How to fold neat corners

Like wrapping a present.

Step by step

1. Pull the corner point up over the board and staple it.
2. Fold each side over it in a neat pleat.
3. Staple on the underside.
4. Trim bulk so the seat still drops into the frame.
5. Practise on a hidden corner first.

Sources

All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.

1. Repair Habit: Reupholstering a dining chair seat
2. Valley Upholstery: How to reupholster a dining chair
3. The Girl with a Hammer: Reupholster a drop-in dining chair seat