Do-it-yourself chair, step-by-step instructions with photos and videos

You can buy any thing in modern stores. With a little imagination, a mouse and keyboard with Internet access, your computer will be flooded with a huge number of offers from social networks and online stores. It also happens that the financial situation is not the best, and purchases in online stores are considered elements of luxury. And sometimes you just want to do something with your own hands, they just itch. Here we have a small selection of examples of how you can make some furniture with your own hands.

Pattern with detailed dimensions for children and adults

To make a pear chair you will need to make a pattern.
You can draw it yourself or find a ready-made version on the Internet. The pattern is drawn on graph paper. And then it is transferred to the fabric. The parts are cut along the contour.

Attention: when transferring the pattern to the fabric, do not forget to leave allowances of a few centimeters on each side.

The pattern of a chair for an adult will consist of the following parts:

6 pieces of wedge-shaped parts, 15 cm wide and 40 at the ends, with a diameter of 50 cm and a length of 130 cm;
diamond-shaped top 15 cm on each side;
The bottom is diamond-shaped, 40 cm on each side.

The pattern of a chair for a child will consist of the following 6 wedge-shaped parts:

height – 90 cm;
diameter – 45 cm;
width – 40-22 cm.

The bean bag chair consists of:

Internal zippered cover filled with polystyrene foam. Here you should choose thick cotton or raincoat fabric.
Outer cover. Suitable for manufacturing: corduroy, leather, velor. You will need to sew a 1 meter long zipper onto the removable cover.

Step-by-step instructions for reupholstering a chair with your own hands

Reupholstery of upholstered furniture begins with complete disassembly of the product and inspection of existing damage. Afterwards, the soft filler and fabric are measured, cut, and secured. The structure is assembled and decorated at your own discretion. Before starting work, it is recommended to read the instructions on how to disassemble and upholster the chair step by step.

Disassembly

Most old chairs are made of wood or from materials such as chipboard, and the fastenings are made on a tongue-and-groove basis, using steel corners, self-tapping screws, and wood glue. To disassemble the product, place it on its back, unscrew the legs and armrests. Next, disassemble the bottom, removing staples and other fasteners from it. Then the upholstery is removed as carefully as possible, which needs to be detached without damaging it, since it will be needed to cut out a new cover.

Assessment, damage correction

When the product is completely disassembled, all parts are disconnected, the fabric is removed, a thorough examination is carried out for cracks, chips, and joint defects. If such are found, they are dealt with first - broken parts are replaced with similar, homemade ones, loose connections are replaced. You also need to evaluate the condition of the padding - when the soft surface has serious unevenness, the material is torn or crumbles, it is removed, and a new one is nailed into the vacant space with staples. To make the edges look aesthetically pleasing, the corners of the foam rubber are cut off and something like a chamfer is made along the edge.

Cutting and attaching new fabric

The chair must be covered with properly cut material. Its quantity is calculated based on the perimeter of the back, seat, height of the filler, a few centimeters of hem on the back side of the structure. After measuring the product, a piece of fabric of the required size is selected. The standard fabric width is 140-150 cm, the length depends on the size of the chair, the height of the backrest, and the number of parts. If the structure is folding, a small allowance for unfolding is also necessary.

The standard set of elements is something like this:

the front part of the backrest and seat are sometimes made in the form of a single piece;
back surface of the back;
armrests – internal, external parts;
a narrow strip along the bottom;
Some designs require the presence of side parts for armrests and backrest.

All fabric parts are pinned together, tried on a chair, and if necessary, the patterns are slightly adjusted. Next, the elements are sewn down on a sewing machine, the finished cover is put on the chair, pulled tightly, and secured with staples in inconspicuous places. If the work is done manually, use a “sail” or “denim” seam. If you have an overlocker, all seams are sewn over it - this will make the upholstery denser and prevent the joints from unraveling.

Assembly, decor of the updated product

The most difficult thing to assemble is a folding chair, since you will have to carefully fasten the moving mechanisms without losing the bolts or putting the part upside down. If the mechanism creaks or jams, lubricate it with machine oil. At the same stage, wooden parts are processed - they are sanded, tinted with stain, and varnished. The legs and wooden armrests are screwed in at the very end.

Pillows are most often used as decoration. They are sewn from the same fabric as the upholstery, made contrasting, decorated with embroidery and appliqué. If a product has many wooden parts, they are hand-painted and patinated.

Types of chairs

You can choose any type of chair on the Internet. It can be made from scrap and unnecessary materials. For example, designer works using wooden pallets have recently become popular. They are fastened together. You can put a square cushion on the seat.

Bright pillows will decorate the interior of the room.

If desired, you can make a small version of the glider. This is a high comfort chair. It can be placed both in the house, in the country, and on the open veranda. But to produce it, it is important to use a ready-made drawing, watch a training master class, or be present during its production.

The bright colors of the chairs create a good mood.

Sadovoye

Solid wood can be used for a country chair or rocking chair. The composition of the tree is environmentally acceptable for human use and does not cause harm to health. The first condition is to determine the material consumption, to fully understand in what sequence the work will be performed.

