Choosing a first upholstery project that will help you build the skills slowly and get a feel for the process will make the experience...

You have a chair you want reupholstered. So you call a local upholsterer and ask “How much does it cost to reupholster a chair?” The...

Not an average throw pillow The average throw pillow is a square sewn on 3 sides, turned inside out, stuffed and machine sewn closed on...

Inspired by the classic suit & tie, these plaids, pinstripes, herringbones, houndstooth & wool-looks add style and sophistication to any...

Can a beginner reupholster a chair? This style would be great for a beginner. It's fairly straight forward. When learning to upholster...

Rebuild the support of your furniture Now you are down to the wood frame. What's next? I would argue that the support is just as...

Clean thoroughly with a vacuum and a cleaner like Krud Kutter to remove dirt and odors. You can use old clean t-shirts which can just be...

Cost to reupholster a dining chair That question is harder to answer than people might think. There are many styles of dining chairs. ...

Can you get custom pillows made? Of course! Have you ever noticed that mass produced throw pillows have a funny shape with curved edges...

Snuggle up in your outdoor day bed! Imagine spending an afternoon lounging in a day bed porch swing reading your favorite book and...

Outdoor furniture cushions looking sad? DBD Upholstery can make any size, any style custom cushions for your outdoor furniture. Is the...

How to care for upholstery fabric Note: Always pretest a small, inconspicuous area before proceeding with any step below. Clean spots or...

Teardown Process Teardown is an important process and not one that should be rushed. You might think you can just rip off old fabric and...

In the increasingly crowded decorative paint line market, there are, broadly speaking, three groupings: Chalk Paints – which can have a...

Updating with the best paint for furniture can offer many fun options! MudPaint - Unique Clay Based Paint with a Smooth Matte Finish....

Selecting upholstery fabric The first thing to consider in choosing your fabric is the color. To do that start with your color palette. ...

DIY Pouf Ottoman In this workshop you will make a pouf ottoman from start to finish. Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 18 from...

Much of the furniture on the market today is what I would consider "starter furniture" or "disposable furniture". By that I mean it's...

How to upholster furniture step by step Traditional upholstery is done using materials and methods that have been used for many years...

Cost of Upholstery Fabric Durabilitly of the fabric is one of the most important factors in choosing upholstery fabric. It's measured in...