I need advice on how to re-upholster the fabric on the seats for 6 dining chairs.?

I have a varnished wooden dining table with six matching chairs. The chairs each have an electric blue faux suede fabric as the seat. The fabric is stapled onto the cushioned seat and then screwed into the chair. I wish to change them to either a grape or deep red colour to match my decor. How would I do this and where would I locate the right hard-wearing material to re-upholster?I need advice on how to re-upholster the fabric on the seats for 6 dining chairs.?
This will be really easy to do. Providing the seat padding is not too worn flat inside, all you will need to do is to replace the outer cover. Choose heavy-weight fabric and you can even buy a protective spray to stainproof the finished seat. Personally I would use tacks and a hammer rather than a staple gun, but stapling is easier! Take off the old covering and recover in reverse remembering three things: 1. make sure any pattern on the fabric is centred. 2. PULL the fabric as tightly as possible (it will stretch once on the seat) 3. Keep the corners really neat - fold the side edges in and cut off any excess fabric or it may be too thick to fit back in the frame! Professionals actually put a few stitches in the corners as well. I am sure you can look for guidance on the internet and/or a good visual book from the library. Go for it, upholstery is really rewarding as it is quickly done. I learned at evening classes and it is a skill that attracts both men and women! Good luck and enjoy being creative!I need advice on how to re-upholster the fabric on the seats for 6 dining chairs.?
Claire has good advice. As far as fabric goes, just get something you like in a synthetic, with a W- or WS-cleaning code. An upholsterer or upholstery supply house can sell you fabric to your liking. Take dimensions with you.





I would take the opportunity to re-do the foam now. I got enough last week for 6 chairs and it was just under $20. I use 1'; HR-50. Cut the foam 1/2'; larger all around than the wood pad or frame below it. Cut the fabric about 2-3'; larger all around.





Center and/or keep the weave straight to the front edge and fasten from underneath as follows:


- Staple once or twice in the front center.


- Staple once or twice in the back center, stretching the fabric enough to ';roll over'; the edge of the foam.


- Repeat for left and right sides.


- Work your way into the corners, pushing the fabric from the top and stapling from the bottom.


- Make neat folds or pleats on the corners as the fabric and corner shape allow.


- Trim excess fabric from the corners.


- Reattach to chair frames





Do not try to just cheap out and recover the old fabric. It's like putting fresh clothes over top underwear that's been worn all week.