Simple springing technique
Time1 hLevelIntermediateMaterialsSeat springs (8 cm maximum height)Laid cord (3 × the length of each row of springs)Twine14 mm tacksToolsUpholstery hammer (12 mm head in my case)Curved needleScissors Before you start:…
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Sewing springs on the webbing
How to Sew Upholstery Springs to the Webbing StageWebbing & SpringsTypeSpringsLevel[À COMPLÉTER]Duration[À COMPLÉTER]MaterialsUpholstery twineToolsStraight upholstery needle (a triangular point is even better) · Curved needle for the final knot Need…
Springs positioning tutorial
How to Position Upholstery Springs on the Webbing StageWebbing & SpringsTypeSpringsLevelBeginner Duration15 minMaterialsStainless steel springs (8/10 for a bergère chair, 12/14 cm for a cabriolet chair) · Upholstery twineToolsTape measure…
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…