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…
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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…
Quick tip with Velcro
A (very) easy way to add some velcro Velcro is so usefull to keep cushion in place. I use it a lot for bench cushions. 1) The traditional velcro Usualy…
7 SEWING TIPS for professional results
7 SEWING TIPS creating a bench box cushion I had to make cushions for a designer's bench this week and I thought it would be nice to show you all…
Fixing and gluing back the wood
Sometimes you just can't avoid a little (or a big) woodwork. In this case you have two option: do it yourself or ask for help. This is what I do.…
5 PRO SEWING TIPS for loose cover
Simple and efficient upholstery tips Here some simple but very usefull advices you should follow if you are considering making a new loose cover for a seat. TIP 1: Just…
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…
Polyester wadding on a seat before a loose cover
The last layer before fabric is a very important step. You may choose or not to put a calico on a modern seat but you can't avoid this step. Polyester…
How to cover a picture back chair
This is part 2 of this whole covering tutorial but maybe you just need to learn how to put the fabric on a picture back chair like this one. video…
How to cover the seat of an armchair
This is how to cover an armchair the seat of an armchair with the professional techniques. The tools needed to cover Cissors Upholstery hammer Tacks for temporary tacking (9 or…