Do I need a curved upholstery needle to repair a seam in furniture? Not necessarily. A curved needle will make the process easier, though — especially if it is a thicker material such as leather.

AD’s step-by-step guide will teach you how to reupholster a chair seat, and it also includes DIY tips from an upholstery pro as well as a supply list and a hack for box corners ...

Start the upholstery process with deconstruction, carefully removing fabric, underside dust cover and all parts — batting or foam padding, welting and tack strips — down to the wooden frame.

Pin the first upholstery piece to one of the backing fabric strips, right sides together and matching one 8-inch edge. Sew the pieces together along the 8-inch edge. Press the seam toward the ...