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How to make a chair from wood with your own hands: drawings and dimensions, plus assembly instructions and explanations for working with lumber

For comfortable rest At the dacha you need a comfortable chair. However, the same furniture is necessary in the apartment. It’s not difficult to buy a good chair, although it won’t be cheap, but you can save money and assemble it yourself from wood. In this article you will find simple instructions manufacturing wooden chair, and in addition, you will learn the rules of working with lumber.

Wood as the main material

Have you decided to make a chair and don’t know what materials to use? Best material- this is a tree, namely, boards, beams, furniture board and other solid wood lumber. There are several reasons for assembling furniture from wood and among them:

• Easy wood processing. Working with wood is easier than with other materials from which furniture is usually made. Again, the tools found in most home workshops will suffice for woodworking;
• Affordable price. Boards, timber and other lumber are still inexpensive considering how much is needed to make one chair. Moreover, you don’t have to buy lumber new, because there are used pallets;
• Great appearance wooden furniture . The texture of the wood has a beautiful grain pattern, which, of course, will decorate the chair you assemble, provided that you cover it with a clear varnish;
• Durability. Solid wood furniture is superior in reliability to furniture assembled from plywood or particle boards. At correct operation a chair made of wood will last at least ten years.

Which type of wood is preferable? I recommend wood lumber for assembling furniture hardwood: aspen, linden, birch and fruit trees. Coniferous wood knotty and resinous, which will complicate cutting materials and finishing the finished product.

Model selection

Now that you know what materials to make a chair from, all that remains is to decide on suitable model. I suggest short review popular options.

Regular chairs with armrests– essentially, these are chairs, but more massive and more comfortable
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Chair for the garden

Illustrations	Furniture options for furnishing a summer house
	From pallets. This is the best option in terms of ease of assembly and low cost of materials. Again, with a competent approach to the assembly process, the finished products will look modern and stylish.
	Shell. Despite the complexity of the design, this chair looks great and provides the greatest comfort in comparison with other models. The only drawback of this option is the need to bend a lot of wooden parts.
	From an electrical cable reel. Cable reel with a back made of edged boards- this is furniture that is not only cheap, but also quickly produced. It will be even easier to make such a chair than from pallets. In addition, thanks to its rounded sides, you can make a rocking chair from the bay.

A set of standard questions for a self-taught furniture maker

Before we start making a chair, I will comment on the questions that self-taught furniture makers most often ask.

What to cut with? For longitudinal cutting we use circular saw, for transverse and curved cuts we use a jigsaw or a hacksaw.

How to fasten wooden parts? The design of the seats has heavily and lightly loaded joints. For heavily loaded connections we use bolts with washers and nuts. For lightly loaded connections we use wooden dowels or furniture confirmations.

Paint or varnish? The choice of coatings depends on the quality of the lumber. If the wood has no visible defects, it can be tinted with stain and coated with clear varnish. If there are pigment spots on the surface or it was necessary to eliminate defects with putty, it is preferable to cover the part with primer and a continuous layer of paint.

How to reduce paint consumption? We noticed that when finishing armchairs paints and varnishes absorb into the surface and leave unpainted areas? The problem is that lumber has a porous structure and in order to reduce its absorbency, preliminary application of a primer or drying oil will be required.

Why do cracks appear? Often, novice craftsmen, having made furniture from wood, discover cracks appearing over time. The reason for cracking of lumber is uneven drying. The solution to the problem is to use initially dry wood.

Preparing for work

At the preparatory stage, we select a suitable drawing, prepare materials and prepare tools.

I suggest using wooden pallets rather than new purchased boards as materials. For one country chair it will take one and a half pallets. Considering that used pallets are sold for about 300 rubles, the price assembled furniture will be low.

Now let's select a drawing. The diagram shows the dimensions oriented to the structure of a person of average height. If necessary, the dimensions can be revised up or down.

This drawing shows several views of the chair, namely top, front and side views. The location of the fastening hardware, which ensures a reliable connection, is also shown.

The process of making a chair with your own hands: step-by-step instructions

I offer a step-by-step assembly instructions. To make it easier to repeat the above steps, the instructions are presented in the form of a photo report. The steps are listed in the order in which the work needs to be completed.

