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.
Interpreting the CA Flame Retardants Standard for Upholstered Furniture
With the new flame retardants test, is it only the outer upholstery fabric which should pass the test, or does it apply the filling materials too? This is a question commonly asked by customers wondering which layers in upholstery need [...]
Green Upholstery Cushions for a Vintage Airstream
In honor of Earth Day 2016, here's a compelling story of one person who is Taking the sustainable lifestyle on the road. James Berroya began renovating his 1969 Airstream trailer with a unique focus: it would be completely ‘green’. [...]
Tool Demo: Cutting Foam for Upholstery Cushions
Watch a quick video that demonstrates two different tools for cutting upholstery foam - a meat carving knife and an upholsterer's foam saw. Subscribe now to receive timely tips for upholstery projects in your inbox!