Make a cardboard template of the seat and back (do this before making the chair, its easier).
Cut a strip of wadding and using PVA glue, stick all the pieces onto it face down. When the glue is dry, trim around each piece.
Cut a piece of fabric about 1/2 inch wider all round. Cut the corners.
Using your glue, stick two sides first, then fold corners in before sticking the rest down. (You will probably find you get lovely sticky fingers doing this step.) Try to keep it taught, but not so tight that it flattens the batting.
When you turn it over, it should look nicely padded like this.
Then you can glue it down on the chair. Then repeat this process with the back piece.
Once that's complete you may wish to trim the sides of the seat with narrow braid as I have done.
Happy Crafting!
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It looks SO nice, it makes me want to buy those chairs and make the padding seat, it adds a great touch and looks more realistic too
ReplyDeleteThank you Alejandra. :) When my "special" fabric arrives I will be making loose covers for these chairs which will tie at the back with a bow.
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Hello Sandy,
ReplyDeleteGreat upholstery job. the trim is a nice touch that finishes it off beautifully.
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Not nearly as good as what you do Giac, but I'm happy enough with them, thank you. :)
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This looks really nice and takes me back to my dollshouse days when I was forever making something in 1/12th scale, it was great fun.
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Thanks Sharon, I am so enjoying making all these things for the diorama, but it's coming to an end, just a few more props and I'm done. :)
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These pieces all look so good, and it's super interesting to see how you assemble them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Irene, I'm pleased you are finding it interesting. :)
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Looking good! Love the blue fabric! I have some tiny chairs I bought from IKEA, so made those could use some padding seats! Great tutorial!
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Thank you Niina. A little padding makes for a soft landing. :) I hope I have been of use.
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It looks really nice. It is nice to see how you assemble it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you BB, I don't know if everyone does it the same way, but I found this way easy. :)
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Lovely chair and I'm sure it's very comfy :). And I love the fabric, the print fits perfectly. Great tutorial!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chiriann, I'm glad you like it. Luckily for me I had this fabric already in my stash, sometimes it's difficult to find prints which are both small enough, as well as in the right colour . . . it's usually one or the other. :)
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Hello Sandi,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful and confy chair, I love the fabric <3
Greetings ^^
Hi Lily!
DeleteThank you, don't know how comfy it is, if I sat on it I would break it! LOL!
The fabric turned out to be a pretty good match, so I'm happy with it.
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Oh man, this looks amazing. I love it. The trim gives it a nice little touch. Thank you so much for sharing how to upholster your chair. I've been trying a few methods but they haven't really worked out that well (the cardboard I used must have been too thin because after the glue dried, it bent and doesn't sit flush with the chair. I am going to redo the entire thing from scratch, Is your cardboard a bit thicker? I considered using Balsa wood too for it but not sure if that would make it too thick?
ReplyDeleteThank you again for sharing your method. I very much appreciate it.
Thank you so much Alasse. The one I used is quite dense and stiff. It's 1.5 mm thick and is called Crocodile board, they use it in the bookbinding industry. I'll send some up to you if you like.
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Oh that would be great if you could. We never get stuff like that up here. Thank you! Do you just use a craft knife to cut it to size? We have foam board here but I've noticed it bends and warps when the glue dries. It's frustrating. I've been looking around the house all afternoon for a thick piece of board but haven't really found much.
DeleteIt's on it's way! I use a craft knife similar to a Stanley, but you can use a scalpel or any sharp cutting knife and metal (preferably steel) ruler. I use this a lot for projects because Crocodile board is meant for gluing.
DeleteDamn! I am adoring this project of yours!! The fabric is such a perfect match, and that trim detail is pure perfection. Hands down, your prop-making skills are otherworldly.
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Well I am having fun with it Musume, and it's less expensive than purchasing dolls. Hahahah! The fabric match was more luck than anything, but it's cool. Oh I don't know about otherworldly, there's nothing really special about it, I'm sure you would do as well.
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Thank you!
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