Chair Restoration and Upholstery
A course by Lucia Giraudo , Upholsterer and Entrepreneur
Joined May 2020
Recycle and refurbish your old furniture to give it a second life
Recycle and refurbish your old furniture to give it a second life
Joined May 2020
We already recycle all kinds of products every day, so why don’t we do the same with furniture? After searching for several years, entrepreneur Lucía Giraudo found her professional calling in the recycling and upholstering of old furniture. With Lucia as your guide, learn the skills for refurbishing a chair that has seen better days and see how to upholster it and give it a second life.
Lucia will show you how to disassemble your chair with the right tools. Get a look at which materials are recommended and learn how to differentiate between synthetic and natural fibers. Explore the world of fabrics, how to care for them, and transform that old chair into something totally unique.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 16 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (699)
- 16,348 students
- 18 lessons (2h 37m)
- 16 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Recycle an old chair and transform it into something one-of-a-kind by going through the entire restoration and upholstery process.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Interior designers, textile designers, and anyone interested in recycling furniture.
Requirements and materials
No specific knowledge is necessary to take this course.
This course requires some basic materials that are easily found at home or a hardware store. You will also need a stapler, a webbing strap, a crimping tool (optional), clamps, webbing, tacks, upholstery pins, waxed thread, old fabric, foam rubber, canvas, wadding, and upholstery fabric.
Reviews
A course by Lucia Giraudo
Lucia Giraudo is an entrepreneur from Argentina who, after a long professional search, found her calling in upholstery and recycling old furniture. Most of the knowledge and techniques she uses have been developed from her experience.
She is passionate about fabrics, textures, paints, and colors. She works on each project with special care and attention, adapting to the unique needs of each client. She enjoys giving a new life to furniture and keeping its history alive by updating them with new techniques and finishes.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Preparation!
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Introduction to upholstery
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Traditional upholstery vs Modern upholstery
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Tools and materials
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U3
Disassembly and preparation of the structure
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Chair scanner
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To disarm
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Putty, glue and wash 1
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Putty, glue and wash 2
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U4
Arming the chair
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Apply webbing and sew springs 1
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Attach webbing and sew springs 2
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The filling 1
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Filler 2
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The cloth
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The backup
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Final Canvas
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Studs
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FP
Final project
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Chair Restoration and Upholstery
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alibdiez
Muy buen curso! Lucía siente mucho amor por su trabajo y lo transmite magníficamente. Con explicaciones claras y sencilllas del proceso de tapicería, para aplicarlo como a uno le guste.
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pam_mellado
PlusMuy buen curso, me dedico a este oficio y aprendí una técnica nueva que no aplicaba, muy conforme.
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chaguelas
Muy interesante.Deseando ponerlo en práctica
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leandrogramajo
muy bueno e ilustrativo
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anadri
Muy buenas explicaciones, la docente es muy clara y da muchos tips para no cometer errores en el tapizado. Si bien ya he tapizado mis sillas en tres oportunidades, me dio unas cuantas ideas para el retapizado que voy a comenzar.
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