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Domed decorative chair nails sitting on jute webbing

How to use decorative chair nails

Decorative Nails usually have domed heads, and come in different patterns, colours and sizes. They’re used to secure outside panels and for decoration on upholstery projects.

How to use decorative chair nails

Decorative Nails usually have domed heads, and come in different patterns, colours and sizes. They’re used to secure outside panels and for decoration on upholstery projects.

Upholstery Buttons and Button Twine

🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button

Polyester buttoning twine is an excellent choice for attaching buttons in upholstery, offering strength, durability, and versatility. Its ensures buttons stay securely attached, even in high-traffic areas. Watch the video...

🎥 How to tie on an upholstery button

Polyester buttoning twine is an excellent choice for attaching buttons in upholstery, offering strength, durability, and versatility. Its ensures buttons stay securely attached, even in high-traffic areas. Watch the video...

Vintage sewing machine

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, using two coloured threads and plain fabric.

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, using two coloured threads and plain fabric.

Self covered buttons plastic and metal for upholstery

🎥 Using thick fabric for self-cover buttons

Self-covering buttons with fabric adds a professional touch to upholstered furniture. Rather than spending money on an expensive button press, you can achieve the same high-quality results with the clever...

🎥 Using thick fabric for self-cover buttons

Self-covering buttons with fabric adds a professional touch to upholstered furniture. Rather than spending money on an expensive button press, you can achieve the same high-quality results with the clever...

How to measure & install zig zag springs

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. Learn how to...

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. Learn how to...

A wooden arm on a mid century chair

🎥 Remove Button Plugs Without Damaging The Frame

If you're restoring a mid-century chair, learng how to remove wooden plugs that cover the arm/leg screws without causing any damage to the surrounding wood.

🎥 Remove Button Plugs Without Damaging The Frame

If you're restoring a mid-century chair, learng how to remove wooden plugs that cover the arm/leg screws without causing any damage to the surrounding wood.

Five tips for beginner upholsterers

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.

Flexible metal tack strip for upholstery

🎥 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...

Cardboard tack strip for upholstery

🎥 How to use cardboard tack strip for upholster...

Cardboard tack strip is a simple way to create a clean, professional edge on outside panels like chair backs or arms. It keeps the fabric straight and tidy while hiding...

🎥 How to use cardboard tack strip for upholster...

Cardboard tack strip is a simple way to create a clean, professional edge on outside panels like chair backs or arms. It keeps the fabric straight and tidy while hiding...