3 Ways to Sew a Zipper into a Boxed Cushion
There really is no definitive CORRECT way to sew a zipper into a box cushion ... aside from doing your best to sew it straight [...]
How do I know if I’m ready for a ‘more Advanced’ Upholstery Workshop?
This year, I'll be adding a 3-day workshop to Natural Upholstery's offerings - to accommodate student projects that are a bit 'more advanced'. The format [...]
[video] How Cardboard Creates Curves In Upholstery
Students of upholstery often express surprise when they discover cardboard inside their chair project. This video shows an example of barrel chairs upholstered with & [...]
The National Upholstery Association – an Advocate for Upholstery
Finally. A hub for all things upholstery Are you a professional upholsterer looking to connect with more clients? or with other upholsterers? Looking for tips [...]
Are you Biophilic?
Bio(what?) The term "biophilia" means love of life or living systems, being attracted to all that is alive and vital, or the connections that human [...]
Upholstery Welt as a Design Choice
Upholstery welt serves two important functional advantages: it helps conceal & reinforce seams, and improves durability by preventing excessive cover wear at the edges Let's make [...]
5 Tips: Choosing Fabric for Upholstery
It's so easy to get carried away by fabrics for upholstery. Maybe you've found the perfect fabric with a curvy pattern that reminds you of [...]
Is Upholstery a Dying Trade?
(debunking the myth) Your answer most likely depends on your perspective. If you're an aspiring professional looking to fortify your education, and having trouble finding [...]
52 Artists – #8: Libby Vale
What keeps you in your chair? Libby Vale's HARM chair caught my attention immediately as I scrolled through an entertaining account of the highlights of [...]
Fabric Smorgasbord at the Boston Design Center
'Purely natural' fibers remain an anomaly in the world of upholstery fabrics, so it took some digging to find the showrooms that had them on [...]