An armchair is one of the most comfortable, cozy, and therefore popular interior items. All chairs are usually divided into 2 categories: with or without a frame. The finished product is often not cheap. But for home craftsmen, nothing is impossible. A DIY chair is a completely solvable issue. In the article we will consider detailed master classes for the production of soft products, as well as original wooden product for the dacha.

Types of upholstery

Upholstery for upholstered furniture- one of them important points. The presentable appearance of the product largely depends on it. Before you make a chair, decide on the look upholstery fabric. Here are the most popular options:

• Velours. Noble fleecy fabric reminiscent of short fur.
• Chenille. A fleecy, durable fabric made from a mixture of natural and synthetic fibers. Does not roll down and retains its beautiful appearance for a long time.
• Flock. Externally, the material resembles velor, but is even more practical. Flock is easy to clean from dirt, so it is recommended to use it for upholstered furniture in children's rooms.
• Jacquard. Durable dense patterned fabric, which is distinguished by increased durability. Disadvantage - due to careless handling, puffs may appear.
• Faux suede. Highly durable material that is great for making a chair with your own hands. Faux suede with embossing looks especially beautiful.
• Tapestry. High-quality, expensive fabric made of natural fiber, with visible weaving. Threads of different shades form a pattern.

Set of necessary materials

If we're talking about about the frame structure, the simplest option for the frame is plywood cut according to a template. The best option – birch plywood. From Supplies- screws and nails.

You will also need a set of carpentry tools:

• Metal ruler, compass, protractor - for marking.
• Vise: manual and table.
• File.
• Hacksaw.
• Hand scissors.
• Hammer.
• A set of adjustable wrenches.
• Soldering iron.
• Pliers.
• Drill.
• Kerner.
• Chisel.
• Punch.

Important! If you want to make a fashionable and custom bean bag chair with your own hands, then the set of necessary equipment will be significantly reduced. All you need is sewing machine and stuffing material.

Work planning

The beginning of any business is drawing up a clear action plan. Think over the design of future furniture. Making frame chairs is more difficult and more expensive, but they have a more respectable appearance than non-frame chairs. frame structures.

Success in making a bean bag chair depends on how accurately and correctly the patterns are drawn up. It's not so much anymore furniture manufacturing as much as the art of tailoring. Don't forget to calculate the budget for the event.

Important! It’s not bad if you have an old, but quite decent and durable chair. In this case, a lot is simplified, since you can restore it and get an interesting vintage item.

Classic soft product

Such a thing as a DIY soft chair requires a long preparatory stage. Materials you will need:

• Plywood 20 mm thick.
• Sandpaper.
• Electric drill.
• Sets of screws and thin nails.
• Electric jigsaw.
• Metal rims.
• Foam rubber.
• Joinery adhesive.
• Painting tape.
• Ruler, tape measure.
• Stain, glossy black dye.
• Pencil.

Now you can get started:

1. Download the drawing of the chair you like, calculate the consumption of materials.
2. Make cardboard templates to scale, transfer the outlines onto plywood, then cut out the pieces using a jigsaw.
3. Clean and sand the surface of the wooden parts. Pay special attention to the end areas, soaking them well with drying oil.
4. Paint or stain the sides. Reinforce the end parts of the sidewalls with metal rims. Secure the rims with screws.
5. The next stage is covering the product. Start from the back of the back, using faux leather. Next, proceed to covering the remaining parts of the product. Secure the fabric with wallpaper nails.

Important! It is advisable to treat the fastening points with wood glue. The chair will turn out better.

Bag chair

This product is also known as a pear chair. To make it you will need:

• Calico or satin fabric - 3.0 m.
• Fabric for making the outer cover - 3.5 m.
• Zipper - 1.0 m.
• Filler.
• Pieces of contrasting fabric for decoration.

The procedure for making this model of chair is as follows:

1. Download the bean bag chair patterns that you liked the most.
2. Make cardboard patterns to scale.
3. Transfer the contours of the chair onto the fabric. You will need to sew the inner and outer covers separately. As a result, you will have 2 bottoms (top and bottom) and 6 fabric wedges.
4. Sew the wedges together. Leave in the received bag small area unsewn. Sew the top and bottom bottom. After you have finished sewing the top cover, sew the inner cover in the same order.
5. Cut out decorative elements appliques and sew on outer part.
6. Insert the zipper into one of the wedges. If it gets dirty, you can remove the outer part and wash it.
7. Fill the inner bag about ⅔ full with synthetic filling. Now all that remains is to put the inner bag on the outer one. Zip up.

