What is the best glue for adhering welting onto upholstery and wood frame? 
We are recovering a fairly simple antique couch. Based on the upholstery we took off, the previous upholsterer used some very good glue to glue the double ...

What is the Right Upholstery Fabric? 
I am looking for a durable fabric that can handle being wet sometimes from wet bathing suits, etc. Do I need to use an outdoor fabric or are there other ...

Cutting fabric strips to lenght for zipper. 

My instructions for covering cushion are to cut the fabric strips and zipper to the length of the back of the cushion plus 8". Is this necessary? As ...

Plastic used for Curved Back of Boat Seat? 
I'm trying to recover boat seats. The bottoms have a composite material that is easy to staple to;no problems. The top cushions are curved around the front ...

Listing strips won't tuck in to sofa bed crease. 
I just reupholstered a sofa bed in a camper. I used a poly-urethane, rather than a vinyl or fabric. I copied the pattern exactly.

When in the upright ...

Is there a fast way to remove dried, crumbling upholstery foam? 
I bought two retro chairs at a thrift store that I plan on re-upholstering. I've removed the fabric. The foam underneath (which covers the ENTIRE chair ...

Volkswagen Convertable Zipper 
My Volkswagen top has three zippers to hold the top. Supposedly there is a tool for putting it back together but I can't find one any where on the net ...

How to add feathers to upholstered couch cushions? 
The cushions in one of our couches is stuffed with goose feathers. Over the years, the feathers come out or are flattened, and the cushions have become ...

Hi, I am interested in what thread wieghts are used in Ferrari Auto upholstery 
I was recently in a Ferrari showroom and noticed that the top stitch thread gauge was significantly heavier than the Thread I have been using for 20 years ...

Unglue wood? 
I have a arm chair with a wooden web under each arm. They are glued in place (probably abt 1960). How can I remove the webs from the chair arms?

Hi ...

Replacing Car Headliner Foam 
Hello
Hope your having a Happy New Year so far.
I wanted to do my car headliner but I wasn't sure if when take out the old fabric do I have to lay ...

Replacing Foam in couch cushions  Not rated yet
Hi,

I bought a cheap good looking sofa 8 months ago and already the couch cushions are permanently pressed and getting uncomfortable. The wood and ...

Black Elastic Webbing that needs Replacing  Not rated yet

I have outdoor furniture with black elastic webbing that needs replaced, what should I use.
It has stretched and is not that old. Please point me in ...

Pattern Matching on Boxing  Not rated yet
I am working with a floral pattern for cushions for outdoor furniture, and am troubled about how to cut the boxing pieces. Should I try to cut the boxing ...

What Type of Webbing to use on a Copper Dubble Seater Chaise Lounge Chair Frame.   Not rated yet
It has been outside for many years. The copper is now green. Thought about keeping it outside. Need ideas on webbing (no holes in frame). I plan to make ...

Pli-grip with Naugahyde?  Not rated yet
Can Pli-grip be used with Naugahyde?


Yes Pli-grip can be used on Naugahyde the same way it is used on fabric.
Steve

Straps or Rubber Webbing under Seat Cushions  Not rated yet
I am replacing elastic straps (or webbing) under the cushions on a wicker sofa. How much shorter than the size of the seat frame do I cut the straps so ...

Where can I Find Curled Horsehair   Not rated yet
I want to buy a moderate amount of curled horsehair for stuffing (10 - 20lbs) and can't find a supplier. Know of one? (BTW - I need loose stuffing, not ...

Problem with 1950s CURVED chaise  Not rated yet
We bought a 1950s curved chaise from a consignment store. The woman who owns the store reupholstered it. Everything under the fabric must be fine because ...

What does ILD stand for  Not rated yet
What does ILD stand for

This is a measurement of Indentation Load Deflection or I.L.D. This measurement represents how much weight it takes to compress ...

Is there any place to have buttons made when doing upholstery? I don't want to invest in a button machine just yet?  Not rated yet
I am redoing two Victorian tufted chairs. I was able to re use the prong buttons for the seat but the back buttons are a mess.

You can go to any ...

