Furniture, and the Art of Figuring It Out

Ever wanted to learn upholstery but didn’t know where to start? You’re not alone. Not everyone is nice or helpful on those online forums, and it can be difficult to get answers to your specific questions. From fabric selection and foam replacement to rebuilding chair frames, repairing springs, and learning the tools of the trade — this page exists to answer every beginner question, one day at a time.

Whether you’re

• Learning out of necessity — repairing what you already own to save money (and the planet),
• Exploring a hobby that lets you turn creative energy into something tangible, or
• Building a side business restoring, customizing, or flipping furniture for profit, you’ll find answers here that demystify the entire process.

We’ll cover topics like:

• Basic upholstery tools and how to use them
• Fabric, foam, and batting 101
• Frame repair, springs, and webbing
• Pricing, estimating, and selling your work
• Eco-friendly restoration and material reuse
• How to get started at home, even with no experience

The truth is, upholstery looks intimidating, but it’s just a collection of skills you can absolutely learn. I’ve taught hundreds of people to do it themselves, and every single one started with questions just like yours. I make it look easy, because everything becomes easy with practice.

So, ask away. No question is too simple, too weird, or too late. Let’s turn curiosity into confidence, and furniture into a story worth keeping.