Professional upholstery books
Last time I 've talked you about upholstery books for beginners, this time I want to talk about my favourite professional upholstery books, those you want to know when you…
How to create a perfect seat cushion pattern for a bergere chair ?
This is how to create the perfect pattern for any type of boxed seat cushion (a bergere in this case). This is the technique I always use to reach the…
Sewing springs on the hessian
This is how to sew springs on the hessian right after springing and before padding with any materials, modern or traditional. Materials Strong hessian Button twine Curved Needle Video tutorial
What are the different types of chairs and tutorials?
So many tutorials are now available on the upholstery website thegirlwithahammer.com !! Here is the plan: for each new interesting project I create some tutorials so you have everything you…
How to create arms with horsehair
This is how we created the arms of the canriolet chair in upholstery class using horsehair and white calico. First we start on a tête d'alouette* to attach a single…
First stuffing on a cabriolet chair
Everywhere you have fibers you have loops. If you want to stuff your seat with natural fibers, you can go for horsehair or coconut fibers for first stuffing (because yes…
Clove Hitch Knot and simple Knot
We use two differents knot while lashing springs: the clove hitch knot (to start and end) and the simple knot. Here two fast an easy tutorials to remember each one.…
Simple springing technique
What is a simple springing? This is my litteral translation of “guindage simple” which is the springing technique I was taught to use when I to add springs but with…
Springing: How to tie coil springs (two way method) on a armchair
PREPARATION: Before starting tying the springs with twine If you follow these instructions BEFORE starting tying you might realise the perfect springing up. Material needed - 5 meters of spring…
Jute webbing tutorial (with cuts to avoid legs)
Video tutorial (10 min) This is part 1 of a full tutorial about how to upholster a Louis Chair the traditional way. Material and tools needed Jute webbing Webbing stretcher…