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…
Voltaire Armchair + Misia Velvet + Big Nails
Transformation of the typical french "granny chair" This is the typical Granny chair here but with a beautyfull fabric and nice finishes these antique chairs can still look sooo good.…
My favorite fabrics brands
Here the brands that I curently use at the workshop in alphabetic order. These are the brands that I sell in my shop, the one I love, the ones I…
7 SEWING TIPS for professional results
7 SEWING TIPS creating a bench box cushion I had to make cushions for a designer's bench this week and I thought it would be nice to show you all…
Pierre Frey’s new fabrics collections …
This week I was lucky to discover the last fabrics collections by the well known french brand Pierre Frey. Let me show you (just some) of my favorites ! There…
Fixing and gluing back the wood
Sometimes you just can't avoid a little (or a big) woodwork. In this case you have two option: do it yourself or ask for help. This is what I do.…
5 PRO SEWING TIPS for loose cover
Simple and efficient upholstery tips Here some simple but very usefull advices you should follow if you are considering making a new loose cover for a seat. TIP 1: Just…
The different ways to finish a seat (with visible wood)
Nails or trimmigs: The 2 mains categories When you have a seat with some visible wood all around you need to choose a finish for your chair to apply on…