UPHOLSTERY TIPS AND TRICKS | HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A CHAIR | ARMCHAIR UPHOLSTERY | FaceliftInteriors

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  • In this video we show you how to reupholster an armchair. We give you lots of upholstery tips and tricks throughout the video so you’ll be sure to learn something new!
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    In this video we show you how to reupholster an armchair step by step from start to finish. Starting with stripping off the old fabric and then re-padding the chair, cutting the new fabric and upholstering the chair. We provide lots of upholstery tips and tricks throughout the video so make sure you don’t miss anything! We show you detail on how to upholster an outside arm of a chair, how to upholster an outside back too. This is a very detailed upholstery tutorial so even beginners in upholstery will be able to follow along!
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  • @ldb281
    @ldb281 Před 3 lety +32

    I fell in to a machine when I was working in an upholstery factory. Im fully recovered now.

  • @Katard-up9ex
    @Katard-up9ex Před 7 měsíci +6

    I found you when i was looking for help to recover dining chairs and now I'm hooked, i can't wait to do an arm chair that i have just bought for a pound. Thanks Neil 👍

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 7 měsíci +1

      That’s what I like to hear! Thank you so much for watching and good luck with your project!! 😊🙏🏻

  • @reneericci1398
    @reneericci1398 Před 2 lety +30

    This was exactly the video I hoped to find! Now I have the confidence needed to start pulling things apart 😍

  • @reneericci1398
    @reneericci1398 Před 2 lety +2

    Watching you work is so calming, I feel like I would enjoy it! Upholstery is where sewing and sculpture meet

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 2 lety

      That’s really kind, thank you Renee! Definitely give it a go 😊

  • @2_pencil
    @2_pencil Před rokem +7

    The fabric they chose is gorgeous! What a beautiful result.

  • @RyanKeane9
    @RyanKeane9 Před 3 lety +12

    Excellent video. It makes you appreciate how there is no substitute for experience. I’m gonna give it a go anyway, picking up an old chair tomorrow! Thanks for the upload mate👍🏻👍🏻

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Thanks a lot Ryan and thanks for watching! Go for it, everyone has to start somewhere 😊👍🏻

  • @gillwalker8362
    @gillwalker8362 Před 3 lety +10

    Watched this then recovered a chair that had a throw over it for 30 years. Brilliant thanks 😊

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      This is exactly what I like to hear! Thanks for watching and I'm so glad it helped you 🙂 Congrats on the chair!

  • @kenn1936
    @kenn1936 Před 2 lety +4

    You always make it look so easy! Thank you for sharing this video. AWESOME JOB!!

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 2 lety +1

      That’s really kind, thank you!! And thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 😊🙏🏻

  • @adrianacasillas5321
    @adrianacasillas5321 Před 3 lety +2

    Love the work and you are inspiring!

  • @lilylowsky
    @lilylowsky Před 3 měsíci +1

    I’ve been taking upholstery classes since 2018. My main teacher is a master upholsterer. But the way classes are set up with students working on various projects, it’s not possible to get this kind of detailed overview instruction. (Instead it’s just happening in the moment step by step without a great deal of explanation which is ok except that my learning style requires this kind of overview)
    These videos are extremely helpful for me to review the steps of projects and to see the big picture. I greatly appreciate your making and sharing these videos!

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Ahh thankyou! I'm glad to be able to fill in the gaps for you! Thankyou again for your kind words and support 🙏 ☺️ 📎📐⛏️🧵✂️

  • @kimberlydeprey
    @kimberlydeprey Před 7 měsíci +2

    This was so satisfying to,watch. Thank you! Gorgeous finished chair. Thank you also for saving this from the landfill and giving it a whole new long life. I’m sure this is why you do what you do. Bravo!

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 7 měsíci

      Indeed, Very blessed to be able to do what I do. Many thanks for watching🙏⛏️📐🧵📎✂️

  • @joycedollar1198
    @joycedollar1198 Před 4 měsíci +1

    1st video ive seen that explains tack strip and why dacron is used. Everyone speeds through that part. Thank you.

  • @realwyo
    @realwyo Před 3 měsíci +1

    Done some reupholstery work in the past, but now I'm ready to tackle my 25 year old Love Seat, basically a s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d chair, as in this video. Thanks! (I'm a little more confident after watching the video.)

