Vicky's Dress- Zipping Her Up

This is where the "rubber meets the road" so to speak. Putting the back on! 


I added the batting and Curve Ease and then very carefully lined up the fabric.


If this is your first upholstery attempt, may I recommend that you do NOT pick fabric with a geometric print. It is a challenge to get things to line up correctly. A solid or random print pattern is much easier. None-the-less my OCD kicked in and we have a lovely back. Picture me counting the tiny dots on the fabric to make sure the same amount were showing on each side (if you notice there are nine little yellow dots showing on the left and right leaf.) Yes I know... OCD.


I always pay close attention to the folds of the fabric and the seams. To me this is the difference between a great upholstery job and a not so great one.

There are a few ways to put a back onto a chair. I chose not to use a tack strip down the sides because of the fabric choice. Using staples allowed me get the fabric to line up perfectly. Up next is the double welt trim to hide all of the unsightly staples! Come on UPS guy!

15 comments:

  1. AllieApril 15, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    This chair is going to rock when you are done with it! I can't wait to see the trim in place. Hurry up UPS, we're all excited to see this get done. Have a good Friday.

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  2. Pine Tree HomeApril 15, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Girl, you are crazy doing this. It looks wonderful! Can't believe how great.

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  3. Prudently Painted VintageApril 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    I seriously LOVE this! I know I have said it already. Where did you get that fabric. I want some!!

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  4. Kristen Eleni ShellenbargerApril 15, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Looks AH mazing :) Devil is in the details, haha. Sorry about choosing a tough pattern, I didnt even think of that.
    Fabric is from Haberman's fabric in Royal Oak, MI.
    I think the brand is written on it somewhere but I didnt look..Waverly, maybe?

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  5. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsApril 15, 2011 at 11:59 PM

    She's beautiful... going back to catch up on how she began!

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  6. Janell @ House of FiftyApril 16, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Your chair is looking fabulous! And it sounds like we are both waiting on our UPS men! :)
    Janell

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  7. ARKApril 16, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    You are TOO GOOD...I could never ever do this...wowsers sweetheart...

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  8. StitchesApril 16, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    It is coming along really great. I know what you mean with the OCD thing. I made the apron and it drove me crazy that on one top part the ruffles were facing down and on the other side they were facing up.ggrrr but I had to let it go.

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  9. KathApril 16, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    It looks really great. definitely understand the OCD. love the fabric.

    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  10. Claudia LaneApril 16, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    What a great statement piece this chair is going to be Sarah!
    Look forward to seeing it finished :))
    Hope you are enjoying your Sunday
    xo

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  11. The Vintique ObjectApril 17, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Stunning! You are SUCH a talent. I'm sorry if I missed this, but have you taken an upholstery class?

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  12. Megandvd@Beauty in the AttemptApril 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    And this my dear is why I wish you were my neighbor. I think I would have so much more confidence in my abilities to tackle upholstery if you were right there..oh, and we had wine too. :)

    Cheers~
    e

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  13. An Oasis in the DesertApril 18, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Thank you so much for this great tutorial & pictures of this upholstery job! You have done just an amazing job, & because of your wonderful demonstration of each step, I think I might just be able to pursue doing this in the future. I'm so impressed. This chair is gorgeous!
    CAS

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  14. WobiSobiApril 18, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Sarah This is so fabulous. Awesome job..

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  15. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingApril 18, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    The chair is looking awesome!! Love the fabric.

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