Do you teach your classes with the option of using upholstery leather? I’m a leatherworker and seamstress and know how differently they can both behave and wanted to check and see if you go over that in classes…

Do you teach your classes with the option of using upholstery leather? I’m a leatherworker and seamstress and know how differently they can both behave and wanted to check and see if you go over that in classes…

I do! My classes are all set up so that you bring in your own project and work on the skills YOU want to learn! The best part is each class has people working on different types of skills all around you, so you’ll learn from everyone else as well!If you’re...
Hi Kymmburleigh, I saw on the Ypsi Area Discussion group that you do upholstery work. Do you work on leather car seats?  I have a car seat whose foam interior padding has gotten pretty flattened out. And it has a separation in a cloth-to-leather seam in the seat bottom.

Hi Kymmburleigh, I saw on the Ypsi Area Discussion group that you do upholstery work. Do you work on leather car seats? I have a car seat whose foam interior padding has gotten pretty flattened out. And it has a separation in a cloth-to-leather seam in the seat bottom.

Hi! Thanks for your question! I actually only offer home furnishing upholstery for the most part, but I know this guy, Aaron Lloyd, he owns Detroit Interior Works. He is absolutely incredible. Check him out!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitInteriorWorks/...
I am pinning my boxing strip to the top and bottom of the seat cushion. I’ve measured precisely, but it always seems that the boxing strip is a little longer and I end up having to take tiny tucks together it. What am I doing wrong?

I am pinning my boxing strip to the top and bottom of the seat cushion. I’ve measured precisely, but it always seems that the boxing strip is a little longer and I end up having to take tiny tucks together it. What am I doing wrong?

Hey there. I totally feel your pain. All of my early box cushions and panels did this too! I learned it’s because the fabric layers move under the sewing machine at a different rate, causing it to slip and move as you sew. This is most cumbersome with domestic...
I have four arm chairs with springs in the seats. Odd thing is the original has “no-sag” springs without clips under coil springs, no webbing. They are tied together. Have you ever seen this done? should I put webbing under it all?

I have four arm chairs with springs in the seats. Odd thing is the original has “no-sag” springs without clips under coil springs, no webbing. They are tied together. Have you ever seen this done? should I put webbing under it all?

That is strange! I have never opened a piece of furniture and seen anything like that before, but I did find this video to see what it looks like… Is this what yours looks like? I’d love to see pics so I can better assist you. If you are a member of the...