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 měsíci

      Love to hear this!! Good luck with your stretched chair 😜 but you’re right, it is basically the same! If it’s a round love seat, I have done a video on one of those in the past - have a look and see if you find it helpful 😊👍🏻

  • @bearcatgov
    @bearcatgov Před 7 měsíci +1

    Amazing how intricate reupholstering a chair is.

  • @TheshadowofINK
    @TheshadowofINK Před 2 lety +1

    So beautiful! Great craftmanship!

  • @antonioosoriokory
    @antonioosoriokory Před 3 lety +2

    Felicidades por todo el esmero puesto en este trabajo !!!!Mi familia por mas de 40 años se a dedicado a fabicar sofas y sofas cama y claro tenemos el servicio de Re-Tapizado es una actividad muy grata se conocen a muchas familias y en ocasiones los clientes piden trabajos que llegan a resultados geniales les comparto uno de mis trabajos saludos afectuosos desde la Ciudad de México.
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  • @delaney157
    @delaney157 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Neil Great tutorial really appreciated!

  • @ThePalFishCoach
    @ThePalFishCoach Před 3 lety +1

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @anncarroll7354
    @anncarroll7354 Před 2 lety +1

    😍 beautiful fabric! You did that so beautifully!!

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 2 lety +1

      Hi Ann, that’s very kind! Thank you for watching 😊👍🏻

  • @caoimheanglin
    @caoimheanglin Před 3 lety +2

    Your videos are so helpful!

  • @salt8661
    @salt8661 Před 3 lety +12

    Beautiful job, I’m impressed to see how the professionals do it!

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Thank you so much! And thanks for watching, it’s really appreciated 😊👍🏻

  • @karenc5095
    @karenc5095 Před 2 lety +1

    So helpful- thank you!

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching Karen, glad you found it helpful 😊🙏🏻

  • @elizabethpantschenko2046
    @elizabethpantschenko2046 Před 2 lety +2

    thank you for shearing/ This Chair looks beautiful.

  • @carenallen5841
    @carenallen5841 Před 2 lety +1

    Love this guy!

  • @blessedhummingbird4
    @blessedhummingbird4 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful work!

  • @lisalovesquilts7219
    @lisalovesquilts7219 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great video. Really instructive- so much so that I know I will be out of my depth! Guess I'm looking for an upholsterer.

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 8 měsíci

      Many thanks for your kind words. Hope you find someone or give it a go yourself. Best of luck and thanks for watching 😊 🙏 📐⛏️✂️🧵

  • @kimashizawa1835
    @kimashizawa1835 Před 3 lety +1

    You are a true craftsman

  • @Doctor.Dentista
    @Doctor.Dentista Před rokem +4

    Seems harder than I thought. It’s a great video, but look at all the tools needed!

  • @jennw6354
    @jennw6354 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Wow, just amazing!

  • @overseasproudpakistaniik1246

    Great video !

  • @matthewbanyard9522
    @matthewbanyard9522 Před rokem

    You are an inspiration!

  • @patriciaingraldi4719
    @patriciaingraldi4719 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Fantastic as always

  • @parabellum2049
    @parabellum2049 Před 2 lety +1

    cutting the staples is a great idea. you are genius :D

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha thank you! It does take the pain of removing each staple individually away 😅

  • @omseifggoudy5308
    @omseifggoudy5308 Před 3 lety +2

    I like what you are doing in the corner of the chair beside the legs

  • @luigibenignochiappero5589

    CONGRATS MASTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAPEAU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Best Wishes.

  • @blancatorres7506
    @blancatorres7506 Před 3 lety +3

    Hi! Greetings from Puerto Rico. I'm not a native speaker of English,but let me tell you that you are a very talented man in your work, I have learned so much with your videos. I have been practicing little by little. Will you please, teach how to upholster a Victorian chair for a living room, a small one?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you so much for your kind comment, it’s really appreciated!! Thank you for watching my videos, I’m glad you find them helpful 😊 Of course, if I get a Victorian chair in, I will definitely make a video for you! Love to Puerto Rico!

  • @briezeee
    @briezeee Před rokem +1

    As a mega beginner… I did learn some stuff from this vid

  • @marciareagan2718
    @marciareagan2718 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing fabric!!!

  • @leeanncerretani9737
    @leeanncerretani9737 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you! this was very helpful. what tools to I need to get to do this project?

