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Looking for your next upholstery project? Want to spruce up your home in the first half of the New Year? We have a project that may be just perfect for you – upholster a drop-in chair! So, what is a drop-in chair? A drop-in chair is also known as a slip seat or loose seat […]

Scrim foam is a fabric backed foam that is normally used in vehicle trimming when making car seats, car headlines and carpets. It makes the finish look more professional and is used to soften hard surfaces. Scrim foam is suitable to be used as backing for a top fabric, leather or vinyl to create a […]

Are you looking for a gift to give someone but aren’t sure what? It’s not too late to make something! Fabric covered notice boards make for great presents, as not only do they look fantastic, but they are extremely handy when it comes to keeping reminders or pictures in a safe, noticeable place. To make […]

Looking to spruce up your home before Christmas hits, but not sure where to start? There are many items of furniture that can be reupholstered, from bed headboards to small footstools, but did you know that you can also make your own custom upholstered buttons? Why not start small before you make any major changes […]

Footstools are great to put your feet up… to relax after a long day. Not only are they comfy, they provide your tired feet with the elevated support they need! It can be hard to find the right shape, size and fabric you want all in one footstool, so why not make one? They’re much […]

Having a leather sofa or chair is usually a great addition to any room. However, over time, these shiny, new sofas begin to look old and tired. Why spend money on a new one, when you could breathe life into your old one by reupholstering it? Follow our 17-step guide to reupholstering your leather sofa, […]

Flanged cord is decorative cord that is used to add a finishing touch to the seams of cushions, seats and headboards by giving a rolled trim. So, why and how should you use flanged cord? Nothing quite finishes off a pillow like a smooth, clean edge and this can be achieved by sewing flanged cord […]

Jute is the most common form of webbing material that is found in the suspension systems within furniture. The material is made up of a natural, vegetable fibre that is spun into extremely strong bands that are then used for furniture suspension. Typically, the best jute webbing comes on a roll and is marked with […]