Furniture upholstery

Common materials yield a strong, comfortable seat. For some reason, woodworkers shy away from upholstery. While I understand a reluctance to tackle a sofa, making a slip seat for a chair, like the Arts & Crafts Rocker, is a different story. Knowing how to construct and upholster a comfortable seat is just as import

Do you have a chair in great shape, but you hate the upholstery? Or, have you passed by perfectly good chairs at a yard sale or thrift store because you didn't…

Velvet is a woven fabric with evenly distributed cut threads forming a short dense pile. Velvet can be made from either synthetic or natural fibre (Velveteen is a fabric made to imitate velvet, normally made of cotton). Velour is a knitted fabric, similar to velvet. It is usually made from cotton, but can also be made from synthetic materials such as polyester.

When your furniture is not worn out or uncomfortable but it just looks tired. Making new slipcovers can be just the thing to spruce it up!

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The general look and build of your furniture are just as important as the types of upholstery fabric that wraps them. After all, even the most beautiful set of sofa or chairs will become dull over time if the fabric is not right for the use case. #upholstery #fabric #couch #sofa #curtains #seat #cushions

Decorative upholstery tacks are easy and fun to apply! Follow these tips and tricks for applying upholstery tacks quickly and in a STRAIGHT LINE!

Learn how to reupholster chairs with this step-by-step guide including simple explanations of upholstery techniques and lots of helpful tips.

Getting ready for your next home renovation project, and planning on taking the DIY approach? Whether you’re trying to figure out the best configuration for your doorway, the perfect type of hardwood for your kitchen

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With basic sewing skills, you can master these common upholstery techniques.

Now this is make easy and simple for the not so talented Sewer...