Upholstery

We got a lot done during week 4 of our upholstery class. Janice attached the striped fabric panel on the bottom of her chair and positioned her buttons along the back. Karen got the channeling fo…

Have you ever taken a piece of furniture to a professional upholsterer to see how much it would cost? It's freakin' expensive!! For the price they charge, you can get a whole new piece of

Are you interested in measuring fabric for a chair reupholstery? Learn how to calculate the amount of fabric needed for your next project with our DIY guide.

So, here is our somewhat overdue post on Upholstery Class 5. It’s a long one! For those of you who love the details, get a cup of coffee or a glass of wine and hopefully you’ll be abl…

29th May 2016 Here at Reloved Upholstery we’re passionate about the craftsmanship of traditional upholstery techniques. Where possible, we refurbish all items that come through our workshop using materials that are natural and proven, and methods which are centuries old. And, we feel privileged that we are continuing a trade and craft that has changed very little over time. During the restoration process we strip all material and fabric until we are left with the wooden chair frame. We then…

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After a few takes and a lot of procrastinating, I finally finished my chair upholstery project... and I think they turned out pretty amazing even though I took some shortcuts. I don't claim to be an upholstery expert, and anything I do with a sewing machine is up for debate and sometimes a good laugh, but I thought I'd share this makeover anyway. Hopefully, it will inspire you if you have a similar chair project you've been putting off - because if I can do this ANYONE can do this…

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