Upholstery Mastery
Learn everything related to upholstery!
Getting Started:
(Start Your Learning Here)
- What is Upholstery?
- A Brief History of Upholstery (Egypt, Rome, Modern)
- Different Types of Upholstery (Automotive, Furniture, Commercial, Etc.)
- Stripping Furniture (6 Quick and Easy Steps)
- Measuring and Cutting Fabric (6 Simple Steps)
- Mastering the Art of Tufting in Upholstery (Styles, Tools, Steps)
- An In-depth Look at Upholstery Padding and Cushioning (Guide)
- Sewing Techniques for Upholstery (9 Methods)
- Popular Fabric Patterns and Materials in Upholstery
- Caring for and Cleaning Different Fabrics (9 Fabric Types)
- Recent Innovations in Upholstery Techniques and Materials (Guide)
- How to Choose the Right Padding for Upholstery (4 Steps)
- Best Practices for Applying Upholstery Padding (13 Tips)
- How to Choose and Maintain Your Upholstery Tools (Ultimate Guide)
- Troubleshooting Common Upholstery DIY Problems (Guide)
- Tips for Achieving A Professional Finish (10 Tips)
- When It’s Worth Hiring A Professional (5 Benefits)
- What to Look For in An Upholstery Professional (Guide)
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Le Corbusier Inspired Upholstered Pallet Ottoman
This isn’t the first upholstered pallet ottoman I’ve made, or that’s even in my shop, but it’s my new favorite … Read more
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Should This Furniture Be Reupholstered?
There’s no shortage of posts around the blogosphere about the wisdom of reupholstering a piece of furniture. I’ve explained the … Read more
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The Iron Back Chair by Armand Verdier: Part 2
If you’ve had time to digest Part 1 of Armand’s chair, it’s time to hang on to your seat. Let’s … Read more
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How to Create Jumbo Tassels
If you’ve ever tried to create jumbo tassels, you probably realized you couldn’t get the the top part to be … Read more
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Handiwork as a Treatment for Depression?
Image above: NameDesignStudio on Etsy After receiving so many positive comments from readers who read my most recent email campaign, … Read more
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10 Dumpy Chairs Perfect for a Beginning Upholstery Class
Choosing a chair to reupholster can seem rather obvious to the novice. Most aspiring upholstery students already have a chair … Read more
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Before and After: Piano Room Glam Revamp
The first eye catching element in this soft pink piano room makeover was the color of pink. Combined with what … Read more
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The Staple Lifter
Where do I begin? Everyone who’s ever torn down (torn off) old fabric from a piece of furniture has their … Read more
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Upholstery Staple Gun Review
Really, I have the best intentions of keeping up my blog posts, continuing ‘theme’s’ I start (like upholstery tools), but … Read more
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13 Upholstered Before and Afters from Around the World: Part 1
One year ago I was making plans to spend July in the UK in order to learn the highly regarded … Read more
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Spectacular Ball Chair Makeover in Bruges, Belgium
One of the most creative and prolific upholsterers I’ve met through Upholstery Club, my little international FB Page of upholstery … Read more
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The Solution to Saggy Back Cushions
This post I did back in January of 2012 gets more comments than any other post I’ve ever done. People … Read more
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Jaw Dropping Upholstered Pallet Ottoman
Industrial Family Room by Indianapolis Furniture and Accessories Upholstery Club’s Shelly Leer Image: HOUZZ.com ‘Jaw Dropping’ was just to get … Read more
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Easy Elegant Outdoor Solar Lamp
Other by Indianapolis Furniture and Accessories Upholstery Club’s Shelly Leer As some of you may know, I write weekly (or … Read more
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Make an Interchangeable Upholstered Hanging Headboard
After waiting for this tutorial to post over on HOUZZ.com, I can finally reveal the interchangeable hanging headboard I created … Read more
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Upholstery Club: Bruno Paulin-Lopez, Owner of Atelier de France
Bruno Lopez is one of those craftsman who isn’t messing around. He takes the craft of upholstery VERY seriously. Born … Read more
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Upholstery Club: Eclectic Chair’s Heather Linnitt from Leeds, England
If I could choose a new best upholstery friend from anywhere in the world, it would be Heather. This lady … Read more
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How to de Upholster a Wingback Chair