The DIY chair is ready! As you can see, there is nothing particularly complicated here.

How to make a soft chair with your own hands for a children's room?

Making a frameless soft chair for a children's room is no more difficult than a regular bean bag chair. The only difference is in color.

Important! It is better to choose a bright fabric that encourages positivity and cheerfulness. Shades should not be too “screaming” and annoying.

Here is one of the options for upholstered furniture in a child’s room:

• The frame chair can be made in the form of a semicircular sandwich. For back wall hardboard is used, plywood is used for the front.
• Carefully glue the furniture foam onto the base, on top of which the upholstery will lie.

Important! Best options The upholstery material is flock or eco-leather. Even if a young artist paints the upholstery with felt-tip pens or paints, you can remove the marks completely.

• The maximum height of a baby seat should not exceed 600 mm.

Wooden chair for a summer house

Here's another interesting option: DIY wooden chair. Wood is a practical, beautiful and durable material, which, moreover, can be easily processed. In addition, wood has the following advantages when making home or country furniture yourself:

• Availability of a variety of lumber, their relatively low cost.
• Naturalness, environmental friendliness.
• Pleasant smell of wood. Coniferous wood smells especially pleasant.
• Unique wood texture.

Important! It must be taken into account that the conditions in which country furniture, if not extreme, then close to them. Therefore, you need to pay special attention to treating parts with an antiseptic. In this case, the furniture will serve you much longer.

Pine, spruce, ash, oak, larch or beech are best suited for home furniture production. Parts that are not subject to heavy loads can be made from linden or alder.

So, we make a garden chair with our own hands. Choose simpler drawings to begin with. When choosing a design, follow two “golden rules”:

• Choose the design that is completely clear to you. Mentally work through the entire procedure. Prepare in advance the tools that are convenient for you.
• Consider the place where the furniture will be used and the design of the room into which this furniture will fit. For example, the best option for a summer house is a folding product or an antique rocking chair.

Manufacturing procedure

Let's consider a simple model, which consists of the following components:

• Sidewalls – 2 pcs.
• Drawers – 3 pcs.
• Cross slats – 35 pcs.

It is these 35 slats that will form the surface of the seat.

The most difficult part of the work is cutting out the side parts:

1. First, make a pattern on cardboard and only then, after making sure that the actions are correct, transfer the outline to the material. The best option for making sidewalls is plywood with a thickness of 3 cm. Use an electric jigsaw to cut out parts.
2. Sand the end parts of the sidewalls. With help hand router or grinders, remove the chamfers.
3. Now cut out 3 drawers from plywood. The length of each is 120 cm, width - 10 cm. Sand these parts; there is no need to chamfer.
4. From a 50x25 mm block, cut 35 sections, the length of each of which is 120 cm. Next, as usual, comes sanding and chamfering. For fastening, prepare 12 confirmations 5x120 mm and wood screws 4x45 mm (40 pieces).
5. Mark the places for attaching the drawers. There are 3 of them in total: in the foot, head and in the middle of the outer arcs of the sidewalls. Drill through 8 mm holes for the drawers.
6. Pull the side parts of the product together with three drawers. For holes in the end parts of the frames, use a 5 mm drill.
7. Now fasten the pre-prepared pieces of bars to the seat using self-tapping screws.
8. The final stage is covering the holes and cracks with wood putty. After this, sand the product, prime the surfaces and paint with varnish or acrylic paint.

Video material

As you can see, making a chair with your own hands is quite possible. In the independent production of chairs different types there is nothing particularly complicated. Good luck to you!

Soft cozy chairs for home for relaxation and communication

You can’t do without an armchair, just like without a sofa. We love to relax after a busy day working day, sitting in it with a cup of coffee or watching your favorite show, movie, series. Besides ordinary furniture There is also a frameless one. It went on sale not long ago, but is already becoming widespread; this type of furniture is especially popular among children. The price for this innovation is increased.

Frameless bright beanbag chair “Shapito”

If you want to please your children and give them such a thing, you don’t have to run to the store. If you know how to sew, show your skill and imagination, try to make an upholstered chair yourself. On the Internet you can now find many patterns with a step-by-step description of the work.

Handmade polka dot bean bag chair

Handmade frameless furniture

Making an upholstered chair has many advantages.