Such furniture designs also turn out to be convenient to use.

This piece of garden furniture can be without soft elements, which simplifies the installation of this structure.

Children's

It is better to make a high chair, a baby swing or a miniature version of a chair from wood. After choosing a design, you need to select the material and begin production. A highchair is useful at home and in the yard.

A product for a child can be made from timber or chipboard.

"Slipper"

When you look at the photo, which shows another version of the chair - a shoe, many people think that its production is difficult. But with step-by-step installation and sewing skills, you can build this type for home use. The curved silhouette and unusual design will be a worthy decoration for any home.

Wood is an environmentally friendly material.

Advantages and disadvantages

Hand-made reupholstery of home and office furniture has many advantages:

significant budget savings - it’s easier to buy a couple of meters of textiles and a piece of foam rubber than a whole new chair;
creative process - independently remaking even the simplest, nondescript chair will help you feel like a real master;
the possibility of updating the interior - a freshly redesigned chair will be designed exactly as its owner intended;
A quality restored product will last for many years.

There are also several negative points:

the product will be very different from the store one - this matters if you want to create a specific model, but the skills are not yet enough;
the labor-intensive process - if the chair is badly damaged, not only the fabric is replaced, but also the “filling” - foam rubber, springs, while completely disassembling it;
For work you will need some tools that are not available in every home;
You will need to organize a workspace, which will then have to be thoroughly cleaned, since the restoration process is quite dusty.

Finally about the unusual

However, cardboard is very useful in creating chairs. For example, for modeling unique chairs, pos. 1 in Fig. Sheets of cardboard are glued together to the thickness of the chosen plywood or board, cut into blanks and assembled from them into a model, which, of course, cannot be sat on. After fitting, the model is disassembled and a set of templates for cutting the base material is obtained. True, although it is not difficult to fill the gaps of the skeleton with polystyrene foam or polystyrene foam, in order to cover such a chair with soft material and trim it with decorative fabric, you need to be a cutter and an ace seamstress.

Unusual homemade chairs

Armchairs made of felt or overcoat cloth, pos. 2, covered with foam cubes (the seat is supported by a hidden plywood insert), pos. 3, or water pipes, pos. 4, already require more invention than high skill. Felt and tubular, of course, will cost a pretty penny. But a chair made from cubes can be made even by less than adult craftsmen and craftswomen. And a hand-made chair for my mother’s birthday – it really couldn’t be cooler.

In general, the chairs, even without reaching complex representative ones, give scope for creative self-expression like few other pieces of furniture and homemade products in general. So, since the chairs are on the way, create, invent, try!

Styles

Any piece of furniture should not only be practical, comfortable and safe, but also harmonize with the surrounding interior. You can make a chair with your own hands in any style. But the most popular directions are:

Loft. This style refers to industrial and industrial. It is characterized by the use of natural and safe materials.
Therefore, the chair must be made of wood, metal or textile. For upholstery, it is recommended to use coarse fabric, such as linen or burlap in gray, white or bright colors.
In this direction, chairs made from pallets will look harmonious, as they are distinguished by speed of production, minimal costs and exclusive appearance. Furniture made from profiled pipes also looks good in the interior.
Provence.
This direction came to us from sunny France. Provence is associated with wheat, poppies, and lavender fields. Natural and safe materials and simple designs are appropriate here. The frame of the chairs is made of natural solid wood. Suitable upholstery options include linen, cotton, and chintz. Their color scheme should be colorful and bright, for example green, turquoise, red, purple, or soft and neutral - the color of fresh milk, golden fields, sandy beaches. A good choice for Provence would be wicker chairs made of rattan or wicker. Forged furniture items will also look beautiful here.

Attention: in the Provence style the use of modern furniture is not allowed. It should have an aged appearance, which can be achieved with patina.

Forms

All chairs are divided into:

round;
semicircular;
asymmetrical;
in the form of a pear, apple, drop.

Round models according to the type of placement are divided into:

Floor-standing. They are equipped with legs and installed on the floor. Some models can be equipped with simple transformation mechanisms. They are diverse not only in appearance, but also in functionality.
Hanging. They are attached to the ceiling, rack or poles. Some models can swing, others can rotate around their axis. Their frame is made of different materials. Most models are intended to be placed outdoors .

Help : oval chairs are often found in offices. They are distinguished by their original appearance, different types of structures, and a wide selection of materials. Such products fit harmoniously into different stylistic trends and become the main decoration of the room.

Tools and materials

You can make good and comfortable chairs with your own hands using different materials.

The chair can be built not only from profile boards, bars or metal, but also from barrels, tires, tires, polypropylene and PVC pipes.

The most commonly used materials for the manufacture of the frame base of chairs are:

willow vine is a beautiful material that is afraid of moisture;

To make a chair yourself, you need to stock up on all the necessary materials and tools. If you plan to make a frame-type structure, you will need the following devices:

drill;
a sheet of sandpaper;
jigsaw;
pencil and ruler.

