Sailrite Workbench | Transforming My Old Bench Seat: Step-by-Step Makeover @SailriteWorkbench | Uploaded March 2024 | Updated October 2024, 18 hours ago.
Is the bench seat in your entryway boring and outdated? Give it a stylish update with new fabric! In this quick upholstery tutorial, we'll show you how to reupholster a bench the easy way. Upgrade an old bench or flip a thrift store find with quality performance fabric that holds up to kids and pets. Grab your sewing machine and let's go!
► Tools and Materials
Cambric Dust Cover: sailrite.com/Cambric-Dust-Cover-Black-36-Fabric
Crypton Fabric: sailrite.com/shop/fabric?facet_brand=Crypton
Cordless Rotary Cutter: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Cordless-Rotary-Cutter
Short Nose Staple gun: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Short-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun
Professional Rotary Hole Punch: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Professional-Rotary-Hole-Punch
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Staple Remover sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Professional Stainless Steel 11" Scissors sailrite.com/Professional-Stainless-Steel-11-Scissors
Tape Measure sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch
Fabric Clips sailrite.com/Wonder-Clips-Red-Set-of-10
Ultrafeed® LS Sewing Machine sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V
► Who We Are
Sailrite is your one-stop DIY shop! We are a passionate crew of do-it-yourselfers who strive to equip you with the supplies and how-to knowledge you need to tackle your next project. Do you want to learn upholstery, leatherwork, canvaswork, hobby sewing, bag making or more? We have the fabric, tools, hardware, sewing machines and notions you need to master any DIY. And even if you've never sewn before, our tutorials and how-to videos are designed for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
Start your DIY journey today: sailrite.com
► MERCH: sailrite.com/shop/Sailrite-Merchandise
Follow Us
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► FACEBOOK: facebook.com/sailrite
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0:00 Intro
0:10 Overview of Project
0:37 Tools Needed
0:56 Choosing your fabric
1:16 Disassembly
1:25 Measurement and Calculator
1:52 Measuring and cutting the fabric
2:50 Clip your corners!
3:20 Important to mark excess fabric!
3:32 Sewing Guide
4:20 Removing old fabric
4:42 Line up new fabric
4:50 Mark and punch holes
5:40 Corner folds, tips and tricks
6:18 Reassembly
6:32 Finished restoration!
Is the bench seat in your entryway boring and outdated? Give it a stylish update with new fabric! In this quick upholstery tutorial, we'll show you how to reupholster a bench the easy way. Upgrade an old bench or flip a thrift store find with quality performance fabric that holds up to kids and pets. Grab your sewing machine and let's go!
► Tools and Materials
Cambric Dust Cover: sailrite.com/Cambric-Dust-Cover-Black-36-Fabric
Crypton Fabric: sailrite.com/shop/fabric?facet_brand=Crypton
Cordless Rotary Cutter: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Cordless-Rotary-Cutter
Short Nose Staple gun: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Short-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun
Professional Rotary Hole Punch: sailrite.com/Sailrite-Professional-Rotary-Hole-Punch
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Staple Remover sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Professional Stainless Steel 11" Scissors sailrite.com/Professional-Stainless-Steel-11-Scissors
Tape Measure sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch
Fabric Clips sailrite.com/Wonder-Clips-Red-Set-of-10
Ultrafeed® LS Sewing Machine sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V
► Who We Are
Sailrite is your one-stop DIY shop! We are a passionate crew of do-it-yourselfers who strive to equip you with the supplies and how-to knowledge you need to tackle your next project. Do you want to learn upholstery, leatherwork, canvaswork, hobby sewing, bag making or more? We have the fabric, tools, hardware, sewing machines and notions you need to master any DIY. And even if you've never sewn before, our tutorials and how-to videos are designed for beginners and experienced crafters alike.
Start your DIY journey today: sailrite.com
► MERCH: sailrite.com/shop/Sailrite-Merchandise
Follow Us
► INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/sailrite
► FACEBOOK: facebook.com/sailrite
► PINTEREST: pinterest.com/sailrite
0:00 Intro
0:10 Overview of Project
0:37 Tools Needed
0:56 Choosing your fabric
1:16 Disassembly
1:25 Measurement and Calculator
1:52 Measuring and cutting the fabric
2:50 Clip your corners!
3:20 Important to mark excess fabric!
3:32 Sewing Guide
4:20 Removing old fabric
4:42 Line up new fabric
4:50 Mark and punch holes
5:40 Corner folds, tips and tricks
6:18 Reassembly
6:32 Finished restoration!