You can head over to You Tube and see about a gajillion tutorials on upholstering wingback chairs and other comfy … Read more
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Upholstered Pallet Ottoman Tutorial
Let’s just say I’ve been a little antsy to share this pallet ottoman tutorial with you. You see, a few … Read more
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How to ReStyle a Goodwill Clock
What is it about Goodwill that inspires? Here’s my unsolicited theory: it’s like a reality design show. Every time you … Read more
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Kilim Rug Upholstery
PhotoImage:TheDesignFiles.net I really wish you knew my friend, Kristie. She’s to blame for getting me started in the upholstery business … Read more
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Upholstery Club: Ray Clarke Upholstery
Have you heard about Upholstery Club? I’m not surprised if you haven’t because this is its’ grand debut, right here, … Read more
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Why Kids Should Build their Own Tree Forts
Last Saturday I was doing my time on the elliptical bike at the gym and caught an episode of HGTV … Read more
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Tai’s $5.00 Mushroom Ottoman Makeover
When new student Tai pulled up to my studio one Saturday morning a few weeks ago to show off her … Read more
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Tattered Bus Seats Get a Big Time Makeover
Listen up all you like minded people who can’t stop collecting promising salvage yard junk and upcycling it into functional, … Read more
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Make an Upholstered Fireplace Cold Air Stopper
It’s chilly and rainy here today and I’m about 5 minutes away from starting a fire in the fireplace. Before … Read more
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Textile Tuesday: Plain Weave
Textiles is a HUGE subject matter. For our purposes, the best place to begin is upholstery fabric because that’s what … Read more
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Pinterest Knockoff Plank Table in Pink
PhotoImage: IndyStar.com This is my knockoff version of the soft aqua five plank side table that made its rounds on … Read more
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3 DIY Solar Powered Patio Lamps
Man, I love it when projects turn out well, especially when I’m working under a deadline. Take a look at … Read more
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Color Blocking in Your House
PhotoImage:DailyMail.co.uk Just Google Color Blocking and you’ll get about a zillion great fashion images. The images for interior design Color … Read more
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DIY: Swiss Army Inspired Folding Camp Stools
It should come as no surprise that I grabbed these two folding tables from Goodwill for some future project I … Read more
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Mod-ified Gingham
PhotoImage: EmilyAnnInteriors.blogspot.com By definition, gingham is a small check. What I’m looking for is a big, bright, bold buffalo checks. … Read more
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DIY: 5 Minute Standing Desk Conversion
I’ve never jumped on an idea so fast in my entire life, but since my desk chair was giving me … Read more
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Ugly Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Makeover
PhotoImage: The Painted House When you read blog posts like Angela’s from The Painted House, that’s when you think, “Jeez, … Read more
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Casey’s Snuggly Duck Chair Makeover
Today, I’m introducing you to Casey Biuso from New Hampshire. Mother of two daughters, wife, and upholstery wiz kid, Casey … Read more
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Hot Chair Addiction
PhotoImage:Pinterest If you’re one of us who just can’t get enough chairs, take comfort, you’re not alone. Every time I … Read more
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How to Fix Crumpled Sofa Back Cushions
Haven’t we all had chair or sofa back cushions that have turned into a crumpled, smooshed up mess? They go … Read more
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Fix Flattened DOWN Leather Sofa Cushions
Flattened Down Sofa Cushions really means flattened DOWN sofa cushions. Literally, down feathers. This is the second time I’ve wrangled … Read more
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How to Fix Crumpled Sofa Back Cushions
Haven’t we all had chair or sofa back cushions that have turned into a crumpled, smooshed up mess? They go … Read more
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DIY: Slatted Headboard with Upholstered Floating Platform Bed
PhotoImage: IndyStar.com Here you have it, a wall to wall, all inclusive slatted headboard and floating platform bed that started … Read more