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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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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  • @elizabethhealey5609
    @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😂🥰

  • @marte9646
    @marte964610 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!

  • @22toomany20
    @22toomany206 жыл бұрын

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

  • @somnyad
    @somnyad4 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!!

  • @Missoudabeh
    @Missoudabeh10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lisawilson1556
    @lisawilson15564 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.

  • @nigelperren5714
    @nigelperren57144 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!!

  • @juliemandell
    @juliemandell10 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!

  • @firegirl3691
    @firegirl36919 жыл бұрын

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

  • @deborahmitchell7424
    @deborahmitchell74243 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!

  • @wolfgangdietrich3444
    @wolfgangdietrich344410 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gorgana5
    @gorgana510 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kimho5548
    @kimho55483 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!!

  • @YamiFoxx
    @YamiFoxx6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @brendajablonowski1668
    @brendajablonowski16683 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

  • @n3llylowrid3r
    @n3llylowrid3r8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @nellyandon8815
    @nellyandon881510 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @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

  • @cwh523
    @cwh5237 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SirenaSpades
    @SirenaSpades5 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @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

  • @Teddix2
    @Teddix29 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Teddi Galanski

  • @christineribone9351
    @christineribone93512 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.

  • @combratable
    @combratable9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @luisafelix3870
    @luisafelix38706 жыл бұрын

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

  • @cluxseltoot
    @cluxseltoot9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mikaelmonson
    @mikaelmonson10 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!

  • @texgal3990
    @texgal39906 жыл бұрын

    Amazing!. Great instructions. Thank you!

  • @vickimiranda7667
    @vickimiranda76677 жыл бұрын

    Love love love the fabric! Great job.

  • @JEMYSTICAL
    @JEMYSTICAL7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @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

  • @VirtuosoSoul925
    @VirtuosoSoul9256 ай бұрын

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

  • @janicegrizzle4803
    @janicegrizzle48037 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

    @KimsUpholstery

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Janice. Kim

  • @AmyLDCCX
    @AmyLDCCX6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video, much more informative than others.

  • @Dancingmoon55
    @Dancingmoon5510 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to try this new project!

  • @teressadorman3826
    @teressadorman38262 жыл бұрын

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

  • @debbz575
    @debbz5754 жыл бұрын

    very detailed information thanks Kim

  • @janmyers
    @janmyers7 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @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

  • @luscious006
    @luscious0066 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL

  • @JennellPershing1
    @JennellPershing12 жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully helpful video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

  • @marchesa2u
    @marchesa2u7 жыл бұрын

    You made a professional job look so easy.

  • @arcail29
    @arcail299 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kathrynsmith9543

    @kathrynsmith9543

    6 жыл бұрын

    Jhomel Dela Cruz o

  • @debbieanderson8030

    @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

    @shanelee4666

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jhomel Dela Cruz love it

  • @71Splinter
    @71Splinter8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @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

  • @jwestfalldavis3574
    @jwestfalldavis35745 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @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 .

  • @innatenest7636
    @innatenest76368 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

    @KimsUpholstery

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @untameddana4733
    @untameddana47338 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

    @KimsUpholstery

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dana.

  • @tmmlis002
    @tmmlis0028 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

    @KimsUpholstery

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ericarichardson6582
    @ericarichardson65824 жыл бұрын

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

  • @UberAlphaSirus
    @UberAlphaSirus10 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.

  • @diannaa6189
    @diannaa61898 жыл бұрын

    excellent video. makes me want to attempt upholstery

  • @elsaortiz7589
    @elsaortiz75894 жыл бұрын

    Simply amazing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @KimsUpholstery
    @KimsUpholstery10 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

    @artistacreativoo

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wdenson40

    @wdenson40

    6 жыл бұрын

    Kim's Upholstery please do...

  • @blumenaue7590

    @blumenaue7590

    4 жыл бұрын

    Please, please do.

  • @debbiesmith532
    @debbiesmith5329 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ZLSdrums
    @ZLSdrums6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MrDarmenia
    @MrDarmenia10 жыл бұрын

    Perfect! Just the video I've been looking for.

  • @EverythingChar
    @EverythingChar5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I am armed for this tonight now 🙌🏽

  • @marinrezaie
    @marinrezaie5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful! great job.

  • @theresmore2learn516
    @theresmore2learn5167 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! You make this look easy!!

  • @ryan-johncallihan3639
    @ryan-johncallihan363910 жыл бұрын

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

  • @abp2861
    @abp28613 жыл бұрын

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

  • @MendedAndWholeLife
    @MendedAndWholeLife9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

    tanahita thanks for watching. please subscribr. Kim

  • @mabelcber9077
    @mabelcber90774 жыл бұрын

    Awesome job you are a expert no doubt.

