‘Build Your Throne’ Chair Up-cycling Workshop
Applying fabric collage to chair frames - photo by Chieko Horn Photography 'Build Your Throne' workshop participants learned some new skills in [...]
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – in a Nutshell
Here's a short time-lapse of re-upholstering a wingback chair: The steps below are meant to provide a Basic Guide - just one version of what to [...]
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 10 – Celebrate your Success!
This is the most fun and essential step in the whole DIY upholstery process! You have just completed a beautiful transformation all on your own, [...]
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 9 – Reconstruction: Applying Fabric to the Outside Surfaces
After your fabric is securely stapled to finish the inside surfaces of your DIY upholstery project (see Step 8 - Applying Fabric to the Inside [...]
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 5 – Cleaning, Repairing & Refinishing
The extent of necessary repair work in DIY upholstery often remains unknown until the hard work of deconstruction is done - a scary prospect for [...]
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 4 – Deconstruction
Before you begin tearing into your DIY upholstery project, be sure to take a 'before' photo - the fun part of restyling your chair is [...]
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 3 – Fabric Selection
You've evaluated and confirmed the structural integrity of your project in Step 1 and measured it to determine fabric yardage requirement in Step 2. Now [...]
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 1 – Evaluation
Are you contemplating a serious (or simple) re-upholstery endeavor, but are not sure where to start or what lies beneath that outdated or worn cover [...]
Edward Wormley Drexel Precedent Chair
In 1947, Edward Wormley brought his creative talents to the Drexel Heritage furniture company to create Precedent. The collection was called Precedent because “it promised to [...]
4-day Upholstery Workshop
Got a few Upholstery projects under your belt, and ready for a bigger challenge? 4-day Workshop Prerequisite: Beginner Chair Workshop This intensive 4-day class is currently offered [...]