Mollies DIY Blog
🎥 Preparing Your Chair for Recovering
Preparing your armchair for reupholstery can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. By following a step-by-step guide, you can ensure that the process goes smoothly and that your...
🎥 Preparing Your Chair for Recovering
Preparing your armchair for reupholstery can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. By following a step-by-step guide, you can ensure that the process goes smoothly and that your...
Glossary of basic upholstery tools
Whether you are a professional upholsterer or a DIY enthusiast, this list of upholstery tools can help ensure that you have everything you need. Here is a list from large...
Glossary of basic upholstery tools
Whether you are a professional upholsterer or a DIY enthusiast, this list of upholstery tools can help ensure that you have everything you need. Here is a list from large...
How to install elastic webbing
Learn how to install elastic webbing onto a wooden chair frame in four easy steps. All you need is webbing, scissors and a staple gun.
How to install elastic webbing
Learn how to install elastic webbing onto a wooden chair frame in four easy steps. All you need is webbing, scissors and a staple gun.
A Guide to the Leather Rotary Hole Punch
Learn what a leather rotary hole punch is, how to use it effectively, and how to care for it. This guide also covers common causes of damage or bluntness in...
A Guide to the Leather Rotary Hole Punch
Learn what a leather rotary hole punch is, how to use it effectively, and how to care for it. This guide also covers common causes of damage or bluntness in...
Refinishing a Mid Century Chair
In a whirlwind of motivation, I tackled a full restoration project in just one day, transforming a retro diner chair into an iconic piece. It meant forgoing some daily tasks,...
Refinishing a Mid Century Chair
In a whirlwind of motivation, I tackled a full restoration project in just one day, transforming a retro diner chair into an iconic piece. It meant forgoing some daily tasks,...
Understanding Linen Sewing Thread
Whether you are a seasoned sewing pro or just starting, linen thread is a versatile and reliable choice that will help you create beautiful, long-lasting items. Learn what linen thread...
Understanding Linen Sewing Thread
Whether you are a seasoned sewing pro or just starting, linen thread is a versatile and reliable choice that will help you create beautiful, long-lasting items. Learn what linen thread...
🎥 Make your own food platter
Impress your guests with a beautiful handmade wooden serving tray that can hold a variety of delicious treats. With Voodoo Molly Vintage products, create a stunning centrepiece for your table that...
🎥 Make your own food platter
Impress your guests with a beautiful handmade wooden serving tray that can hold a variety of delicious treats. With Voodoo Molly Vintage products, create a stunning centrepiece for your table that...
10 Tips to reduce brush marks
Nervous about brush marks on your next furniture painting project? These 10 easy tips will help you get a smooth, professional finish — every time.
10 Tips to reduce brush marks
Nervous about brush marks on your next furniture painting project? These 10 easy tips will help you get a smooth, professional finish — every time.
Leather buying - Full, Top, Genuine and Bonded
Explore the various layers of leather and their respective purposes, including full grain leather, top grain leather, split or genuine leather and bonded leather.
Leather buying - Full, Top, Genuine and Bonded
Explore the various layers of leather and their respective purposes, including full grain leather, top grain leather, split or genuine leather and bonded leather.
Monthly Upholstery Tip Series
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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.
