[video] How to Measure your Cushion for Latex Foam
Watch this video and download the companion worksheet to learn two ways to measure your upholstery cushion for new foam: Measure the outside cushion cover Measure the inside [...]
All About Wool Batting for Natural Upholstery
Healthy Wool Practices Wool is a very important part of natural upholstery, so in order to understand its value in the 'big picture', it pays to [...]
Go-Wild! Chair Workshop
Leslie applies home-made lavender glue to a fabric-wrapped detail on her chair. Transform any chair from drab to fab - how about [...]
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 [...]
Should I Re-upholster my Old Chair or Buy New?
To Re-upholster or not to Re-upholster? That is the Question. If we're talking about your favorite vintage chair or sofa, re-upholstery is the perfect choice to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What’s Your ‘Uphol-Story’?
Call for Makers NaturalUpholstery.com's 2016 'Uphol-Stories' video series is looking for a few creative upholstery makers who would like to share their 'uphol-story' as we work on your [...]
Upholstery in the Maker Space
A furniture waste solution in the making One sunny September day, I found myself exploring the nooks & crannies of our county landfill looking for furniture. [...]
Anthropologie Window Displays as Fabric Inspiration!
Choosing a fabric for your next home project? Making a fabric choice can be a real challenge! "Where do I start? Will it go with my decor? What 'feel' am [...]