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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...
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...