Upholstery work is an important aspect of furniture renovation. It involves recovering a piece of furniture with new fabric and adding a cushion to provide comfort. One of the pieces of furniture that demand reupholstering is the wingback chair. Wingback chairs are beautiful pieces of furniture that provide comfort, style and elegance. Reupholstering a wingback chair may seem like a complex task, but with the right tools and guidance, you can do it yourself. In this article, we will take you through the process of upholstering a wingback chair step by step.
To begin upholstering your wingback chair, you need to remove the old fabric. This step can be messy, so ensure you work in a space that can get dirty. However, before you start removing the old fabric, examine your chair to check for any damage and repair it if necessary. Once you have done that, use a seam ripper, and a pair of scissors to cut and remove the old fabric carefully. Make sure to keep all the pieces of the old fabric so you can use them as templates for the new fabric.
With the old fabric removed, it's time to cut the new fabric. Place the old fabric pieces on the new fabric and trace around them with a marker. When tracing, make sure to leave about two inches of extra fabric around each piece for hemming. Once you have traced all the patterns, cut out your new fabric, ensuring each piece is correctly labeled to avoid confusion later.
After cutting out the new fabric pieces, it's time to start sewing. Sewing the new fabric onto your wingback chair is the most crucial step. First, start with the inside panels of the chair back. The panels should snugly fit into the wings and be stapled in place. After stapling, use a hot glue gun to secure the sides of the panels to the frame. Repeat this process for the rest of the chair. Use a rubber mallet to hammer in staples and even out any bumps or lumps.
Adding foam is the next step after sewing the new fabric onto your wingback chair. The foam should be of high quality and dense enough to provide comfort. You need several types of foam for different areas of your chair. For the seat, use a firm foam to provide good support. For the arms, use softer foam for comfort. You can wrap each foam cushion with batting to give it a more luxurious feel. Use a glue gun to attach the batting to the foam.
Congratulations! You've now reupholstered your wingback chair. However, before you admire your handiwork, you need to do some finish work. Trim the fabric around the edges of the chair with scissors and a utility knife. Use a tack hammer to hammer in any excess staples, and fill any visible screw holes with wood filler. Lastly, touch up any exposed wood with paint or wood stain.
Upholstering a wingback chair is a somewhat complex process but taking it step by step makes it more manageable. With these steps, you can get a beautiful, custom-made, and comfortable wingback chair at a fraction of the cost of a brand-new one. Remember to take your time, and you will have a piece of furniture that will last you for years to come.
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