Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Learn the step-by-step process of button tufting to create beautiful upholstery projects that will enhance your home décor. Diamond tufting is an upholstery technique that creates a diamond pattern by pulling fabric tight and securing it with buttons. It's a popular and iconic style that's often used for sofas, headboards and ottomans.

Intro - 0:00
Placing Buttons to Form Diamonds - 0:22
Cutting 2” Foam to Size - 6:16
Drilling Holes in Backerboard & Foam - 7:11
Preparing Foam & Wrapping in Batting - 9:27
Calculating Fabric Cut Size - 14:15
Marking the Placement of the First Row of Buttons - 16:05
Making Fabric Covered Upholstery Buttons - 18:26
Installing Tufted Buttons - 21:32
Creating Pleats on the Sides - 35:17
Finishing Corners - 39:27

MATERIALS LIST:
Wire-Eye Upholstery Button Forms #30 3/4" (12 pack) - SKU: 121389 sailrite.com/search.php?query=Upholstery+Button+Forms?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
CushionRite® Standard Antimicrobial Foam (Firm) - SKU: 124229 sailrite.com/search.php?query=CushionRite%C2%AE+Standard+foam?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
CushionRite® Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive 16.9 oz. - SKU: 125476 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Foam-Fabric-Spray-Adhesive?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Polyester Batting 1/2" - SKU: 124305 sailrite.com/Batting-83-Thick-55-Wide
Crypton® Home Hesse Vapor 54" Fabric - SKU: 122667 sailrite.com/search.php?query=Crypton+Home+Hesse?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 10,000/Box (Galvanized) - SKU: 8010GZ sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-10-000-Box-Galvanized?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting

TOOLS LIST:
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Sailrite® Poly Cutting Board 12" x 12" - SKU: 123964 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Poly-Cutting-Board-12-x-12?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case (110V) - SKU: 121244 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Sailrite® Foam Hole Cutter Set With Case - SKU: 125485 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Foam-Hole-Cutter-Set-With-Case?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
McLube™ Sailkote 8 oz. - SKU: 120679 sailrite.com/McLube-Sailkote-8oz
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Sailrite® HandyPress® - SKU: 125401 sailrite.com/Sailrite-HandyPress?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
W-1 Hand Press Button Cover Die & Hole Cutter (Heavy) #30 (3/4”) - SKU: 121602 sailrite.com/W-1-Hand-Press-Button-Cover-Die-Hole-Cutter-Heavy-30-3-4?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Assorted Upholstery Hand Sewing Needles (4 pack) - SKU: 100099 sailrite.com/Needles-Hand-Long-4-Assorted-Sizes?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
12" Upholstery Regulator (5 Gauge Shaft) - SKU: 120036 sailrite.com/12-Upholstery-Regulator-5-Gauge-Shaft?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Sailrite® Long Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - SKU: 121411 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Staple Lifter - SKU: 120037 sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=Diamond+Tufting
Backer-board, Marker, Drill, 5/16" Drill Bit, Hack Saw Blade, Twine