How to make upholstery piping, step by step
Make your own piping for cushions and armchairs: why I cut it along the length rather than on the bias, which cord to use, and how to sew velvet.
How to finish a round stool with a simple piping (Blind Stich by Hand)
Round stool with a simple piping on top Here is a way to finish a round stool with a simple piping corde on top.
Invisible stitching on a square angle (seat)
Some parts on a seat should better be handsewn sometimes. It was the case on this little Napoleon-style sofa, on the seat the pleats on the front were too big…
How to attach the wooden front of an arm (like club chairs)
The easiest techniques are always the best! Here a very useful one to attach the front of the arm when you can't press without hurting your fabric. This is the…
Top stitching tutorial
Top stitching : a nice and modern way to finish To end nicely the look of a chair we can add different finishes or options such as piping or top…
Squared stool tutorial (wooden structure)
A square stool, padded with foam over a soul and finished with a sewn cover: side band stitched onto the top, double topstitching, sharp corners and an even fit underneath. Here is how I make it in my workshop.
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 start attaching piping / cording / welting
Here a simple and efficient technique to start attaching the double welt corde on an upholstered seat. You will need: Skewers Hammer of course Universal transparent glue (Mine is by…
Double welt corde and sharp angles
Starting with a double welt corde and gluing in straight line is quite easy but sometimes you have to fold it enought to follow sharp angles. This is the tutorial…
The different ways to finish a seat (with visible wood)
Nails or trimmigs: The 2 mains categories When you have a seat with some visible wood all around you need to choose a finish for your chair to apply on…