How to upholster a seat with a wrap-around cut
On certain chair styles, the fabric on the seat doesn't stop neatly at the wood frame. Instead, it wraps around the back posts and side rails, picking up where the…
When a Rush Seat Chair Becomes an Upholstered One: A Restoration Story
From Family Heirloom to Showpiece: Reupholstering a Rush Seat Chair That Wasn't Meant to Be Upholstered Some chairs arrive at the workshop with a straightforward brief. Strip it, rebuild it,…
All about thread: What thread to use for upholstery work ?
You're wondering what kind of thread you should use for one of your upholstery projects ? No worries here what you should know about it. What thread on the sewing…
How to cover a back with a fabric junction?
If you want to cover the back of an armchair or a sofa you sometimes need to create a fabric junction. This is how to do it step by step.…
Invisible stitching on a square angle (seat)
Some parts on a seat should better be handsewn sometimes. It was the case on this little Napoleon-style sofa, on the seat the pleats on the front were too big…
How to make a foam pouf
Foam pouf, also called ottoman, are really fun upholstery project to start with. I thought you will love to see this easy process to create a foam pouf. My suppliers…
All about bespoke poufs and ottomans
Bespoke poufs, also known as ottomans, are versatile and stylish additions to any interior space. I just love making pouffe, because it's fun and quite easy.These custom-made pieces not only serve…
How to upholster the back of a bergere chair
This tutorial page is about how to upholster and cover the back of a bergere chair if you ever need to. Material needed Fabric Big tacks for temporary tacking Staples…
How to attach the wooden front of an arm (like club chairs)
The easiest techniques are always the best! Here a very useful one to attach the front of the arm when you can't press without hurting your fabric. This is the…
How to HANDSEW
Today let me show you how to handsew fabric - with or without piping - on a chair or a cushion. HANDSEWING is sometimes necessary when you want to sew…