Before you begin tearing into your DIY upholstery project, be sure to take a ‘before’ photo – the fun part of restyling your chair is looking back at where you started and seeing all that you have accomplished! First you will label your chair parts with masking tape or a sharpie and as you remove …
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 3 – Fabric Selection
You’ve evaluated and confirmed the structural integrity of your project in Step 1 and measured it to determine fabric yardage requirement in Step 2. Now you’re ready for the fun part! Choosing the perfect fabric for an upholstery project is one of my favorite steps! Many of my students have a gift for visualization, and …
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – Step 2 – Measuring
Once you have determined that your upholstered chair frame is in restorable shape, it’s time to measure. Your new fabric is the most important AND the most exciting part of your new look! When you buy your fabric you want to be sure you have the correct yardage – without too much waste. Does your …
