VERY impressive! I am terrified to try something like this . . .you've proven the only way to do it is to study, study, study, and go for it!

That is amazing. You can conquer anything!

Fantastic!

This Internet thing is so dangerous. I might have to try that, just today I was looking at some great chairs at the ReStore wishing I was able to reupholster them. Very inspiring!

But first I have to finish learning to tile my fireplace, lol! True story, I took a break from the FP project to try my hand at stenciling after seeing it here and many online tutorials.

It's so nice to have people here that understand!

Great job! I've done that same task on an empire sofa before, except I don't think I accomplished quite as nice a dome shape as you did. It's amazing to me how well the old springs hold up; it's only ever the webbing and string that need to be replaced, rarely a spring itself. Are you reusing a horsehair edge roll or making a new one?

I love your tenacity even though you were nervous about it. Looking great so far. Keep going.

anele - Thank you : ) I was happy to finally break through my fear and go for it!

williamsem - So true...there are so many great videos out there to learn all kinds of things : )

equest17 - An empire sofa...wow...that would be a LOT more springs than I did! My fingers are really sore after just doing this chair, today.

Yes, the old springs were in good shape : )
I purchased edge roll at a local shop at the same time I was getting the nails & twine for this project. It's called finger roll, about 1/2" diameter, & not horse hair. I did not have the old edge roll with me to compare sizes (diameter). I hope I got the right size because I don't want to make another trip to the store : /
I believe I saved a small piece of the old edge roll...I'll check and see if the old roll was horsehair.

Awsome! I'm hesitant about tackling something like that, too, but love reupholstering the easier pieces. I have a club chair waiting for the right fabric and you have me looking forward to getting it done!

I can't wait to see the end product :)

That is more than impressive!! Can't wait to see the finished product.

This is so inspiring. Thanks for posting this.

Do you have recommendation on which videos to watch? Which books to read?

You ARE GOOD!!!

ML

yayagal - Thanks. I'm looking forward to the next steps which are less daunting!

alex9179 - I hope you post your club chair. I am glad this inspires you towards getting it done : )
Finding the right fabric takes time.

mamorella - Thanks : ) I will post the finished product, but...
it may take several weeks.....a wedding, 2 birthdays, & the Holidays.

mlweaving - I like the book Singer Upholstery Basics. I bought it at JoAnn's Fabric Store & I've seen it online.

I watched several different videos and the one that helped me the most was Kevin Kennedy's (linked below). He uses 12 oz. tacks in his video. My local upholstery supply store did not sell tacks & suggested I use their No Sag Nails. The nails worked well.

There are some helpful pictures here
http://www.designsponge.com/2011/08/upholstery-basics-constructing-coil-seats-part-i.html

equest17 - I compared the old & new edge rolls this morning & took a picture. The old one is covered in some type of burlap and the filling looks like some sort of paper or straw type fiber.
This chair has been reupholstered 2-3 times before. Maybe, it had horsehair edge roll at one time. I know I removed horsehair on one of the seat layers.

Here is a link that might be useful: How to Do An 8 Way Hand Tie

All I can say is, wow you are amazing! I can't wait to see the finished product.

I would never have the guts to attempt this....kudos to you! Be sure to post a pic when it's done.

Wow! That's so impressive!

That looks so professional. I wouldn't have the guts either. Or if I did, I think I'd start, get frustrated, and never finish. Kudos for you for sticking with it and finding what you need to learn how to do it.