Materials that will be useful:

lumber (most craftsmen prefer 20 mm plywood);
screws;
thin nails;
foam rubber and upholstery material for furniture structures;
special wood glue;
stain;
high quality glossy paint.

They also require different tools and materials.

Tools that will be useful:

chalk, pencil and ruler;
sewing machine;
pins and scissors;
thread and needle.

The materials you will need are:

material that will be used for the internal and external covers of the chair;
suitable filler (home craftsmen often turn to inexpensive foam rubber);
2 zippers: with a length of 40 cm and 1 m.

Also, to carry out various works you will need the following tools:

drill;
hammer;
compass;
meter;
screwdriver;
self-tapping screws

Let's consider what types of upholstery are the most popular and relevant.

Faux suede. A beautiful looking material that does not require complex and constant maintenance. The main advantage of artificial suede is its breathability, wear resistance and durability - it is not so easy to tear. In addition, such upholstery will not fade from light.

Decoration

Handmade furniture is decorated in different ways. The simplest is:

Textile upholstery.
The texture and color scheme of the fabric is selected depending on the area of use, the overall interior and personal wishes. For modern trends: leather, eco-leather, jacquard, flock are used. For classic motifs it is better to use velor, corduroy, linen, cotton . If the furniture will be used outdoors, wear-resistant fabrics that are resistant to negative environmental factors are selected.
Making a cover. For indoor or outdoor furniture, it is recommended to make removable covers. With their help, you will not only decorate the interior or exterior of your yard, but also make caring for the chairs more convenient. After all, the covers can be easily and simply removed for washing, and if necessary, they can be replaced with new ones.
Skin tightness. Leather upholstery is used only for home furniture. It will bring a certain luxury, respectability and rich appearance to the interior.
Aging. Decorating antique furniture pieces is appropriate for Provence, loft, baroque, and renaissance styles. To achieve this, the products are given a shabby appearance, using paint with a gilding or patina effect.

Features of the material

The features of making furniture from natural wood include:

Naturalness and safety. Wood does not emit toxins that are harmful to human health and does not cause allergic reactions or irritations.
Resistance to mechanical damage. Wood products do not deform during use. They are quite difficult to damage, deform and scratch.
Long service life. Solid wood furniture will serve its owners for several decades, delighting them with high technical characteristics and original appearance.
Maintainability. If the product is damaged during operation, it can be restored, and the unusable part can be replaced with a new one.
Versatility. A wooden chair will harmoniously fit into any interior, both classic and modern.

But in order for natural wood furniture to really be of high quality, you need to be able to choose the right consumables. The most popular types of wood are:

Pine. It is distinguished by a pleasant light shade, ease of use, and beautiful texture. Its aroma has a beneficial and relaxing effect on people.
The advantages of pine include its lightness and flexibility in processing. Furniture products can be given absolutely any shape and design. The only drawback of pine is its fragility. But with proper care, a pine chair will last for decades.
Oak. This material is considered elite. Products made from it are massive, wear-resistant, and durable. Oak comes in red and white. The first option looks very elegant and exclusive. The disadvantages of this type of wood include high cost and difficulty in processing. Without certain skills in making furniture, you are unlikely to be able to make a chair from solid oak.
Walnut.
This wood has a unique texture. The dark brown shade of wood will harmoniously fit into classic motifs. Despite the roughness of the material, working with wood is quite easy. Its advantages include durability, strength and reliability.
Ash.
Externally, this type of wood is similar to oak. But it is easier to process and has an affordable price. Its color can be pale or rich yellow-brown. A distinctive feature of ash is its flexibility. Keep in mind that ash furniture is not suitable for outdoor use. Since its surface is practically impossible to treat with an antiseptic, and it reacts poorly to negative environmental factors.
Alder. It is quite common and in demand in the manufacture of armchairs and chairs. This wood is resistant to moisture. Alder furniture lends itself well to processing, sanding and painting.

Advice: professional furniture makers note that the ideal materials for making a chair are: oak, birch, ash and alder. Since these materials are unique and have a unique texture. They do not crack, do not creak during operation and are distinguished by high technical qualities.

What type of wood to choose is up to you. When choosing a material for making a chair, it is worth considering that the working surface should be free of knots, cracks, visible chips, rotten spots, and traces of pests. In addition, the selected lumber must be well dried.

What is undesirable

Simple homemade chairs are enough; as you can see, there are many. But there are structures that it is better not to tackle, no matter how much desire or skill you have. This is, firstly, an office chair. The requirements for its ergonomics are radically different from those for a home for relaxation: it should create comfort that is not relaxing, but maintains performance for a long time. Technologically, this is achieved by using complex-shaped parts made from high-quality materials. And their production, in turn, requires industrial conditions with equipment for pressing and stamping, for plastic casting, TIG/MIG welding, etc. In addition, a gas lift, when purchased individually at retail, can be more expensive than a finished chair; Gas lifts are already made by machine-building enterprises with equipment for precision metalworking.

Note: a computer chair differs from an office chair essentially only in name, and everything said above applies to it in full.