1. This thing is light in weight, can be easily moved, and is completely harmless, since it is intended for children who will not only sit there, but also use it in play.
2. To create it you don’t need any specific knowledge; you just need to have sewing skills. A bean bag chair is simply a cover filled with a synthetic filler - polystyrene foam, so it is comfortable to sit on.
3. It will take a little time to make the chair, and the children will be happy to help make it.
4. You will create an exceptional thing, turning dreams and ideas into reality.
5. By creating a chair with your own hands, you will significantly save your family budget.
6. Inexperienced needlewomen can easily handle the work.
7. Some of the necessary materials can be found at home, choose according to your taste color scheme and decide on a design.

Unusual frameless chair-bed

We decide on the design and construction (what types of products are there, what to choose, what is easier and what is more difficult to make)

Rocking chair with soft seat and back, made by hand

Armchair - comfortable furniture with backrest and armrests. But not all chairs have them; the upholstery can be leather or fabric. The shape of the back and armrests can be straight or round. They also differ in type, it all depends on what the chair is intended for, for what room - in a nursery, in a living room or bedroom, in an office.

Soft and fluffy chair for a child, made by yourself

The choice of chairs intended for children must be approached with particular care. It is important that the design is equipped with a system that allows you to change the height of the back and seat, which affects the child’s posture. If this is not taken into account, the child may develop scoliosis. Living room furniture is placed not only in the bedroom, but also in other rooms. We usually relax on it. Office chair suitable for work, it is comfortable, but does not allow you to relax.

Soft ottomans in bright colors in the interior of a modern living room

The chairs also differ in structure. An ordinary chair with a back and armrests, you can simply sit in it, sit comfortably in front of the TV or read. For small rooms it is convenient to use chair-beds. Transformable chairs are popular; they do not convert into a bed, but by reclining the back, you can fully relax. Bean bag chairs are more common in children's rooms. Children simply love to sit on them and play with them. This chair is easy to make at home. Rocking chairs are rare.

Unusual soft transformable chairs for relaxing in the room or on the balcony

A cute plush chair for a nursery - your baby will definitely like it

Once you have decided and decided which chair you would like, it is important to consider some points. When making furniture with a frame, you need to pay attention to its property - it must be strong. Suitable materials are metal, natural wood, MDF, chipboard, you can use bamboo or rattan.

Wooden frame for a chair-bed, perfect for small spaces

The materials for the bean bag chair - the cover and the filling - must be wear-resistant and natural. Nowadays there are a lot of chairs, before you choose or make one, you need to know what model you want, its purpose and that it fits. general interior premises.

Leather bean bag chair in the living room by the fireplace

Necessary materials

Inner and outer parts for making a bean bag chair with your own hands

To make a bean bag chair, you will need the following materials: approximately 3 meters of satin or calico for the inner cover, 3.5 meters of furniture fabric for the outer cover, a zipper - a meter, polystyrene foam (about 300 liters - one and a half kilograms), reinforced threads, graph paper make patterns.

Expanded polystyrene - special granules for internal filling armchairs

Required Tools

Sewing supplies and necessary tools

Tools you will need:

• pencil,
• scissors,
• ruler,
• pins,
• needles,
• sewing machine,
• overlock for finishing edges.

Workplace for sewing products - sewing machine and overlocker

Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions

Drawings for making an adult and children's bean bag chair

Before you start making an upholstered chair with your own hands, you need to make a drawing, look for the pattern on the Internet and copy it from there. Choose any model for the product, at your discretion - just a bag, a pear, a drop, a square, get creative and make a funny animal. Now we select the fabric.

DIY budget armchair made from old jeans

For the inner case, just select thick fabric so that after time the balls do not come out - fabric for bedsteads, satin or calico. For the outer cover, choose a fabric for upholstery, denim or leatherette will do, the main thing is that you like it and fit in with the overall decor.

A special filler, polystyrene foam, is used as padding. Order online or buy from a store that sells furniture repair and restoration products. It must be remembered that the material is voluminous and practically weightless. When purchasing it, you need to look at the size of the package, and not the weight. For a bean bag chair you need 250-300 liters.

The chair bag consists of a removable outer cover, a durable inner cover and a filling

If you don't want to bother with polystyrene foam, replace it with ceiling tiles– grind it and use it as a filler. You can use plant components as filling, but it is better to change them every six months, since this is a moisture-absorbing material and mold may appear.

