How did I do it?

Taking the chair apart is by far the hardest part of the entire process. Unfortunately, it's crucial to have a clean, nail free frame to be able to have a well done upholstered chair. 

I first removed the seat and backing, before I started any of stripping and painting. To remove the seat, simply turn the chair over, look for four holes where the mounting screws are located. 

Tools you will need:

• Cordless drill or screwdriver.
• Flat head screwdriver.
• Needle-nosed pliers.
• Good scissors.
• Batting.
• Fabric of your choice.
• New foam cushion (if your foam is in bad shape).
• Staple gun w/staples (I used 5/16" staples).
• Hammer.

1. Don't be afraid, choose a great fabric, pay attention to the chair's details.
2. Take the chair outside for a light sanding.
3. Clean your chair frame with a damp cloth (if you chair is not in very good shape, use T.S.P. it will help to bring it to a good life).
4. Paint the frame (I have used flat black spray cans, two coats)
5. Once paint has dried (don't hurry, patience is crucial for good results) begin to pull off existing fabric. This will teach you a lot about how to put your new fabric back on. You will need to remove all staples or nails as well (not much fun in it).
6. Lay your fabric pieces on new fabric and use as pattern. Also, if your fabric has pattern make sure you watch it so all your pieces are headed the same direction - ex: vines or flowers.
7. Cut! (always give yourself extra - you can always cut back later)
8. Place new fabric on chair and begin to staple it. Start in the center and work your way out, smoothing as you go.
9. Use you hammer to make sure all the staples are not staking out.
10. Cut any excess fabric.
11. Glue trim cord onto edges to cover staples.  

Voila!

Before

After