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Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Tip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Tip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Upholstery Tip #12 in our montly series is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Upholstery Tip #12 in our montly series is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
🎥 How to install jute webbing
Make your old furniture look new again by putting back jute webbing with a web stretcher. You need the stretcher because jute webbing doesn't stretch much on its own, yet it...
🎥 How to install jute webbing
Make your old furniture look new again by putting back jute webbing with a web stretcher. You need the stretcher because jute webbing doesn't stretch much on its own, yet it...
Hand-woven vs. Pre-Woven Cane - Which is it?
Planning to fix a woven cane seat? Before you begin, figure out if it's hand-woven or pre-woven. If you're new to this, pre-woven would be easier. Hand-weaving is a bit...
Hand-woven vs. Pre-Woven Cane - Which is it?
Planning to fix a woven cane seat? Before you begin, figure out if it's hand-woven or pre-woven. If you're new to this, pre-woven would be easier. Hand-weaving is a bit...
Upholstery Tip #11: Reverse engineering
Tip #11 offers a strategic method that simplifies the process and ensures that your furniture comes together in a seamless, organised manner, by writing a reverse list.
Upholstery Tip #11: Reverse engineering
Tip #11 offers a strategic method that simplifies the process and ensures that your furniture comes together in a seamless, organised manner, by writing a reverse list.
Choosing the right grade for your upholstery pr...
For the home upholsterer's we have simplified the task of selecting foam for common upholstery projects. Lets look at Dunlop Dream Foam, Marathon Foam, Elephant Foam and Reticulated Foam.
Choosing the right grade for your upholstery pr...
For the home upholsterer's we have simplified the task of selecting foam for common upholstery projects. Lets look at Dunlop Dream Foam, Marathon Foam, Elephant Foam and Reticulated Foam.
Upholstery Tip #10: Say Cheese!
Tip #10 is about capturing every detail with your camera. Among the array of tips and tricks, this is one is often overlooked, yet is profoundly impactful.
Upholstery Tip #10: Say Cheese!
Tip #10 is about capturing every detail with your camera. Among the array of tips and tricks, this is one is often overlooked, yet is profoundly impactful.
Hessian: More than just an upholstery essential
Hessian a rugged and versatile fabric woven from jute plant fibers, commonly used in upholstery to provide a durable foundation for furniture. Its rustic charm extends to a wide array of...
Hessian: More than just an upholstery essential
Hessian a rugged and versatile fabric woven from jute plant fibers, commonly used in upholstery to provide a durable foundation for furniture. Its rustic charm extends to a wide array of...
Upholstery Tip #9: The Cutting Plan
Tip #9 is efficient fabric planning by taking the time to create a cutting plan and accounting for contingencies.
Upholstery Tip #9: The Cutting Plan
Tip #9 is efficient fabric planning by taking the time to create a cutting plan and accounting for contingencies.
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Upholstery Tip #21: Don't precut your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen working with upholstery webbing, avoid pre-cutting it into equal lengths. This approach is actually unnecessary, time-consuming and wasteful. Upholsterers have a far more efficient method that speeds up the process and...
Upholstery Tip #21: Don't precut your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen working with upholstery webbing, avoid pre-cutting it into equal lengths. This approach is actually unnecessary, time-consuming and wasteful. Upholsterers have a far more efficient method that speeds up the process and...
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Upholstery Tip #20: Webbing Chair Backs & Arms
Antonia MarinoWhen it comes to webbing on the back of a chair or inside arms and wings, it’s a little different from the seat. Unlike seats, where you often weave horizontal...
Upholstery Tip #20: Webbing Chair Backs & Arms
Antonia MarinoWhen it comes to webbing on the back of a chair or inside arms and wings, it’s a little different from the seat. Unlike seats, where you often weave horizontal...
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Upholstery Tip #19: Weaving your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen you’re working on your next upholstery project, take the time to weave the webbing properly—unless, of course, your chair’s design calls for something different. A well-crafted foundation is key...
Upholstery Tip #19: Weaving your webbing
Antonia MarinoWhen you’re working on your next upholstery project, take the time to weave the webbing properly—unless, of course, your chair’s design calls for something different. A well-crafted foundation is key...
