Simple springing technique
What is Simple Springing? This is my best translation of guindage simple, the springing technique I was taught to use when springs are needed but only a thin padding will…
This is all the usefull tutorials and tips already online to upholster and cover a BERGERE chair. The new post will appear here. (BERGERE CHAIR WILL BE THE NEXT THEME OF FUTUR TUTORIAL°
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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…
How to create a V pleat (tulip pleat) ending with decorative nails
You already have the tutorial to create a V pleat ended with braid, here another option ending with decorative nails. Video tutorial https://vimeo.com/1000046014
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…
Jute webbing tutorial (with cuts to avoid legs)
This is part 1 of a full tutorial about how to upholster a Louis Chair the traditional way. Video tutorial (10 min) Material and tools needed Jute webbing Webbing stretcher…
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…
Dustcover
Dustcover is the very last step of a seat most of the time. How to finish under a seat. Pull the dustcover toward the back edge of the chair to…
How to cover the arm of a Louis 15 style chair
This is a simple little tutorial to learn how to cover this arms on classic Louis 15 style "bergère" or "cabriolet" chairs.
How to plump easily a seat with a new webbing
I love this simple upholstery tips because it is so usefull when you don't want to replace the whole upholstery but you still want to "plump it" a little. Materials…