Secondly, the chairs are made of cardboard. Packaging cardboard with internal corrugation is a wonderful material in many respects and finds the widest application. But not for chairs. In principle, building a chair from cardboard is not so difficult, see figure, and its overall strength will be very high. But - alas! – even cardboard reinforced in any way easily crumples at the end and the seat of the chair will sag very soon. And a push with anything hard, even a vacuum cleaner, will leave an irremovable dent.

Stages of making a chair from cardboard

Model selection

Furniture products made of wood differ in design solutions, design style, the presence of additional elements and functionality.

Products are divided into models:

with frame and solid elements;
with fabric upholstery and filling.

Models with a rigid structure are durable, reliable, and optimal for everyday use. Wood products of various configurations are placed in guest rooms, bedrooms, and work rooms. A handmade antique chair will highlight the interior. The armrests and backrest can be decorated with gilding, carving, aging and decoupage techniques.

Wooden upholstered chairs are comfortable and aesthetically pleasing, but require regular maintenance. Products are placed in recreation areas, dining rooms, and children's areas. The models are equipped with a durable frame; the upholstery can hide the product completely or individual elements (armrests, backrest, seat). For teenagers, it is optimal to make the back and armrests hard, leaving the seat soft. The height of the filler varies; for soft flooring it is necessary up to 3-5 cm, for medium density – 2-4 cm.

According to their design, the chairs are divided into:

folding;
sliding;
Kentucky;
with a high back;
rocking chairs, etc.

Folding structures are ergonomic, easy to move, and multifunctional. The products are equipped with a folding system, metal brackets, and springs. Furniture can be easily transported to a country house or to outdoor events.

The configuration of the Kentucky chair is original and easy to manufacture. The product is made of durable wood and metal brackets and does not have fabric inserts. The lightweight design is optimal for installation under trees in the country.

Designs with high back support are made solid or padded. A throne chair made of wood looks harmonious in classical and Gothic interiors, Rococo and Baroque styles.

Purpose

As for the purposes of the chairs, they are:

For garden.
For outdoor use, the chair is constructed from different materials: pallets, stumps, wood, metal, tires. There are no limits to imagination when choosing materials and designs. The main thing is that the product is resistant to negative factors and has high technical characteristics . A good option for installation in the garden are rocking chairs or hanging structures.
All types of chairs are easy and simple to make with your own hands, have an attractive design and are easy to use.
Gaming (gaming, computer, car simulator). Such models are made of plywood, metal and textiles and are often equipped with furniture casters for easy movement around the room. To make them, you must have skills in working with wood, fabric and metal structures. Their main purpose is comfortable work at the computer.
Karpov. They are necessary for fishermen to have a pleasant leisure time. The feeder chair should be light in weight, compact, stable, and able to withstand heavy loads. During its manufacture, the possibility of adjusting the legs and back is considered. The presence of a fishing chair will allow you to comfortably spend time fishing while waiting for a big trophy.
In a PVC boat (or boat). Boat models are divided into: hard, soft and inflatable. Each individual option can be made independently. When choosing a particular design, you should take into account ease of use, the ability to withstand heavy loads, the product’s resistance to negative factors and dimensions. Some models are equipped with swivel mechanisms, others have an adjustable backrest, and others are ergonomic and suitable for even the smallest PVC boats.
Balcony. To create a comfortable seating area on a balcony or loggia, you need to place a chair here.
Most often, people prefer hanging models that do not take up much free space and have an attractive design. It must be in harmony with the surrounding environment.
As a rule, balcony chairs are small in size . For glazed balconies, different materials are used in the manufacture of furniture.
Here you can install a soft frameless product, a wooden folding model or a textile chaise lounge. If the balcony is open and not heated, it is recommended to choose products that are resistant to negative environmental factors.
Fireplace. These models have different types of construction. Some people prefer rocking chairs, while others like solid wood pieces with a high back and wide armrests. You can complement the chair with a footrest to make relaxing by the fireplace as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. For classic styles, wooden products covered with leather or textiles are chosen. For the Provence direction, models with light upholstery are suitable; for an oriental interior, you should choose patchwork technique.
For the bath. Furniture for a bath should be made of reliable materials that are resistant to high moisture .
The frame of the chair is made of wood or metal. The main thing is to treat the materials with antiseptic impregnations to prevent rust (if the product is metal) or rot (if the frame is made of wood).
The main requirements for the manufacture of a bath chair are: low heat conductivity, simple design, strength, moisture resistance, fire safety, safety in use. It is best to make a product from natural wood.
For kitchen.
As for choosing a model for the kitchen, there are no restrictions. The design and dimensions of the chair will directly depend on the tastes and preferences of the owners and on the characteristics of the room. It would be appropriate to place a wooden chair with soft upholstery here. Folding models that do not take up much free space are considered popular. They can be made entirely of wood or metal and fabric. If there is a large free space, you can place a chair in this room - a bed with or without a frame. This is an ideal option for people living in small apartments and who like to welcome overnight guests.