  • @marianmalone9523
    @marianmalone9523 Před rokem +1

    I loved this video. I'm just not sure what you mean by sewing the collar but I may not have understood what you were saying.

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem

      Hi Marian, the collar is a bit of fabric sewn into a curve or shape to allow you to pull on without causing wrinking or puckering. Thanks so much for watching! 🙏📐✂️📎⛏️🧵

  • @katarzynaklos2831
    @katarzynaklos2831 Před rokem +1

    your Italian is spot on 😄

  • @gillianbc
    @gillianbc Před 3 lety +2

    I'm hooked - can't wait to have a go. Is there a compressor and staple gun you'd recommend for a beginner? Which one do you use? What size staples?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      I’m so sorry I missed your comment Gillian! I would go for the Bambi Silent compressor, it’s the one I use and it’s a good compressor. And I use Tacwise guns and they’re really reasonably priced and work great! For general upholstery I use 8mm-10mm staples and then for places like outside backs where you’ll be stapling into more than one fabric I use 12-14mm staples. Hope this helps 😊👍🏻

  • @PaulGDowling
    @PaulGDowling Před rokem

    Any chance you could do a video on reupholstering a Lazboy recliner chair?

  • @Fabulous.s
    @Fabulous.s Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing

  • @dokidokidokidokidoki
    @dokidokidokidokidoki Před rokem +1

    feeling good about DIYing my armless chairs

  • @joanneaddison1538
    @joanneaddison1538 Před 3 lety +2

    Hiya great video the fabric is beautiful, where can i get it from olease?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Joanne 😊 I’ve replied to your other comment with info on the fabric!

  • @michellejack1263
    @michellejack1263 Před 2 lety +1

    Really great video

  • @debbiedigger5449
    @debbiedigger5449 Před 3 lety +4

    Hi Neil Appreciate this great tutorial, what an amazing transformation.
    I’ve got a 1940s chair that I’m hoping to recover with a beautiful, thick velvet fabric. Do you think I would be able to do this with an ordinary modern sewing machine? Would I need special needles?
    Any advice would be fab.
    Many thanks

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Debbie! Thank you so much for watching, it’s really appreciated 😊👍🏻 I think you’ll struggle with an upholstery fabric with a standard machine - you could try but without a walking foot that helps to push the fabric through for you, it may be really difficult!

    • @debbiedigger5449
      @debbiedigger5449 Před 3 lety

      Thanks for the reply. Maybe have to have a rethink. 👍

  • @Faustian_Bargain_Bin
    @Faustian_Bargain_Bin Před rokem +1

    Thank you so much for the video. How did you sew the arms parts together so there's a face and a top in different planes? Eg what tools and what's the key to making it look so neat (other than years of experience)?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem +1

      Hi Mia, years of learning I Guess. I do have a video on tools etc. I will link a few videos below that would help explain better.
      czcams.com/video/foDjxCzT-7M/video.html
      czcams.com/video/tGdnHFUBrN0/video.html

  • @sumonislam8993
    @sumonislam8993 Před 2 lety

    Your video is very helpful us 😍

  • @JS369JS
    @JS369JS Před 3 lety +1

    We need an upholsterer for manufacturing business in Melbourne Australia.

  • @clorondajordan
    @clorondajordan Před 3 lety +1

    Hope I can do this with my new chairs

  • @reecevansanden
    @reecevansanden Před 2 lety +1

    Nice mate.

  • @christinelewis2338
    @christinelewis2338 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Could you please tell me where i can get the metal griper please ? You've inspired me. The first tutorial ive watched that didnt drag out for 3 1/2 hours 😔

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 měsíci

      Hi Christine. Any upholstery supplies will be able to provide this, or alternatively ebay might be a shout. Hope this helps and thanks for watching 🙏☺️🧵✂️📐📎

  • @mikanesbit4649
    @mikanesbit4649 Před 3 lety +4

    Just found your channel. Super helpful. Thank you. I’m a beginner and I’m wondering how do you know wether or not you need to replace old springs?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Hi Mika! Thank you for watching! Unless the springs are completely broken you should be able to tighten the springs with webbing. But this does depend on what kind of springs they are?

