How to do a foam seat with edgeroll
You can upholster a seat the traditional way or you can try the modern technique using foam. MATERIALS Foam Edgeroll (ideally 3 sizes) 5 cm HR 35 foam (top foam)…
Master the Art of DIY Upholstery – Step-by-Step Tutorials, Tips & Furniture Restoration Techniques
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Sewing springs on the hessian
This is how to sew springs on the hessian right after springing and before padding with any materials, modern or traditional. Materials Strong hessian Button twine Curved Needle Video tutorial
How to create arms with horsehair
This is how we created the arms of the canriolet chair in upholstery class using horsehair and white calico. We will roll horsehair around a loop and wrap everything very…
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…
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…