Making a Club Chair with traditional sheepskin leather
How a leather club chair is covered in basane, the traditional sheepskin, worked wet: wetting, shaping, drying and finishing, from a French workshop.
The Journal is where I share life in my upholstery workshop on the shores of Lake Annecy: the chairs that come through my hands, their history, the fabrics I love and the tricks of the trade I have picked up over the years. It is a space to slow down, look closer at traditional French upholstery and find inspiration for your next project.
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…
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…
What is a Bergere chair ?
A bergère is a French armchair with a visible wooden frame, closed upholstered sides, a wide, deep seat and a loose cushion. It was born in 18th-century France, under Louis…
Square stool + green tapestry leaf pattern fabric
This was definitely a huge transformation for this pair of square stools. There is a huge difference before and after.They now look absolutely amazing !😍 Gorgeous fabric on ! This…
Professional upholstery books
Last time I talked about upholstery books for beginners, this time I want to share my favourite professional upholstery books. The ones worth knowing when you're already working as an…
What are the different types of chairs and tutorials?
So many tutorials are now available on the upholstery website thegirlwithahammer.com !! Here is the plan: for each new interesting project I create some tutorials so you have everything you…
The Cabriolet Chair: A Classic Worth Bringing Back to Life
If there's one chair that comes through the workshop more than any other, it's the cabriolet. This elegant little armchair, with its curved backrest and tapered legs, is one of…