Leather Upholstery Tutorial Rocking / Morris Chair Upholster Seat Cushion Sew Red Leather How To

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Leather Upholstery Tutorial for antique rocking chairs and Morris Chairs. How to sewing red leather seat cushion for rocker / rocking chair. Learn to upholster in leather. Do you have a Gustav Stickley, Charles Limbert, or King Craft rocker you'd like to try your hand at upholstering? Here's the perfect DIY how-to tutorial! There are many sewing how to videos, but fewer upholstery videos. Even fewer videos cover leather upholstery techniques. Many of the techniques are similar to fabric and upholstery material, but there are additional points to remember when working with leather. You'll need a few key tools, like a sharp pair of leather shears and perhaps a walking foot sewing machine. But hey, if you don't own an industrial sewing machine, perhaps you could borrow one, or take a project based class. Follow along as Willie Sandry aka the Thoughtful Woodworker and the Thoughtful Upholsterer show how to cover your rocker or Morris chair with beautiful red leather. Red leather isn't for everyone, buy you get to choose your own colors! Here's where to buy this beautiful leather... www.leatherhidestore.com/
Mine is the Charlotte Burgundy (Burgundy Rose) color. Have fun and good luck! Also check out part 2 and 3 of this series for the backrest and ottoman upholstery.
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@ryanhirschey 11 ай бұрын

Wow, your instructional style is second to none. I loved reading your article in Popular Woodworking. Saving this video series for reference so I can try upholstering my own cushions. Thank you so much!

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 11 ай бұрын

You just made my day, bud. Here's another upholstery video worth checking out. Stickley #319 Seat Cushion... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcWmh9yjkpycg58.html and Stickley #319 Backrest Cushion... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bsqje5Z3m7WylKc.html Keep an eye on Popular Woodworking in the coming months, as I just submitted another leather chair article. Best to you.

@ryanhirschey 11 ай бұрын

Looking forward to reading the next article and watching more of your videos!

@bnelson313braveheart8 2 жыл бұрын

That’s so helpful. Upholstery shops have all but disappeared from many communities now. So a DIY is what I would need to do. Thanks

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear something in the video was helpful for you. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Cheers

@fvsfn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this beautiful craftsmanship.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

And thank you for taking the time to watch. Thanks for commenting.

@tonyyong 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome turorial video, Thank you for sharing.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Anthony. Glad you found something helpful in the leather upholstery video. Best

@ryanhirschey 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 11 ай бұрын

You're so kind. Thank you sir.

@Craichel04 Жыл бұрын

This tutorial is wonderfully helpful!! I’m making cushions for a Morris chair, including measuring for new patterns. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!! Loved the clips with your dog as well! 😁

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Жыл бұрын

That's great to hear. Be sure to check out my Stickley #319 video series too... Seat... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bcWmh9yjkpycg58.html And backrest... kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bsqje5Z3m7WylKc.html They're rockers, but Morris chairs are exactly the same. Best of luck!

@Craichel04 Жыл бұрын

@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Those links will be of immeasurable help. Thank you so much!!!!

@1954evelyn 2 жыл бұрын

I am learning so much from your videos you are an excellent teacher I love the staple method if I ever do this I will def do it

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I thought stapling leather was funny at first, but it sure works well. Best

@gergemall Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Жыл бұрын

Of course! Thanks for checking out the video Jon.

@luizzahome 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tanju!

@ladyeyediy9778 3 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for a resource like this for an old rocking chair that I want to refinish...thank you! Do you have a supply list for this project? Where do you get your leather?

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I'm glad you found some useful info. I buy my leather from LeatherHideStore.com They have a great selection of top grain and full grain leather hides, half hides and remnants. $105 single hides are on special right now (full hide but only one available in that color). Shipping is very reasonable. Foam I buy locally at In-EX Upholstery supplies. Batting is from Joanne's Fabric. Deck pad is from Fabric Farm Interiors. Good luck with it!!!

@ladyeyediy9778 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker thank you! I think the springs on my rocker are ok, but do you have thoughts (or a video) on how to replace springs?

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

@@ladyeyediy9778 one of my articles covers springs. It's coming out in Popular Woodworking in August. Thanks!

@ladyeyediy9778 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker excellent..I'll keep an eye out for the article. Thanks for the video and information..much appreciated! :)

@captaincoyote1792 2 жыл бұрын

I found a Stratford Chair Co. (Furniture manufacturer from Ontario Canada) Mission-style chair…..circa 1910-1920. The quartersawn oak frame in exceptional shape….obviously the fabric was far gone, along with original moldy batten and horsehair stuffing. After stripping and disposing the fabric and cushioning material, I gave the frame a good cleaning and light sanding, a light staining, and now finalizing the finish. The chair is sound….and I’m prepping to recover in leather. Question 1: why did you attach the top batting material separately from the side sections. Question 2: my chair’s seatback had only slim, loose fitted slats. They are not worth keeping, so while I considered replacing them with zig zag springs, I am now leaning towards interweave strap-webbing….does this make sense? (I will be using thick foam as well….similar to what you did with the seat cushion). Should I create new slats…or does my other idea make sense? Great video….incredibly informative….I’ve just subscribed.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you've got a neat project chair. I use separate batting on the sides because I find it lays better, and is easier to get the final shape. I used to keep the batting one piece, and pull it down to staple it under the seat frame. I just found it too bulky. As far as the backrest, I'd go with webbing. I can't imagine zig zag springs on the backrest of a mission chair. These old chairs are worth preserving, so have fun with your project!

@captaincoyote1792 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Thank you, sir…for the rapid reply!

@jeanneallen6594 3 жыл бұрын

Where do i get the decking? What material is it. Hog rings where do i get those. Ty !!

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 3 жыл бұрын

The deck pad is like a dense batting. I get it from Fabric Farm Interiors. A reasonable substitute is office carpet runners from Walmart. The hog rings you can find at any Upholstery supply store online. Thanks

@jeanneallen6594 3 жыл бұрын

Ty my 1st chair

@carolkeeports8449 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question that may be obvious to more experienced do-it-yourselfers. How do you measure the length of the side panels? The height is demonstrated, but not the actual length of the side panel.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

Carol, that's a good question. Couple ways to measure the side panels. You can measure the cushion itself, then add 1/2" seam allowance on both ends. But what I've been doing lately is make a pattern for the side panels. See my Stickley #319 rocking chair upholstery videos for that technique. There are three videos in the 319 rocker series. One covers wood repair, one shows seat cushion upholstery, and the third is how to make the backrest cushion.

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

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@carolkeeports8449 2 жыл бұрын

@@TheThoughtfulWoodworker Thank you so much for your response!! Also, I wanted to say that your videos are great! I had viewed several on upholstery for this project, and found your tutorial to be the best of the bunch! Also, love that you have a furry assistant by your side who adds input! Thank you

@TheThoughtfulWoodworker 2 жыл бұрын

@@carolkeeports8449 thanks Carol!