I used the staples because my chair wasn't deep enough for the nails and it held beautifully! When reupholstering, just make sure you pull the material tightly or it can bunch up if it's loose! I made that mistake and had to do it twice.
I really like that!! I've never been the "Domestic Goddess" type, I use things like this to put hems in pants and sew stuff!!!! :) Great to hang kids on the wall too when they are being brats... By their shirts of course! ;}