Help : functionally all chairs are interchangeable. It all depends on your imagination and current needs.

How to make a rocking chair with your own hands

The selection of high-quality material determines how high-quality and durable the chair you make will be. After all, the material should be light and durable, since the owner of this chair may get used to carrying it around. Those who do not want to pay a lot of money for such a thing ask themselves how to make a rocking chair with their own hands at home, choosing the most suitable and high-quality materials. Therefore, when selecting materials, we recommend making a rocking chair from wood, reed, or wicker. Also, sometimes the chair is made from light metals.

A rocking chair is the perfect way to create an atmosphere of comfort and tranquility.

Plywood rocking chair

Plywood - Can fall apart due to water, but is an excellent option for creating a chair. Because of this, many are interested in how to make a rocking chair with their own hands, drawings from plywood. We recommend making such chairs for your home or apartment. Therefore, if you want to make such a chair, then you should carefully monitor it if it is in the yard.

A rocking chair made by yourself in a classic style with curved runners will be an excellent option for your first experience in making furniture.

To create a simple and comfortable rocking chair, you need to prepare:

For the sides: plywood sheets (1200x1400 mm, a moisture-resistant type of plywood would be an excellent option) 30 milliliters thick;
For the base: 3 boards (20x150x800 mm);
For sitting: 32 small boards (15x39x1200);
Portable router;
Screwdriver;
Electric jigsaw;
Portable electric grinding machine;
Self-tapping screws (20 pieces);
Wood glue;
Putty;
Varnish.

Making a rocking chair with your own hands is not at all difficult; a minimal set of tools and a great desire are enough.

Sidewalls

To begin with, the side parts are prepared, which are also the runners, as well as the base for the chair. Two parts are cut out with a jigsaw.

To begin with, let's draw out 2 sides of the chair using the template and carefully cut them out according to the markings with a jigsaw.

Frames

With this action, they are created with markings on the sidewalls, which are drilled (20x150x800 mm). One of the main conditions for this operation is its accuracy. After this, grooves are made that correspond to the grooves of the jumpers. They are 5 mm deep. Before installing the frames, coat these holes with glue. To prevent the material from bursting, holes are made in advance.

All edges of the parts must be sanded with sandpaper.

Boarding

Mark the holes in the planks (15x39x1200) that make up the seat. Mark 20 cm from each edge, draw lines where the screws will be fixed. The distance between parts is 1 cm.

We glue the supports to the side walls with wood glue and, for reliability, secure each of the bars with a self-tapping screw.

Finishing elements

It is made with putty dissolved with sawdust, the holes where the boards were attached are hidden, and the surface is leveled. Sand after the putty has dried. Then they are varnished with water, after which a mattress or carpet can be placed on the chair for comfort. It is better to do this, because a stationary mattress will be wet from the rain.

The ends of the sidewalls can be varnished or painted with glossy paint.

How to make a rocking chair out of wood

When starting to create a chair, many people ask the question: how to make a rocking chair with your own hands from wood, while finding suitable drawings and sizes? They search for a long time on various sites, ask on forums, and so on. In this section we will tell you how to make it high-quality, reliable, convenient and modern.

These rocking chairs are beautiful and can decorate your interior in your apartment, on the balcony or in the courtyard.

In order to create a chair, you will need:

hacksaw with fine teeth;
a plane to process the structure;
belt machine for grinding parts;
folding milling machine;
plumb line;
screwdriver;
hammer;
portable ruler and pencil;
clamp;
brush.

You can create a drawing at your own discretion and to your own size, or you can find it on the Internet.

To begin, make 1 meter grooves in a wooden board measuring 4.5 by 4.5 centimeters. Grind the ends of the boards to fit into the slots of the runners. Place the runner boards in hot water until the wood is pliable for bending. Using the jig, bend the board to a suitable radius and set it aside until it is completely dry. Place the dried runners on the legs, treating the grooves with glue in advance.

Anyone can make a new homemade rocking chair at home

Simple chair for the garden

Having decided to make a chair for the dacha with your own hands from wood, having selected the drawings, you should not immediately take on complex projects. The first pancake is often lumpy, and to get the hang of it, you can try to implement the simplest options.

The simplest chair for a summer house consists of curved sides, bases, drawers and slats for the seat. Moreover, the only difficulty lies in cutting out the sidewalls. For production, plywood and wooden planks are used.

The sequence of actions is as follows:

The sidewalls are cut out with a jigsaw from 30 mm thick euro plywood. Next, the parts are chamfered with an ordinary grinder or a manual milling cutter, after which the future spars are processed with emery cloth;
the drawers (crossbars holding the sides together) are cut from the same plywood. The result should be 3 parts with dimensions 1200 x 100 mm. Sandpaper comes into play again;
for a seat that smoothly flows into the back, you need to cut 35 identical strips 1200 mm long. The material will be timber with a section of 50 x 25 mm. The parts are chamfered and the surface is sanded with sandpaper;
Next, you need to tie the sidewalls together with drawstrings. To do this, points are marked on one of them in three places, which are transferred to the second sidewall. Using an 8 mm drill, drill through holes at the designated points. Using a 5 mm drill, counter holes are drilled at the ends of all frames. Confirmats are used to connect elements;
It's time to attach the bars that will form the seat. To do this, drill 2 holes on each side of all the blocks, and use self-tapping screws for fastening. To recess the fastener heads into the wood, the holes are pre-countersinked;
All that remains is to treat the surface of the chair. To remove all cracks and dents, the wood is sanded. Next, the surfaces are treated with fine sandpaper, after which the wood is coated with a primer. The final stage is 3 thin layers of varnish.

