How to re-stuff and reupholster a really nice chair?

if you sew you can do it. Start at the back and remove the back panel.Mark piece 1 mark as you go. Cut the new pieces out of the material you take off. It is that easy.

Making (sewing) new fabric would be great. OR look at some of the sites that show how to recover using hot glue gun! I was amazed that it really works and their chairs look great.

As far as adding to the seat cushion, you could open a seam and stuff in more batting or foam. Or maybe simply attach another layer of foam on top and put new material over it.

Do not over stuff if you replace any of fiber fill or batting and I strongly suggest replacing the cushion with new foam. Good luck

Listen to Jan, ( but I’m sure you’ll find tutorials on you tube). Most of the time there is very little sewing ( mostly cushions) but as Jan stated, take off the dust cover on bottom of chair first so you can see the staples where the fabric has been tucked under. Look at the back panel and remove the staples from the underside. Go slowly and you will find the (I think they’re called tack strips) on either side. You can reuse these. Label each piece and or take photos as you go. Each piece you take off, will be your pattern piece to use for your new fabric. ( I did leave my cushions to an upholstery place since I lack experience with sewing) Also, my hand strength is not great so if you have a man around that can hold the staple gun ( preferably a power stapler) tight against what your stapling while your pulling the fabric taut, that’s really helpful. But if a 50 year old grandma can do it do can you. You’ve got this.

You can find many videos for helping with this process. I have done this several times an found it easy to start with the bottom skirt and dust cover and go from their with removing the pieces as you go (kinda Like a puzzle:)) I take each piece and mark it with a number as I remove it from the chair...1..2..3..4.. etc. Use each of these pieces as patterns to cut you fabric for your new pieces and start placing them back on the furniture frame with the numbers going backwards....4...3..2..1... etc. The first piece (#1) you removed with end up being the last piece you put back on (if that makes any since) I assure you it looks harder than it is :) You can do it! I would suggest looking at fabrics from this website ( I have used these for several projects) https://www.eluxury.com/collections/fabrics. I have been lucky to find a code BWFF20 for 20% off that does not expire :) Keep us updated on your progress!

I would do a slip cover and add more stuffing to the seat area. Unless you are already a very skilled sewist I don't think reupholstering yourself is going to work well.

I know the original question was posted in 2019, but I would like to add that in replacing the foam for the seat cushion, be sure to purchase foam that is not only the correct thickness for a chair seat cushion like this one, but foam of the correct density.

This is very important to ensure that the cushion continues to provide not only softness but adequate support as well.

Here is a link explaining the difference between foam thickness and density:

https://workroommarketplace.com/products/understanding-foam-for-home-furnishings

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Quick temp fix is to place cushion under back and seat!

Hi Cindy, here's a link that can guide you, hope it helps, also I would use foam for the cushion.

https://www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself/fabric-paper-projects/diy-chair-upholstery-guide/