tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post1638958758467269478..comments2024-03-11T05:07:01.259-06:00Comments on do it yourself divas: DIY: Reupholster An Old La-Z-Boy ReclinerAdThrivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08853382492151095247noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-90661067656071872182015-09-23T08:05:33.463-06:002015-09-23T08:05:33.463-06:00I have this same chair also in vinyl/Naugahyde typ...I have this same chair also in vinyl/Naugahyde type fabric. I am curious to know how old it is. These must have been really good recliners to still be operable after all these years. Hard to let go of even though the arms have duck tape (decorative duck tape, mind you) I am too chicken to take it apart. I think late 60s, anyone know when this chair was made?Candy Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10805168463741031690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-43218732782896084422015-09-18T12:37:22.824-06:002015-09-18T12:37:22.824-06:00This is so awesome!! Gonna try this on my lazy boy...This is so awesome!! Gonna try this on my lazy boy recliner (it's pretty worn down as I am the 3rd generation in my family who has had it)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00003147551211270277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-56507385993576251432015-09-07T12:14:16.979-06:002015-09-07T12:14:16.979-06:00I didn't read every comment above so if someon...I didn't read every comment above so if someone has already mentioned this, forgive my duplicate.<br /><br />There are special needles for tufting and usually available in stores like JoAnn's. I'm sure it would've made the buttons much easier, as you said :)<br /><br />I have a Lane recliner (actually two... I was lucky to find two of the exact same chair on CL!) that I'll be tackling soon. Thankfully, no buttons but in all other aspects, very similar to your La-Z-Boy. Taking pictures as you disassemble is an excellent way of tackling projects like these. I do that with just about everything because what I think I might remember later isn't always the case! I recently re-did two Bergere chairs and was careful to document as I went along so that I could duplicate the re-installation of fabric. <br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.803250423104551.1073741849.571360482960214&type=3 <br /><br />Great job on your chair and very gutsy to do this project in stripes too! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295855585907673612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-25054106429447537762015-08-24T16:43:51.385-06:002015-08-24T16:43:51.385-06:00My hubby inherited his grandfather's old leath...My hubby inherited his grandfather's old leather Lazy Boy recliner, and it's very sentimental to him, yet it's very old & the material is in horrible shape! However, the chair itself is in great shape. The cost to have someone else recover this would cost way more than purchasing a new one, but a new 1 wouldn't be his grandfather's old chair! After seeing your post, I think I'm going to try to surprise him by attempting to recover it myself! I am a pretty crafty person, yet I've never recovered a recliner before. I will take your advice by taking it apart piece by piece & using them as a pattern. Thanks for helping me to gain the confidence to tackle such a project ... yours turned out great & I hope mine does as well! Great job & thanks for sharing! Jammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06462318418802001314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-35957943536665167952015-01-05T12:33:21.514-07:002015-01-05T12:33:21.514-07:00Or you could even cover the old fabric with new fa...Or you could even cover the old fabric with new fabric. ... <a href="http://crecliners.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">crecliners.blogspot.com</a><br />Aegidiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184197097686309979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-40413169324920610302014-06-29T08:14:45.791-06:002014-06-29T08:14:45.791-06:00Amazing post! I also have two chairs I have owned...Amazing post! I also have two chairs I have owned since 1990. I can't imagine life without them. They are so comfy, but now so ugly....going to give this a try!