Design Confidently, Live Comfortably
Inspired House Issue #10, May/June 2005
| From Battered to Beautiful A behind-the-scenes look at how a top-quality upholsterer brings new life to an old chair by Jonathan Binzen When reupholstering a chair, the fabric and upholstery style you choose affect how the chair looks -- but the below-fabric work determines how long the chair retains that fresh-from-the-shop appearance. Our article takes you through the process of reupholstering a chair, from stripping it to its frame, to retying the springs and attaching new webbing, to cutting, sewing, and attaching the fabric. Learn the benefits of reupholstery and what to look for when considering someone for the job.  Preview next articleResources |
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