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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...