design intervention is a fantastic resource for diy re-upholstery projects.
i am in the process of re-upholstering my thrift store chair and i could not have done it without her help.
she recently posted a tutorial on how to re-finish and re-upholster a chair like this:
before
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after
next time you attempt a diy re-upholstry project, i highly recommend checking out her blog.