Invisible stitching on a square angle (seat)
Some parts on a seat should better be handsewn sometimes. It was the case on this little Napoleon-style sofa, on the seat the pleats on the front were too big…
How to attach the wooden front of an arm (like club chairs)
The easiest techniques are always the best! Here a very useful one to attach the front of the arm when you can't press without hurting your fabric. This is the…
Top stitching tutorial
Top stitching : a nice and modern way to finish To end nicely the look of a chair we can add different finishes or options such as piping or top…
Squared stool tutorial (wooden structure)
Stool Frame The frame is so simple you can built it. This is literally 4 pieces of wood glued and staple together with 4 square triangles on each corners up…
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…
How to start attaching piping / cording / welting
Here a simple and efficient technique to start attaching the double welt corde on an upholstered seat. You will need: Skewers Hammer of course Universal transparent glue (Mine is by…
Double welt corde and sharp angles
Starting with a double welt corde and gluing in straight line is quite easy but sometimes you have to fold it enought to follow sharp angles. This is the tutorial…
The different ways to finish a seat (with visible wood)
Nails or trimmigs: The 2 mains categories When you have a seat with some visible wood all around you need to choose a finish for your chair to apply on…
Just learn nailing with old nails
This tips is even older than these nails: you can simple use old nails to learn how to nail properly.
How to end with nails properly
my secret for a perfect ending with decorative nails is simple as this old manual tool. If don't have some yet I might have another alternative for you.