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Battling the Borer Beetle
Restoring old furniture is rewarding but not without challenges. One of the most common is dealing with borer beetles. Learn how to identify, check, treat and monitor.
Battling the Borer Beetle
Restoring old furniture is rewarding but not without challenges. One of the most common is dealing with borer beetles. Learn how to identify, check, treat and monitor.
Which zipper for my home decor project?
Continuous zippers are the first choice for upholstery and home furnishing projects. Heres a handy list of which size to use for your next project.
Which zipper for my home decor project?
Continuous zippers are the first choice for upholstery and home furnishing projects. Heres a handy list of which size to use for your next project.
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.
🎥 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...
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.
🎥 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
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...
🎥 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
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.
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Upholstery Tip #29: What is a tight seat?
A tight seat has no removable cushion. It’s shaped with springs or stuffings beneath a fabric top that’s fixed directly to the frame.
Upholstery Tip #29: What is a tight seat?
A tight seat has no removable cushion. It’s shaped with springs or stuffings beneath a fabric top that’s fixed directly to the frame.
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Upholstery Tip #28: Loose Seat Springing
Loose seat chairs have a separate cushion over a sprung base. Here’s how to build a firm, level foundation to support it properly.
Upholstery Tip #28: Loose Seat Springing
Loose seat chairs have a separate cushion over a sprung base. Here’s how to build a firm, level foundation to support it properly.
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Upholstery Tip #27: How to Position the Knot
There’s a simple trick to positioning furniture seating coil springs that can help your chair last longer and save someone from a painful surprise.
Upholstery Tip #27: How to Position the Knot
There’s a simple trick to positioning furniture seating coil springs that can help your chair last longer and save someone from a painful surprise.
