I scored this chair at thrift store for next to nothing. Like $5 or something, and it’s perfectly solid and doesn’t smell! Even though I have a garage full of projects, I just couldn’t pass on the deal because it’s such an easy style to reupholster.
I love to see a good upholstery before and after, but I’m always a little let down when someone finishes the project with gimp or rick rack cording. It just looks cheap to me. I know it’s easier than cutting bias strips and making double welt but it’s soooooo worth the extra time. It’s the icing on the cake.
I have a tutorial here about how to make single welt cord, and the double welt is the same thing you just make the bias strips wider and add and extra piece of cording. It’s super simple and anyone with a sewing machine can make double welt. It doesn’t require anything other than a zipper foot(or a double welt foot). 
It’s really only one step more than making single welt. Then once the welt is made you just hot glue it in place. It might require a staple or two at the beginning or end of a length of cord but that’s all. I always feel like I’m cheating when I use hot glue but that’s how it’s done y’all.
I made a quick video because I think it’s just easier to see the process on video. If you have any questions about how to make welt please comment below.
How do you feel about rick rack and gimp? Does it bother anyone else?
Also….I’m not for hire. I don’t do upholstery except for myself and resale. HOWEVER….if you want a slipcover feel free to ask. I do have a fantastic upholsterer if you want a reference and are in my area.