Reupholstering a La-Z-boy Chair  Not rated yet
Am reupholstering a la-z-boy chair in imitation leather. I am having a hard time getting the fabric taut, especially around the underneath of the arm,...

Reupholster Leather Sofa Seats  Not rated yet
I would like to upholsterer my leather sofa (seats only) with fabric, as the seats are worn and cracked. I do not want to take the existing leather off,...

How do you Remove the Chair Back   Not rated yet
The upholstered seat is easy, turn it over and you have screws, but the back does not seem to have access to screws.

Hi Skip

These upholstered backs ...

Photos of Listing Strip Problem  Not rated yet


Here are the pics referring to my listing strip question. On the left , the listing strip is not quite tucked in and sticking out a bit. Just pushing ...

Where I can buy leather for Ferrari?  Not rated yet
Hi,
I want to buy the leather that Ferrari uses on their seats and I cant find any supplier. Anyone knows where? Im looking for Tan color.
Regards,
David
...

How do I attach queen anne legs with a block  Not rated yet
I purchased a small cabinet and would like to add feet to it. Let me make it clear, I am not a project person. The cabinet has no legs currently and ...

What Adhesive should be used to stick Foam to Vinyl?  Not rated yet
I want to stick foam to the top of some vinyl banquettes what is the best spray adhesive to use?

Any foam adhesive will work.

What did I do wrong?  Not rated yet
Hi:
I just reupholstered two kitchen chair seats.
Both seats seem to have "foam sink". You can see where someone sat in them and the foam did not return ...

Do you sell dacron wrap?  Not rated yet
I am putting new covers on 5 cushions from an old wicker lawn set. They are spring constructed with some horsehair and in good shape. I would like to wrap ...

What would be the best sewing machine to purchase if I were investing in my best friends career?  Not rated yet
I want to buy my best friend a quality product and the best sewing machine for him to pursue his career aspirations. He loves to do furniture upholstery....

Reupholstering a wood frame chair with vinyl  Not rated yet
I am replacing the vinyl which is only on the back and the seat. The original chair had a thin piece of foam between 2 pieces of vinyl on the chair back....

How to remove upholstery buttons  Not rated yet
I am trying to remove a cover to repair some fraying but cannot remove the buttons

Hi Barbara

I wish I could see the chair to see exactly where ...

In What Order is Foam & Batting Layered?  Not rated yet
Hi,
I am reupholstering our kitchen chairs. They were manufactured by Wambold Furniture Co. The foam and batting will be replaced as well. As you can ...

Furniture Casters  Not rated yet
I have a conference table with chairs on casters. The casters are attached to each chair leg by a single vertical screw. They are not holding up well ...

How to Put the a Slide on a Zipper.  Not rated yet
I have 15 slides and yards of upholstery zipper and don' t know how to put the slides on.

Hi Millie

Insert the zipper into the back of the slide....

What do you recommend?   Not rated yet
I need a machine to sew horse blankets, thick bulky, webbing, batting, and cordura fabric. What do you recommend? I have used Pfaff that skips stitches ...

Hi. I need sofa feet with a 3/8 inch or 10 mm hanger bolt  Not rated yet
Hi. Do you have any furniture feet with a 3/8 inch or 10 mm hanging bolt? I need 12 of them.

Hi

All my replacement furniture legs have a standard ...

Dining room chair, seat replacement  Not rated yet
Being a layman in the area of upholstery, I not looking to make the seat itself from scratch by webbing or zig zag springs, foam or straw but, to purchase ...

How are the coil springs stabilized? Or How do string the springs together?  Not rated yet
We have a chair and a half (a big chair)that when you get up from it, it goes bong boinyg, because the strings that hold the front row of springs in place ...

Can one Repair the Springs in a Sofa from the Bottom without Disturbing the Upholstery   Not rated yet
The sofa was very recently reupholstered. The springs do not hold any more. They need to be changed, retied or ????? It is an old sofa with no fabric ...

custom upholstery fabric  Not rated yet
Where can I go to have fabric custom printed to my specs. I need specific designs for what I am trying to do.

Hi Phil

I know of only one custom ...

