Learn natural upholstery tips, techniques & repair via free videos, tutorials, and worksheets to help with your diy or professional upholstery project

[video] How to Choose Latex Foam Firmness for Upholstery

By |2019-10-23T22:58:07+00:00November 21st, 2017|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Need help choosing a foam firmness for your sofa cushion or chair restoration project? This video explains four factors that affect upholstery foam choice, and [...]

[video] How to ‘Book Wrap’ your Latex Cushion with Wool Batting

By |2019-11-14T19:58:33+00:00October 1st, 2017|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

'Book Wrap' it! Watch this video to see the best way to cut your wool batting when wrapping your natural latex foam cushion: For tips [...]

Collaborative Learning through Upholstery

By |2018-08-30T14:55:14+00:00September 5th, 2017|Upholstery Classes & Workshops, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Students model their 'BEFORE' chairs as upholstery class begins You can Live your Dreams (really!) “The connection economy thrives on abundance. Connections create [...]

[video] How to Measure your Natural Latex Cushion for Wool Batting

By |2019-11-14T19:42:39+00:00July 29th, 2017|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Watch this video and download the companion worksheet for step-by-step instructions for calculating how much wool batting you will need to book-wrap your latex foam cushion: [...]

[video] How to Measure your Cushion Foam for Best Fit

By |2019-11-14T23:41:43+00:00April 3rd, 2017|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Watch this video and download the companion worksheet 'How to Measure Your Cushion for New Latex Foam' to learn two ways to measure your upholstery cushion for [...]

Go-Wild! Chair Workshop

By |2017-06-03T13:31:45+00:00August 16th, 2016|Design & Inspiration, Upholstery Classes & Workshops, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Leslie applies home-made lavender glue to a fabric-wrapped detail on her chair. Transform any chair from drab to fab - how about [...]

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Interpreting the CA Flame Retardants Standard for Upholstered Furniture

By |2017-06-03T13:31:46+00:00August 15th, 2016|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Health & Sustainable Living, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

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?

By |2017-06-03T13:31:46+00:00July 14th, 2016|Design & Inspiration, Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

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 [...]

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