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Is this a good project for a first timer?

Is this a good project for a first timer?

by | Oct 25, 2025 | Questions Answered

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...
Is this too hard for a first project?

Is this too hard for a first project?

by | Oct 15, 2025 | Questions Answered

Q: I’m thinking of purchasing this vintage sewing stool for my first class project, but now I’m second guessing it. The lower part of the stool is hard for me to picture how I would be able to replace the vinyl with fabric. Is this too advanced of a choice for a...
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?

by | May 2, 2024 | Questions Answered

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?

by | Feb 15, 2024 | Questions Answered

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...
Bonjour je refais un siège style anglais et il y avait 9 ressorts sur le dossier. Les sangles n étaient pas jointes.est ce normal? Et je ne trouve pas de tutu pour refaire le dossier avec ressorts mery.

Bonjour je refais un siège style anglais et il y avait 9 ressorts sur le dossier. Les sangles n étaient pas jointes.est ce normal? Et je ne trouve pas de tutu pour refaire le dossier avec ressorts mery.

by | Feb 2, 2024 | Questions Answered

Translated by Google:”Hello, I am redoing an English style seat and there were 9 springs on the backrest. The straps were not attached. Is this normal? And I can’t find a tutu (tutorial?) to redo the folder with mery springs” Please forgive me if the...