9 steps to sew a decorative cushion with a piping cord
If you want to create a bespoke square cushion with a zipper and a piping cord you should appreciate today's tutorial. Let's start with the materials you will need to…
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OUTSIDE UPHOLSTERY: 7 professional advices to get a perfect fabric cover
Here the seven best advices I could give you for a professional covering. This is everything I always do to get every upholstery project perfect. How to achieve a perfect…
What are the different types of chairs and tutorials?
So many tutorials are now available on the upholstery website thegirlwithahammer.com !! Here is the plan: for each new interesting project I create some tutorials so you have everything you…
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.…
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…
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…
The 16 steps of (traditionnal) upholstery
This is every steps a traditionnal upholsterer follow to create a new seat. Step 1 and 2: Strip and prepare First we need to strip and prepare the seat frame…
How to choose the right padding for your upholstery project ?
This is a question I'm asked a lot when you're starting a new upholstery project. How to choose the right technique and materials for your seat ?This is the type…
My favorite fabrics brands
Here the brands that I curently use at the workshop in alphabetic order. These are the brands that I sell in my shop, the one I love, the ones I…
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…