Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video, you'll learn how to Reupholster a Restaurant Bench with Diamond Stitching. This furniture restoration project shows you how to transform a worn booth or dining bench into a pro-level banquette.

Even if your a beginner or a pro, you're bound to learn something new from this step by step upholstery tutorial.

► Tools
Sailrite Deluxe Fabricator Sewing Machine: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Deluxe-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
1/4” Cording Foot Set for Fabricator: sailrite.com/Cording-Foot-Set-1-4-for-Fabricator?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Staple Lifter: sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Staple Remover: sailrite.com/Staple-Remover?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Utility Knife: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Folding-Utility-Knife-with-Belt-Latch?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Gooseneck Webbing Stretcher: sailrite.com/Gooseneck-Webbing-Stretcher?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Hog Ring Pliers: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Hog-Ring-Pliers?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Long Nose Staple Gun: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Long-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
6”x24” Clear Acrylic Ruler: sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Aluminum Straight Edge 36”: sailrite.com/Aluminum-Straight-Edge-36?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6”: sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge-Ruler-6?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Sailrite Blade Foam Saw: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Sailrite Blade Cordless Foam Saw: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-Cordless-Foam-Saw-12V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle Scissors: sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Scribe-All Marking Pencil for Vinyl: sailrite.com/Scribe-All-Water-Soluble-Marking-Pencil-Black?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench

► Materials
Eversoft Indoor/Outdoor Vinyl Fabric: sailrite.com/EverSoft-Indoor-Outdoor-Burgundy-54-Vinyl-Fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Eversoft Vinyl Piping: sailrite.com/EverSoft-Smooth-Vinyl-Welting-Piping-Black
Jute Webbing: sailrite.com/Jute-Webbing-Red-3-1-2?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Hog Rings for Upholstery: sailrite.com/Hog-Rings-for-Upholstery-Sharp-Point?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
21 Gauge 3/8” Staples: sailrite.com/Sailrite-21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-10-000-Box-Stainless-Steel?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Upholstery Decking Fabric: sailrite.com/Upholstery-Decking-Tan-67-Fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Cushionrite Upholstery Foam: sailrite.com/CushionRite-Upholstery-Foam-High-Density-Indoor-Cushion-Foam-for-Sofa-Chairs?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Cushionrite Polyester Batting: sailrite.com/Batting-83-Thick-55-Wide?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Cushionrite Spray Adhesive: sailrite.com/CushionRite-Foam-Fabric-Spray-Adhesive?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Dura-Skrim Patterning Material: sailrite.com/Dura-Skrim-2-Patterning-Material-74?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Plastic Upholstery Tack Strip: sailrite.com/Plastic-Upholstery-Tack-Strip-1-2?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Steel Upholstery Tacks: sailrite.com/Steel-Upholstery-Tacks-1-2-Inch?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Bound Tex 90 Bonded Polyester Thread: sailrite.com/Bound-Tex-90-Black-UV-Bonded-Polyester-Thread-1-oz?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench
Size 20 Sewing Needles: sailrite.com/Needles-135x17-20-Pack-10?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=RestaurantBench

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:28 Teardown & Cleanup
4:19 Replacing Jute Webbing & Hog Rings
6:03 Attaching Decking Fabric
6:44 Replacing Foam & Batting
12:48 Patterning the Seat
16:35 Cutting & Sewing Seat Fabric
18:43 Installing the Seat Cover
20:16 Patterning the Seat Back
22:59 Sewing Decorative Stitching
26:36 Sewing Seat Back Assembly
29:20 Installing Seat Back Cover
30:14 Upholstering the Frame