Before making a soft fabric chair, we make patterns, lay them out on the fabric, do not forget about the seam allowances - 2-3 cm, then you need to outline them with chalk. The model consists of a bottom and “petals”. First we start sewing the inner cover: all the wedges are sewn to the bottom, then they are sewn on the sides. Don't forget about the hole for the filler. Now let's move on to the outer case. It is made in the same way; we sew a zipper on the side.

Patterns for a bean bag chair on fabric

When the covers are ready, you need to stuff the inner bag.

Attention! If you are crafting with children, make sure that the granules do not get into the respiratory tract, since they are volatile and can easily get into the nose and mouth. Fill 2/3 of the volume, sew up the hole. Then we put on the top cover and fasten it with a zipper.

Newsprint jacquard bean bag chair

The final stage is decoration

Cozy handmade knitted chairs

You can leave the finished chair in its original form, or you can make it an exceptional element of the interior by decorating it. For needlewomen there are endless possibilities.

Pear chair in the corner of a children's room for a girl

In general, there are many options. Be guided by taste and imagination.

Fluffy fur chair for a cozy living room

Video: Making a bean bag chair – Everything will be fine – Issue 507 – 12/03/2014 – Everything will be fine

The production of which has a number of technological differences. The question arises: is it necessary to pay a lot of money for a finished product if you can make something similar with your own hands?

We will tell you about the process of making upholstered chairs, provide drawings, photographs and videos that will allow you to successfully complete the task. You will also find a list of necessary materials and tools.

First of all, you need to decide on the upholstery material. There are significant differences in both the cost of upholstery and its physical properties. Let's look at the most popular options:

• Velours. Velvety and fleecy fabric. Externally it resembles faux fur.
• Chenille. Natural material, “diluted” with synthetic fibers. Thanks to this, the surface does not roll off and is practical and durable.
• Flock. The fabric vaguely resembles velor, but experts recommend using flock to make child seats. The fabric is easy to clean and wash, has water-repellent and wear-resistant qualities, and does not fade.
• Jacquard. The fabric is easy to clean and highly durable, but the structure includes synthetic fibers. Therefore, loose loops can lead to tightness.
• Faux suede. The material is fleecy and durable, does not fade and can “breathe”. Ease of care is an added bonus.
• Faux leather. The material is characterized by high wear resistance. In this case, the leather is distinguished by the presence of embossing.
• Tapestry. It is natural and very expensive fabric, which can be distinguished by its visible weaving. Multi-colored threads woven into general structure, form beautiful patterns.

The most primitive frame structures are based on plywood template. Therefore, you will need sheets of birch plywood, screws, nails and a standard set of tools:

• protractor;
• steel ruler;
• compass;
• bench and hand vices;
• scriber;
• files;
• hand scissors;
• hammer;
• hacksaw;
• adjustable wrenches;
• soldering iron;
• pliers;
• table anvil;
• hand drill;
• chisel;
• sharpener;
• punch;
• center punch

If you make a bean bag chair, your toolkit will be significantly reduced. In addition, there are simplified technologies developed by folk craftsmen that allow you to assemble an upholstered chair quickly and with a minimum set of equipment.

DIY photo of soft chairs

Made of MDF On wheels Folding With knitted element With low seat

How to make an upholstered chair with your own hands?

Any work cannot be started without a clear action plan. Decide on the design of the future piece of furniture. It is more difficult to create a frame chair, but it looks more respectable.

If you decide to sew a bean bag chair, get ready to master the patterns. Your actions will lie not so much in the field of furniture production, but in the field of sewing art. In any case, you will need an approximate budget and an idea of ​​the consumption of materials. For example, a bean bag chair costs 1200-1300 rubles. This includes fabric for the outer (about 300-500) and inner (200-300) covers. Also, 500 rubles are allocated for the purchase of filler.

Perhaps you already have an old “grandfather’s” easy chair that has lost its presentation? Then you can retighten and repair it with your own hands, as shown in the following video:

Traditional soft product

An ordinary chair requires a thorough approach and an extensive preparatory stage. Let's look at the list of materials and tools required to make a plywood chair with upholstery:

• 20mm plywood;
• electric drill;
• emery cloth;
• screws;
• jigsaw;
• metal rims;
• thin nails;
• foam;
• wood glue;
• artificial leather;
• stain;
• black glossy paint;
• pencil;
• masking tape;
• roulette.

