cowhide ottamen
There is a rustic cowhide ottamen on your slide show. I would love to see the frame of that Click here to read or post comments. Spring tying
by cindi
Well, the spring tying is done. It's not a perfect job, but hopefully it will work. Let me know what the next step should be. Click here to read or post comments. Beginner
by Vicky
I am going to recover a chaise. This is my first attempt. My grandparents had an upholstery shop back in the 50s before i was born. They retired before I was old enough to comprehend what they were doing. Recently I gave my son a chaise. It is very simply done and not fancy at all. He purchased a home down the street from me. He is 25, single and his furniture consists of hand me downs. I did not consider "the durability factor" when I chose the fabric for it when i purchased it several years ago, only the color and pattern. The fabric on the seat had begun to thin prior to my passing it down, so I was not surprised to see a big hole in it on a recent visit. I work part time as a registered nurse but my passion is fixing things that are broken. I thought hmmm I think I am going to take this on. I rescued it and now it sits in my project room waiting for me to figure out what to do with it. I surely cannot hurt it, it is not an herloom. It is not that old, seems to be in good structual shape. I am sure that it is not as well made as the pieces my grandparents worked on. I think maybe it is in the midrange. A perfect "first upholstery project". It has no buttons, very little sewing. I have researched, bought books and some supplies. I am taking pictures as I go. I think maybe if could replicate what is there and record every step I take in removing the cover, I might be able to get it back together. Any suggestions for a beginner. I am removing the bottom dust cover I have the back cloth almost off. I have made marks to help me put the new fabric. I just think maybe I should add some batting in places that doesn't seem to have it. Enough of my rambling. I will send pictures if you are interested in giving me any pointers. Thank you so much, Vicky Click here to read or post comments. Cindi's Project #2
by Cindi
Hi again, Click here to read or post comments. Sewing Machineby Dan What type of sewing machine is that? Is that a walking foot mechanism?You guys have a great site btw. Thanks Dan Click here to read or post comments. Attaching back panel to ladder back chair
by Edie
I have been working on a ladder back chair with a seat and back pad. The back panel was originally attached by nails, which were nailed from front to back but could not be seen from the front. How is this accomplished? Click here to read or post comments. elbow rest area of a bar
I was wondering if anyone has replaced the elbow rest of a bar. If so, I would love to know what worked for you. Would also like to know anything else that would help. Did working from under the bar to the top work best or the opposite? Thank you. Susan Click here to read or post comments. chairs
by LUCY
I AM TRYING TO REUPOLSTER A CHAIR WITH CHANNELS I DON'T REALLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO DO THIS Click here to read or post comments. cowhide ottamen
There is a rustic cowhide ottamen on your slide show. I would love to see the frame of that dressmaker's skirt
by Michael Fanelli
Craig, I am a furniture upholsterer from Willow Grove Pa and would like to learn how to make dressmaker's skirts for funiture. Can you help? Click here to read or post comments. horsehair & burlap chair seat
by Terry
Need to remove the needlepoint cover and re-upholster an old violin back chair. Under the cotton batting there is horsehair and burlap (or some type of straw-like webbing). Should I remove all and start over? Or can I keep the burlap which seems to form the support? Click here to read or post comments. seams
by garry knapp
do you think you will do a video on the different types of seams one could do when upholstering? Click here to read or post comments. Chair Recovery Questionsby Cindi
Chair Here is my upholstery question.. Any assistance would be appreciated greatly! Click here to read or post comments. re-upholstering a pull-out sofa
by ARLENE
In my small apartment, I sleep on a pull-out sofa. I've had it for years and PAID to have it re-upholstered last year. IT WAS VERY POORLY DONE.Within a month of use it began to come apart at the seams...literally. I've decided to try and re-do it myself using your videos; because if something has to be poorly done, I may as well be the one to do it...FOR FREE.And who knows, I may do a better than okay job!Hopefully, I can't do worse than what was already done. Click here to read or post comments. Upholstery Tips
by Pam
I am interested in receiving tips on what is the best way to conquor my first upholstery project, an antique club chair. I have a couple of books on the subject. Not many tools. Pls recommend a sewing machine and other vital equipment. thanks so much. I enjoy your videos. Click here to read or post comments.
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