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…
Master the Art of DIY Upholstery – Step-by-Step Tutorials, Tips & Furniture Restoration Techniques
Welcome to your ultimate destination for DIY upholstery tutorials! Whether you’re a curious beginner or a skilled professional looking to refine your craft, this site is packed with everything you need to start—and finish—beautiful furniture reupholstery projects with confidence.
Explore a growing collection of step-by-step upholstery guides that cover a wide range of skills, from basic fabric selection and foam replacement, to advanced techniques like tufting, piping, and spring tying. You’ll learn how to reupholster chairs, sofas, ottomans, dining seats, headboards, and even vintage or antique furniture. Every tutorial is crafted to be clear, practical, and easy to follow—perfect for hobbyists, DIYers, and aspiring professionals alike.
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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…
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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…