Hessian / Burlap
Hessian or burlap are everywhere in the process while upholstering a seat, even nowadays. Strong and long lasting and 100 % jute made, burlap hessian are still so usefull and…
Hessian or burlap are everywhere in the process while upholstering a seat, even nowadays. Strong and long lasting and 100 % jute made, burlap hessian are still so usefull and…
Stripping isn't easy but having the right tool and the right gesture will change everything. To remove old tacks and nails you need this tools and this is how to…
my secret for a perfect ending with decorative nails is simple as this old manual tool. If don't have some yet I might have another alternative for you.
How to secure the cord with tacks This is how to secure the cord with 14 mm tacks properly. This is what we call in french upholstery "une tête d'alouette".…
This is everything you wanted to know about tacks. If anything is missing feel free to comment. What are tacks for ? Tacks are used by upholsterers to attach fabric…
Lets talk (a lot) about hammers here. This my absolute tool this one ! Let's see the different hammers I'm using upholstering. The traditionnal upholstery tack hammer. This is the…
You may need differents pins and needles for upholstery work. I use pins, needles and skewers every day at the workshop. You may have noticed this blue boxes on my…
This is me teaching to my apprentice how to do a slip knot while you're stitching the edges doing traditional upholstery. Then you pull it all down to regulate the…
Upholsterer's basic kit (click on the link to get more details) Hammers Staple guns Wooden mallets Ripping chisels Tack removers Staple removers Webbing stretchers Scissors Cutters Pincers Regulators Metresticks and…