How to create a V pleat (tulip pleat) ending with decorative nails
You already have the tutorial to create a V pleat ended with braid, here another option ending with decorative nails. Video tutorial https://vimeo.com/1000046014
This is all the tutorials and tips already online to upholster and cover a Louis Style “CABRIOLET” chair (Louis the 15th, the 16th or even Louis Philippe and Napoleon the 3rd style). If new one are posted they will appear here.
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How to upholster a picture back “medallion” chair with foam and edge roll.
What is a picture back ? What we call a picture back chair is this type of chair with a back you need to cover BEFORE padding. You may see…
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…
Well back tutorial
This is a technique you can use if you want to upholster the back of a cabriolet chair the traditional (and ecological) way. Well back tutorial Video (14 min) Check…
Dustcover
Dustcover is the very last step of a seat most of the time. How to finish under a seat. Pull the dustcover toward the back edge of the chair to…
The 16 steps of (traditionnal) upholstery
This is every steps a traditionnal upholsterer follow to create a new seat. Step 1 and 2: Strip and prepare First we need to strip and prepare the seat frame…
How to cover a picture back chair
This is part 2 of this whole covering tutorial but maybe you just need to learn how to put the fabric on a picture back chair like this one. video…
How to cover the arm of a Louis 15 style chair
This is a simple little tutorial to learn how to cover this arms on classic Louis 15 style "bergère" or "cabriolet" chairs.
How to attach springs to the 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…