Corduroy garment from hickorees.com The mill dated back to the industrial revolution, when it had been water-powered. Back then, before denim, workmen’s pants used to be made of corduroy because its tufted wales protected the woven backing from abrasion and cuts. I thought this durable cloth would be great for climbing. Ordering up some fabric, …
Sturdiest Wingback Chair
She may not be so pretty to look at in her current upholstery, but this chair has great potential… Style possibilities: Center image from Jill Towery’s Salmagundi Collection An update in fabric and upholstery styling will do wonders for this solid old oak-framed chair. Available for purchase by our clients or students. For students, this …
Boxed Cushion Class – Jan ’13
Annie, Marie and Char had a fun time making cushion covers for their respective projects in the Build Your Own Boxed Cushion Workshop. Their respective projects were a pair of mid-century chairs, sofa cushions, and a dog bed. Cushion Class participants Annie & Marie work at the cutting table Marie took on the project of …
Upcycling Class
Learn how to repurpose an old suitcase, chair or other ‘useless junk’ to create a totally unique gift or a new & useful addition to your own home! Register now. Transform your tired old chair – or other worn & outdated stuff! Shabby chic chairs from one of our upcycling workshops Ideas: wrap your chosen project …
Dining Chair Upholstery Workshop
Learn how to re-upholster your old tired Dining Chair seats! Register now. Find out the tips & tricks that will guarantee a professional-looking result and give you the skills to transform all your chairs at home to like-new condition. What is a slip seat? A slip seat is a removable upholstered seat, slipped or inserted …
Thomas Paul Peacock Fabric
BIG prints on fabric can be deceiving when we’re looking at pretty pictures. For instance, I love this feather print design by Thomas Paul… This beautiful fabric comes in several striking colorways … but consideration must be given to the size of the pattern as it relates to the chair style. Fabric selection is a …
Announcing ‘Build Your Throne’ Workshop
Join Us November 8, 2012 for our first fun-filled up-cycling workshop event in collaboration with HEAP Bozeman. We’ll be creating one-of-a-kind thrones from rescued chairs while learning to up-cycle and upholster. This duet of workshops consists of an up-cycling workshop and an upholstery basics workshop, simultaneously creating fanciful, up-cycled chair designs and remade, re-upholstered seats to …
Tool Tips – Tweezers!
Here’s one inconspicuous yet essential tool that comes in handy on a daily basis. Every time I thread the sewing machine the tweezers make it easy to grab the thread to pull it down throughout the hole in the presser foot. Also helpful when removing pins or pulling a layer of fabric into position while …
10 Steps of Re-upholstery – in a Nutshell
These steps are meant to provide a Basic Guide – just one version of what to expect before tackling a DIY upholstery project, or taking a class (click the links for a detailed description and photos of each step): Step 1: Evaluation Step 2: Measuring Step 3: Fabric Selection Step 4: …
