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Antique Chair — Seat Rebuild with New Foam & Welt Cord

An antique chair came in with a big split in the seat bottom. Cut new foam, sewed fresh welt cord, and rebuilt the seat cover, tacking everything down tight for a finished look that matches the chair's original style.

Antique Chair — Seat Rebuild with New Foam & Welt Cord
Antique Chair — Seat Rebuild with New Foam & Welt Cord
§ How I Approached It

How I approached it

Removed the old, split cover and cut new foam to replace what had broken down underneath. Sewed the welt cord into the new cover for a clean edge finish, then tacked the finished piece down tight over the seat so it sits smooth with no sag or looseness.

§ The Challenge

The challenge

With an antique chair, the repair needed to hold up like new while still fitting the original lines of the piece. Getting the welt cord straight and the tacking tight enough to keep everything secure took some care given the age and construction of the frame.

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