Upholstery Tip Series
Upholstery Tip #9: Cutting Plan
Tip #9 is efficient fabric planning by taking the time to create a cutting plan and accounting for contingencies.
Upholstery Tip #9: Cutting Plan
Tip #9 is efficient fabric planning by taking the time to create a cutting plan and accounting for contingencies.
Upholstery Tip #8: Measuring 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: Measuring 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 #7: Recovery
Tip #7 advocates for a measured and strategic approach to upholstery for beginners, by choosing recovery over full reupholstery projects.
Upholstery Tip #7: Recovery
Tip #7 advocates for a measured and strategic approach to upholstery for beginners, by choosing recovery over full reupholstery projects.
Upholstery Tip #6: Saggy bottoms
Tip #6 is about checking your saggy bottom to work out if its worth upholstering, is it structural, webbing, springs or something else.
Upholstery Tip #6: Saggy bottoms
Tip #6 is about checking your saggy bottom to work out if its worth upholstering, is it structural, webbing, springs or something else.
Upholstery Tip #5: Quality Construction
Tip #5 is a game-changer: The importance of prioritising quality materials and careful construction when selecting your next upholstery project.
Upholstery Tip #5: Quality Construction
Tip #5 is a game-changer: The importance of prioritising quality materials and careful construction when selecting your next upholstery project.
Upholstery Tip #4: Pencil Technique
Tip #4 is about the battle of the borer, and how a pencil is your weapon, and a circle becomes your longterm allies.
Upholstery Tip #4: Pencil Technique
Tip #4 is about the battle of the borer, and how a pencil is your weapon, and a circle becomes your longterm allies.
Upholstery Tip #3: Worms
Tip #3 is about checking for hollow sounds and inspecting for sawdust to safeguard against borer when buying furniture for reupholstery.
Upholstery Tip #3: Worms
Tip #3 is about checking for hollow sounds and inspecting for sawdust to safeguard against borer when buying furniture for reupholstery.
Upholstery Tip #2: Good Bones
Tip #2 is all about choosing pieces with good bones to set the stage for a successful restoration project.
Upholstery Tip #2: Good Bones
Tip #2 is all about choosing pieces with good bones to set the stage for a successful restoration project.
Upholstery Tip #1: K.I.S.S.
Tip #1 understands that that allure of challenging projects is strong, but the wise path for beginners is to start small and work your way up.
Upholstery Tip #1: K.I.S.S.
Tip #1 understands that that allure of challenging projects is strong, but the wise path for beginners is to start small and work your way up.
Uncover the Secrets of Upholstery
Explore Antonia Marino's carefully curated collection of 101 upholstery tips, tricks, and trade secrets. From foundational techniques to advanced strategies, this ebook is your key to achieving professional-level upholstery skills.
Author: Antonia Marino
101 Upholstery Tips, Tricks & Trade Secrets
The EBOOK "101 Upholstery Tips, Tricks & Trade Secrets" presents a concise and reader-friendly format.
It is structured in a list format across logically organized, progressive chapters, suitable for both beginners and professionals.
Gain expertise in the craft of upholstery through this Ebook compilation of expert advice, techniques, and industry insights. The author, Antonia Marino, a retired upholstery teacher, draws from her years of experience and conversations with her students to provide an invaluable resource for both novice and experienced upholsterers. The Ebook encompasses 101 general tips, 6 essential tips, 22 bonus tips, and an extensive glossary of upholstery terminology.
Author: Antonia Marino
Pages: 40
Ebook Format: PDF (or request EPUB, MOBI)
ISBN: 978-0-473-49538-1
(Also available: Apple Books)
Chapters:
1. A hobby that keeps on giving
2. The know-hows
3. Selecting & preparing furniture
4. Support base & comfort core
5. Selecting & working with fabric
6. General techniques
7. Upholstery tools
8. Upholstery supplies
9. Glossary
About the Author:
Antonia Marino has been practicing upholstery since 1992, relying on her own self-taught skills. Currently, she operates a thriving upholstery supply store and previously taught adult upholstery classes until her retirement in 2021. Over the years, Antonia has assisted thousands of students in their creative endeavors of reupholstery. Through her vast experience, she has accumulated a wealth of practical knowledge, which has enabled her students to make swift progress.