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Work surfaces for DIY upholstery
Let's explore practical tips to upholstering at home, whether you're revamping armchairs or tackling more extensive projects like couches or headboards.
Work surfaces for DIY upholstery
Let's explore practical tips to upholstering at home, whether you're revamping armchairs or tackling more extensive projects like couches or headboards.
Which piping cord to use for my project?
Picking the right piping cord is important in the outcome of your sewing and upholstery projects. Piping not only adds a polished finish but also enhances the durability of your creations,...
Which piping cord to use for my project?
Picking the right piping cord is important in the outcome of your sewing and upholstery projects. Piping not only adds a polished finish but also enhances the durability of your creations,...
Upholstery Tip #8: Do you measure up?
Tip #8 is the importance of calculating fabric meterage during the early stages of your upholstery project, before stripping the furniture of old fabric.
Upholstery Tip #8: Do you measure up?
Tip #8 is the importance of calculating fabric meterage during the early stages of your upholstery project, before stripping the furniture of old fabric.
Upholstery Tip #7: Recovery vs. Reupholstery
Tip #7 advocates for a measured and strategic approach to upholstery for beginners, by choosing recovery over full reupholstery projects.
Upholstery Tip #7: Recovery vs. Reupholstery
Tip #7 advocates for a measured and strategic approach to upholstery for beginners, by choosing recovery over full reupholstery projects.
Differences between Reupholstery and Recovery
When it comes to reviving worn-out furniture, two terms frequently emerge: reupholstery and recovering. Although they may seem interchangeable at first, they refer to distinct processes that can transform the...
Differences between Reupholstery and Recovery
When it comes to reviving worn-out furniture, two terms frequently emerge: reupholstery and recovering. Although they may seem interchangeable at first, they refer to distinct processes that can transform the...
Upholstery Tip #6: Saggy bottoms
Tip #6 is about checking your saggy bottom to work out if its worth upholstering, is it structural, webbing, springs or something else.
Upholstery Tip #6: Saggy bottoms
Tip #6 is about checking your saggy bottom to work out if its worth upholstering, is it structural, webbing, springs or something else.
Upholstery Tip #5: Quality Construction
Tip #5 is a game-changer: The importance of prioritising quality materials and careful construction when selecting your next upholstery project.
Upholstery Tip #5: Quality Construction
Tip #5 is a game-changer: The importance of prioritising quality materials and careful construction when selecting your next upholstery project.
Upholstery Tip #4: Worms vs. Pencil Technique
Tip #4 is about the battle of the borer, and how a pencil is your weapon, and a circle becomes your longterm allies.
Upholstery Tip #4: Worms vs. Pencil Technique
Tip #4 is about the battle of the borer, and how a pencil is your weapon, and a circle becomes your longterm allies.
Upholstery Tip #3: Get your worms sorted
Tip #3 is about checking for hollow sounds and inspecting for sawdust to safeguard against borer when buying furniture for reupholstery.
Upholstery Tip #3: Get your worms sorted
Tip #3 is about checking for hollow sounds and inspecting for sawdust to safeguard against borer when buying furniture for reupholstery.
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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...
