In this two part course, you will learn how to build and upholster a round ottoman with amazing, professional results! These videos combined are a total of 40 minutes of instruction time. The course lays out exactly what you need to know to build and upholster your own ottoman. You can choose your size from... Continue Reading →
Intermediate Online Course – Vintage Armchair
In this three part course, the entire upholstery process of upholstering a boxy, biscuit-tufted armchair is shown and carefully explained. The original details of the chair were lost in a previous upholstering, but uncovered during the stripping process. Aimee explains how to bring these original details back to make this chair authentic and stylish. Written... Continue Reading →
Procedure: Matching a Large Scale Pattern
Matching a large scale pattern is tricky! In this 22 minute video, Aimee explains her exact procedure to perfectly plan out a good design and match down the entire front of a small chair. The fabric being used here is from Timorous Beasties. Subscriber Content https://videopress.com/v/ZAWRDI3e?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fupholstery.life%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F02%2Fimg_6168_mov_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Thank you for your purchase! Purchase this video for... Continue Reading →
Beginner Upholstery Course – Simple Side Chair for Beginners
In this two part course, you will learn how to strip a chair, add new foam, upholster with detailed descriptions of each cut and finishing details. This is the ideal first project for learning all the steps in upholstery, no previous experience is required. Supplies for this Course Staple Remover Pliers Stapler 2” medium density... Continue Reading →
Beginner Upholstery Course – Antique Ladies Chair
In this 5 part video course, you will see how to strip and repair an antique chair, how to repair the springs, how to make the wood look beautiful, how to pad and upholster, and how to beautifully finish it for a stunning, professional look. This is a beginner level project, but some previous experience... Continue Reading →
How to Re-Design a Chair
Or, How I Turned a Vintage Find into my Beloved Queen’s Gambit Inspired Chair! I know, I know. It’s been years since anyone has talked about The Queen’s Gambit. But I think it’s time to watch it again, just for the style inspiration if nothing else. It’s been a couple years since I redesigned a... Continue Reading →
Keep your Sofa Beautiful for Years!
You’ve just had your sofa reupholstered and it looks amazing! How do you keep it looking fresh and beautiful for years? Here’s a professional upholsterer’s guide to keeping your furniture looking great! No Jumping on the Furniture! Do you know why vintage furniture is still around today, after 70 years of use? In short: Better... Continue Reading →
Top 10 Signs You’re Living the Upholstery Life
Upholsterers are very unique people. They tend to have a gift for seeing the finer details in life. They can usually find a creative way to fix anything. Many of them work from home, and live the Upholstery Life. Do you think you may be living the upholstery life? Here are the top signs to... Continue Reading →
How to Upholster an Attached Cushion Ottoman
Learn the steps to sew and upholster professionally! An attached cushion ottoman is exactly what it sounds like: a cushion sits on top of the footstool, but it is attached to the frame and cannot be lifted off. It’s a traditional style and is best paired with a chair in the same style. If you’ve... Continue Reading →
Get Over Your Fear of Stripes!
If you’ve been avoiding using striped fabric on your upholstery projects, then read this! There’s no need to fear stripes. Stripes are the easiest pattern to work with, and in this article, you will learn everything you need to work with stripes confidently! Plan Ahead When using a striped fabric, it is best to lay... Continue Reading →
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