tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post5114774258899447044..comments2024-02-11T02:27:42.622-05:00Comments on Little Green Notebook: Reupholstering a Chair, Part 1: StrippingJenny at LGNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-22740601353901987532013-02-16T12:46:32.607-05:002013-02-16T12:46:32.607-05:00Thank you for the wonderful series. This was my ...Thank you for the wonderful series. This was my 1st run at rehupostering chairs (a pair). For the first chair I had a real hard time breaking almost half of the staples using the claw device i picked up at the fabric store and needle nose pliers. I found your blog, admittedly frustrated, before i started stripping the 2nd chair ---so glad i did. It turns out the flat head screwdriver and regular pliers worked like a charm. I bought a metal file at Lowe's and filed down that claw device which really helped loosen the staples that were too tight for the flathead to get under. One thing I thought I'd share is I found this cheap magnetic tray --it is very sturdy and really helped me because the plastic bowl i used was too flimsy and kept spilling over. <br /><br />Check it out: Shop Task Force Magnetic Mechanic Tray at Lowes.com http://www.lowes.com/ProductDisplay<br /><br />I a now at step 4 now ready to do my piping. :-) So blessed to have found this amazing step by step guidance! Many thanks. Bunburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358012561222453829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-65004501386113156302013-02-08T13:41:48.915-05:002013-02-08T13:41:48.915-05:00"This is when you'll probably discover yo..."This is when you'll probably discover you'll want bandaids and possibly gloves. (Maybe make sure you're current on your tetanus shots?) :)"<br /><br />Foreshadowing? Premonition? Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17690996586453881071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-767113428117515432012-08-31T11:21:17.861-04:002012-08-31T11:21:17.861-04:00THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I am picking up a ...THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!! I am picking up a Victorian parlor chair tomorrow that I found on Craigslist for $10 which is an amazing price but it needs a complete redo on the upholstery. I've never done this before so this has given me some great pointers to start. When it is done, this chair will be used in my craft room- a very fitting place for it, I think ;)Lady Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08830559248998671850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-28494557471042061532012-07-04T09:00:40.182-04:002012-07-04T09:00:40.182-04:00I do similar work for my shop and your tutorials a...I do similar work for my shop and your tutorials are wonderfully clear - so glad you were on Pinterest so I can follow along.Kathyhttp://www.centraltexasdesignhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-16406495222323315252012-03-27T13:15:02.137-04:002012-03-27T13:15:02.137-04:00OMG! I have this exact same chair and I want to r...OMG! I have this exact same chair and I want to reupholster it! I have never reupholstered before and I was thinking this would be a good project to start with (it was $10)Please tell me it's a good starter project LOL.Jillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-39509961616383214702012-01-09T13:50:38.016-05:002012-01-09T13:50:38.016-05:00Thanks for all the helpful pics. They really help ...Thanks for all the helpful pics. They really help the learning process!Office Chairshttp://www.officeanything.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-60996367318506766582011-11-16T16:23:28.178-05:002011-11-16T16:23:28.178-05:00Maybe this will give me the courage to recover my ...Maybe this will give me the courage to recover my chairs! Thanks for this!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13728201383286788649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-25384026791825244732011-10-27T23:11:30.572-04:002011-10-27T23:11:30.572-04:00i know this is an older post, so sorry to make you...i know this is an older post, so sorry to make you go back...but i'd love to know the name of the fabric you used for this project. i love it!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929362882974118253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-5658352405988247242011-10-27T23:10:43.157-04:002011-10-27T23:10:43.157-04:00i know this is an older post, but i'd love to ...i know this is an older post, but i'd love to know what fabric you used for this project. i love it and am looking for some good fabric resources!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929362882974118253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-81698141401362805272011-10-27T14:17:24.360-04:002011-10-27T14:17:24.360-04:00Beautiful!!! I'm so glad to know of your site...Beautiful!!! I'm so glad to know of your site through Tobi Fairley's recommendation!! I'm a fellow DIYer and am going to be checking back reguarly for inspiartion and to get my creative juices flowing again!!! So glad to be your newest "follower" and would love for you to come visit and "follow" ItsOverflowing, too!!!<br /><br />Aimee @ ItsOverflowingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030486890028138837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-75290964709300372442011-07-01T22:05:15.712-04:002011-07-01T22:05:15.712-04:00Jenny, this tutorial is amazing and I think it cou...Jenny, this tutorial is amazing and I think it could encourage many people to try reupholstering a piece of furniture!! I hope you don't mind that I shared it with my readers here: http://savedbysuzy.blogspot.com/2011/07/feature-friday-4.html.Suzy www.savedbysuzy.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04567515183153770968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-38785159495024412132011-06-28T23:56:07.685-04:002011-06-28T23:56:07.685-04:00I'm impressed with your ability to jump right...I'm impressed with your ability to jump right in. I owned my own upholstery business for fifteen years and I've been teaching it for three. There are many things the DIY upholsterer won't ever use that the pros know. Not that it's a secret, it's just that one piece can be done with easier DIY techniques. Thanks for the series.