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Cane chair outside with scatter cushion

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...

Drawing plans to repair furniture

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.

Hand pushing onto 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.

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.

Taking a photo of an armchair with a camera

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 fabric

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...

Waxing threads with yellow beeswax

The Magic of Beeswax: Thread coating

Find out how beeswax makes the thread of your handsewn leather projects stronger and look more professional. Its a cheap and simple process to wax your own threads at home.

The Magic of Beeswax: Thread coating

Find out how beeswax makes the thread of your handsewn leather projects stronger and look more professional. Its a cheap and simple process to wax your own threads at home.

Black non-woven dust cover bottom cloth

What is dust cloth and which should I use it?

In the DIY upholstery world, don't underestimate the power of dust cloth. It might be a small detail, but it makes a big difference. By picking the right material, you're...

What is dust cloth and which should I use it?

In the DIY upholstery world, don't underestimate the power of dust cloth. It might be a small detail, but it makes a big difference. By picking the right material, you're...

Drawing equipment for creating a fabric cutting plan for upholstery project

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. 

Main repairing a chair on a pair of saw horses

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.