Upholster a chaise lounge

In the previous project you constructed the frame for a chaise lounge. Now you are going to upholster the chaise lounge. You can use any upholstery or curtain fabric for this project. You will find absolutely gorgeous fabrics at Hertex.

 

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These instructions are easy to follow and you won't find this project difficult if you have only basic knowledge of designing and making your own furniture.

YOU WILL NEED:

5½ metres fabric
2 metres fabric ( for bottom and inside seat box cover)
5cm thick foam cut to 610 x 1830mm
Glue/spray glue
Staple gun and 8mm staples
4 boxes upholstery pins
2 medium brass hinges
S-spring or no sag spring or webbing
4 metres batting
4 legs or feet

HERE'S HOW:

Carrying on from where you left off, wrap the chair seat in fabric - making sure the pattern is proportionately laid out. Fold corners neatly and staple the fabric to the underside of the frame.

Add the foam onto the backrest. You can use spray adhesive to hold in place while you staple to the frame. Cover the front, back and sides with batting.

Cover the backrest with fabric - keeping in mind the pattern lay out. Staple the fabric to the back edge of the side frames.

Here is a closer detail of what the backrest will look like once stapled. Notice the folded fabric that goes around the circular shape. Add a cut panel to the outside back, folding under and stapling into position.

Cover the short front end with fabric - keeping in mind the pattern lay out. Staple the fabric to the inside edge and underside of the frame.

Cover the front long side of the box. The pattern on the top and bottom should be carefully aligned and not staggered. Don't forget to keep in mind to match the pattern of the seat and the storage box.

Attach the hinges. Drill a 2mm pilot hole through the fabric so it won't pull the fabric when driving the screws in.

Lay box on one side and attach the seat part.

Glue thin foam and batting and then upholster the side part or arm rest. Mark the position of the pre-drilled holes on the armrest, so that you can now attach the armrest to the frame with carriage bolts. Continue to upholster the rest of the side and the bottom using non patterned fabric.

Add optional decorative tacks. Put a small piece of fabric at the back of the hinge before tightening the screws to hide the hinges

DIY TIP:
If you want to disguise any visible staples, use water-based enamel in a matching colour and a small artist's paintbrush to touch up.

Finally, screw on the legs or feet for your new chaise lounge.