  • @mariedillon5324
    @mariedillon532410 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @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

    @mariedillon5324

    9 жыл бұрын

    will do

  • @Dathan
    @Dathan9 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

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Dathan. Thank you

  • @lumberjack874
    @lumberjack8749 жыл бұрын

    yes,it a great job

  • @audreydavenport7112
    @audreydavenport71123 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful craft

  • @yayapapaya1465
    @yayapapaya14659 жыл бұрын

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

  • @edgeofthemed3011
    @edgeofthemed30115 жыл бұрын

    Amazing information. Quality work

  • @banga8080
    @banga80806 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Banga.

  • @MelissaHarney
    @MelissaHarney9 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work. Very detailed.

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment Melissa Harney. Kim

  • @sandyriley4047
    @sandyriley40479 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Sandy Riley Thanks for watching. Kim

  • @carolyncooper6690
    @carolyncooper66908 жыл бұрын

    fantastic tutorial, please keep them coming, i am learning so much! thank you :)

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    8 жыл бұрын

    +carolyn cooper Thanks for watching. Kim

  • @TashaFierce111
    @TashaFierce1118 жыл бұрын

    This was so fun to watch!!

  • @sandralefevre2603
    @sandralefevre26039 жыл бұрын

    That was very helpful thank you.

  • @rayepatrice7170
    @rayepatrice71709 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful tutorial, Wonderful work! #luv

  • @connieminor2403
    @connieminor240310 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

    @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

  • @abidhussainhussainwafa752
    @abidhussainhussainwafa7526 жыл бұрын

    So nice this is a great job

  • @TANZIE39
    @TANZIE399 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.

  • @Dathan
    @Dathan10 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!

  • @momof3girleighs121
    @momof3girleighs1219 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

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @momof3girleighs121

    @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

  • @cathyserafinowicz6374
    @cathyserafinowicz63749 жыл бұрын

    Ha,ha,another trick of the trade.Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. 😀 x x x

  • @anthonypeters5300
    @anthonypeters530010 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous what a skill

  • @jacquihurst6419
    @jacquihurst64193 жыл бұрын

    wonderful job

  • @pinkcashmere1908
    @pinkcashmere190810 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! I'm soooo inspired!

  • @Love2TravelAway
    @Love2TravelAway6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @azurafae
    @azurafae8 жыл бұрын

    This video tutorial was incredible helpful!

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    8 жыл бұрын

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

  • @judygarner7248
    @judygarner72487 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely Beautiful

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Judy. Kim

  • @victoriaporter6586
    @victoriaporter658610 жыл бұрын

    that is amazing! I am really proud for you! lol

  • @FabiolaGarcia
    @FabiolaGarcia9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Fabiola Garcia Kim

  • @fbspecs83
    @fbspecs838 жыл бұрын

    This is a great tutorial!!! Could you tell me what fabrics are better for the light, medium, or heavy Curve Ease?

  • @KisskissMore
    @KisskissMore10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    10 жыл бұрын

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

  • @freedomfreedom6306
    @freedomfreedom63066 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your video.you done a good job

  • @SteveSearches
    @SteveSearches9 жыл бұрын

    Most excellent!

  • @IfigeniasHome
    @IfigeniasHome10 жыл бұрын

    Simply great !

  • @Poneisha
    @Poneisha9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I enjoyed myself on your channel!

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

    Poneisha Parker Thanks for watching. Kim

  • @29livlafluv
    @29livlafluv9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @29livlafluv

    @29livlafluv

    9 жыл бұрын

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

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    9 жыл бұрын

    LivLafLuv Robinson Good luck, keep me posted! Kim

  • @29livlafluv

    @29livlafluv

    9 жыл бұрын

    Will do...

  • @sunheron1725
    @sunheron17257 жыл бұрын

    Luv all your videos. Thank u

  • @kazcamille
    @kazcamille8 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! I have subscribed and visited your website. Thank you for sharing~!

  • @KimsUpholstery

    @KimsUpholstery

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Kaz Rash Thank You. Kim

  • @queenhatshbsot
    @queenhatshbsot4 жыл бұрын

    Good job and talented

  • @UberAlphaSirus
    @UberAlphaSirus10 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.

  • @Serenitynature
    @Serenitynature5 жыл бұрын

    Great job!

  • @kimf.5409
    @kimf.54094 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome! Thanks!

  • @markallred1953
    @markallred19535 жыл бұрын

    This seems to be exactly what I need to finish that old rocking chair that I started years ago. Thank you.

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