Upholstery

Discover unique upholstery techniques and materials to give your furniture a fresh new look. Explore top ideas to add style and comfort to your home.
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Common materials yield a strong, comfortable seat. For some reason, woodworkers shy away from upholstery. While I understand a reluctance to tackle a sofa, making a slip seat for a chair, like the rocker on page 33, is a different story. Knowing how to construct and upholster a comfortable seat is just as important as

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Mary Marino
Upholstering Instructions at Better Homes and Gardens. In a nutshell: Strip the chair of its original fabric and use the pieces as pattern. Then pin the pieces wrong sides out onto the chair. Remove pinned cover and sew it together, with welting reinforcing the seams. Put sewn cover back on the chair. It should fit like a glove! Sewing Basics, Sewing Hacks, Sewing Crafts, Sewing Projects, Basic Sewing, Paper Projects, Sewing Tips, Woodworking Projects, Upholstered Furniture

Upholstering Instructions at Better Homes and Gardens. In a nutshell: Strip the chair of its original fabric and use the pieces as pattern. Then pin the pieces wrong sides out onto the chair. Remove pinned cover and sew it together, with welting reinforcing the seams. Put sewn cover back on the chair. It should fit like a glove!

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Riley Blake Designs

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