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How to Reupholster chairs

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Now this is pretty funny coming from me

a NEWB!

Want to learn how to reupholster chairs?

My way?

 Ok, so your going to laugh if you are in the biz and you see my tutorial, however,

the end result is the same

no matter how

I got here:)

How to reupholster your chairs step by step

First,

I found my fabric of choice.

I did NOT go with a fabric with a picture scene, like for example roosters, or something of that nature.

There is NO way I could have gotten them all the same and uniform looking.

Remember, I’m a newb!

Gingham chairs 001

So I found  a simple Gingham check on sale for $3.49 a yard at Hobby lobby. Don’t forget your coupons!

You can even bring one up on your phone if you do.

I bought 6 yards of fabric  just to be on the safe side.

I could have gotten away with 5 yards for six chairs, in fact that is even more than enough.

Again, I picked a simple non matching pattern.

{Pardon my picture quality as I started these late last night}

Gingham chairs 002

As you can see I placed my chair pad on the fabric and cut a square allowing approximately 3 1/2 inches  extra on each side.

Probably too much on that as well, I could have maybe done 3 inches…

I’m a newb, stop laughing at me  all you experts out there.

Gingham chairs 004

I folded, pulled and stapled as I went along.

Sorta like a gift wrapped package as you can see.

LOTS of pulling to make it tight.

My hands are killing me.

Gingham chairs 005

The staples did not even go in all the way.

But that was OK, everything was pulled snugly and they are on there secure.

Gingham chairs 006

Now here is the funny part for you.

Looks like a botched up mess right?

Gingham chairs reupholstered

I assure, you the other side does not….

SEE! I told ya!

How to reupholster chairs

 

They turned out pretty good for a newb, and for less than $20.00 I have a new look!

I will show you the rest of our kitchen here shortly.

I have been cleaning, rearranging and Springifying!

Needless to say, I am exhausted.  This job is not the easiest on your hands and neck…but worth the pain

I suppose.

If I can do this, you can too!

Oh, and just don’t peek underneath:)

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  1. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    April 3 at 7:53 pm

    I just saw this on your Facebook, Deb. Love the fabric you chose and great price, too. I love recovering chairs like this. In fact, whenever I find chairs I always look to see if the seat comes off so that I can recover them easily. Good job, Newb! : )

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  2. debbiedoo's says

    April 3 at 7:54 pm

    HA Thanks Kathy, I sure am a newb:)

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  3. Judy says

    April 3 at 7:55 pm

    You were smart to pick a fabric with a small repeat. It’s tough otherwise to get it to all line up.

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  4. Angela says

    April 3 at 8:01 pm

    You did GREAT for a newb!! Looks fabulous. Can’t wait to see the total new reveal. I thought of you today. I was at Hobby Lobby and bought a new “Roo”! LOL!!~~Angela

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  5. debbiedoo's says

    April 3 at 8:03 pm

    Hobby Lobby has so many cute ones too! I counted 19 in our kitchen today.

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    • debbiedoo's says

      April 3 at 8:21 pm

      Actually I take that back, I just counted again, I forgot some:) I am playing a guessing game on facebook right now.

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  6. Becca says

    April 3 at 8:12 pm

    You did a great job, Debbie! The chairs look amazing … the gingham fabric was meant to be! (If only Hobby Lobby were closer!)

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  7. Nana Diana says

    April 3 at 8:29 pm

    Those look great, Debbie. I am always amazed at how many people are scared to try this project- I think it makes such a big impact for the amount of work it takes- xo Diana

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  8. kim says

    April 3 at 8:30 pm

    Those turned out good for a newb. All my staples didn’t go through either so I hammer them in. Cute fabric. You know I love checks.

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    • debbiedoo's says

      April 3 at 8:37 pm

      Thanks…I was too lazy and tired to hammer them in.

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  9. Sharon says

    April 3 at 9:06 pm

    I love that you just go for it!! My kinda girl. The chairs look great and now I’m really excited to see you rearranged, springified kitchen. Do I spy new floor length curtains???

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  10. Dawn says

    April 3 at 9:55 pm

    They look fabulous Debbie, I am a sucker for anything gingham.

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  11. Kris says

    April 4 at 1:12 am

    Way to go! Newbie, or not, you did a fantastic job there!!!
    xo Kris

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  12. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces says

    April 4 at 1:54 am

    These turned out beautifully, Debbie…nothing like a quick chair re-do to totally change-up a room!

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  13. Mary says

    April 4 at 6:30 am

    Saw this on FB and couldn’t wait to see the end result. It looks marvelous dahling! I also love to reupholster chairs, but you are right it is quite a project. Love, love,love the fabric you chose!

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  14. MariaElena says

    April 4 at 7:18 am

    Oh, Debbie, I love, love your new chairs!!! You did a fabulous job! The fabric is so pretty, actually, I bought some of this fabric a while back and made napkins with it. It is a really nice material. I know it was hard work to get all the chairs done. We used to do this on our old dinning set quite often, so often that every time my husband saw me looking at fabric he would be like “Don’t even think about it!” LOL I love your new look and can;t wait to see the whole kitchen!

