Dining Chair Course
10
03:40:39
Intermediate
Learn the essential skills to completely transform a dining chair in this hands-on course. You’ll master how to strip down, prep, and upholster a chair, gaining practical techniques for rebuilding it from the ground up.
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What you will learn
Learn the essential skills to completely transform a dining chair in this hands-on course. You’ll master how to strip down, prep, and upholster a chair, gaining practical techniques for rebuilding it from the ground up.
Perfect for anyone looking to upgrade their furniture-making or restoration skills.
What our students can make
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Introduction to the Dining Chair
In this video, we introduce a classic dining chair, show how to spot common construction shortcuts, and outline how we’ll upgrade it step by step into a high quality, long lasting piece.
Striping down the Dining Chair
In this video, we show how to strip and prepare a dining chair for reupholstery, covering techniques for beginners and experienced users to ensure a smooth, professional rebuild.
How to prep and re-build a dining chair for upholstery
In this video, we guide you through rebuilding the internal structure of a dining chair, including re-webbing, adding protective layers, and shaping the foam to create a comfortable, durable, and high end finish.
Measuring and takingtemplates for the Fabric
In this video, we show how to plan, measure, and cut fabric for a dining chair, including creating accurate templates to follow the chair’s curves for a clean, professional finish.
How to cut and sew the fabric
In this video, we show how to cut and sew your fabric using templates, add allowances for sewing and stapling, and prepare all panels for a precise, professional fit on your dining chair.
How to upholster the inside back of a Dining Chair
In this video, we show how to upholster the inside back of a dining chair, including adding dacron for a soft, luxurious feel and attaching the fabric for a smooth, professional finish.
How to upholster the seat of a Dining Chair
In this video, we show how to add dacron and upholster the seat of a dining chair, guiding you on cutting, positioning, and stapling the fabric for a smooth, professional finish.
How to make piping for the inside back
In this bonus video, we show newcomers how to measure, cut, and sew piping for a chair, creating smooth, consistent piping for a clean, professional finish on the outside back.
How to upholster the outside back of a Dining Chair
In this video, we show how to prepare and upholster the outside back of a dining chair, including adding a barrier fabric and using a metal gripper to achieve a smooth, professional finish.
How to attach the bottom to a Dining Chair
In this video, we show how to attach the dust cover to a dining chair, hiding the staples and internal work while creating neat edges and corners for a clean, professional finish.
