Part 6 - Stripping your chair
with MICAELA SHARP
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Once you’ve made all the necessary notes and labelled your chair, you can begin to strip it down.
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Part 6- Stripping your chair
Once you've made all the necessary notes and labelled your chair, you can begin to strip it down.
- Start with the underneath and use your pinches to pull off the bottom cloth.
- If your seat is webbed, the webbing may be sagging or ripped in places so will definitely need replacing. Even if it looks to be in reasonable condition, I would say it's always a good idea to replace the webbing so that the chair lasts as long as possible. Use black and white webbing, working from the back to the front of the seat, then interweave the sides. Here is a helpful how-to guide: https://www.jamiltonupholstery.co.uk/tip/how-to-fix-traditional-webbing/
- Once you get to where the main fabric is attached to the wooden frame, use a mallet and tack remover to pop out any tacks or staples. Work your way around all the edges.
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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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