How to cover the seat front of a club chair
StageCoveringTypeClub chair LevelIntermediateDuration1hMaterialsWadding (synthetic or cotton), 40 × 70 cm (about 16 × 27½ in) · Top fabric, 40 × 70 cm (about 16 × 27½ in) · Spray adhesive…
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How to cover the outside back of a club chair
StageCoveringTypeOutside back coveringPieceClub chairLevelAdvancedDuration2 h 30MaterialsStrong hessian, 100 g wadding and top fabric (or leather), about 80 x 80 cm (32 x 32 in) of each The outside back is…
How to make upholstery piping, step by step
Make your own piping for cushions and armchairs: why I cut it along the length rather than on the bias, which cord to use, and how to sew velvet.
Club Chair Covering Project: Step by Step
Learn how to cover a club chair in fabric step by step: cutting, fitting and fixing the cover around the arms, back and seat for a smooth, tailored finish, explained by a professional upholsterer.
How to cover the arms of a club chair
How to Cover the Arms of a Club Chair StageCoveringTypeArm coveringLevelAdvancedDuration1 to 2 h (per arm)MaterialsTop fabric or leather, 1 to 1.2 m (1⅛ to 1⅓ yd) per arm, 140…
How to cover the inside back of a Club chair
The inside back is the largest panel of a club chair and the one everyone sees, so the fabric has to sit smooth and evenly tensioned. In this tutorial I show you, step by step, how I cover it in my workshop.
How to upholster a seat with a wrap-around cut
On certain chair styles, the fabric on the seat doesn't stop neatly at the wood frame. Instead, it wraps around the back posts and side rails, picking up where the…
How to cover the back of a Voltaire Chair
Materials needed Cissors Hammer and tacks (9 to 12 mm for temporary tacking, 6 mm to attach the fabric. Staple gun and staples (6 mm) 100x80 cm of fabric for…
Covering the Seat of an Armchair (Voltaire)
Materials needed Cissors Hammer and tacks Staple gun and staples 100x100 cm of fabric for the cover 100x100 cm of wadding Nails or braid to finish Step by Step picture…
The easiest way to upholster arms with foam
This is the go-to method for upholstering arms that don't need a thick, built-up pad. Think modern Voltaire chairs like this one, bergère chairs, or cabriolet chairs where the arm…