Great job. The chair turned out fantastic. A little tip you may or may not like to try. When I cut gimp, I apply a strip of Scotch tape on the top of the trim to eliminate the fray where it will be cut. Then I apply a small amount of hot glue to the back side of the gimp. I swipe the glue while hot with the flat edge of a razor blade. All before cutting the end. I cut in the middle of the tape so both ends are stable. I glue the gimp to the chair with the end still taped. I remove the tape after it is glued to the chair. Then I repeat the process at the other end of the gimp where they meet. The glue creates a backer on the gimp that ties everything together on the ends. It can then be cut to a precise edge with zero fray. It creates an almost invisible union. Happy upholstery adventures. 👍
beautiful! thanks for post this beautiful work. is there a video where she explained fabrics that can be use for this chairs? I heard she said the trim its called french trim, but didn't catch the fabric's.
Excellent video. Very clearly explained and demonstrated. The only 'nice to have' I would have liked to have seen in the video was a close-up view of the two ends of the gimp trim before, during and after glueing. Nonetheless this was an excellent video. Thank you.
Marian - Thank you so much for the series!!! It was awesome. Who knew about the glue???? I thought it was the case, but it seemed that the glue would never hold up over years and years of wear and tear on an upholstery piece. I like how you phased it as a "legitimate" way to adhere the trim!!! Also, how do you deal with nailhead trim and what if tacks/staples are involved? I have a piece that has tacks, staples, nailhead tack trim (not the faux nailhead trim) AND gimp trim! Can you say "hot mess"?! Look forward to more tutorials!!!
Thank you this was the only place I found my answer after a LOT of searching... now I can complete my project on a similar old whaling captain's chair ! Awesome !
Your videos are really well done. I would like to say that I would have liked to see a little more close up of when you are glueing and stapling. But I have learnt a lot from your tutorials. Thank you.
Thank you for the videos. I am re-upholstering similar dining room chairs with vinyl. I plan to use gimp for the trim. What type of glue do you recommend? I'm having a difficult time getting a straight answer on this.
I loved your videos and will use them as a reference for my own chair project. Could you tell me what brand staple gun and compressor you used? I am looking to purchase one, but not sure what the best type is.
Thank you for doing this. Too bad the camera wasn't close runout to see the detail. If you've never done this before, we'd need to see it up close. But thank for doing the video.
Great job. The chair turned out fantastic. A little tip you may or may not like to try. When I cut gimp, I apply a strip of Scotch tape on the top of the trim to eliminate the fray where it will be cut. Then I apply a small amount of hot glue to the back side of the gimp. I swipe the glue while hot with the flat edge of a razor blade. All before cutting the end. I cut in the middle of the tape so both ends are stable. I glue the gimp to the chair with the end still taped. I remove the tape after it is glued to the chair. Then I repeat the process at the other end of the gimp where they meet. The glue creates a backer on the gimp that ties everything together on the ends. It can then be cut to a precise edge with zero fray. It creates an almost invisible union. Happy upholstery adventures. 👍
Yes, great tip!
Great tutorials! I have now completed a few of these chairs all down to watching you. Thank you!
Good for you!!
These are the best tutorial vids on French chair repairs around. Thanks.
Thank you!
Fantastic. Wonderful series.
This series is so helpful, glad I found it.
Many mant thanks...
beautiful! thanks for post this beautiful work. is there a video where she explained fabrics that can be use for this chairs? I heard she said the trim its called french trim, but didn't catch the fabric's.
Really enjoyed the tutorial thank you 😊
Excellent video. Very clearly explained and demonstrated. The only 'nice to have' I would have liked to have seen in the video was a close-up view of the two ends of the gimp trim before, during and after glueing. Nonetheless this was an excellent video. Thank you.
Marian - Thank you so much for the series!!! It was awesome. Who knew about the glue???? I thought it was the case, but it seemed that the glue would never hold up over years and years of wear and tear on an upholstery piece. I like how you phased it as a "legitimate" way to adhere the trim!!!
Also, how do you deal with nailhead trim and what if tacks/staples are involved? I have a piece that has tacks, staples, nailhead tack trim (not the faux nailhead trim) AND gimp trim! Can you say "hot mess"?!
Look forward to more tutorials!!!
Turned out beautifully!
Thank you!
Thank you this was the only place I found my answer after a LOT of searching... now I can complete my project on a similar old whaling captain's chair ! Awesome !
Your videos are really well done. I would like to say that I would have liked to see a little more close up of when you are glueing and stapling. But I have learnt a lot from your tutorials. Thank you.
Stunning! Beautifully done and explained.
Great video, thank you!
NICE JOB ... BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAN
Thank you for the videos. I am re-upholstering similar dining room chairs with vinyl. I plan to use gimp for the trim. What type of glue do you recommend? I'm having a difficult time getting a straight answer on this.
Very very bautiful
Why would you start the trim in the middle of the chair instead of next to the arms?
Are these chairs comfortable to sit in ? Don’t think I could do it my self ! Thanks !!
I wouldn't want to watch a movie in them, but they are nice occasional chairs.
I loved your videos and will use them as a reference for my own chair project. Could you tell me what brand staple gun and compressor you used? I am looking to purchase one, but not sure what the best type is.
I would also like to know which staple gun and glue gun you prefer.
Great tutorial, but something is driving me crazy. Why does the back look like it has a seam in the fabric? If it does have a seam, it’s crooked!!
It's an antique hemp sheet that does have seams in it and I just go with it!
Yeah this really bothered me too. I'm surprised they didn't use a different section of the fabric to avoid that.
that was great, very thorough. Will check out your web site for sure!
Wow, beautiful!
How much trim did you buy to cover that chair?
Thank you for doing this. Too bad the camera wasn't close runout to see the detail. If you've never done this before, we'd need to see it up close. But thank for doing the video.
Where did you purchase your cording? Can you post a link to the type you used?
I don't remember where I purchased it, but I have found similar trims at Hobby Lobby.
Love it!💗
What is the trim called? Or what time of trim is it?
The trim is called "gimp". You can find it at craft/fabric stores with other trims.
Where is the video #5?
Nice Work
Footage needs to show close up...really wanted to see whatcha were doing
Great to see that woodprix has new instructions to save my money and energy to build it.
THANK YOU for the great video