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…
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The perfect sewing machine for upholstery work
Any professional upholsterer knows how important it is to get a proper sewing machine as soon as possible. For some seat with cushions like bergere chairs or sofa you will…
How to upholster a modern “bridge” chair step by step
A Bridge chair is a very common modern chairs around me. At the end the technique is pretty much the same than for any simple chair but it also has…
How to cover a back with a fabric junction?
If you want to cover the back of an armchair or a sofa you sometimes need to create a fabric junction. This is how to do it step by step.…
Suppliers for upholsterers: where to buy upholstery supplies ?
Here my favourite suppliers I use many different tools and materials in my upholstery studio and I've been asked A LOT about my suppliers. Here we are. General upholstery suppliers…
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 make a foam pouf
Foam pouf, also called ottoman, are really fun upholstery project to start with. I thought you will love to see this easy process to create a foam pouf. My suppliers…
How to upholster the back of a bergere chair
This tutorial page is about how to upholster and cover the back of a bergere chair if you ever need to. Material needed Fabric Big tacks for temporary tacking Staples…
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…
How to create a perfect 3 layers foam seat cushion
When you need to create a foam cushion there is different ways to do: you can use a single piece of foam or you can use different layers of foam.…