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,…
The easiest way to upholster arms with foam
This is the go-to method for upholstering arms that don't need a thick, built-up pad. Think modern Voltaire chairs like this one, bergère chairs, or cabriolet chairs where the arm…
Modern Foam Upholstery : The back of a Voltaire Chair
Let's tackle the inside back of the Voltaire, padded with foam and edge rolls for a clean, tailored result. No edge roll? No problem. In that case, use a 5…
How to cover a Mitered Corner
This type of upholstery frame is very common, yet mitered corners are often a source of confusion. Most people don’t really know how to approach them and end up forcing…
Easy trick to glue an arm junction on a cabriolet chair
A Simple Trick for Gluing Arm Joints on a Cabriolet Chair Gluing the arms of a cabriolet chair can be tricky—especially because of the chair’s curved back. This shape makes…
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…