In the somewhat under-the-radar world of upholsterers, there’s an extremely wide base of craftsmen and women with varying levels of skills and know-how. It can range from the very basic DIY-er, all the way up to the master of all Masterful Upholsterers. In Upholstery Club’s …
Here’s a quick little illustration to show how easy it is to take three so-so chairs and quickly and simply transform them into three little dreamboats. Subtle paint job and spectacular funky botanical fabric from Clarence House was all it took. Designed and upholstered by …
After receiving many inquiries into how to create the flat welt cord to cover the staples next to show wood have prompted this easy tutorial. Besides this rather sticky method, you can also use double sided fusible interfacing cut in 1 1/2″ strips and simply …
The easiest thing in the world for a person to teach is something they’ve been doing for over 25 years, wouldn’t you agree? Well, spring chickens, I’ve spent that many years building an upholstery/DIY/writing/teaching/online video course business. Now it’s time for me to teach you …
Upholsterers refer to it as welt cord, not piping. You can call it piping, but that generally refers to smaller, fabric covered piping used for apparel. Whatever you call it, it’s being made all the time for furniture, cushions, pillows and bedding in upholstery shops …
Some people just have the knack for upholstery. Some can work and work at it and learn it, others just seem to instinctively catch on. Either way works just fine. Here’s the Before and After from Elizabeth, one of my Chair Up! Online Upholstery Bootcamp …
Fabric covered welt cord adds detail, design and a practical element to upholstered furniture. Upholsterers play around with pattern and contrast using welt cord, but this welt cord treatment around a plain black dining room chair is a first. Milan upholsterer Antonio Marongiu could have …
I’ve had these plans tucked away for as long as I can remember. We used them to build multiple sets of horses for my shop. If I was making them again, I would add a little tray on the bottom with a lip on it …
As the first post on Upholstery Club, I thought it fitting that I explain how and why I upholster. Aside from a deep seated childhood need to make cozy spaces, I upholster because it makes me feel empowered. Very early on, it was clear that …
Featured Image: Anthropologie Velvet Lyre Chesterfield When I find myself lollygagging around on Pinterest, specifically leering at furniture and upholstery, some of the pieces that routinely catch my eye are those unusual chairs, settees, and sofas being sold by Anthropologie. You know what I’m talking …