Part 4 - Disassembling your chair
with MICAELA SHARP
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Don’t worry if the chair you’re using is slightly different to mine – I’ll be showing you how to make a template from the old cushions, so you’ll be able to replicate the exact unique measurements and shape.
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Part 4- Disassembling Your Chair
Don't worry if the chair you're using is slightly different to mine – I'll be showing you how to make a template from the old cushions, so you'll be able to replicate the exact unique measurements and shape.
- Throughout the process of disassembling the chair, take pictures to remind you how to put it back together at the end.
- Before removing anything from your chair, it's a good idea to label the cushions first with tailor's chalk so you know which cushion is the seat and which is the backrest; you should also label the front and back of each cushion.
- Once labelled, you can remove the loose cushions and set to one side.
- Ascertain how your seat platform is fixed and locate any screws underneath or at the side that need removing to release this from the frame.
- If you want to make any tweaks to the wooden frame – sanding it back and restaining it for example – now is the time to tackle this, while the chair is free from fabric.
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Micaela Sharp
Sustainable designer and modern upholstery expert. TV presenter and interior design judge.
Micaela Sharp is a professional upholsterer, interior designer and broadcaster who champions the art of reupholstery and its ability to breathe new life into pre-loved furniture. Growing up, Micaela learnt both carpentry and sewing skills from her grandparents. It was this knowledge, alongside a passion for sustainability and longevity, that inspired her to take up upholstery and set up her own practice. Whether it’s designing furniture from scratch, reimagining a tired armchair into an heirloom to be cherished for years to come, or creating a room scheme layered with fabric and colour, Micaela brings her unique creativity and inventive flair to every project.
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