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

[video] Tool Demo: Cutting Foam for Upholstery Cushions

By |2020-04-02T15:41:13+00:00March 30th, 2016|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Watch a quick video that demonstrates three different tools for cutting upholstery foam - a pair of sturdy shears, a meat carving knife and an [...]

Anthropologie Window Displays as Fabric Inspiration!

By |2020-01-01T19:49:09+00:00January 6th, 2016|Design & Inspiration, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Choosing a fabric for your next upholstery project? Making a fabric choice can be a real challenge! "Where do I start? Will it go with my decor? What 'feel' am [...]

[video] How to Stretch Upholstery Webbing using a Gooseneck Stretcher

By |2017-10-18T04:04:24+00:00November 12th, 2015|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Repair your own furniture: instructions and a simple tool Many home furniture repair projects require a simple fix of replacing the webbing that supports the [...]

What’s Inside: Upholstery Layers

By |2021-12-30T21:22:55+00:00May 24th, 2015|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

The Challenge: Replacing old upholstery layers with safe & healthy materials. Here's a familiar story from an eco- and health-conscious person who recently sent me these chair photos: [...]

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Learn Upholstery at Anderson Ranch Arts Center

By |2017-06-03T13:31:49+00:00April 26th, 2015|Upholstery Classes & Workshops, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Are you a skier, a Star Trek fan, or just looking for a fun way to learn upholstery? My upholstery mentor Tina Ortman is teaching 'Upholstery: logistics [...]

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Healthy, Eco-friendly Upholstery Materials – a Quick Guide to Layering

By |2018-08-30T20:14:16+00:00December 28th, 2014|Natural Upholstery Materials, Upholstery Tips, Techniques & Repair|

Here's a quick reference to layering latex, wool batting, ticking and other organic/natural layers on your chair. A quick guide to using latex foam, [...]

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