Such a homemade chair for a summer house does not require much effort or complex measurements and calculations to make. However, the end result will be a truly chic piece of garden furniture. Experienced craftsmen can try making a more complex garden chair from bent plywood.

This is where both experience working with wood and a truly creative approach to the process will come in handy.

Manufacturing options

There are many ways to make beautiful and comfortable chairs.

Let's take a step-by-step look at what options there are for making such pieces of furniture.

Soft

You can make an excellent soft chair at home. To do this you will need a plywood sheet and all the necessary tools. Let's take a step-by-step look at how you can make such a furniture design yourself.

First you need to draw up an accurate drawing of the future product indicating all dimensional parameters - based on the diagram, it will be easier and more convenient to work.
You need to cut out cardboard templates. In the future, they will be used to prepare the plywood parts of the future chair. It will be necessary to make crossbars; their inclination, bend and size should be determined in advance.
All wood parts must be thoroughly sanded. The sides should be painted, and the end parts should be further strengthened with special metal rims.
Foam cushions need to be glued to the seat and back of the product. If desired, the procedure should be repeated for the armrests. At the top, the foam rubber is strengthened with a stapler.
To sheathe the structure, you need to make holes and secure the rims with screws. First of all, you will need to stretch the upholstery fabric over the back of the furniture, after which you can move to the remaining areas.
Install all parts in their places and among themselves using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws. All joints, connections and fastenings must be coated with glue.

Bag chair

Modern chairs that resemble a large, soft bag in appearance are very popular today. Such things can also be done with your own hands, and there is nothing complicated in such work.

Excellent products can be obtained from 3 meters of satin, 1 m of woven material for the cover. You also need to prepare 1 m of zipper, scissors, padding polyester. The following tools will be useful: needle, pins, thread, scissors. The scheme of action here will be as follows.

Using patterns, prepare fabric parts. You need to cut out a large bottom bottom, a small top one and 6 wedges. The latter will need to be stitched and sewn on both bottom parts. The top cover of furniture is sewn in a similar way.
The zipper in the resulting workpiece will need to be carefully sewn into one of the wedges. To make the cover easy and convenient to take off and put on, 2/3 of the bag needs to be filled with filler, and then put it into the outer cover and simply fasten it.

Frameless

Many people like soft frameless chairs. They are comfortable and pleasant to the touch. They are often made for young users. Let's take a step-by-step look at how to properly make such interesting furniture using the example of a child's chair.

A similar structure can be made from timber or inexpensive chipboard. The front part is usually made of plywood. The rear component can be constructed from hardboard. In the interior of the furniture structure, all bends and uneven parts should be glued with cardboard. When the adhesive has completely dried and set, the unevenness will need to be carefully smoothed out using a special construction knife. You can safely glue a piece of foam rubber on top of the structure. After this, the homemade structure can be sheathed with the selected material.

Chair-bed

Modern chairs that can serve as a bed have long won the love of consumers.

The backs and seats of this furniture design can be constructed from simple plywood sheets. The action plan here will be as follows.

All components will need to be firmly secured using self-tapping screws. The latter on the upper part will need to be properly fixed using a high-quality adhesive composition.
All surfaces made of wood will need to be thoroughly sanded using a sheet of sandpaper.
The side backs can be made from bars. Their design must include legs, a handrail and 5 racks.
The seat is made of 3 main parts. Each of them must be equipped with a timber frame.
The sliding mechanism operates due to special metal hinges. In order for it to work without jamming or malfunctioning, it is imperative to leave small gaps.
The seats must be connected using self-tapping screws on a plywood sheet with bars. All 3 required seats must have the same dimensions.
The seats should be attached using high-quality iron hinges. The right half will need to be securely attached to the side parts with bolts to make the structure as stable and reliable as possible. The parts must be held in one position when the chair is moved apart.
The furniture structure will need to be coated with a good varnish or painted. A foam pillow in a nice case would be a nice decoration.

Decorating wooden furniture

An equally important stage in furniture manufacturing is decor. At the same time, it is not necessary to purchase expensive accessories for such purposes, because you can even use old, unnecessary things, pillows.

You can cover the back and seat with padding polyester, and stretch decorative fabric on top. Fasten the upholstery to a wooden structure using a furniture stapler. In addition, the back is sometimes decorated with buttons, which are covered with the same fabric. You can hide the marks from the staples with decorative edging or various laces.

Example of garden furniture design

At this stage you will have to show your imagination. You can decorate the surface using paint of different colors - this will allow you to get a unique product that suits your interior specifically.