Let's get started:

1. After downloading one of the drawings below, proceed to large-scale work. Calculate the amount of materials and start making the template. First, cardboard templates are made, and plywood parts are cut out from them.
2. The sides of a standard chair resemble a banana. You will also need cross bars. Decide on the angles of inclination, bending and dimensions of the product.
3. The surface of the wooden parts is cleaned and sanded. Special attention pay attention to the ends - soak them in heated drying oil, flatten the fibers with a hammer (if bends are provided). Each frame detail is cut out using a jigsaw.
4. The sides of the chairs are painted or treated with stain. The ends of the sidewalls are reinforced with metal rims. After this, the tightening process begins.
5. They do it with an electric drill. required holes. The rims are fixed with screws. First, the back part of the backrest is trimmed with artificial leather, then it is the turn of other fragments of the chair.
6. To secure the fabric you will need wallpaper nails with large heads. At the back, the upholstery is fixed along the transverse parts (along the very edge), at the front it should cover the slats. It is better to treat the attachment points with wood glue - this will increase the level of reliability.

Bag chair

The simplest version of the bag is the so-called. You cannot do without the following materials:

• calico or satin (about three meters);
• a piece of fabric for the outer cover (about 3.5 meters);
• meter-long zipper;
• filler;
• fabric for appliqué;
• scissors, pins and thread with needles.

Manufacturing:

1. Copy the pattern you like from the Internet, enlarge it and transfer it to the required parts. For the upper and lower covers, the work must be done separately. The result of your efforts is a small top bottom, a large bottom and six fabric wedges.
2. Sew the wedges and start sewing the bag. Small area must be left unsewn. In addition, both bottoms are sewn together. Having finished with the top cover, proceed to sewing the bottom one - the procedure will be similar.
3. From the fabric you choose, you need to cut out the elements for the applique - they are placed on top of the cover. A zipper is sewn into one of the gussets - this will allow you to remove the cover and wash it if it gets dirty. Two-thirds of the volume of the inner cover is filled with filler, which can be used as polystyrene foam.
4. After compacting the inner cover with filling, insert it into the outer cover, and then fasten the zipper. The bean bag chair is completely ready for use.

Pay attention to the strength of the seams of the inner cover - they should not come apart under the influence of the weight of a sitting person.

We will discuss further how to make a children's soft chair with your own hands.

DIY bean bag chair

Baby chair

Making a frameless soft chair for a baby is as simple as making a regular bean bag chair. The difference lies solely in the dimensions and colors of this piece of furniture. Bright, cheerful colors that do not irritate the eyes and set the mood for positivity are welcome.

• You can make a soft frame chair for a child with your own hands in the shape of a semicircular “sandwich” from wooden blocks and chipboard. The front wall of this design is made of plywood, the back wall is made of hardboard. Inner space glue along the bend of the back is filled with glued pieces of cardboard.
• After waiting for the wall to dry, smooth out the unevenness construction knife. A layer of foam rubber is carefully glued on top, on which the upholstery will subsequently lie. You can use eco-leather or flock as upholstery fabric - these options will allow your design to survive the unequal struggle with felt-tip pens and paints.
• Now about the dimensions. A standard adult chair has a meter height (some models reach 120 centimeters) with a bottom diameter of 30 centimeters and a top diameter of 15 centimeters. The height of the child seat should not exceed 60 centimeters (diameters will be 25 and 11 cm, respectively). Take this nuance into account at the pattern design stage.

DIY frameless children's chair

Drawings and useful video

In this section we have selected photographs of the most successful homemade chairs, which we could find on the RuNet. It is impossible to imagine the process of independent furniture production without drawings, so we post detailed diagrams and patterns for bean bag chairs.

Drawings of chairs for making them yourself

Oblique

You will also enjoy a master class on creating an upholstered chair with your own hands. Watch the video, repeat the steps of the wizard and adhere to the described technological standards.

