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Has anyone ever upholstered a eames fiberglass chair? I am ok with the sewing upholstery and cutting and glueing the foam but am not sure what the best foam would be and the best way to glue the fabric. Any guiedence would be appreciated.

Thanks, Chris

Hi everyone Chris here. I am starting my first upholstered piece of furniture, a case sofa similar to the one pictured. I have been reading a lot and am finding some conflicting info so I thought I would ask the professionals!

First let me go over some of my plan...We have a lot of 6/4 maple leftovers in the shop so that is what the frame is being made of with the case portion being skinned in a marine grade ply and veneered. One of my biggest complaints on a modern sofa is they are usually hard as a rock so I am planning on 8way tied springs with the cushions being a coil boxed in foam with a down pocket top and bottom so they can be flipped.

1st question is coils, I had planned on making a 4" frame with 6" coils so the coils would be flush with the top of the frame. I have been told that is not the correct way that I should use 8" springs and add foam all the way around the edge to bring it flush. Opinions?

2nd does anyone have pics of a well built frame in this style? I have a good idea what I am going to do but I do have a tendency to overbuild things and would prefer to not have to use a crane to move it when done.

Last I am confident I tie the springs and upholster the sides and back, the cushions have me a bit scared as I have never run a sewing machine. I have a regular sewing machine as well as a industrial straight stitch and serger in the shop I lease space in. Should I give it a shot or hire someone to do the cushions?

Cheers, Chris