The easiest way to upholster arms with foam
This is the go-to method for upholstering arms that don't need a thick, built-up pad. Think modern Voltaire chairs like this one, bergère chairs, or cabriolet chairs where the arm…
Modern Foam Upholstery : The back of a Voltaire Chair
Let's tackle the inside back of the Voltaire, padded with foam and edge rolls for a clean, tailored result. No edge roll? No problem. In that case, use a 5…
Modern Foam Upholstery with a Traditional Shape: Voltaire Armchair SEAT Tutorial
This time, no springs: the elastic webbing carries the full suspension load. What we're building instead is a beautifully structured foam seat: a generous main pad resting on the webbing,…
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 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.…
Rounded stool tutorial (wooden structure)
I was asked to give a new life to this Marie's Corner rounded stool and this is exactly what I did to make it new on the inside and on…
How to create a front edge platform
Creating a front edge platform This is how to create a front edge platform. This technique is used to stop the cushion moving forwards. This technique canb done the traditional…
How to do a foam seat with edgeroll
You can upholster a seat the traditional way or you can try the modern technique using foam. MATERIALS Foam Edgeroll (ideally 3 sizes) 5 cm HR 35 foam (top foam)…
How to create arms with horsehair
This is how we created the arms of the canriolet chair in upholstery class using horsehair and white calico. We will roll horsehair around a loop and wrap everything very…
First stuffing on a cabriolet chair
Everywhere you have fibers you have loops. If you want to stuff your seat with natural fibers, you can go for horsehair or coconut fibers for first stuffing (because yes…