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The back of my slipper chair has 2 support rails. Before I removed the fabric, I could see those rails pushing against the old fabric. The last upholsterer did not add anything between the fabric or the rails. The picture is of the back after fabric was removed, and before tear down was completed.



The chair back curves and I will add webbing and Dacron, but I'm worried the wood might still show through. What else can I do to make sure they don't, and to give it a nice round look?

This is a set of chairs that will require more than a recover. There are cracks, loose joints, loose springs, worn wood finish, and a broken leg. But I wasn't surprised, and always up for a challenge. :)







On another note, now that I found, what I believe to be, the original fabric underneath, I'm curious what decade these chairs were built. Can anyone recommend a book that covers this?

I am gathering supplies in preparation of upholstering 2 antique chairs. There are a multitude of places to buy the needed items, but wondered what are your favorite companies that you use.

I have been sewing since the 2nd grade and have always enjoyed every aspect of designing, making or covering something. A few years ago, I refurbished an old porch swing to include making new cushions. The box cushion was my very first and was a replacement of the standard cheap lawn cushion. I later replaced the old foam as it did not fill the box cushion adequately. Over all, it was easy, and I enjoyed doing it. It was this project that gave me the idea to actually consider recovering and reupholstering furniture.

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I spoke with several close friends and family members who encouraged me to take the plunge, and this website has offered an abundance of information that has motivated me to move forward. I have been in learning mode for over 2 months and now it's time to put my learning and experience into practice.

I have a small shop, 14' x 24', to get started. Definitely will require some ingenuity to work in such a small space.  I currently own 2 old White machines that are workhorses. I really want an industrial walking foot, but that is a purchase that will have to wait. I have quite a few wood working and standard tools as well as an air compressor. For upholstery specific, I have purchased the must haves. I just finished building my cutting table that is 51" x 99". Not very big, but the lower shelf will be used for storage, and I added locking wheels so that I can easily move it around as needed. I can also use the shelves that are installed all along one wall of the shop.

First project will be 2 matching antique chairs. The project will also include refinishing the legs and wood trim.

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