How to upholster this little chair easily
This is a pretty simple tutorial for beginner this one. So here I'll show you how to upholster this little chair easily with foam. A (very) usefull technique This is…
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How to add an extra layer on a old back (foam)
Sometimes the padding of the back is old but not that bad and you just need a little something to make it look new again. In this case we go…
White calico on a modern seat before final fabric
Of course you could wonder "Why an extra fabric" and my answer will be: "better quality, long lasting". The foam ages so well when it never see the light or…
How to upholster a modern chair seat with foam easily
This is a technique you can use on a seat after an elastic webbing, a jute webbing, or on the top of the hessian after sewing the springs. Here we…
How to cover the arm of a Louis 15 style chair
This is a simple little tutorial to learn how to cover this arms on classic Louis 15 style "bergère" or "cabriolet" chairs.
My magic products to make the wood new again
You may need some basic product to restore the chair before upholstering. Basic products Here the basic ones you should have in your toolbox. White glue Wood wax Brown /…
How to fix a broken arm
On this website you will find the whole tutorial to restore a modern chair like a Bridge one. Sometimes theses chairs have arms so I thought it woul be usefull…
How to remove tacks and decorative nails ?
Stripping isn't easy but having the right tool and the right gesture will change everything. To remove old tacks and nails you need this tools and this is how to…
How to end with nails properly
my secret for a perfect ending with decorative nails is simple as this old manual tool. If don't have some yet I might have another alternative for you.
How to upholster a shaped drop in seat with foam
Making complex shaped drop in seat cushion can be easy once you have the proper technique to do it. Tools and materials 3 cm high density foam Contact glue +…