  • @missbeaneats
    @missbeaneats Před 3 lety +1

    this is so nice

  • @amyfreeze9772
    @amyfreeze9772 Před rokem +1

    About 13:46 you mention about a yellow cardboard strip and a metal strip. Do you have a video that shows the details of this section?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem

      Hi Amy,
      Hope this helps?! 🙏😊⛏️📐📎✂️🧵czcams.com/video/ew9BlChJ0so/video.html

  • @christinebyrom4816
    @christinebyrom4816 Před 2 měsíci +1

    I watched your video of the swivel chair 👏👏👏please please use a mask when you spray the glue You will suffer in the future with your lungs if you don’t great job as always ❤

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you! You’re right Christine, I absolutely should be doing that!!

  • @shailacrooks
    @shailacrooks Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful

  • @sierrafrazier1659
    @sierrafrazier1659 Před 2 lety

    How do you do the piping.

  • @albertkonic5479
    @albertkonic5479 Před 3 lety +8

    Can you please make a video for sofa or chair upholstery with detailed explanation how to sew together fabric u cut. People in a videos like this always skip sewing part or just speed it up. There's lot of people who want this.

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +2

      Hi Albert! Yes, I did have plans to make a video like this in the near future. Keep a look out for it over the coming keeps 😊👍🏻

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Albert - the video for cutting and sewing for reupholstery is here: czcams.com/video/ExcobHrP2kY/video.html hope it helps!

  • @jordanfisher9126
    @jordanfisher9126 Před 3 lety +11

    *smack smack, smack smack smack* "seems ok!!" 😂

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +4

      🤣 that’s a very technical way to check it don’t you know!

  • @SuperBeaner2009
    @SuperBeaner2009 Před rokem +1

    Hello there I’m a new subscriber I was hoping, that you can make a video on how to reupholster church benches , thanks for all the great videos

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem

      Hi Job, Many thanks for your kind words. Will do a video on this as soon as we get one in. Many thanks for watching 🙏⛏️📎✂️📐🧵

  • @Everythingisgoingtobealright
    @Everythingisgoingtobealright Před 10 měsíci +1

    Thanks, I have a couple small chairs to do. I have a feeling mine won’t look quite as good.

  • @Tinyteacher1111
    @Tinyteacher1111 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi, I just discovered your channel and subscribed! I tread through the comments, but I’m kind of unsure about what the collar is. You mentioned that it’s a piece of material for corners, but is there a video that goes through that as well? Thank you!

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Hi Kathryn! Thank you so much for watching and for subscribing, it really means a lot! So a collar is a piece of fabric that you sew on (in the same fabric as you’re upholstering the chair in) to assist you around bends or corners and stops the fabrics gathering up. You usually put them on inside backs. I explain them in a little more detail in this video but I think I will need to make a video specifically on them as I haven’t done that yet czcams.com/video/JDkaZFao-BY/video.html

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      I hope this is helpful! Thanks again 😊👍🏻

  • @ShakilaTaranumMaan
    @ShakilaTaranumMaan Před 3 lety

    Can you do a video on how to upholster a single leather sofa seat area thank you

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi there! Yes I am planning on doing a tutorial on how to do a seat on a sofa/ chair so I will be getting that up soon 😊👍🏻

  • @TheLablover3
    @TheLablover3 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Hi Neil, can you tell me when you sew on the “collar” what is the process there? Where exactly do you place the collar so you don’t get wrinkles etc…. Do you find it is better to do a collar for this reason?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 5 měsíci

      Hi Heather, we just released a video on Collars so I hope you may have seen that now. 🙏☺️⛏️📐✂️🧵

  • @t.t.9081
    @t.t.9081 Před rokem

    Hi! So happy to find your channel!💙 Question: Ive a chair ‘similar’ to that, but 90s swivel ricker But much more plush on top & arms with the tufted buttons all on the ‘front’ backrest. Can I switch (remove) from extra plush pouffy stuff to something less plush, pouffy &/or leave out the tufted buttons?
    Just wondering if it’d be easier for me to handle with less poof around top & no buttons……it’s my first time doing a full piece-Never tried anything other than a simple seats on chairs & stools.
    Lastly, ☺️(sorry) - your ‘GRIPPER’…..was that the thing you sewed into fabric as a trim- piping!? I’ve seen rubber/plastic ones b4 but yours looked METAL & FLEXIBLE!?
    OR you referring to the long metal tool you used around same time, (looked like a metal file for filing chainsaws, As the ‘gripper’ mentioned?
    Thanks SO much If you’re actually able to respond; regardless, Great vid! 😍 please do more like this. A 90s button Tufted plush swivel rocker, perhaps! 😏

