How to Replace Fabric on a Patio Sling Chair

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Does your patio sling chair’s fabric need replaced? In this video we will show you the proper steps to sew up a perfectly fitting sling replacement panel and how to properly install it in the sling rail channels of your chair. Follow the steps in this video for a “Fit like a Glove” sling chair.

HOW TO REPLACE FABRIC ON A PATIO SLING CHAIR CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Taking Measurements – 0:33
Calculating Fabric Requirements – 2:53
Determining Sleeve Size – 6:54
Disassembly of Chair – 8:17
Cutting New Fabric to Size – 10:39
Sewing Hems – 13:30
Sewing Sleeves – 15:57
Inserting Sling Fabric in Rails – 21:02
Reinserting Spreader Bars – 25:45
Reassembly of Chair – 30:36
Materials List – 32:02

MATERIALS LIST:
Sling Fabric from Sailrite most often Phifertex Plus brand is used: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/fabric/...
Thread from Sailrite – V-69 Polyester (home sewing machine) / V-92 Polyester (heavy duty sewing machine) / Profilen PTFE Lifetiime Thread: https://www.sailrite.com/shop/notions...
Awning & Sling Chair Spline Cording: https://www.sailrite.com/Awning-Sling... (1/4" is the most popular size, but we also offer 5/32". Measure your old spline cording before ordering)

TOOLS LIST:
Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide: https://www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2...
McLube Sailkote 8oz: https://www.sailrite.com/McLube-Sailk...
Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Sailrite Canvas Patterning Ruler: https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Can...
Gingher Scissors Right Handed: https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Tape Measure 120 Inch: https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure...
Razor Blade, Sockets or Adjustable Wrench, Vise Grips, L-Square, Pen, Yardsick, Tape Measure, Bar Clamp/Spreader 24”, Rubber Mallet

CALCULATIONS/EQUATIONS FOR ORDERING FABRIC, SLING CORDING & THREAD:
MESH FABRIC:
Sling chair panels orientated lengthwise along the selvage edge:
((Length + 2) x number of panels) ÷ 2 = Required amount of fabric
OR
Sling chair panels orientated lengthwise along width of fabric:
(Width + 6) x number of panels = Required amount of fabric

SLING CHAIR SPLINE CORDING:
(Length + 2) x number of panels x 2 = Length of Spline Cording Required

TYPE OF THREAD:
Home Sewing Machine = V-69 Polyester
Heavy Duty Sewing Machine = V-92 Polyester or PTFE Thread

Pick and order your favorite Sling Fabric at: http://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Outdo...