and would need more work and afraid to begin the process and not be able to finish.

@KimsUpholstery 10 жыл бұрын

Upholstery work can be tedious at times, but it can also be a lot of fun when it's your own piece you are working on. It's up to you. Thanks for watching. Kim

@pinkcashmere1908 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm soooo inspired!

@MrTopsoil911 9 жыл бұрын

You can also find decorative pillow cases at the dollar store. Slip onto the seat, shape it then tack it down. I did that and ppl were amazed

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

nigel mahabir Cool Idea. How durable is the fabric? Thanks for watching. Kim

@MrTopsoil911 9 жыл бұрын

very durable! non fading from the elements while sitting on our balcony, i used upholstery tacks underneath to hold the material. i found these chairs in the trash , fixed it up , and did a test on craigslist and i got an offer of $110!

@jograntjo4totes510 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! I'm currently recovering an antique Queen Anne chair. At first I was going to make a separate seat cushion, replacing the attached cushion, but now I'm thinking I'll redo just like you've shown here. Looks so great! Can you tell me what 'synthetic' cotton you used please?

@mumandauntyglad 2 жыл бұрын

Personaly I would hand sow the outside back on.

@29livlafluv 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome Job!!! Thanks for the complete run through.. I'm inspired to start my first piece...

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late responce LivLafLuv Robinson. Have you started your first piece yet? Kim

@29livlafluv 9 жыл бұрын

not yet... I do have a chair... I just ordered an air staple GUN from Amazon... I'm excited!!!

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

LivLafLuv Robinson Good luck, keep me posted! Kim

@29livlafluv 9 жыл бұрын

Will do...

@davidsong9556 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful

@teresanoblett 10 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous.

@KisskissMore 10 жыл бұрын

Kim you made that chair beautiful ....you are great !!! new sub

@KimsUpholstery 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you +KisskissMore, and thank you for subscribing to mu channel. Kim

@azurafae 8 жыл бұрын

This video tutorial was incredible helpful!

@KimsUpholstery 8 жыл бұрын

+Abby Davis (Crafty Lady Abby) Thanks for watching. Kim

@rayepatrice7170 9 жыл бұрын

Wonderful tutorial, Wonderful work! #luv

@IfigeniasHome 10 жыл бұрын

Simply great !

@reinadecastro3856 8 жыл бұрын

thank you so much.i think ill do my own sofa to to do it.

@ZLSdrums 6 жыл бұрын

perfection, im now going to have a go at making my own :)

@marinrezaie 5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful! great job.

@caseyweir5435 5 жыл бұрын

Good job... thank you

@freedomfreedom6306 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video.you done a good job

@FabiolaGarcia 9 жыл бұрын

Now I understand how to do the back. I love it great job.

@KimsUpholstery 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Fabiola Garcia Kim

@Serenitynature 5 жыл бұрын

Great job!