How to sew chair covers

To prevent the furniture upholstery from being wiped out or damaged by children and pets, a cover is sewn on it. It is advisable that within the same room all objects are decorated with the same material - this way the decor will not be disjointed. Fabrics used are cotton, velor, as well as flock, chenille, and microfiber.

Design solutions for capes are very different - they are country and loft, Provence and shabby chic, high-tech and baroque. Usually the cover completely covers the product, reaching the floor. Parts List:

back – front, back, side;
seat – upper, front part;
armrests – two side, two end parts.

The patterns are traced on the fabric with allowances for a loose fit and seams, one or two cm. The parts are sewn on the wrong side, the cover is turned inside out and tried on. If the model provides for it, a valance skirt is sewn to the bottom. The latter is made multi-layered, lace, contrasting (the color matches the sides of the back and armrests), it will require a lot of fabric.

Preparation of materials and tools

In order to make a chair with your own hands, you need to do everything in stages. In accordance with the selected drawing, it is necessary to prepare materials. If the base is wooden, then you should purchase or select from available raw materials: plywood, timber, boards, chipboard.

Use quality materials for furniture.

Wood for the frame is the best option, environmentally friendly and inexpensive. You need to choose wood carefully. The presence of bark, splits, cracks, and uneven texture on the boards is not welcome.

The work will require certain tools.

Additionally, you may need fastening elements, wood glue, varnish or paint for application to the surface of the product, foam rubber, filler, textile fabric: velor, jacquard, tapestry, flock, leather (natural, artificial).

For the job you will need some construction tools.

Tools to prepare in advance:

Screwdriver;
Furniture stapler;
Jigsaw, grinder, necessary attachments;
Machine for sanding boards;
Staples or screws;
Chalk;
Hammer;
Scissors, upholstery sewing machine.

You can make a chair from wooden slats.

You can prepare the components of a wooden chair yourself or order it from a special enterprise, which can produce blanks according to the samples presented.

Solid wood chair

Making any furniture from solid wood at home will require a lot of time and effort from the craftsman, as well as the availability of special tools and equipment. In fact, the array can be used by beginners in their work, but the same chairs without the use of finishing techniques will look, to put it mildly, boring.

But if you decorate the products with various cuts and use wood carving skills, you can achieve a good look.

To fasten parts made from solid wood, one of two main methods is used.

Bonding - gluing elements together with edges pre-processed on a jointer. This option is the simplest. To connect two parts, you need to form a ridge on one of them, and a groove on the other. As an option, two grooves are made into which the strip is inserted.
The second method is docking. Wood glue and wooden dowels are used.

Recommendations

Here are some useful tips that will make it even easier to make a chair from wood with your own hands. To begin with, let's say that before creating any structure made of wood, you should carefully think about how it will roughly look and what you want to see it as. This will allow you to at least approximately determine how much of a particular material you need.

Another important aspect is that you should not neglect such a thing as drawings. For some reason, many people do not pay enough attention to them, which is why they end up with crooked chairs and armchairs. In this matter, everything should be thought through to the smallest detail and the parameters of each detail should be checked. It would not be superfluous to say that it would be better to use a circular saw for cutting longitudinal parts, and a jigsaw for transverse parts.

Another important issue concerns the connection of the chair elements. Everything is quite simple here. In connections where the main load occurs, it is better to use self-tapping screws or self-tapping screws. But in other cases, you can use adhesive or chopsticks made of wood. Choppers can also be used to secure the upper parts.

An important point will be the selection of materials for processing. But here everything will depend on how high-quality the wood is used. If it is “clean” and has no defects, then it will be enough to treat it with stain and apply varnish. But if there are stains on it and there are some defects, then you should putty them, then cover them with a primer and only then paint. Another important point is that you should not paint the wood right away. It must be pre-treated with drying oil. Otherwise, it will quickly be absorbed into the surface. Then there will be bald spots, which will ruin the appearance of the chair.

More children...

Children love to feel like adults. If you give them this feeling for a period of long enough painstaking activities (handicrafts, preparing homework), then perseverance will develop. To do this, in Fig. – a child seat, economical, durable and quite comfortable. For the reasons stated above (the child’s skeleton has not yet completely ossified), only soft armrests are allowed; in this case, they are made from covered foam rubber up to 30 mm thick. You don’t need to make it thicker, just as you don’t need to widen the seat and back or make them curved, scoliosis can develop. If your body becomes numb, let it lie on a pouf, pear or ball for half an hour. The key to correct posture is mobility and periodic change of positions.

Drawings of a child seat

The history of children's rocking horses is interesting. Judging by the excavations, they appeared as soon as some primitive innovator first saddled a horse. Initially, their function was purely utilitarian: the initial training of the future equestrian warrior. However, it is still useful for a child to feel like a rider these days; the vestibular apparatus and balance motor skills are developing well. What do the chairs have to do with it? But look how easy it is to make a children's rocking horse chair without any significant costs, see the video:

Video: do-it-yourself baby rocking chair-horse

In addition to developing the vestibular system and sense of balance, the little equestrian will enjoy swaying in a position that prevents deformation of the musculoskeletal system.

