V pleat on a drop in seat
4 steps for a perfect V pleat on a drop in seat chair Step 1: keep the angle well tensioned with 2 staples Step 2: cut behind the staples Step…
Maralunga sofa’s secret
If you are willing to upholster a Marlunga Sofa this is all the very useful advices I can give you. You know how much I love design from the 60's…
How to upholster a picture back “medallion” chair with foam and edge roll.
What is a picture back ? What we call a picture back chair is this type of chair with a back you need to cover BEFORE padding. You may see…
Wadding on on big curvy outside back.
Today I want to share with you how to add some wadding to nicely shape the back of a curvy seat, especially when there is a wooden piece in the…
Dustcover
Dustcover is the very last step of a seat most of the time. How to finish under a seat. Pull the dustcover toward the back edge of the chair to…
How to cut when you can’t see
This is how to cut when you can't see. The tool i'm using is a metal ruler but any long, straight and thin object will do the job… This is…
How to create a v pleat (under a frame)
How to make perfect pleat (tulip pleat) Here an example of a V pleat (or tulip pleat) under a drop in seat. It's the same technique on the back on…
How to start attaching piping / cording / welting
Here a simple and efficient technique to start attaching the double welt corde on an upholstered seat. You will need: Skewers Hammer of course Universal transparent glue (Mine is by…
Double welt corde and sharp angles
Starting with a double welt corde and gluing in straight line is quite easy but sometimes you have to fold it enought to follow sharp angles. This is the tutorial…
Quick tip with Velcro
A (very) easy way to add some velcro Velcro is so usefull to keep cushion in place. I use it a lot for bench cushions. 1) The traditional velcro Usualy…