Choosing a first upholstery project that will help you build the skills slowly and get a feel for the process will make the experience more rewarding.
What’s a good first upholstery project?
Dining room chair
Chair with wooden arms
Ottoman
Vintage rocking chairs with upholstered seats
Eastlake Chair
Settee with wooden arms
These pieces will teach you basic skills and give you a chance to work with upholstery without getting overwhelmed.
Picking complicated upholstery projects can be overwhelming and take away from your learning experience.
Some people think that if you know how to sew you can handle upholstery, but really there is not a lot of sewing involved in many upholstery projects. Of course, if you are making cushions for a sofa or chair you will need good sewing skills.
Your first upholstery project is not going to turn out perfect and that is ok. Nothing we do for the first time will ever be our best work. Mistakes are all a part of the learning process and help us to become better at the craft we are learning. Any mishap you make can be redone, nothing is permanent and it helps us to learn better what not to do next time. I hope that this helps you as you’re choosing your first upholstery project.
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