How to create a front edge platform
Creating a front edge platform This is how to create a front edge platform. This technique is used to stop the cushion moving forwards. This technique canb done the traditional…
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)…
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. First we start on a tête d'alouette* to attach a single…
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…
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…
How to upholster a picture back “medallion” chair with foam and edge roll.
What is a picture back ? What we call a picture back chair is this type of chair with a back you need to cover BEFORE padding. You may see…
How to create a feather like FOAM cushion
This is a very usefull technique I taught to my apprentice this week and I also wanted to share with you: how to create a foam cushion shaped like a…
How to create a front foam edge
This modern technique using compressed foam edge is quite fast easy to realise. You will need it when a seat cushioned seat like this big armchair and also of course…
Well back tutorial
This is a technique you can use if you want to upholster the back of a cabriolet chair the traditional (and ecological) way. Well back tutorial Video (14 min) Check…