Your website is incredible!!  Not rated yet
I have done beginner house projects, simple dining chair upholstery etc. and have been researching how-to's online so I can upgrade my skills to a few ...

I have several Chagrin pieces that I would like to upholster to a panel and am not sure what steps to take to ensure good adhesion and prevent shrikage.  Not rated yet
We are using two pieces per panel with a seam in the middle. I want to make sure this seam does not open up over time due to shrinking. Is there any ...

Abrasion Resistance  Not rated yet
Please explain abrasion resistance. What should I use for pews?

Hi Keith

Abrasion resistance is ability of a material to withstand mechanical action ...

can a upholstery hammer be remagnetized ?  Not rated yet
do you sell hammer wood handles?

Hi Gene

I believe an upholstery hammer can be remagnetized.
You should be able to find an upholstery hammer handle ...

auto motive upholstery  Not rated yet
Do you have any articles on upholstering auto seats etc in cloth material. What % of nylon etc is best for wear resistance in upholstery cloth?

Hi ...

Re-upholstering an antique horse buggy seat?  Not rated yet
I have a buggy seat. The actual seat part is in good shape. I have to repair the bottom part. It broke but being in wood, that part is no problem to me....

How much material do i need??  Not rated yet
How much material do i need to reupholstery two couches??

Hi Leon

That depends on a lot of factors.

Will the fabric have cording being cut on ...

Sewing corners  Not rated yet
I am sewing an ice fishing shelter that consists of a flat roof and four sides with a door in one end. It all fits over a wooden frame. How do I sew ...

What thickness foam do I need?  Not rated yet
I want to make headboards
for my hotel, The finished size will be 54" by 30". I have been told I need foam 58"x 34" is this correct, also do I need upholstery ...

New at upholstery, I have a barrel back wing chair.   Not rated yet
I am having a hard time getting the inside back cover on. The upholstery fabric does not have stretch. And the fabric has stripes both ways. Help! How ...

Any tips on how to reupholster a Poul Volther Corona chair?   Not rated yet
Can't figure out how to cover sections with a nice seam (and then get upholstery fabric over wood & foam base) without showing staples or hand sewing, as ...

To old office chairs  Not rated yet
Well I'm just starting out and want to reupholster these 2 office chairs I have. They are in vinyl now there are no side arms on them. I think they are ...

Where can one purchase the screw in tacks that hold arm caps on  Not rated yet
If you could help me find a retailer I would really appreciate it. Thanks!!!!

Hi

They are actually called twist pins and if you enter this in ...

How to upholstered the retro sofa which have a hole   Not rated yet
I am in the mid of preparing one sofa. The sofa is retro type. the beauty of the chair is that at the back there is a hole which can allow you to see the ...

Does Steaming Vinyl Harm the Fabric in Anyway?  Not rated yet
I've been steaming vinyl for years, and I just starting working in a different shop and the owner won't allow it. He uses a heat gun, which will burn ...

400w21 singer   Not rated yet
Can a 400w21 upholstery sewing machine be used for upholstery?

Yes this upholstery sewing machine can be used for upholstery with no problems. Not ...

Foam cutter  Not rated yet
Hi this is Jens from Australia and I like to know where i can get one of those foam cutters and what is the voltage in Auz we run 240 volt.Hope to hear ...

What do you cover the bottom of dining chair seats?  Not rated yet
I am upholstering dining room chairs, where the seat comes out of the wood chair. I want to recover the bottom of these chair seats as well. What do ...

Do you have any guidelines for purchasing kid-friendly fabric?   Not rated yet
I picked up a nice slip covered sleeper and a friend is going to sew a new slipcover and I need to find a fabric that would clean up well and hold up ...

If the legs of my chairs are one piece of wood with the frame should I have them cut into (and have wood added) to add more height to the chair?  Not rated yet
I bought 2 very solid, older (high end manufacturer) chairs for a song. I am planning of having them reupholstered/repadded/new cushions/spring work done....

73 Opel GT  Not rated yet
Hi,
I am ready to start upholstering the interior work on my car and this includes making new side panels.
The existing side panels are vinyl and have ...