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09283742130890608994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-43587382920255901872013-10-03T07:19:42.787-06:002013-10-03T07:19:42.787-06:00use a long skinny metal crotchet hook pushed throu...use a long skinny metal crotchet hook pushed through the back to attach buttonsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187051453279583463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-50959163312237191352013-10-03T07:17:52.774-06:002013-10-03T07:17:52.774-06:00when attaching buttons, you can use a long skinny ...when attaching buttons, you can use a long skinny metal crotchet hook,push it through from the back and hook it around the string that you have tied to the button and pull the two stands of string through, before tying it of, use a piece of old fabric or a piece of foam underneath the knot,to keep it from slipping through or sinking into the back, when tying string to the buttons, just fold sting in half, you will need the two pieces of string when tying off at the back,hope this helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187051453279583463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-10510499673484978272013-10-03T07:16:32.843-06:002013-10-03T07:16:32.843-06:00when attaching buttons, you can use a long skinny ...when attaching buttons, you can use a long skinny metal crotchet hook,push it through from the back and hook it around the string that you have tied to the button and pull the two stands of string through, before tying it of, use a piece of old fabric or a piece of foam underneath the knot,to keep it from slipping through or sinking into the back, when tying string to the buttons, just fold sting in half, you will need the two pieces of string when tying off at the back,hope this helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11187051453279583463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-34387712769667383992013-02-17T23:55:27.337-07:002013-02-17T23:55:27.337-07:00This is what I remember from growing up in my gran...This is what I remember from growing up in my grandmothers upholstery shop - buttons. Supplies: Button covering kit - should have a holder for the button head, a back attaching apparatus and new metal backs; new fabric to cover buttons; thick thread (note thickness of old thread when you remove the buttons; 1 large eyed long needle<br /> 1) Remove the buttons and pop off old backs<br />2) Cut squares of new fabric about 1/2-3/4 inch bigger than button head - how big depends on thickness of button.<br />3) Follow instructions on button covering kit to recover the bottoms.<br />4) Measure enough thread to pass through the back or seat twice plus enough extra thread for looping and knot tying.<br />5)With new fabric attached to front only of back or seat: thread needle but do not the a knot. From the backside of item, run needle and thread through to front and make sure you have half the thread in in the item and the other half of the thread on the front. Remove needle. Slide button loop onto thread and down to top of item. Loop thread through button twice. <br />6)Now rethread needle and push thread through to back of item close to first part of thread ( like sewing a button on a blouse only more layers).<br />7) The ends of thread together a couple of times - being sure to pull button tightly by pulling thread taunt and crisscrossing before knotting.<br />8) Replace removed padding from back of item and cover back side with new fabric.<br />Note: My grandmother always attached white muslin fabric to the item before putting on new fabric - this helped contain the "innerds" and kept old innerds and/or fabric from showing through.<br /><br />East Texas Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05900944513021959375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-2262464038167098642013-01-16T12:10:09.413-07:002013-01-16T12:10:09.413-07:00Has anyone come up with an easier way to do the bu...Has anyone come up with an easier way to do the buttons??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036706807551880519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-63899386571533655322013-01-16T12:08:37.823-07:002013-01-16T12:08:37.823-07:00I have two (2) recliners that look almost identica...I have two (2) recliners that look almost identical to yours ( the style ). They don't match my sofa. Yours is a great way. Believe me, I am not an experienced reupholster. I did do my dining room chairs. But, my question is this; I'm a little confused on how you got those buttons on. I really don't understand how you did it. And I will have to do all of this by myself. Hopefully, someone can tell me an easier way to do the buttons.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09036706807551880519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-1600828080725144302012-12-08T14:03:11.841-07:002012-12-08T14:03:11.841-07:00Very helpful. I've purchased fabric to re-do m...Very helpful. I've purchased fabric to re-do my husband's Lazy Boy with ottoman--albeit an updated version of the older model you did here. It was good to see you took it apart as you did. I've been looking at how that happens. Eyeing up the fabric yardage was not that difficult, but unhinging it may be. <br /><br />I'm making a "happy chair" type job out of it with different fabrics in similar and opposing colors: flowers, stripes and solids. It's my first time as well. Wish me luck!