How to Reupholster a Recliner Chair

This video tutorial we will show you every step required to reupholster a recliner chair, this happens to be a La-Z-Boy brand chair. By using a few common household tools and a few upholstery tools that can be purchased from Sailrite you can DIY (do it yourself). Watching this video and transform a favorite recliner chair like this to match your decor or give it a stylish new look.

HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A RECLINER CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Disassembling the Chair - 0:33
REMOVING OLD UPHOLSTERED FABRIC:
Arms - 4:04
Seat Deck - 6:41
Back Rest - 10:55
Patterning Arm Covers - 15:22
Making Piping - 22:59
Sewing Arm Covers - 28:27
Installing Arm Covers - 39:41
Patterning, Sewing & Covering Deck - 58:07
Re-Installing Deck to Frame - 1:19:23
PATTERNING & SEWING INSIDE BACK:
Top Plate & Facings - 1:21:22
Second Facing Strips - 1:33:45
Third Facing Strips - 1:40:26
Inside Plate - 2:03:49
Inserting Foam - 2:07:17
Securing Back Cushion on Back Frame - 2:10:18
Patterning & Sewing Outside Back - 2:16:24
Securing Outside Back - 2:22:03
Assembling Back to Frame - 2:20:32
Materials List - 2:32:02

Materials List:
Fabric Backed Sew Foam 58" - 124306 - sailrite.com/Fabric-Backed-1-4-Sew-Foam-58-10-y…
Decorative fabric from Sailrite: sailrite.com/shop/fabric/outdoor-living-fabric?…
Thread Nylon V-69 UV: sailrite.com/shop/notions/thread/nylon?facet_th…
Foam Piping/Welting Cord 5/32" - 122259 - sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32?utm_source=DIY&am…
Polyester Batting 55" - 124305 - sailrite.com/Batting-83-Thick-55-Wide?utm_sourc…
Upholstery Tack Strip 27" - 106422 - sailrite.com/Upholstery-Tack-Strips-27-5-pack?u…
Cardboard Upholstery Tack Strip 1/2" - 106420* - sailrite.com/Cardboard-Upholstery-Tack-Strip-1-…
Elastic White 1" - 22202 - sailrite.com/Elastic-White-1?utm_source=DIY&…
Furniture Lining & Dust Cover 62” Fabric - SKU: 126338 - sailrite.com/Furniture-Lining-Dust-Cover-62-Fab…
Polyester Fiberfill 15 Denier - Hollow Slick Conjugate - Item # 104467 - sailrite.com/Polyester-Fiberfill-15-Denier-Holl…
Twine 5-ply Waxed Bobbin (81 Feet) - 29206* - sailrite.com/5-Ply-Waxed-Polyester-Twine-1-oz

Tools List:
Torques bit, Wire cutters (dual is better), Sewing Machine, Tape Measure*, Sharpie Marker, Wrench
Marking Chalk for Fabrics - 102464* - sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk?utm_source=DIY&u…
Tack & Staple Remover - 104319* - sailrite.com/Tack-Staple-Remover?utm_source=DIY…
Sailrite® Rawhide Mallet 9 oz. - 123302 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Rawhide-Mallet-9-oz?utm_s…
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - 19104* - sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Handed?utm_…
Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - 121411 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Stap…
Pins 1 1/2" - 102985* - sailrite.com/Multi-Use-Pins-1-1-2-250-Pins?utm_…
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - 102400* - sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_sou…
Sailrite® Self Healing Double-Sided Cutting Mat 18" x 24" - 123112 - sailrite.com/Sailrite-Double-Sided-Cutting-Mat-…
Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm - 9655* - sailrite.com/Olfa-Deluxe-Rotary-Cutter-60mm?utm…
3M Super 77 Spray Adhesive Low VOC 18 oz. - 636100 - sailrite.com/3M-Super-77-Spray-Adhesive?utm_sou…
Assorted Curved Hand Sewing Needles - 100100* - sailrite.com/4-Assorted-Curved-Hand-Sewing-Need…
Markwell MPL4 Industrial Stapling Plier Stapler - 103285 - sailrite.com/Markwell-MPL4-Industrial-Stapling-…

* Included in Upholstery Tool Kit - 107122 - sailrite.com/Upholstery-Tool-Kit

Purchase fabric and tools at: sailrite.com