Upholster a Queen Anne style stool

Don't sit on it!
I had a job that I was putting off for years. It was a reproduction Queen Anne stool which was obviously in need of repair. The webbing was ripped, which made the seat concave and only the cover was preventing an embarrassing fall through. This project took me about 4 days, working a few hours in the evening while watching television. I sourced materials from a shop that sells remnants from factories etc. Total cost was around £20 because I had some materials left over from previous projects, but it wouldn't cost much more if you have basic tools. 
I hope you enjoy the instructable! Please feel free to comment. Thanks!

Intro Image
This is nearly the half way point to the project. I wanted to show what was involved on the first page. The project is about getting to this point and then replacing new for old to finish the job.

Step 1: Tools

Here are the tools I used in this project.

First Image
Sharp Knife
Scissors
Wire Snips (large)
Hammer (doesn't have to have a white end, only if you stir paint with it)
Cut Tacks 15mm (5/8")
Rotary Tool + fibre cutting disc + grinding disc + Safety Eyeware (I was so lucky I was wearing them)

Second Image
Heavy Duty 8mm staples
Staple Gun
Pliers (small)

Third Image
This is a diagram of the tacking/stapling technique I used often in this project. It might be a good idea to refer back to this later when tacking or stapling is being attempted.

Comments

[caitlinsdad]

Very nice. I question the use of a rotary tool on something like this. Yeah, I am also trying to find more than one use for my oscillating cutter too. A simple utility knife would have cut through all the fabric. A small cat's paw or similar tack/nail pulling tool would be the proper tool to dig out the tacks and a good pair of pliers.

[Phil11]

Thanks for your kind praise!
I thought people might have been more worried about me using a hammer on my fingers than the rotary cutter on the old cover material!
I'm like you. I'm always looking for a new use for the rotary tool. The more I use it the more skilled I become. Yes, I agree with you a utility knife would do the job well: I've used them for years making small wood carvings, so I'm more confident using blades than the rotary tool.
And, I agree that the cat's paw and pliers is a great choice. I've used those tools very successfully in the past.
Thanks for sharing your opinion!

[caitlinsdad]

Ha, you learn that after nailing the tiny little brads into the hardboard used for backs of IKEA cabinets that you should just use a staple gun. Cool carving with the ball in the box and chain. I'm guessing you carved that from one long piece of wood without having to join the links?

[Phil11]

Hey that's a good tip thanks! It's too tempting to use what IKEA gives us.
Glad you like the classic. You guess right about the balls and chain, really enjoyed the bit where every part gets freedom to move :)