Making a Club Chair
What is a Club chair? A club chair is a type of armchair known for its deep seat, low back, and wide armrests. It originated in France in the early…
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! My name is Céline Vanier, I’m a french upholsterer and luxury fabric dealer doing upholstery since 2008. If you’re interested in upholstery I hope you will enjoy to discover my work here at the workshop as well as the many upholstery tutorials available here.
All about thread: What thread to use for upholstery work ?
You're wondering what kind of thread you should use for one of your upholstery projects ? No worries here what you should know about it. What thread on the sewing…
The perfect sewing machine for upholstery work
Any professional upholsterer knows how important it is to get a proper sewing machine as soon as possible. For some seat with cushions like bergere chairs or sofa you will…
Temporary tack: the art of temporary tacking in upholstery
Do you know what a temporary tack is? If you want to start upholstery and learn how to cover a chair properly you better know what a temporary tack is.…
All about bespoke poufs and ottomans
Bespoke poufs, also known as ottomans, are versatile and stylish additions to any interior space. I just love making pouffe, because it's fun and quite easy.These custom-made pieces not only serve…
What Type of Upholstery Fabric Should You Choose to Cover a Seat?
How to choose the best fabric for a seat ? If you want to reupholster your seat yourself or have it done by a professional, you must start by asking…
Curvy chair and Pierre Frey stripes
What an insane upholstery project these curvy chairs ! I rarely say no to my clients so when I was asked to cover these really curvy and complex chairs with…
OUTSIDE UPHOLSTERY: 7 professional advices to get a perfect fabric cover
Here the seven best advices I could give you for a professional covering. This is everything I always do to get every upholstery project perfect. How to achieve a perfect…
I want to upholster a bergere chair!
Bergere chairs is sometimes mistaken for cabriolet chair, even if their shape and look can be similar this is NOT the same thing. Here everything you need to know to…
Pierre Frey fabrics and wallpaper
What is 'La Maison Pierre Frey " ? Pierre Frey is a French editor of fabrics and wallcoverings born in 1934. Pierre Frey brand is truly a piece of french…