Before taking Carla’s workshop, I felt uncertain of my ability to do a good job on a big cushion seat project. During the class, I was able to create a piece I am proud of! I came away with a professional looking (by me!) booth seat for my vintage camper. I feel empowered, confident and anxious to complete the next seat so I can enjoy entertaining in style in my ‘new’ camper.
How to Repair Rotten Wood in your Upholstery Frame
Rotten wood doesn’t have to spell ruin for antique furniture. This video shows you a simple, inexpensive way to restore rotten wood to ‘like-new’ condition in your upholstered furniture frame, using non-toxic glue and sawdust. [...]
3 Tips for Using Velvet Fabric in Upholstery
The first time I tried sewing with velvet, I discovered there's a troublemaker side to this soft, luxurious one-directional fabric. As I stitched, I found my seam drifting incorrigibly to one side, ending up with [...]
Natural Upholstery Materials – How Much Does it Cost?
Reupholstering with Non-toxic Materials? Natural latex foam, wool batting, and ticking fabric are the three main materials used in natural upholstery. They are more expensive than conventional petroleum-based foam and batting, but well worth the [...]