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Upholstery Tip #17 Clean up the surface
The visible parts of furniture frames should be tidied up before you begin your reupholster project. If you don't, the new fabric might get ruined if refinishing is done later!
Upholstery Tip #17 Clean up the surface
The visible parts of furniture frames should be tidied up before you begin your reupholster project. If you don't, the new fabric might get ruined if refinishing is done later!
Upholstery Tip #16 DIY Filler for tack holes
If you’re working with an old frame full of tack holes, don’t worry. Before you start reupholstering, it’s essential to fill those holes. Here's how...
Upholstery Tip #16 DIY Filler for tack holes
If you’re working with an old frame full of tack holes, don’t worry. Before you start reupholstering, it’s essential to fill those holes. Here's how...
Upholstery Tip #15 Wobbly Frame Inspection
By starting with a sturdy frame, you lay the groundwork for a successful upholstery project. Let's learn 2 pro tips!
Upholstery Tip #15 Wobbly Frame Inspection
By starting with a sturdy frame, you lay the groundwork for a successful upholstery project. Let's learn 2 pro tips!
Upholstery Tip #14 Cover Up
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...
Upholstery Tip #14 Cover Up
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...
What are twist pins and how do you use them?
For DIYers looking for a simple way to keep car headlining, chair covers or armrest protectors in place, twist pins are the unsung heroes. Their uncomplicated design and resistance to rust...
What are twist pins and how do you use them?
For DIYers looking for a simple way to keep car headlining, chair covers or armrest protectors in place, twist pins are the unsung heroes. Their uncomplicated design and resistance to rust...
Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Tip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Tip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Tip #12 is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Tip #12 is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
🎥 How to install jute webbing
Make your old furniture look new again by putting back jute webbing with a web stretcher. You need the stretcher because jute webbing doesn't stretch much on its own, yet it...
🎥 How to install jute webbing
Make your old furniture look new again by putting back jute webbing with a web stretcher. You need the stretcher because jute webbing doesn't stretch much on its own, yet it...
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...
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Upholstery Tip #18 Choosing your foundation layer
Antonia MarinoJust like a building, an upholstered chair needs a strong foundation. The foundation isn't just about making sure the chair looks good; it’s what holds up the stuffing, the fabric,...
Upholstery Tip #18 Choosing your foundation layer
Antonia MarinoJust like a building, an upholstered chair needs a strong foundation. The foundation isn't just about making sure the chair looks good; it’s what holds up the stuffing, the fabric,...
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Upholstery Tip #17 Clean up the surface
Antonia MarinoThe visible parts of furniture frames should be tidied up before you begin your reupholster project. If you don't, the new fabric might get ruined if refinishing is done later!
Upholstery Tip #17 Clean up the surface
Antonia MarinoThe visible parts of furniture frames should be tidied up before you begin your reupholster project. If you don't, the new fabric might get ruined if refinishing is done later!
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Upholstery Tip #16 DIY Filler for tack holes
Antonia MarinoIf you’re working with an old frame full of tack holes, don’t worry. Before you start reupholstering, it’s essential to fill those holes. Here's how...
Upholstery Tip #16 DIY Filler for tack holes
Antonia MarinoIf you’re working with an old frame full of tack holes, don’t worry. Before you start reupholstering, it’s essential to fill those holes. Here's how...
