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I have an upholstery project I would like to take on myself. How can I tell whether the wood frame needs repair or gluing without tearing into it?

By Carla Pyle|2017-03-13T20:35:18+00:00March 13th, 2017|DIY Upholstery|

Here's a post that tells how to 'test' your frame: Evaluating your upholstery project

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I have a question regarding FABRIC SOURCES for my first upholstery project. Is it necessary to purchase from an ‘upholstery’ shop or can I go to my local fabric store? Are there any concerns I should be aware of with respect to the quality of upholstery fabrics from an all-purpose fabric store? Given this is my first project, I do not want to buy expensive fabric, but I do want the quality to be durable.

By Carla Pyle|2018-08-16T01:58:00+00:00August 16th, 2018|DIY Upholstery|

How to choose fabric for your upholstery project

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Should I keep the old upholstery layers when reupholstering my own chair?

By Carla Pyle|2017-03-14T17:25:07+00:00March 13th, 2017|DIY Upholstery|

The short answer is yes, keep everything. Traditional upholstery materials, such as horsehair, used in pre-40s furniture can be very long-lasting. No matter what the age, [...]

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What NON-TOXIC glue should I use to glue latex foam together?

By Carla Pyle|2018-05-02T13:21:43+00:00November 23rd, 2016|DIY Upholstery, Natural Upholstery Materials, Toxins in Furniture|

I use a non-toxic water-based glue system in my shop - Simalfa, which unfortunately is not sold in smaller quantities than 5 gallons. The home-made [...]

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Does NaturalUpholstery.com sell ‘down’ as an upholstery stuffing?

By Carla Pyle|2016-11-23T15:34:39+00:00November 23rd, 2016|DIY Upholstery, Natural Upholstery Materials|

Sorry, we do not sell 'raw' down or any pre-made down envelopes or pillows for upholstery use at this time.

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