How to create a simple pleat on a squared edge seat
Hello everyone. This is how to create a simple pleat on a squared edge easily. Step 1 The fabric must be really well tensioned on the side before turning on…
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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…
How to cover a drope in seat chair
This is one of the easiest chair to cover. Let's see this simple work with an efficient covering method. 1- Video tutorial : How to cover a drope in seat…
How to create a feather like FOAM cushion
This is a very usefull technique I taught to my apprentice this week and I also wanted to share with you: how to create a foam cushion shaped like a…
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…
How to create a front foam edge
This modern technique using compressed foam edge is quite fast easy to realise. You will need it when a seat cushioned seat like this big armchair and also of course…
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…