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Fix Your Sewing Machine Tension
Most sewing problems can be solved with a new needle and tension adjustment. Here is an easy way to reset your tension.
Fix Your Sewing Machine Tension
Most sewing problems can be solved with a new needle and tension adjustment. Here is an easy way to reset your tension.
How to measure & install zig zag springs
Zig Zag springs are made of tempered wire and are measured by pitch. Installing them involves using spring clips and tying the springs together to prevent spreading.
How to measure & install zig zag springs
Zig Zag springs are made of tempered wire and are measured by pitch. Installing them involves using spring clips and tying the springs together to prevent spreading.
Five tips for beginner upholsterers
A new hobby may be exhilarating and intimidating at the same time. Here are five beginner-friendly suggestions before you start your first upholstery job to ensure success.
Five tips for beginner upholsterers
A new hobby may be exhilarating and intimidating at the same time. Here are five beginner-friendly suggestions before you start your first upholstery job to ensure success.
🎥 How to Use Flexible Metal Tack Strip
Flexible metal tack strip, also known as ply-grip, shark trim, or fabloc, is a must-have tool for upholsterers. This strip is designed to make blind tacking around both straight and...
🎥 How to Use Flexible Metal Tack Strip
Flexible metal tack strip, also known as ply-grip, shark trim, or fabloc, is a must-have tool for upholsterers. This strip is designed to make blind tacking around both straight and...
🎥 How to use cardboard tack strip for upholster...
If you're an aspiring upholsterer, or even a seasoned professional, mastering the use of cardboard tack strip can greatly improve the quality of your finished product. This versatile tool is...
🎥 How to use cardboard tack strip for upholster...
If you're an aspiring upholsterer, or even a seasoned professional, mastering the use of cardboard tack strip can greatly improve the quality of your finished product. This versatile tool is...
🎥 How to Re-Activate Your Magnetic Tack Hammer
Working with a magnetic tack hammer can be a real time-saver, but when its magnetism begins to fade, it can slow down your work considerably. Luckily, re-activating your magnetic hammer...
🎥 How to Re-Activate Your Magnetic Tack Hammer
Working with a magnetic tack hammer can be a real time-saver, but when its magnetism begins to fade, it can slow down your work considerably. Luckily, re-activating your magnetic hammer...
Stain Removal: Tackling Common Upholstery Stains
Upholstered furniture adds charm and comfort to our living spaces, but it's inevitable that stains will occur over time. Whether it's an accidental spill, a pet's muddy paws, or the...
Stain Removal: Tackling Common Upholstery Stains
Upholstered furniture adds charm and comfort to our living spaces, but it's inevitable that stains will occur over time. Whether it's an accidental spill, a pet's muddy paws, or the...
How to attach foam and wadding
Foam and wadding play crucial roles in providing shape, comfort, and softness to upholstered furniture. Whether you're working on a DIY upholstery project or a professional restoration, knowing how to...
How to attach foam and wadding
Foam and wadding play crucial roles in providing shape, comfort, and softness to upholstered furniture. Whether you're working on a DIY upholstery project or a professional restoration, knowing how to...
How to cut furniture foam at home
Cutting foam can be a tricky task, especially if you want clean and precise cuts. Whether you're working on a DIY upholstery project or any other foam-related endeavor, having the...
How to cut furniture foam at home
Cutting foam can be a tricky task, especially if you want clean and precise cuts. Whether you're working on a DIY upholstery project or any other foam-related endeavor, having the...
Monthly Upholstery Tip Series
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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...
