Comments on: Industry Secrets: DIY Antique Chair Reupholster Tutorial

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Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:03:07 +0000

[...] sitting next to the numbered dresser in the Anthropologie-inspired room.I have written up a simple chair reupholstery tutorial, and for how to stencil your own vintage-inspired fabric, visit the DIY tutorial via [...]

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:48:38 +0000

I have an antique wooden frame couch with buttons on the cushion for the back…how do I remove the old fabric and be able to repleace the buttons in the same pattern?

By: Nancy E.

Nancy E. — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:23:26 +0000

Very informative, but I am questioning how to handle the springs. I just bought an old oak rocking chair with springs very close to the ones in the picture. They obviously need to be re-tyed for a smoother seat, and I have never done this. Can I just tie spring areas that seem too high?? My father said there are special knots to use in furniture can you help? And then what would be the best covering for the springs?? What I removed looks like it is cotton batting w/straw. What do you suggest I put on before the upholstery fabric??
Thanks,
Nancy

By: Tessa

Tessa — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:21:04 +0000

That is very neat! I ‘m trying to figure out how to reupholster my husbands riding lawn mower…it’s a bit trickier because it want to bunch so much.

By: Geri

Geri — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:40:54 +0000

How do you reupholster an antique chair that has nails holding the material in place? In this case ,old leather that has cracked. I think underneath the leather is some material – haven’t started to take it apart yet and I think some old springs.
This nails are decorative type – abt. l/2 inch big.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:53:06 +0000

Jason, it looks like Victorian Rococo.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 31 May 2009 21:58:07 +0000

Who knows what style this chair is, it is basically what I am looking for for an upholstery project.

By: Krista

Krista — Sat, 23 May 2009 18:32:03 +0000

Where can you find some of that raised velvet scroll type fabric? I’ve been searching online and haven’t ran across anything promising. My local fabric stores are heavy asian print, so they do not carry anything like this.

By: Christine Welsand

Christine Welsand — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 18:31:11 +0000

Wondering how much fabric I need to recover the piping on a chair? I am using a striped fabric, do I try to get the stripes straight or do I put this on at a bias? Do I hot glue the fabric onto the piping too? Thanks for help with this last detail!

By: Terry

Terry — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 23:25:24 +0000

Hi i really like this site it has really helped me in understanding what sort of a job im letting myself in for My grandfather has 2 lovely chairs that badly need done. I am also wondering if anyone knows about different styles of chairs i currently have the queerest looking chair which we acquired It is quite badly damaged. With no seat but its really big and has quite alot of wood carving round it and is leather upholstered. Any help would be really appreciated. I can send photos if any one feels they could help identify it.