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…
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 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 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…
Upholstering a picture back chair
How to do the back of a Louis chair ? This how to cover this kind of wooden Louis chair (usualy Louis 15 or Louis Style). In this case you…
How to plump easily a seat with a new webbing
I love this simple upholstery tips because it is so usefull when you don't want to replace the whole upholstery but you still want to "plump it" a little. Materials…
How to web with elastic webbing
Elastic webbing is a good way to start to upholster this kind of little chair. It would be the same techique with drop-in seat, I usually use a press to…
How to cover a “cabriolet” chair
This is how to cover the seat of a this type of chairs we call "cabriolets" in France. Part 1: placing the fabric Part 2: Cutting the fabric
Nailing tips: contouring with decorative nails
This simply how I process around this tricky area. As you can see I am very carefful about the way I place ther first nails in the angles. If you…