DIY on How to Reupholster a Child’s Recliner

One of the most irritating parts of owning a child’s recliner is that it can be difficult to find new fabric for the seats. When I found out how to reupholster a child’s recliner, I was excited! It turns out it is really easy and affordable.

This blog post will walk you through how to reupholster a child’s recliner in four simple steps.

Steps On Reupholstering a Child’s Recliner

Step 1. Find the perfect fabric for your child’s recliner. Measure it and layout how you want to cut so there is enough overlap on all sides of the seat cushion.

Cut off any excess material that may have been hidden in a seam allowance when buying the fabric. For example, if the fabric was 45″ wide, then you want to cut it at approximately 44.25″.

Step 2. Remove the old seat cushion from your child’s recliner by unscrewing the four screws that hold it in place and removing any staples or tacks on the bottom of the chair. Be careful not to damage upholstery underneath.

Step 3. Place the new fabric on top of the old seat cushion, flap side up with excess material hanging over each end and tuck it in to make a neat fold at the back edge so that your child won’t slip between the chair’s frame and their seat – this is called “lipstick “.

Step 4. Thread a needle and tie the end of the thread to one corner or side of your fabric. Starting from near this same spot, pull through the folded up excess material at that edge, then go back around to re-anchor it in place – just like you would when tying off a balloon before inflating it.

Step 5. Repeat this process until you are back where you started, then tie off the thread to one of the legs or arms on your chair – there must be no knots in any part of the fabric for safety reasons.

Step 6. Cutaway excess material from each end and then round over the thread with a lighter or match.

Step 7. Reattach any loose buttons, hooks, zippers, and other hardware – this is an important step in ensuring that your chair will be safe to use for years to come!

What is a Child’s Recliner?

A child’s recliner is a chair that looks like an adult-sized recliner but has been scaled down to fit the size and weight of children. It usually features arms for your little one to rest their head on while watching TV or reading before bedtime!

Advantages of Owning a Child Recliner?

Providing a child with their own recliner is an excellent way to help them feel independent and grown-up. It can also provide some peace of mind for parents who are worried about putting too much pressure on the back or neck while reading before bedtime!

Some models have a built-in storage area under the seat that’s perfect for storing books or toys that might otherwise clutter up your living room.

Soothing vibrations can be added to the chair, helping ease any restlessness and calm a child down before bedtime!

How to Care for Reupholstered Recliner

The seat of the chair should be covered with a protective layer to protect it from spills, pets, or other accidents.

When you need to clean your reupholstered recliner’s upholstery, use only mild soap and water to avoid any damage! You may also want to invest in an anti-bacterial spray to avoid any unwanted bacteria or viruses.

You will need to replace your reupholstered recliner about every ten years, just like you would with a regular upholstered chair!

A Note on Fabric

#1. Fabric is one of the most important factors when it comes to selecting an upholstery material because it plays a large role in the durability, appearance, and how to ease it is to clean.

#2. Acrylic fabrics are often used for furniture that will be primarily outdoors because they resist fading better than other materials.

#3. Durability is important when you’re looking for an upholstery material since this determines how long your purchase will last.

#4. Upholstery fabrics can be made of natural materials like cotton, wool, or silk.

#5. Wool is a great material for upholstering because it’s durable and resists stains well; however, it will need to be professionally cleaned if you spill anything on it!

#6. If you want your reupholstered furniture to last for a long time, opt for fabrics made of natural fibers like cotton.

#7. If you’re worried about stains and spills on your upholstered pieces that will be primarily used outdoors, an acrylic fabric may be the best choice due to how easy it is to clean.

#8. When shopping for reupholstery fabric, it’s important to consider how long you want your purchase to last since this determines what type of material you should buy.