Hints and Tips

Giving the home a festive flair in the run up to Christmas is full of joy! With so many upholstery projects for you to choose from, sprucing up the home…

Looking for a way to change up your room, without spending too much? Why not consider making a padded headboard for your bed – comfy and sophisticated! Like the idea, but not sure how to do it? Don’t worry it’s not as hard as it sounds and we’ll talk you through each step, get ready […]

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 […]

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 […]

How To Attach Clips To Pirelli Webbing  Step 1 – When you use Pirelli webbing, there is a rough side and a smooth side. The rough side goes to the top to stop cushions from slipping, the smooth side to the bottom. Step 2 – When you have a clip, it has got a little […]

Rubberised Hair is a great alternative to a traditional loose hair filling and a step up from foam.  In the video we show you how to add a Polyester Edge Roll using Tacks, or you may want to use Staples, it is up to you. We also demonstrate how you would cut the Rubberised Hair […]

Your staple gun will give you years of service provided it is used correctly. Some hobby models, if plugged in too long, may overheat: To avoid this do not leave the tool plugged in for more than 2 hours per session. Electric staple guns can jam if you fire them too rapidly: Please allow time […]

Here at JA Milton’s we have frequently questions asked on a weekly basis. In order to help you, we put the questions over to Joan, for her advice and to ask her for any possible hints. Q. What glue can be used on fabrics?  A. This is not a straight forward question as whatever is […]