How to Re-cover a Dining Room Chair (page 1 of 2)
By Janell Beals, Isabella & Max RoomsMore in Decorating
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Gather Supplies and Remove Seat Cushion current page
- Cut Lining current page
- Staple Lining to Cushion Frame current page
- Trim Lining current page
- Cut Fabric page 2
- Staple Fabric to Cushion Frame page 2
- Attach Fabric at Corners page 2
- Reattach Seat Cushion to Chair Frame page 2
Gather Supplies and Remove Seat Cushion
Remove seat cushion from chair frame and original fabric from cushion. Tip: When selecting the new fabric, choose one that coordinates with the decor of your dining room.
Cut Lining
Place seat frame with cushion side face down on lining. Trace three inches out from edge of cushion around entire frame using temporary fabric pen. Cut along line.
Staple Lining to Cushion Frame
Attach lining to frame using staple gun. Begin by stapling lining to frame at center point of each side, and then at each corner, pulling fabric tautly around frame. After sides and corners are stapled in place, continue securing lining to frame by working from center point to corner.
Trim Lining
Trim excess fabric along outer edge of staple line.
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