How to compress the springs properly
Thi is my secret technique to push down the springs! :) Push them down like a wrestler Because I guarentee you this is how you will feel when you follow…
Webbing on the back of a chair
Sometimes you will also need webbing on the back of your chair when this one is quite big. This is for example the case of the Voltaire chair. The case…
How to remove staples like a pro.
Stripping Staple Stripping a seat made with traditional. Tacks is way more easy and than stripping one with staples. You will need some traditional manual tools to do this, at…
How to attach springs to the hessian /burlap
Once you're done with tying springs you will cover them with a burlap. You should always attach the springs to it. I was so chocked to see this step missing…
HOW TO secure the cord with tacks properly ? (Traditional)
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".…
Upholstery books (for beginners)
If your starting upholstery you might need some support as upholstery books ! Usefull upholstery books. I love books and as a professional upholsterer of course I love collecting upholstery…
Tacks: everythings you want to know about them
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…
Webbings
You will find on this page every type of webbing I'm using every day at the workshop. Webbing the webbing is super important, it support springs and provide a base…
Hammers !
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…
Pins, Needles and Swewers
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…