First stuffing on a cabriolet chair
Everywhere you have fibers you have loops. If you want to stuff your seat with natural fibers, you can go for horsehair or coconut fibers for first stuffing (because yes…
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Clove Hitch Knot and simple Knot
We use two differents knot while lashing springs: the clove hitch knot (to start and end) and the simple knot. Here two fast an easy tutorials to remember each one.…
Simple springing technique
What is a simple springing? This is my litteral translation of “guindage simple” which is the springing technique I was taught to use when I to add springs but with…
Sewing springs on the webbing
Hand sewing springs Once the webbing is done and that the springs are well positioned we have to sew the springs on the webbing. Materials twine simple straight needle with…
Springs positioning tutorial
Springs position Once the webbing is done we have to place the springs on the seat before sewing them to the webbing with twine. Materials 8/10 Stainless steel springs for…
V pleat on a drop in seat
4 steps for a perfect V pleat on a drop in seat chair Step 1: keep the angle well tensioned with 2 staples Step 2: cut behind the staples Step…
Foam seat with edge roll tutorial
You have several option when you want to upholster a seat with foam. You will need to use edge roll if you want more than 4 cm of foam and…
Maralunga sofa’s secret
If you are willing to upholster a Marlunga Sofa this is all the very useful advices I can give you. You know how much I love design from the 60's…
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
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…