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I watched a couple videos but I didn't see one where cushioning was added. Is this as simple as putting some foam down and stapling the fabric over it? Maybe I should try gluing the foam to the chair so it isn't shifting.

Chair is in good condition other than the seat. Seems silly to throw it out and buy a new one when they are like 150 bucks or more.

Also where should I buy this stuff? Is there a special "seat foam" I should look for, or just get whatever the local Hobby Lobby has in stock? The fabric is that black fake leather looking stuff. That works for me, I'm not sure what it is really called.

I watched a couple videos but I didn't see one where cushioning was added. Is this as simple as putting some foam down and stapling the fabric over it? Maybe I should try gluing the foam to the chair so it isn't shifting. Chair is in good condition other than the seat. Seems silly to throw it out and buy a new one when they are like 150 bucks or more. Also where should I buy this stuff? Is there a special "seat foam" I should look for, or just get whatever the local Hobby Lobby has in stock? The fabric is that black fake leather looking stuff. That works for me, I'm not sure what it is really called.

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[–] • 1 pt

Oh wow that's a lot more than I thought it would be. Looks like there are smaller sections available for less. I suppose I should have searched for "seat foam" before asking.

[–] • 1 pt

Oh wow that's a lot more than I thought it would be.

Yes, i think those were about my exact words when she told me what it cost. You might find it in 1 meter squares or something for $25 (just guessing).

But if you have a old sofa with squished foam cushions, the 2" foam topper can give it new life for $70 with enough left over to do a chair.

[–] • 2 pts

Maybe there are known places to buy “scraps” of the material needed for a job like this? Maybe cheap or free?

Maybe there are factories or mom n pop shops nearby that have excess of the stuff in irregular sizes that they can’t use for what the make, but you can use it.

I dunno.

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Like buying a carpet remnant

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Fabric stores? Foam varies in density, you'll want something dense enough for a comfortable seat.

There was some product I first noticed 25 years ago, gel seats, for spectators sitting on bleachers or in stadiums. That might make an incredible chair seat if it fits under the cover.