How to reupholster a dining chair seat for beginners (drop-in seat)
Reupholstering a drop-in seat chair is one of the most rewarding projects in upholstery and for many, it's the first one that makes you realise just how far a little…
WELCOME TO MY BLOG! My name is Céline Vanier, I’m a french upholsterer and luxury fabric dealer doing upholstery since 2008. If you’re interested in upholstery I hope you will enjoy to discover my work here at the workshop as well as the many upholstery tutorials available here.
Big comfortable Art Deco Chair Upholstery (with springs unit)
I was asked to redo a pair of confortable art deco chairs, this is the perfect occasion to show you how these big sprunged chairs are made INSIDE. There is…
9 Essential tips for starting upholstery
Upholstery is such a rewarding and practical skill! It allows you to restore old furniture, personalize your home, and even start a business. However, as a beginner, you may find…
Making a Club Chair
What is a Club chair? A club chair is a type of armchair known for its deep seat, low back, and wide armrests. It originated in France in the early…
All about thread: What thread to use for upholstery work ?
You're wondering what kind of thread you should use for one of your upholstery projects ? No worries here what you should know about it. What thread on the sewing…
Temporary tack: the art of temporary tacking in upholstery
Do you know what a temporary tack is? If you want to start upholstery and learn how to cover a chair properly you better know what a temporary tack is.…
All about bespoke poufs and ottomans
Bespoke poufs, also known as ottomans, are versatile and stylish additions to any interior space. I just love making pouffe, because it's fun and quite easy.These custom-made pieces not only serve…
What Type of Upholstery Fabric Should You Choose to Cover a Seat?
How to choose the best fabric for a seat ? If you want to reupholster your seat yourself or have it done by a professional, you must start by asking…
Hart Design Selection: The Design Resource I’ve Been Obsessing Over (And Why You Need It Too)
Hello there! So I've been working on something that's been absolutely consuming my thoughts lately, and I HAD to share it with you all. You know how sometimes you're working…
Curvy chair and Pierre Frey stripes
What an insane upholstery project these curvy chairs ! I rarely say no to my clients so when I was asked to cover these really curvy and complex chairs with…