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?

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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 ...

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?

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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 ...