I need to learn how to reupholster old furniture
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I don't know what sort of furniture you have so you can see if this one helps, if not, you will see many other videos with it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTjwvwDUo-8
Hello Christy, I am posting for you MANY video tutorials because there are several parts to learning how to reupholster a chair for dining rooms, or for living rooms, as well as sofas ... I don't know which you ned to learn so here is EVERYTHING I have. I know it's a lot. Good Luck.
Part One, Part Two for a dining room chair seat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYFygbgGv-M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsTFMV5U0PI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvMElkHLsDc
How to reupholster a dining chair with an upholstered back
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvb5JauLO1w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fumo-B6L6l4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rB10OPF7LQk
How to reupholster a living room armchair with upholstered arms:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vR_rjW7Ro3c
How to reupholster a Queen Ann chair (or a chair with upholstered seat and back but not arms) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09ESq8aNggs
How to upholster a wing back chair :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhoO0513VGU
How to reupholster a couch with wooden frame and no roll arms:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS7AaUaoogU
How to reupholster arms and back of chairs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pfSlBnCN0Wk
How to reupholster a sofa:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCpzk-5g9c8
How to upholster a loveseat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tvS_2ZNd5M
AND THE LAST ONE IS How to upholster a sofa bed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK9xyZVOSW4
Remove the old covers and take them apart at the seems. Once you have removed all the old stitching use the old pieces as pattern pieces. Be careful to keep your pieces to each section together so when reassembling you know where each new piece belongs.
Go and buy a book at JoAnn's. If you are just starting out you will need specialty tools and some explaination on how and when to use them. Once you are comfortable with your new knowledge then you can turn to You Tube for tricks and inspiration. Upholstering well isn't something that just happens, it can involve sewing as well as the physical task of placing material and stapeling it into place. You need to understand how foundations and padding work. That is why those who can do it charge so much. One tidbit I can pass on to you -- start small and cover your first piece with a patterned fabric. Solid fabric will show all of your mistakes.
I have seen exactly how on DIY Videos.
Take a class! Many schools, community colleges and civic groups offer classes. Go on line for your area and Google! Let us know where you live and we can help you find some.