So, with the help of the presented video, you will learn how to make a bean bag chair with your own hands, which has gained immense popularity in our country:

By the way, if you have Euro pallets, you can make a chair with your own hands from such material, and then just throw a comfortable one on the seat soft pillow. Don't believe me? Watch the following video:

Many people think that furniture production is magic, the secret of which a mere mortal is not able to comprehend. Believe me, with a minimum set of tools, desire, attentiveness and perseverance, you can easily cope with the task. We have presented everything you need - drawings, photographs and videos, so go ahead and amaze your loved ones with your art!

IN modern world you can buy almost everything. The main thing is to make a choice among the widest range offered in the store. But sometimes financial problems prevent you from purchasing good product, for example, a comfortable high-quality chair. And some craftsmen simply do not want to buy a finished product and strive to do everything themselves. For such cases, there are special workshops on making chairs.

Which ones can you create yourself?

Anyone can make a chair at home, the main thing is to be able to work with tools and have imagination. By purchasing necessary materials and finding free time, you can begin creating drawings, work plans and procuring parts.

It doesn't matter what drawing is used. There is a special algorithm for making a chair: creating parts, drilling holes for fastenings, smearing with glue and varnishing. Next comes the process of assembling the product, which takes place taking into account the plan.

Before you start making a chair, you need to determine its type. Not all chairs can be made independently, and some are completely beyond the control of a beginner.

Therefore, you need to study all the suitable options and choose the one that you will definitely be able to do.

Types of chairs suitable for self-made:

• The soft one consists of a frame, filling and upholstery. This view is suitable for a harmonious relaxation, where you can sit with an interesting book or a mug of coffee.
• Folding consists of a lightweight but durable frame that can be folded for storage or transport. This option will become indispensable when traveling outdoors or when visiting unplanned guests.
• Kentucky- a garden chair consisting of bars and wire. This is a fairly easy-to-make type that looks great in a summer cottage.
• Ladle- This is a sports chair with good fixation, which is achieved due to the possibility of attaching several seat belts.
• Futon- a fairly popular model, which comfortable chair With a slight movement of the hand it turns into a mattress.

• Sliding performs two important functions: full bed and comfortable seat. Ideal option for a small room.
• On wheels Able to move around the room thanks to its stable wheels. This chair can be used to travel throughout the apartment, which may be necessary for elderly or sick people.
• WITH high back – thanks to its design, it is comfortable to stay in such a chair for quite a long time. There are many models with a high back, including soft and hard products.

• Rocking chair– perfect option for peace and solitude. Such a “cradle” will rock any person, even those with sleep disorders. This type The chair is very popular among young mothers because it is convenient to rock the baby and relax.
• Fixed– will create good conditions for a good rest. For the convenience of users, there are many models of non-folding chairs. Chairs with ears were once popular, which served as lateral support for the head and at the same time acted as a fence.
• Bag chair- a frameless model designed to relax the person sitting in it due to the fact that the product completely follows the shape of his body. You can make it fluffy or leather chair which will look extraordinary. This option is the easiest to make yourself, because it does not require a lot of materials and effort.

Materials

The process of making a chair can be quite simple if you choose the appropriate method and material. You can create a work of art from scrap materials or from an old folding bed. Some craftsmen suggest creating a comfortable seat from a chest or a metal hoop.

For creating classic armchair, as a rule, use more durable materials to make a reliable frame. It can be made from timber, boards, plywood, willow, wicker, logs, chipboard, LSP, metal and bars.

A soft, frameless product will not require large amounts of time and money. It can easily be made from fabric or foam rubber. It will look no worse than purchased, and will give you much greater pride in the work done.

Manufacturing workshops

Nowadays, you can find different drawings for the manufacture of both frame and frameless chairs. The master can only choose suitable option, which will meet all his expectations. After all, the design of the product must be selected not only according to the criterion of complexity, but also taking into account whether it will look harmonious in the place for which it is intended.

We present simple step-by-step instructions for making chairs. In the next video you will see a master class on how to make an unusual chair yourself.

Soft chair

To make it you will need sheets of plywood, a soldering iron, a hacksaw, a hammer, a meter, a compass, iron scissors, a drill, self-tapping screws, a screwdriver, fabric, foam rubber and glue:

• You need to start working by cutting out cardboard templates, which will then be used to make parts from plywood. The product will require cross bars, so you need to determine their inclination, size and bend in advance.
• All wooden parts must be sanded. The sides need to be painted and the ends reinforced with metal rims.

