Putting Your Back Into It—Saving Chair Backs From Being Boring
Your chairs don’t have to be dull! Here’s how to reupholster your chair backs so they’re as stylish as the rest of the chair.
10 Alternative Uses for Upholstery (Not on Furniture)
Were you upholstering your furniture and have extra fabric? Here are 10 ways to use upholstery fabric — and not on furniture!
15 Alternative Uses for Curtains (Not on Windows)
Did you know you can re-use your old curtains? Don’t throw them away! Here are 15 projects to transform second-hand curtains!
School Your Upholstery: The Best Fabrics For Academic Institutions
Academic Institutions / School Upholstery Fabric – Performance Driven and Durable
Everything You Need to Know About Second-Hand Upholstered Furniture
There is nothing quite like the thrill of second-hand furniture shopping. It’s this excitement of discovering treasures that drives people to visit auctions, out-of-the-way second-hand dealers, estate sales, yard sales, and more.
How to Get Rid of Insect Pests in Your Upholstered Furniture
Ever settled down with a good book in your favorite armchair only to feel something wriggle under you? It’s quite an unnerving situation. You may even be reclining on your deep-seat sofa and notice something crawling across the armrest: insect pests.
5 Ways to Take a Funky Sniff Out of Second-Hand Upholstery
ying second-hand or “pre-loved” upholstered furniture can be a really great investment. The price is usually a big winner, and if you’re lucky, you can get some good quality furniture. With an even bigger pot of luck, the furniture item’s upholstery may also be in tip-top shape. At least, until you spend some time sitting on the sofa. That’s when the smell may strike you!
Big Ol’ Softies: Celebrating Velvet, Velour, And Microsuede Upholstery
Today we’re celebrating the resurgence of velvet, velour, and microsuede (aka microfiber). First, we’ll talk about why we love these fabrics and answer some of those common misconceptions. And then we’ll talk about how to use them in your home for a look that’s comfy and chic.
How to Stop Red Upholstery Fabric Dye From Transferring to Clothes
Not all textiles are created equal. Each red upholstery fabric type takes on color or dye differently. Some need to go through a dye process once, while others will require many passes in order to achieve the same vibrant shade. The same goes for the type of dye you use. Natural dyes are more muddled and tend to be less transferable than their manufactured counterparts.
Best Practices When Using Velvet for Upholstery
My granny had a beautiful Victorian lounge suite, which was upholstered in deep royal blue. It was a showcase piece, and we weren’t allowed to sit on it as kids. The velvet upholstery used to make all sorts of patterns when we snuck into the “forbidden” room to jump on the sofas or bounce off the chairs.