Tutorials
Make a Mod Faux Chinchilla Luggage Bench
Monday, January 30, 2012
Old recycled bench + authentic vintage wood legs + faux chinchilla fur = LUXE Faux Fur Luggage Bench for a guest bedroom.
How to Fix Crumpled Sofa Back Cushions
Monday, January 16, 2012
We’ve all had sofa or chair back cushions that have gone bad. Here’s how you fix them.
Fix Flattened DOWN Leather Sofa Cushions
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Leather sofas cost way too much to have to endure wimpy seat cushions. You don’t have to pay an upholsterer to fix your flattened out down cushions. See how you can do the work your self and save big bucks.
Upholster a Bun Warming Office Chair
Saturday, December 3, 2011
If you’re like me, the first place you plop yourself down in the morning is in front of the computer. A furry, warm, bum warming office chair has changed my life. See step by step photos of how to upgrade your cold, cruel task chair into a warm, cozy all day perch.
Perfectly Upholstered Round Stool Top
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Round stools are easy to find, but what about the yucky fabric? Easy to sew and easy to upholster–here’s how you get the professional look.
Thanksgiving Rewind: Recycled Inside Out Pillows
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Take a jacket, sweater and animal print top and turn them into one of a kind, easy to make throw pillows. This is one easy and inexpensive way to refresh your digs for Thanksgiving guests.
From the Archives: Make Your Own Chevron Upholstery Fabric
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Dear Chevron, How I loved you about two years ago when you weren’t just everywhere. Now you are all over the place. Have you ever heard of being over-exposed or “less is more”? You are now available in all different colors but I still love you best in black and white.
How To Make, Sew and Attach Fabric Covered Welt Cord
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
If you’ve wrestled with fabric covered welt cord and don’t exactly know how to make it, stitch it and finish the ends, see how easy it really is. Your projects will have the look and feel of professionally done upholstery, chairs, window seats, throw pillows, floor pillows, ottomans and more.
Upholstery Copycat: The Godfrey Chair
Monday, August 15, 2011
Here is a step by step list of what you need in order to copycat the Jonathon Adler Godfrey Chair. As for the upholstery process, let me lend a hand.
My Button Pillow in Country Living Magazine
Monday, August 8, 2011
I always wondered what it would be like to see your projects in a glossy magazine when you stand in the checkout line. I can’t wait to go stand in line at Whole Foods and browse through the September issue of Country Living. Page 59 specifically.