How to make a chair with your own hands

Before starting work, you need to decide on the dimensions of the finished product and think about the inclination of the slats. To make patterns, you will need cardboard: the template will be useful for cutting out frame parts, preparing the foam filling and drawing up a pattern for the cover. How to make a children's and adult chair from foam rubber with your own hands?

Based on the drawings, a template of the chair parts is made.

The standard height of a child seat is no more than 60 cm, diameters are 25 and 11 cm.

A child seat has its own parameters.

Preparing all the details

Based on calculations and drawings, it is necessary to create templates for parts on cardboard. Wooden elements are cut out with a jigsaw. Even wooden parts hidden under filling and upholstery should be sanded and treated with stain so that the furniture lasts longer.

Wooden parts are cut out with a jigsaw.

Particular attention should be paid to the end parts: they are impregnated with drying oil. If bends are provided, they can be achieved by splitting the fibers with a hammer

Foam rubber and fabric parts must be cut according to the template.

Assembling the frame

The main parts of the frame are connected to each other (starting with the side slats and the back), and then additionally fastened with a metal rim or furniture ties. Screws are used to secure the rims.

When making the frame, all parts are connected to each other.

The finished base must be covered. Any wear-resistant fabric is suitable for finishing the back panel. (secure with wide-headed wallpaper nails).

The upholstery must be secured to the base.

The interior of the chair (seat, backrests, armrests) is lined with foam rubber. It can be secured with furniture glue, but for greater reliability it should be riveted along the contour with nails or ties. The upholstery is fastened along the edge, along the transverse parts.

The inner part is lined with foam rubber.

The finished chair is covered with furniture fabric.

Making a case

Before sewing the cover, you need to take measurements of the width and height of all structural elements: seat, armrests, borders, backrest. Using ready-made measurements, based on the remaining templates, prepare the details: transfer the patterns to graph paper, attach to the fabric with safety pins and trace. Add allowances of 15-20 cm.

Before sewing a cover, you need to measure all design parameters.

For the armrests you will need two patterns: external and internal. The fragments are connected on fabric folded in half. The seam lines of the longitudinal thread should be marked with chalk.

For the armrests you will have to make two separate patterns.

The blanks for the armrest and the outer part of the backrest must be folded with the edges outward, and the seams must be drawn. Along the marked lines, the internal and external parts are connected.

Internal patterns are made with a margin of 20 cm on each side.

Blanks are made with a small margin.

Attach the parts for the inside of the back and seat to the furniture with pins to determine the location of the seams.

The parts of the case are fastened with pins.

The finished parts are sewn together with a margin, so that later you can “adjust” the size of the cover using darts and gathers.

Decoration

The best way to decorate a chair is with cute pillows of different sizes. Sewing them is simple and quick. These can be miniature thoughts of different shapes, sewn from the same material as the cover/upholstery or other fabric. For example, bright pillows are perfect for a plain, light-colored chair.

The best decoration for a chair is various pillows.

You can decorate the cover with sewn-on ruffles and frills. Usually they are sewn to the bottom of the cover, as well as along the edge of the furniture itself.

About padding and covers

Any soft chair, on a rigid base or frameless (see below), is filled with soft and fairly elastic material. Horse hair is now available to only a few, whalebone is not available to anyone at all, so amateur chairs are most often stuffed with foam rubber or polystyrene foam (foamed polystyrene) in granules. They have a common property: they are easily electrified and retain static electricity for a long time, which is not at all good for health. Therefore, the upholstery of pillows, mats, and other soft furniture components must be made of 2 layers: external decorative and internal antistatic. This, in addition, simplifies the maintenance of decorative cladding and its replacement if necessary.

The antistatic cover of upholstered furniture is sewn from cotton fabrics according to the same patterns as the decorative one. There are almost no alternatives to cotton as a surge arrester: the leakage resistance of a chair on wooden legs, standing on a laminate floor, with an outer covering made of very well-electrified silk, with an internal cotton cover, lies in the range of 1.8 - 5.6 MOhm , which ensures almost instantaneous charge drain from the electrophore machine. Synthetic winterizer is somewhat worse: it does not rot, but the outer covering should also be antistatic, made from natural furniture fabrics.

The antistatic filler of upholstered furniture, remarkable in its mechanical properties and in itself, is polyurethane foam (PPU). But not a construction self-foaming sealant/thermal insulator; mechanically it is not suitable for furniture, but the so-called. neoprene foamed under special conditions during manufacture. Neoprene is available in granules and sheets; The latter, by the way, are used to make wetsuits. The material is expensive, especially sheet material, but there is no need for invention. Car seat inserts are made of neoprene. So if you come across a junkyard jalopy, try to get your hands on the seats and backrests. They won’t be counted as metal anyway, but by shredding the inserts you’ll get excellent padding for a couple of chairs.

For more information on sewing chair covers, we recommend a separate material at the link.