<br />shelly<br />www.modhomeec.comShellyhttp://www.modhomeec.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-43237138724965583042011-06-26T20:21:57.612-04:002011-06-26T20:21:57.612-04:00Jenny, thanks for taking the time to explain all o...Jenny, thanks for taking the time to explain all of this. It was great and the tip about taking the pictures of where welting starts/stops is brilliant!Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708695042866116444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-26900825700481460832011-06-22T18:09:09.955-04:002011-06-22T18:09:09.955-04:00This is amazing and I cannot believe you are tackl...This is amazing and I cannot believe you are tackling this. I hope I can learn from you and give it a whirl. I told my blog readers to tune in too! This is something everyone should see!! You're brave, my friend. Can't wait to see the final product!! JoannaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-64925975178822941562011-06-22T12:50:52.180-04:002011-06-22T12:50:52.180-04:00I highly recommend signing up for a class. The cla...I highly recommend signing up for a class. The class helped me know how to begin and finish my project. It was great to watch some one who knew what they were doing in action. Thanks for the tutorial.Tassi Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047018067108046874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-54908923582940497232011-06-22T11:29:33.963-04:002011-06-22T11:29:33.963-04:00The way you present it makes it look simple and I ...The way you present it makes it look simple and I feel like I should go re-upholster something right now...which I won't really do. Great instructions!House Of Scouthttp://houseofscout.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-16093187776222876892011-06-22T08:21:30.547-04:002011-06-22T08:21:30.547-04:00=D today I think I'll join your fan club; and ...=D today I think I'll join your fan club; and your's will be the first one I am joining!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-16214634801509252632011-06-21T20:56:31.252-04:002011-06-21T20:56:31.252-04:00YAY! keep it coming!YAY! keep it coming!Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831950968587468914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-66169872015963251722011-06-21T15:50:30.936-04:002011-06-21T15:50:30.936-04:00So helpful!!! Can't wait to try it out myself!...So helpful!!! Can't wait to try it out myself! It will save me so much $ to do this myself. Would you mind if I mentioned this post on my blog: trescheapetchic.blogspot.com? Let me know. Thanks!Missy Minicucci | The Rinfret Grouphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327720153429580678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-28608093649532355602011-06-21T13:20:08.034-04:002011-06-21T13:20:08.034-04:00I reupholstered a vintage sofa earlier this year (...I reupholstered a vintage sofa earlier this year (photos on the blog!) and being as it was my first project of its kind I was overwhelmed with all the staples! I second the other person who commented on using a magnetic dish for the staples. I actually put a couple ceramac magnets in the bowl I was using to keep all those rusty metal bits together. I also used OnlineFabricStore.net to purchase upholstery supplies including their high density foam. Super pleased with the quality of the products and fast shipping. The only thing was they didn't inform me the foam was on back order until my other items arrived, so I'd give them a call to see if it is in stock first.LeeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12353955432153587658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-73088565077885058742011-06-21T12:27:01.710-04:002011-06-21T12:27:01.710-04:00this is awesome. btw, did you see that designspong...this is awesome. btw, did you see that designsponge has started an upholstery series with Spruce?<br /><br />http://www.designsponge.com/2011/06/upholstery-basics-tool-time.htmldagmarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222684053648902100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-18068383338845632552011-06-21T12:15:42.054-04:002011-06-21T12:15:42.054-04:00Can't wait to hear about part two. This is som...Can't wait to hear about part two. This is something I have been wanting to tackle.Glam at Homehttp://www.glamathome.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-16606326847123105292011-06-21T11:55:21.027-04:002011-06-21T11:55:21.027-04:00I am also in the process of reupholstering a pair ...I am also in the process of reupholstering a pair of wingback chairs and I will say... GLOVES, GLOVES, GLOVES!! It is going to look great! Can't wait to read step 2!!<br /><br />Tiffany {Living Savvy}<br />savvydesignwest {dot} comTiffany @ {Living Savvy}https://www.blogger.com/profile/15033029213058107403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-23447809108717977582011-06-21T11:45:13.738-04:002011-06-21T11:45:13.738-04:00Dina - I can't wait to try that magnetic bowl...Dina - I can't wait to try that magnetic bowl. I have one for sewing pins, so maybe I'll try that. Genius! Thanks!!<br />xxJenny at LGNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425576060240501896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3009168790894665633.post-53270964522997173122011-06-21T11:44:26.779-04:002011-06-21T11:44:26.779-04:00Thanks for the tutorials. It's great to see ho...Thanks for the tutorials. It's great to see how others approach reupholstering furniture. I highly recommend using a magnetic pin cushion to collect the staples. It's also useful to wave it around the floor for any stray staples.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428087765101877123noreply@blogger.com