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The Magic of Beeswax: Thread coating
Find out how beeswax makes the thread of your handsewn leather projects stronger and look more professional. Its a cheap and simple process to wax your own threads at home.
The Magic of Beeswax: Thread coating
Find out how beeswax makes the thread of your handsewn leather projects stronger and look more professional. Its a cheap and simple process to wax your own threads at home.
What is dust cloth and which should I use it?
In the DIY upholstery world, don't underestimate the power of dust cloth. It might be a small detail, but it makes a big difference. By picking the right material, you're...
What is dust cloth and which should I use it?
In the DIY upholstery world, don't underestimate the power of dust cloth. It might be a small detail, but it makes a big difference. By picking the right material, you're...
Upholstery Tip #9: The Cutting Plan
Tip #9 is efficient fabric planning by taking the time to create a cutting plan and accounting for contingencies.
Upholstery Tip #9: The Cutting Plan
Tip #9 is efficient fabric planning by taking the time to create a cutting plan and accounting for contingencies.
Work surfaces for DIY upholstery
Let's explore practical tips to upholstering at home, whether you're revamping armchairs or tackling more extensive projects like couches or headboards.
Work surfaces for DIY upholstery
Let's explore practical tips to upholstering at home, whether you're revamping armchairs or tackling more extensive projects like couches or headboards.
Which piping cord to use for my project?
Picking the right piping cord is important in the outcome of your sewing and upholstery projects. Piping not only adds a polished finish but also enhances the durability of your creations,...
Which piping cord to use for my project?
Picking the right piping cord is important in the outcome of your sewing and upholstery projects. Piping not only adds a polished finish but also enhances the durability of your creations,...
Choosing the Right Leather Weight
Confidently tailor your leathercraft project to the ideal weight by using this handy guide on what thickness (weight) of leather to use. Free down
Choosing the Right Leather Weight
Confidently tailor your leathercraft project to the ideal weight by using this handy guide on what thickness (weight) of leather to use. Free down
🎥 Fiebing's: How to use Dye Prep
Fiebing's Dye Prep is a must-have product for anyone looking to achieve professional results. In this video, you will learn how to use Fiebing's Dye Prep to prepare your leather...
🎥 Fiebing's: How to use Dye Prep
Fiebing's Dye Prep is a must-have product for anyone looking to achieve professional results. In this video, you will learn how to use Fiebing's Dye Prep to prepare your leather...
Ivan Tech Tip: Use & Care for Edge Bevelers
Any time when you are working with stiff veg-tanned or bridle leather, edge bevelers are used to remove that hard leather from the corners so you can finish edge with...
Ivan Tech Tip: Use & Care for Edge Bevelers
Any time when you are working with stiff veg-tanned or bridle leather, edge bevelers are used to remove that hard leather from the corners so you can finish edge with...
Upholstery Tip #8: Do you measure up?
Tip #8 is the importance of calculating fabric meterage during the early stages of your upholstery project, before stripping the furniture of old fabric.
Upholstery Tip #8: Do you measure up?
Tip #8 is the importance of calculating fabric meterage during the early stages of your upholstery project, before stripping the furniture of old fabric.
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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.