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem

      Hi there! Sorry for the delayed reply, thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 😊 yes you can absolutely reupholster the inside back without buttons (and you’re right, it would be easier!) but you would need to replace the foam otherwise you’d see the holes in the foam once you put the new fabric on. The metal gripper is what I use for outside backs and arms - here’s a video showing you how I do an outside back which might explain the gripper better for you: czcams.com/video/2bFbJJ76RRw/video.html I also have another video on just an outside arm if you find it helpful too 😊 I hope this helps!!

  • @laurahiggins9755
    @laurahiggins9755 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi there Neil, what equipment and make would you recommend..A mulitool, a staple gun etc. Thsnk you so much..You are a star! Laura

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Laura! Thank you so much for watching my videos, it means a lot. I uploaded a video on the tools I use and recommend a little while back - here’s the link czcams.com/video/tGdnHFUBrN0/video.html 😊👍🏻

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      And any questions, let me know and I’ll try my best 😊

  • @markanthonyrodriguez254
    @markanthonyrodriguez254 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice

  • @joshcook1681
    @joshcook1681 Před 2 lety +1

    What kind of tear down pliers did you use when removing the bottom of the chair?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 2 lety

      Hi Josh. I call them carpenters pincers but I believe they’re called soft grip pincers!

  • @BooBel949
    @BooBel949 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Amazing. How many metres of fabric did this take?

  • @catsmith233
    @catsmith233 Před měsícem

    What is the tool you used to pull away the cording in the beginning

  • @Stardust_Truth_Seeker
    @Stardust_Truth_Seeker Před rokem +1

    If you're not removing the Staples but you're cutting through them, does it not leave sharp edges that would overtime perhaps damage the new fibres?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem +1

      Hi there! No it cuts them clean at the wood so there’s no sharp edges when you run your hand over them. And if you do feel any, you can hammer them down. You also shouldn’t put fabric directly on to the wood, you’d have foam and dacron before the fabric.

  • @feibenbrook3410
    @feibenbrook3410 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Love the fabric, where did you find it? Is there a link?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 11 měsíci

      Sure thing!
      Thanks for watching! 👍🧵📐✂️⛏️
      sunburydesign.com/collections/autograph-velvets/

  • @proud_to_be_a_ted
    @proud_to_be_a_ted Před 2 lety

    Would have been nice to see how you made the piping

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 2 lety

      Hi there! Apologies, I’ve made a fair few videos where I’ve shown how to make piping I worry that things get a bit repetitive. Here’s a link to a video where I show how to make piping - starts at 10:10 czcams.com/video/BMgJWyEumWI/video.html

  • @spinksy35
    @spinksy35 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi mate, hope you and the family are good 👍 could you let me know what the fabrics called mate. Ive got 6 balloon back chairs that would look lovely in that. Cheers mate 👍

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Hi mate! Good to hear from you, I hope your well too and business is going good 👍🏻 Me and the family are well thanks mate. The fabric is by Sunbury called ‘Cavalli Guava’ - it’s a really lovely fabric 👍🏻

    • @spinksy35
      @spinksy35 Před 3 lety

      Ive just sent a email asking how much mate, recovering our settee soon 👍

  • @MichaelWalker-rm7ri
    @MichaelWalker-rm7ri Před 10 měsíci

    Please what is the name of the spray used to stick the Dacron to the foam?. Here in Nigeria we use gum.

  • @DirtySnales
    @DirtySnales Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful mate. Green is the way to go as it suits the chair perfectly. 5🌟

  • @hevsmithson6574
    @hevsmithson6574 Před 3 lety +1

    How high is you working upholstery table as it looks like a nice heights

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi! I use adjustable trestles so I can alter the height as I need it. Hope this helps! 😊👍🏻

  • @joanneaddison1538
    @joanneaddison1538 Před 3 lety +1

    Hello i have a chair to recover, your video great thank you, could you please tell me where the fabric is called and where i could buy it? 😃

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Hi Joanne, thanks so much for watching and for your comment 😊👍🏻 We would be able to source it for you if you’re from the UK? Send me an email and we’ll help. Neilbanyard@faceliftinteriors.co.uk

