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🎥 How to use metal tack strips
Metal tack strips are often used on the sides of a chairs back panel. It will give a clean, straight edge without visible staples.
🎥 How to use metal tack strips
Metal tack strips are often used on the sides of a chairs back panel. It will give a clean, straight edge without visible staples.
What size tacks should I use during upholstery
Stripping the fabric off an old chair can be labour intensive, especially if it has lots of upholstery tacks.
What size tacks should I use during upholstery
Stripping the fabric off an old chair can be labour intensive, especially if it has lots of upholstery tacks.
🎥 How to install a zipper head
Have you ever wanted to make your own cushions, squabs, beanbags or bags? You can easily make a zip to ANY length by using continuous zipper. Watch how to install...
🎥 How to install a zipper head
Have you ever wanted to make your own cushions, squabs, beanbags or bags? You can easily make a zip to ANY length by using continuous zipper. Watch how to install...
How to glue upholstery foam together with Ados
Upholsterer's often need to glue foam together -- perhaps to make a bigger piece, or for sculpting. Contact adhesive makes this job easy and effective.
How to glue upholstery foam together with Ados
Upholsterer's often need to glue foam together -- perhaps to make a bigger piece, or for sculpting. Contact adhesive makes this job easy and effective.
🎥 How to apply upholstery gimp braid
When reupholstering chairs that has exposed wood, hide the staples is using gimp braid. Here is a video how showing how easy it is to apply.
🎥 How to apply upholstery gimp braid
When reupholstering chairs that has exposed wood, hide the staples is using gimp braid. Here is a video how showing how easy it is to apply.
🎥 How to make your own piping
Creating piping in any colour you desire is a breeze when you know how to do it. All you need is scissors and a long ruler, and you can sew...
🎥 How to make your own piping
Creating piping in any colour you desire is a breeze when you know how to do it. All you need is scissors and a long ruler, and you can sew...
All about furniture coil springs
If you're considering removing and replacing your coil springs, you may be wondering how to select the right ones. Here is all the info you need to select the right...
All about furniture coil springs
If you're considering removing and replacing your coil springs, you may be wondering how to select the right ones. Here is all the info you need to select the right...
How to upholster a simple armless chair
A simple slipper (armless) chair is a great way to get started with an easy upholstery project. This type of chair has a tight seat (ie: no seat cushion) and...
How to upholster a simple armless chair
A simple slipper (armless) chair is a great way to get started with an easy upholstery project. This type of chair has a tight seat (ie: no seat cushion) and...
How much fabric for your upholstery project?
One of the most common questions first time upholsterers have, is how much fabric to buy for their project. This doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some helpful tips...
How much fabric for your upholstery project?
One of the most common questions first time upholsterers have, is how much fabric to buy for their project. This doesn't have to be complicated. Here are some helpful tips...
Monthly Upholstery Tip Series
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Upholstery Tip #14 Cover Up
Antonia MarinoRight 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
Antonia MarinoRight 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...
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Upholstery Tip #13: There's more to safety
Antonia MarinoTip #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
Antonia MarinoTip #13 acts as a guiding light, emphasising the importance of safety in the workshop when stripping furniture down.
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Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Antonia MarinoTip #12 is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
Upholstery Tip #12 Labelling
Antonia MarinoTip #12 is about the importance of labelling the old fabric panels, understanding fabric direction, and appreciating the significance of nap.
