Reupholstering an Armchair for Beginners | No Sewing

I reupholstered a chair for the first time, no sewing needed, just staples and a staple gun. Seems like no two chairs are alike so it's hard to find a how-to video that matches up to your specific chair. This is me just putting one more out there in the universe for you to choose from. I hope this is helpful to someone out there!

I used almost 6 yards of upholstery fabric from hobby lobby. Costed about $50, and was on sale 40% off.

Fabric scissors mentioned:

Metal tack strip mentioned:

[carolcurtis]

Cats just have to be in on the action 🤣🤣 she is beautiful. Great job 👍👍

[meganleemccann]

My honest review is that for a first time, this looks great. Yes, I can see room for improvement, maybe get things more snug, that sort of thing, but overall a really good job. Also, I'm impressed with some of the methods you showed us. I make a lot of piped cushions and pillows, and gluing the cord/fabric/piping never occurred to me. I will try this with the next pillow/cushion I sew. If I like the result, you will save me loads of time sewing! Thanks for the inspiration!

[hectorcorral]

great job! its nice to see a young couple work together

[jenniferjones]

For piping it’s easier to staple to the chair as you make the piping

[Itchy_Crayons]

“Flogging will continue until morale improves” 🤣 Love it and love the chair! 😍

[starryknight]

It looks so nice for it being no sew! You would have never guessed it was no aww just by looking at it, it looks very professional and crisp. Awesome job

[starryknight]

I love your cat, reminds me of my cat and looks similar to mine ❤️. Every time I’m doing a task they are also always coming to investigate and inspect, it makes me happy because I think that’s super adorable. The chair came out fantastically! You’ve definitely gave me some ideas on how to revamp my old couch because lord knows I’m sewing challenged lol

[kbrown]

Just came across your video. Clearly you are very creative. You did a fantastic job on the chair and I appreciate that you shared your process with us.

[annmcclurg]

Wow that’s stunning work!!!! You inspire me to fix my nightmare with upholstering my couch and loveseat cushions!!! I felt bad for you sewing by hand you have the patients of a Saint! I’m great full for my sewing machine, although I would recommend a heavy duty sewing machine bc I burnt out my regular brother sewing machine. You should do more reupholstering you do excellent work and I see you too have a little helper. The cat not your hubby😂😂😂

[susandavis]

I think your very clever! Appreciate just how easy you made it all look! Thank you xx

[victoriakelly]

Nice job for never having done it. Suggestion: always save material pieces and use them as templates alot easier for recovering, you don't have to figure sizes etc. Always pull snug.And yes, save any foam batting you can, Looks good! Cats very helpful.lol.:)

[csillam]

It's nice, the outcome! And you are beautiful! Thank you for the video 🙏🙂☺️

[donnastokes-manning]

For your first try at it I think you did good, especially for no sewing machine!!!

[georgewithmore]

These types of tasks are very interesting, and really fascinating. I'd like to learn how to do it perfectly for when I really need to do it and be able to reupholster any piece to my liking. I have a Florence Armchair from Manhattan Home Design that I love for its tan leather upholstery, but I use it every day for reading, and I know I'll have to reupholster it at some point. I hope to be ready when that time comes. Thanks for the tutorial!

[janicesmith]

For a first timer, you did a great job!!

[patriciacoetzer]

Wow, for a first time time you an awesome job. Well done.

[joanofarcxxi]

Good job, it was a lot of work, and intricate in some parts. I like it. Thank you for sharing.

[rabidgata]

The cat. 😂 He looks a lot like my Chase. Thanks for the video.

[ejmakesus]

What a great video, wow what a transformation 🌟💓 watching from Melbourne Australia 💐

[carladekle]

Nice! Thank you for sharing your video! I am not a fan of sewing, so this was really helpful;D