    • @joanneaddison1538
      @joanneaddison1538 Před 3 lety

      @@faceliftinteriors thank you will email you in bit 😁

  • @elizabethjones5352
    @elizabethjones5352 Před 2 lety

    What make is your staple gun please

  • @JulieWallis1963
    @JulieWallis1963 Před 3 lety +3

    I’ve never reupholstered anything in my life, but I’ve just claimed a beautiful wing backed chair for free. It needs reupholstering. Would you recommend I strip it first because I was planning to keep to old fabric underneath. Stripping it all away seems so brutal for a complete novice. Would doubling up on the fabric be awful?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +5

      Hi Julie - you can upholster over old fabric but I wouldn’t really recommend doing it. I find carefully stripping off the old fabric and using it as a template to copy on to the new fabric an easy way to make sure you have enough fabric and the right shapes for the furniture. But it’s not an absolute no no to upholster over old fabric if you feel more confident doing it that way...unless it’s leather, I wouldn’t upholster over leather 🤣 I’ve recently uploaded a video on how to use the old fabric to cut your new fabric - here’s the link czcams.com/video/ExcobHrP2kY/video.html I’m planning a video soon to show how to upholster wings of a chair so hopefully that will help too 😊👍🏻

    • @JulieWallis1963
      @JulieWallis1963 Před 3 lety +2

      @@faceliftinteriors thank you, you’re a great help. I’ll be brave.

  • @chriscullen4994
    @chriscullen4994 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Lee were would I get tension springs from

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Hi Chris! You should be able to get them from any upholstery suppliers 😊👍🏻

    • @chriscullen4994
      @chriscullen4994 Před 3 lety

      @@faceliftinteriors Hi ok thanks for getting back to me

  • @ellemontgomery5262
    @ellemontgomery5262 Před rokem +1

    What’s the spray adhesive you’re using please? And how much fabric did that take?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem

      Hi Elle, It's heavy duty spray adhesive ! Most upholstery suppliers will have them, and this chair took about 6m of fabric. 👍⛏️🧵📎📐✂️

    • @ellemontgomery5262
      @ellemontgomery5262 Před rokem

      @@faceliftinteriors thank you 😊

  • @proud_to_be_a_ted
    @proud_to_be_a_ted Před 2 lety

    Good job though

  • @jeangray7885
    @jeangray7885 Před 3 lety +1

    How many yards or meters of fabric did you use?

  • @ritahogan844
    @ritahogan844 Před 3 lety +1

    was the 1st staple, to anchor, on the outside or inside at the front?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Rita! It was actually on the bottom of the curve of them arm and then you put another one on the bottom of the inside arm. Sorry about my large head getting in the way of the shot!! 🙈

    • @ritahogan844
      @ritahogan844 Před 3 lety

      @@faceliftinteriors thanks. Love your videos...

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Thanks so much, I really appreciate it 😊

  • @jcc9587
    @jcc9587 Před 2 lety +1

    What kind of sponge you use

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem

      Sorry for delayed reply - I’ve made a video on foams to use, here is it czcams.com/video/jbfhtRP3gIQ/video.html I hope this helps 😊👍🏻

  • @tlynas1
    @tlynas1 Před 3 lety +1

    Does it matter if you do the inside arms or the seat first? Other videos show the seat first.

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +2

      Hi there! 9 times out of 10 I do the seat last so you can staple off the inside arms and inside back without having any springs and foam etc in the way. However, it does depend on the design of the chair as sometimes you’re not able to do it this way.

    • @tlynas1
      @tlynas1 Před 3 lety

      @@thecamoflaugemetaldetector1661 Thanks! Thats what I thought.

  • @petorialisasemaiegrant9990

    My hands are sore from taking down 2 yes 2, I am Reupholstering 2 armchairs for my wife as a Christmas gift , she has hard it over many years from her grandma who left it to her . taking down is the worse I have done this before but this one is different , thank you for this.... the only thing I removed is the springs which I wont be putting back any ideas? again thanks for this

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem +1

      Hi there! Yea stripping down furniture is not easy - especially if it’s old furniture as they tend to be made with solid wood, which makes taking out staples a lot harder (but the furniture does last longer!!) I have uploaded a video where I reupholstered an older chair and removed the springs and replaced with webbing - here’s the link: czcams.com/video/JDkaZFao-BY/video.html hope this is helpful!