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05360005417694457123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-70875499725201622332012-12-08T14:02:48.602-07:002012-12-08T14:02:48.602-07:00Very helpful. I've purchased fabric to re-do m...Very helpful. I've purchased fabric to re-do my husband's Lazy Boy with ottoman--albeit an updated version of the older model you did here. It was good to see you took it apart as you did. I've been looking at how that happens. Eyeing up the fabric yardage was not that difficult, but unhinging it may be. <br /><br />I'm making a "happy chair" type job out of it with different fabrics in similar and opposing colors: flowers, stripes and solids. It's my first time as well. Wish me luck!Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05360005417694457123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-85085201437638079092012-11-02T06:15:31.221-06:002012-11-02T06:15:31.221-06:00My husband and I have been working to give our hom...My husband and I have been working to give our home a face lift - new paint, window treatments, and rugs - but I haven't been able to figure out how to fit our old recliner into the new color scheme. Your post provides the direction and encouragement to recover it. Thank you, and congratulations to you and your husband on your new little one.Lynnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-21842648218985676422012-10-24T12:26:11.981-06:002012-10-24T12:26:11.981-06:00You guys really are crafty! I think I'm going ...You guys really are crafty! I think I'm going to cover my not so old but not so cute Wal Mart type rocking chair with some cuter fabric. I'm excited!Rama Carltonhttp://www.delicious.com/url/ab0db302f90c2011b543f13a36d73b15noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-18885306537671255152012-10-08T11:34:06.494-06:002012-10-08T11:34:06.494-06:00Maybe this is the answer for the handle: http://ww...Maybe this is the answer for the handle: http://www.ehow.com/how_12021137_change-handle-lazboy-recliner.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-32125138145004952542012-10-08T10:34:21.691-06:002012-10-08T10:34:21.691-06:00Awesome job! but I too am wondering: How did you g...Awesome job! but I too am wondering: How did you get the reclining lever off?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-91083010807778826662012-09-29T11:13:10.474-06:002012-09-29T11:13:10.474-06:00I am SO excited about this!! I have the exact sam...I am SO excited about this!! I have the exact same chair and my hubby loves it. It looks so disgusting, I can't wait to let him know the compromise... ;) <br /><br />Stephanie, how is the chair holding up? Did you find it difficult to put it back together?<br /><br />Thanks so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-88906857533855683692012-09-26T19:49:24.319-06:002012-09-26T19:49:24.319-06:00found you while googling reupholster a lazyboy and...found you while googling reupholster a lazyboy and I love that fabric! where did you find it? Also, how long did it take, approximately, to complete this project from start to finish?Rasmussen Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344202825556569669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-78284861336457957852012-09-05T13:38:54.523-06:002012-09-05T13:38:54.523-06:00this is so helpful; thank you. The most helpful pa...this is so helpful; thank you. The most helpful part to me was the advice to take the chair to pieces...didn't think of that; have simply been measuring and sighing. Thanks again from LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-70206022087905653652012-09-02T10:23:49.727-06:002012-09-02T10:23:49.727-06:00I also have almost the exact same chair that my ca...I also have almost the exact same chair that my cats have destroyed. It was my grandfather's and I didn't want to get rid of it. I am so happy to have found your site. I am going to give reupholstery a try and hopefully it turns out as nice as yours did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-52327371198696965092012-08-24T00:28:43.264-06:002012-08-24T00:28:43.264-06:00Couldn't see buying a new Lazy Boy recliner wh...Couldn't see buying a new Lazy Boy recliner when the only thing wrong was the worn fabric. You helped me to decide to reupholster the chair. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-47734197590907114292012-08-07T14:14:47.061-06:002012-08-07T14:14:47.061-06:00Thank you so much for posting this! I have the EXA...Thank you so much for posting this! I have the EXACT same chair but in a super ugly and old tweed fabric. My cats have totally destroyed it so I want to recover it. I can't thank you enough for putting this up with such clear pictures and easy instructions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4993630339709873004.post-22013792519149798762012-07-26T07:05:12.496-06:002012-07-26T07:05:12.496-06:00How did you get the reclining lever offHow did you get the reclining lever offAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com