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  15. heather says

    April 4 at 8:25 am

    Debbie I love that new fabric! I’ve recovered seat cushions before but it’s been awhile. I need to do our island stools! you’ve inspired me yet again! That all looks perfect for your kitchen! Great job!

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  16. Debbie says

    April 4 at 9:27 am

    They look great, Debbie! I have done mine, and the underside looks like yours.

    Right now, I’m trying to muster the courage to tear apart a wing chair and try that. My sister does it, and her stuff looks great. However, she HATES to do it and says it’s the most tedious project she does.

    And I’m not that into tedious these days.
    I want some instant gratification right now.

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    • debbiedoo's says

      April 4 at 9:48 am

      I hear ya…this was NOT instant LOL. Gosh, but I do love them and glad I did it. Thanks Debbie!

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  17. Stacey says

    April 4 at 11:15 am

    Looks terrific! I love the fabric you chose.

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  18. Pat says

    April 4 at 11:47 am

    LOVE the fabric! You did great as a beginner….congratulate yourself.

    xo
    Pat

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  19. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says

    April 4 at 12:06 pm

    You are too fast for me! Those look so cute Debbie!! Love the red. I really adds a lot of energy to the space and looks so lively with all your other decor. It’s perfect!!

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  20. Gina says

    April 4 at 8:08 pm

    I LOVE them, Debbie! I love red gingham anyway, and it looks fabulous on your chairs.

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  21. Debbie says

    April 4 at 11:13 pm

    I redid our dining room chairs a few years back, my first time ever. I was happy with them, but it’s time to do them again. After I start redoing the dining room…and find the perfect fabric. Since I’ve done them once, I feel good to try more!
    I love the gingham on yours, and who cares what the backside looks like? They turned out just perfect.
    Debbie 🙂

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    • debbiedoo's says

      April 6 at 4:39 pm

      Thank you Debbie! They do look pretty darn good if I do say so my newbie self:)

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  22. Claire @ A Little Claireification says

    April 8 at 10:30 pm

    Debbie – that is exactly how I reupholstered mine – staple gun and all – and I had no idea what I was doing either. That was 2001. Too bad I wasn’t blogging then – lol They are getting a makeover as soon as I pick a fabric. Way overdue! LOVE the fabric you picked for yours!! Pinning. Of course. 😉
    xo,
    Claire

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  23. Matt @theDIYvillage says

    April 9 at 8:32 am

    Debbie, I’m glad you’ve shared this tutorial! I have ZERO experience in reupholstering…And a billion projects that could use this kind of makeover! And I love that it’s an inexpensive transformation!

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    • debbiedoo's says

      April 9 at 8:40 am

      Thanks Matt…if I can do it, surely you can too! It is a great inexpensive spruce me up!

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  24. Anita says

    April 9 at 10:03 am

    You did a fabulous job Debbie!! Love the fabric too:-) The chairs really look great!

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  25. Julie says

    April 9 at 2:41 pm

    Yep, did mine like that too! I just did a thrift store chair for my laundry room, can’t wait to show ya Friday. I remember my Dad doing my Grandfather’s chairs like this as well. It works perfectly. I love these, and you know I already pinned them. Great job, and late at night too!!

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  26. Charlotte says

    April 21 at 7:40 am

    Thank you so much for posting an easy DIY chair re-upholstering! Because of you, I have mustard up the courage & am gonna dive right in. I have found a sweet dining set on our local Kijiji, table with gorgeous curved legs, 5 cane back chairs & 1 cane back Captains chair….are you sittin’ down???….cause I should be in jail for getting such a steal! Asking price – $250 for the whole set…..I offered $175 (since that was my budget) and the seller accepted!! We’re picking it up this afternoon…..and it’s going to an empty room in my basement..where she will undergo a milk paint overhaul & fresh new upholstery!!!
    Now…thanks to you, sweetness…..I am going to have a new to me kitchen set of my dreams!!!

    I do, have a question about the fabric……since I’m covering 6 chairs…..I’m thinking 6 yards should allow me lots?

    I’m so happy I discovered your blog!!

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  27. Katelyn says

    August 30 at 11:45 am

    I am in LOVE with that runner!! Did you purchase or DIY?

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    • debbiedoo's says

      August 30 at 11:50 am

      That is a burlap coffee bag I cut:)

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  28. Pat says

    December 26 at 2:46 pm

    I did this a few years ago. But found that the padding wasn’t enough for the chairs. Did you have to replace them and if so what did you use?

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  29. Matthew Morgan says

    January 13 at 1:40 am

    You did a great job! They look wonderful, and I love the look and colors of the whole area – thank you so much for sharing. You have inspired me to do the same to my dining room chairs, they are sadly in need!

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