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Is this a good project for a first timer?

Is this a good project for a first timer?

Q: I’m considering trying to reupholster this chair and ottoman is this an overzealous project for a first timer?! A. Such a great question. Most people starting with upholstery and furniture restoration naturally think they should start with a small...
I am pinning my boxing strip to the top and bottom of the seat cushion. I’ve measured precisely, but it always seems that the boxing strip is a little longer and I end up having to take tiny tucks together it. What am I doing wrong?

I am pinning my boxing strip to the top and bottom of the seat cushion. I’ve measured precisely, but it always seems that the boxing strip is a little longer and I end up having to take tiny tucks together it. What am I doing wrong?

Hey there. I totally feel your pain. All of my early box cushions and panels did this too! I learned it’s because the fabric layers move under the sewing machine at a different rate, causing it to slip and move as you sew. This is most cumbersome with domestic...
I have four arm chairs with springs in the seats. Odd thing is the original has “no-sag” springs without clips under coil springs, no webbing. They are tied together. Have you ever seen this done? should I put webbing under it all?

I have four arm chairs with springs in the seats. Odd thing is the original has “no-sag” springs without clips under coil springs, no webbing. They are tied together. Have you ever seen this done? should I put webbing under it all?

That is strange! I have never opened a piece of furniture and seen anything like that before, but I did find this video to see what it looks like… Is this what yours looks like? I’d love to see pics so I can better assist you. If you are a member of the...