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By starting with a piece of furniture that has a sturdy frame, you lay the groundwork for a successful upholstery project. Let's learn 2 pro tips!
By starting with a piece of furniture that has a sturdy frame, you lay the groundwork for a successful upholstery project. Let's learn 2 pro tips!
Right before I start to strip the old fabric off, I like to put a drop cloth on the ground under my work surface. It doesn't matter if you're working on...
Right before I start to strip the old fabric off, I like to put a drop cloth on the ground under my work surface. It doesn't matter if you're working on...
Tip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
Tip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
Tip #12 is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
Tip #12 is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tip #9 is efficient fabric planning by taking the time to create a cutting plan and accounting for contingencies.
Tip #9 is efficient fabric planning by taking the time to create a cutting plan and accounting for contingencies.
Upholstery 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 is the importance of calculating fabric meterage during the early stages of your upholstery project, before stripping the furniture of old fabric.
Tip #7 advocates for a measured and strategic approach to upholstery for beginners, by choosing recovery over full reupholstery projects.
Tip #7 advocates for a measured and strategic approach to upholstery for beginners, by choosing recovery over full reupholstery projects.
Author: Antonia Marino
Gain expertise in the craft of upholstery through this Ebook compilation of expert advice, techniques, and industry insights. The author, Antonia Marino, a retired upholstery teacher, draws from her years of experience and conversations with her students to provide an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced upholsterers. The Ebook encompasses 101 general tips, 6 essential tips, 22 bonus tips, and an extensive glossary of upholstery terminology.
Author: Antonia Marino
Pages: 40
Ebook Format: PDF (or request EPUB, MOBI)
ISBN: 978-0-473-49538-1
(Also available: Apple Books)
Chapters:
1. A hobby that keeps on giving
2. The know-hows
3. Selecting & preparing furniture
4. Support base & comfort core
5. Selecting & working with fabric
6. General techniques
7. Upholstery tools
8. Upholstery supplies
9. Glossary
About the Author:
Antonia Marino has been practicing upholstery since 1992, relying on her own self-taught skills. Currently, she operates a thriving upholstery supply store and previously taught adult upholstery classes until her retirement in 2021. Over the years, Antonia has assisted thousands of students in their creative endeavors of reupholstery. Through her vast experience, she has accumulated a wealth of practical knowledge, which has enabled her students to make swift progress.