• Foam cushions need to be secured to the seat and back using glue. If desired, you can glue foam rubber to the armrests. The foam rubber is additionally secured on top with a stapler.
• To cover the product, you need to make holes and secure the rims with screws. First, the back back is trimmed with fabric, and only then they move on to all other areas.
• You need to fix all the parts together using a screwdriver and self-tapping screws. It is best to treat all joints and fastening points with glue.

Bag chair

To create this simple option You will need three meters of satin, 4 meters of fabric for the cover, 1 meter of zipper, padding polyester, scissors, thread, needle and pins:

• Using patterns you need to prepare fabric parts. You should have a large bottom bottom, a small top bottom, and six wedges. The wedges need to be stitched and both bottoms sewn. Using the same principle, you need to sew the top cover of the product.

• A zipper needs to be sewn into one of the wedges to make the cover easy to take off and put on. 2/3 of the bag needs to be filled with filler, then put it into the outer cover and fasten it.

It is important to stitch all the details of both covers well so that the seams do not come apart under the influence of the weight of a sitting person.

Frameless child seat

A product for a child can be made from timber or chipboard. The front part is made of plywood, and the back part is made of hardboard. Inside the structure, all the curves of the back must be glued with pieces of cardboard. After the glue has dried, all irregularities are smoothed out with a construction knife. Foam rubber is glued over the structure, after which it is upholstered with fabric.

Baby chair much smaller than an adult, so its dimensions should not exceed 60/25/15 cm.

Kentucky

To create a folding garden chair, you need to prepare screws, round and rectangular section, sandpaper, round profile, furniture glue and fabric:

• The work begins with cutting out the slats and sanding them. Then holes are made at a distance of 40 cm from their corners, which are also ground.
• In order for the backrest to change its position, you need to make 3 cutouts, then step back from the slats and make holes for attaching the seat.
• Round slats are lubricated with glue and inserted into the holes.

• After assembling the frame, you need to start cutting out the fabric. Its length should be calculated taking into account further folding of the product. Therefore, you will first have to fold the structure and measure the fabric. The material should be slightly stretched so that the person sitting in the chair is stable in it.
• The material is secured using round slats, after which its edges are cut off and fixed with small nails with large heads.

Chair-bed

The backs and seats should be made from sheets of plywood:

• All parts must be secured using self-tapping screws, which must be secured on top with glue.
• All wooden surfaces sanded with sandpaper.
• The side backs are made from bars. They must have legs, a handrail and five posts.
• The seat is made from three parts, each of which must have a timber frame.
• Sliding mechanism works with metal hinges. In order for it to work without interruption, you need to make gaps.

• The seats are connected with self-tapping screws to the plywood sheet with the beams. All three seats should be the same size.
• The seats are secured with iron hinges. The right side needs to be bolted to the sides so that it is stable in one position when the chair is pulled apart.
• The legs are also secured with hinges so that they can be hidden when the chair needs to be folded.
• The entire product must be varnished or painted. And you can decorate the product with a foam pillow in a beautiful case, which will be made carriage tie. Some craftsmen upholster the chair-bed with foam rubber and fabric.

How to make new out of old?

To get a new comfortable chair and feel like a real designer, you can reupholster an old product. By spending a little time and using your imagination, you can get an updated item.

To reupholster an old product you will need good scissors, construction stapler, upholstery fabric, chalk, foam rubber, jute cords and electric knife:

• First you need to replace the old springs with jute bundles. They have very good quality characteristics and increased strength. Jute needs to be sewn to back side frame in a checkerboard pattern using a furniture gun.
• To make the seat soft enough, you need to prepare a foam cushion. To do this, make a fabric seat template. Using chalk, outline the edges of the seat frame and cut out the foam cushion. Then it needs to be attached to the seat with glue and paper clips.

Sometimes remodeling an old chair requires replacing not only the springs, but also the back and seat. Therefore, it is important to upholster the product correctly new fabric so that it will serve for several more years. To do this, the fabric is draped over the product and secured with pins. All folds and irregularities must be smoothed out, otherwise you will end up with an untidy and ugly chair. It is best to remove the armrests during the upholstery process. This is necessary to ensure that all corners and attachment points are level and the fabric does not stick out.

Upholstering the back of a sofa will require a little more effort, especially if the restoration process is carried out by a beginner. Therefore, to begin with, it is better to make a pattern from soft fabric, for example, from velvet, which can hide all minor imperfections.