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DIY: Anthropologie Inspired Upholstery
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Are you drooling over some Anthropologie upholstered furniture but it’s a little too pricey? Knock off this look for a lot less.
My Plaid Ottoman on Design Sponge
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
I was thrilled to be asked to contribute a DIY project to Design Sponge. One of my favorite things to design, build and upholster is my salvaged spool ottoman. The possibilities are endless.
How To Make a Faux Roman Shade
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The tailored pleating of a Roman Shade suits me just fine. Here’s a tutorial for a faux version with inexpensive fabric and some grosgrain ribbon. Staple gun here I come!
Headboard Tuesday
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
There’s no better diy inspiration than a piece of high priced furniture that you just have to have. High Heeled Foot in the Door was coveting this Colette fully upholstered bed from Crate & Barrel. Priced at a whopping $1,599.00, she quickly put hubby to work. Here was her inspiration:
What I love about this project [...]
Semi-Professional Electric Staple Gun
Friday, August 27, 2010
Here’s the next best thing to a professional pneumatic stapler and air compressor combo for your DIY upholstery needs.
Upholstery Repair: Tufted Ottoman Top
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Upholstery takes a beating with daily wear and tear. Just like your clothes, occasionally you need to take tend to a little mending and repair to keep things ship shape. Here’s a quick tute showing you how to repair torn out seams underneath button tufting.
Upholstery Workshop: Chair Seat With Posts
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
You just may want to review these professional upholstery photos that show you exactly how to make the right cuts for the front and back posts on an open armed side chair. Take a look.
How To Make Double Welt Cord
Sunday, August 22, 2010
If you’re progressing in your upholstery endeavors, it’s time you learned how to make double welt cord. It’s a professional upholsterer’s mainstay for a polished looking finish.
Upholstering With Rugs
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Every time I walk into World Market and eye their snazzily displayed rugs up front, I think,
“Dang, I need to use one of those rugs to upholster an ottoman.” Inevitably I get sidetracked over at the placemat section and forget about the rugs. From the looks of things on HGTV’s Design Star and from Wisteria’s [...]
How To Align Angled Atomic Legs
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Angled furniture legs can be difficult to align. Finally, I came up with a way to make sure the legs will screw in tightly and maintain their proper position.