    • @petorialisasemaiegrant9990
      @petorialisasemaiegrant9990 Před rokem

      @@faceliftinteriors oh I know that’s my favorite video but the way my mind is set up I’m thinking the webbing isn’t strong enough 🤭 so I place a flat plywood for the bace

  • @ThePartyRockLove
    @ThePartyRockLove Před 2 lety +1

    About how much fabric did you use to reupholster this chair?

  • @simonjarratt
    @simonjarratt Před rokem +1

    Can I ask how much would that chair have cost in total to recover (that fabric)? We have a similar chair to recover and I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth it. Thanks.

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem +1

      Hi there! Sorry for the delayed reply. This fabric retails around £45 a metre and you’d need around 6 metres to cover. And then depending on whether you do it yourself or get an upholsterer to do the work will depend on their labour costs.

    • @simonjarratt
      @simonjarratt Před rokem

      @@faceliftinteriors Thank you for coming back to me. That’s about what I expected.

  • @evelynkanguru-walden8930

    Where is this fabric from? Looking for something similar.

  • @saragoggin2886
    @saragoggin2886 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi, just starting to reupholster a wing back chair. Did you use 4oz wadding for padding? When doing the back what do you sew the lining fabric onto? Lovely chair and fabric, does it come in dark navy? Although would it be a difficult design to do for a beginner?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Hi Sara! Yes I use 4oz wadding/ Dacron on this chair. So when you say the lining fabric, do you mean the inside back or the outside back? With the inside back, I used the lining to make a template to cut the collars to pull the inside back through without any puckering - the collars are made out of the fabric the chair is upholstered in. I don’t think I explained collars properly in this video but I have recently uploaded a video where I explain them more in-depth - I’ll leave the link to the video below if you wanted to have a look! This fabric does come in a navy and teal version - I wouldn’t say the fabric is an overly complicated design for a beginner...just try to keep the pattern central and straight. Good luck with your chair! Let me know how you get on 😊👍🏻

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Here’s the link to the video where I explain collars in more detail czcams.com/video/JDkaZFao-BY/video.html

    • @saragoggin2886
      @saragoggin2886 Před 3 lety +1

      @@faceliftinteriors Hi there, thanks. Yes I can see now you are using the plain fabric and marking with a pencil. Do you have more information of where to get the fabric, cost etc? Thanks again.

    • @saragoggin2886
      @saragoggin2886 Před 3 lety +1

      @@faceliftinteriors I have bought 6oz does this matter?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      The fabric is by Sunbury Design called ‘Cavalli Velum 8125’. It’s £50 per metre retail. Hope this helps 😊

  • @poppyk6182
    @poppyk6182 Před 2 lety +1

    👏👌😍

  • @alexmcdonough3622
    @alexmcdonough3622 Před 3 lety +1

    Can you explain why nails are used instead of screws or staples?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Hi Alex - do you mean on the sprung unit? Nails had already been used to secure the unit so I also used them. But you also screw them 😊👍🏻

    • @alexmcdonough3622
      @alexmcdonough3622 Před 3 lety

      @@faceliftinteriors Thanks! I just never trust nails to hold.

  • @lilacbazzi493
    @lilacbazzi493 Před 3 lety +1

    How much would it cost me to have an armchair in good condition like the one in the video reupholstered professionally?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety +1

      Hi there! It depends on where you go usually between £600 and £1000 but also depending on how much work needs doing to it.

    • @lilacbazzi493
      @lilacbazzi493 Před 3 lety

      @@faceliftinteriors thank you.

  • @MissBanks777
    @MissBanks777 Před 3 lety +1

    How much would you charge to do this to a loveseat?

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před 3 lety

      Hi Rebecca! Send me a message on Instagram and I’ll forward on my prices 😊👍🏻

  • @andrewmcgahey3091
    @andrewmcgahey3091 Před rokem +1

    Wy take off the old fabric if the foam and bones of the chair are sound,.

    • @faceliftinteriors
      @faceliftinteriors  Před rokem

      Hi Andrew, some people leave the old fabric on when doing reupholstery, however I always advise to take the old fabric off as its not good workmanship to leave it on. You can also use the old fabric as templates and taking off the old fabric shows you how the original fabric was fitted. Hope this helps 🙏 ⛏️🧵📎📐✂️