Is there any greater rush than finding a great piece of furniture on Kijiji? Only finding that it’s free, perhaps! Of course, you’ll have to be logged on to the Kijiji site at the precise moment that freebie is listed, because I tell you, those items disappear fast! The sofa above (and its matching chair)Continue reading “Kijiji Freebies…it’s just good Karma, Baby!”
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DIY: How to Make Capped Dining Seats
Except for the “straight pullover” style, this is probably the simplest upholstered dining chair to do. It makes a great beginner project, if you are comfortable with a sewing machine. For each set of two chairs, you will need a yard of a plain fabric (or a yard and a half of patterned). You willContinue reading “DIY: How to Make Capped Dining Seats”
Re-Upholstering A Retro Sofa!
If you saw this sofa on the side of the road, would you stop to pick it up? The story of this project epitomizes my business model, and makes me so very, very excited. When I was first approached by this client, she was asking if I could recover her newer furniture to look moreContinue reading “Re-Upholstering A Retro Sofa!”
Upholstery Tip – How to Measure For Fabric Requirements
The first step to any successful reupholstery project is to choose some great fabric. But how much to purchase? Good upholstery fabric can be pricey, so you don’t want to buy more than you have to, but it’s even worse to buy not enough! Let’s measure an average chair. This one has a seat andContinue reading “Upholstery Tip – How to Measure For Fabric Requirements”
Upholstery Tip – How to Measure For Fabric Requirements
Watch the video on YouTube by clicking here! The first step to any successful reupholstery project is to choose some great fabric. But how much to purchase? Good upholstery fabric can be pricey, so you don’t want to buy more than you have to, but it’s even worse to buy not enough! Let’s measure anContinue reading “Upholstery Tip – How to Measure For Fabric Requirements”
DIY Upholstery…Can I tackle this?
Ever wonder if you can tackle an upholstery project yourself? Well, you probably can. The better question is can you do it well? I respect the art of upholstery too much to tell you that anyone can upholster well. The truth is, it takes real skill and more than a YouTube tutorial to “do upholstery”.Continue reading “DIY Upholstery…Can I tackle this?”
DIY Upholstery…Can I tackle this?
Ever wonder if you can tackle an upholstery project yourself? Well, you probably can. The better question is can you do it well? I respect the art of upholstery too much to tell you that anyone can upholster well. The truth is, it takes real skill and more than a YouTube Tutorial to “do upholstery”.Continue reading “DIY Upholstery…Can I tackle this?”
DIY: Re-Upholster Your Parsons Dining Chairs (Tips From A Pro)
Artisan Upholstery Studio has a YouTube Channel! Check it out!! In the nineties, I worked at a custom furniture manufacturer. I upholstered sooooo maaaaany Parsons chairs that I almost shudder feel nostalgic when I see them now. Parsons dining chairs are fairly simple to re-upholster. (And unlike the 90s version, the legs are no longer upholstered,Continue reading “DIY: Re-Upholster Your Parsons Dining Chairs (Tips From A Pro)”
How to Keep Your Studs In Line (some upholstery advice)
Artisan Upholstery Studio has a YouTube Channel! Check it out now to view our descriptive upholstery tutorials! Did you ever wonder how an upholsterer gets those decorative studs to line up just so? Probably not, unless you’ve tried to do it yourself. They aren’t like regular nail heads; they are rounded. Therefore, if you haven’t had someContinue reading “How to Keep Your Studs In Line (some upholstery advice)”
Working With Velvet: Tips and Tricks
Velvet is a classic fabric, and will always be a favourite choice for certain styles of furniture, however, upholstering with velvet can be tricky. If you’re up for the challenge, here are a few things to consider when upholstering with velvet. Velvet Terminology: Nap refers to the direction that the fibers lay. Every velvet hasContinue reading “Working With Velvet: Tips and Tricks”
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