Man, if you fellow woodworkers are looking for a challenge, try upholstering. This stuff is HARD!! I got the seat suspension installed, then laid all the other underlayment down, then the foam seat cushion (which I must say, Lee industries does a great job of cutting the material for you, and pre-cutting the notches for the arm support! Man it fit like a glove!!). Then it came time for fabric. Well since I’m a novice, with absolutely NO upholstery experience, and with just the New Yankee DVD, I cut the fabric to the dimensions specified in the plan. It fit the seat alright, but they left out how it attaches to the rear of the seat frame. So I improvised. I hope it doesn’t create a problem with the seat back. And here’s a piece of advice, buy lots of staples!! I’ve emptied the stapler 4 times getting this far. Enjoy!!!
-- Matt, Houston Texas
11 comments so far
teenagewoodworker
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posted 356 days ago
i think that its looking good! upholstery is something that i want to try too. looks like quite a challenge!
Thos. Angle
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looks like it’s working
-- Thos. Angle
Greg3G
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Looks great so far. I would also like to learn to do upholstery. I remember watching my grandfather do it but that was something he never taught me to do. For a first time project, you are doing pretty well. I didn’t seen any obvious mistakes in your photos. Good luck on the back and I look forward to seeing the finished project.
-- Greg - Charles Town, WV
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 356 days ago
Looks good to me.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
DavidH
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posted 356 days ago
looking great! do you have a web link for the lee-industries kit?
-- David - Houston, Texas.
Karson
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Great job.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
jim1953
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posted 356 days ago
Lookin good
-- Jim, Kentucky
Todd A. Clippinger
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Looks like you are getting it figured out to me!
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
Russel
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Upholstery is one of those things you look at and say, “How hard could it be?” Of course, after watching a few folks who knew what they were doing, I’ve backed away from trying it for the time being. I admire your courage.
That’s a nice looking chair and from what I see a good upholstery job.
-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com
oldskoolmodder
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Upholstery is one thing I care not to try to tackle. The biggest reason is I have someone in the family who is quite capable of doing it. The next biggest is I’d hate to ruin a project.
-- Respect your shop tools and they will respect you - Ric
CoolDavion
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posted 353 days ago
In collage I worked for an upholstry shop.
I did tear downs for items proir to reupholster.
I can simpithize that it is not as easy as it looks.
-- don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things