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Never upholstered before ?
This is exactly where to start. Stop guessing. Learn the real methods – step by step, at your pace.
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Why Premium exists
Upholstery classes are expensive. Workshops, schools, long programs… not everyone can access them.
Here, I chose another way. I share my professional knowledge worldwide, at a price that stays genuinely affordable.
Because learning a craft should never be reserved for a few.
Free access
- Blog & inspiration
- Materials (understanding & ki references)
- Fabrics (overview)
- Strip & Prepare (basics)
- Webbing (basics)
- Upholsterer’s forum
Premium access
- Upholstery for Beginners (structured starting point)
- Tools (what to use, why, and how)
- Springs
- Padding
- Sewing
- Covering & Finishing
- Upholstering
- Chairs Tutorials (Bergère, Bridge, Cabriolet, Drop-in seat…)
- Seats & Bespoke Seats
Free lets you understand. Premium lets you build.
This is where real learning starts
Premium focuses on what really matters in upholstery: structure, comfort, precision, and clean finishing. No shortcuts. No guessing.
- Clear starting path with Upholstery for Beginners
- Structural techniques (webbing, springs)
- Comfort & durability through proper padding
- Sewing techniques adapted to upholstery work
- Professional covering & finishing methods
- Real chair projects, from frame to final fabric
Category access at a glance
| Category | Free | Premium |
| Blog | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Materials | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Fabrics | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| Tools | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Strip & Prepare | ✔️ (basics) | ✔️ (full) |
| Webbing | ✔️ (basics) | ✔️ (full) |
| Upholstery for Beginners | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Springs | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Padding | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Sewing | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Covering | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Finishing | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Upholstering | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Chairs Tutorials | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Seats | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Bespoke Seats | ✖️ | ✔️ |
| Upholsterer’s Forum | ✔️ | ✔️ |
About The Girl With a Hammer
I’m Céline, professional upholsterer since 2008. I teach what I actually do in my workshop. No trends, no shortcuts, just real craftsmanship, clearly explained.
Start with the basics
Before you even touch the chair you will need few basics about materials and tools.
Materials
- Hessian, calico, webbing, twine…
- Foams and densities (no confusion)
- What changes between “ok” and “pro”
Tools
- What to buy first (and what not to)
- Staplers, tack hammers, webbing tools
- Pro tips to work faster and cleaner
Beginner-friendly projects
Pick one project, follow the steps, and finish something clean — fast.
Foam Pouf
- Fast win
- Foam shaping basics
- Clean cover finish
Little Chair (Easy)
- Basic structure
- Clean staple line
- Confidence builder
Drop-in Seat
- Neat edges
- Staple discipline
- Real technique
Simple Cushion Cover
- Clean corners
- Pro finish
- Perfect first win