Have you ever taken a piece of furniture to a professional upholsterer to see how much it would cost? It's freakin' expensive!! For the price they charge, you can get a whole new piece of

A few months ago, I started buying vintage chairs to turn into a mis-matched dining chair set. This was one of those chairs I had collected, and when I decided to convert the downstairs bedroom into my studio, I knew I wanted to use this chair as my desk chair. And so, there it sat, begging me to get up the nerve to change it. It waited... waited... and waited...until I finally bit the bullet and bought everything I needed and didn't look back. And I am soooo happy with the end result…

Traditional Upholstery is a beautiful thing.Speaking with new and seasoned upholsterers alike the topic of traditional upholstery usually arrises. Do you reuse the horse hair? What is this stuff that looks like hay? That is how the conversation usually begins. But the real intrigue lies in the process, the hand stitching and the beauty that you cover up and no one ever sees.

Piping (or welting if you prefer) adds a nice detail to DIY upholstery projects, and gives added tailoring to cushions and headboards. Choose the same color as your main upholstery fabric, or a fun contrasting color for more zip. It’s also easy and quick to make.

With basic sewing skills, you can master these common upholstery techniques.

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