STUDENT RESOURCES
JOIN THE CLUB
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TOOLS & SUPPLIES
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STUDENT RESOURCES
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
JOIN THE CLUB
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
TAKE A CLASS
GET SPONSORED
STUDENT RESOURCES
TAKE A CLASS
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
JOIN THE CLUB
TOOLS & SUPPLIES
GET SPONSORED
UPHOLSTERY RETREATS & PRIVATE PARTIES
UPHOLSTERY CAMP FOR ADULTS
Last year I hosted my Upholstery Retreats Locally at The Newton of Ypsilanti, a historic home in Ypsilanti, MI. In 2024 I am taking these Weekend Camps on the road to a town hopefully near you! Check the schedule from the link below.
Unlocking Upholstery: A Journey from Trash to Treasure, and the Untapped Potential of Maker Spaces
Imagine pulling a discarded piece of furniture from the trash, giving it a new life, and eventually transforming that act into a thriving business. That's how my journey in upholstery began, and it happened and was over so fast it nearly made my head spin. The road...
Summer Camp Re-Cap!
I cannot believe we have another Weekend Upholstery Retreat in the books! This trip was every bit as successful as the first! 9 women traveled to Ypsilanti, MI from 7 different stated to hang with me at the historic Newton of Ypsilanti for a weekend full of leisure...
PRIVATE PARTIES
Learning how to restore a chair or small project is the perfect experience for those looking to try new things. Sad because I live so far away and you can’t come to my classes? I do like to travel you know. I’m open to conversations with you or your local maker and upholstery shops to take this show on the road! Whatever your need, a private party may be the right solution for you.
HOW TO GET FREE UPHOLSTERY CLASSES
Students who wish to participate in the Sponsor a Student Program only have one requirement to be able to participate. You MUST have completed a project that was started in my class. That’s it! I make my classes Buy 3 get 1 Free so that you can focus your time and energy on getting through your first project, and provide you with FREE access to my private Facebook Group for virtual hands-on support at home for free.
HOW TO GET FREE UPHOLSTERY CLASSES
Students who wish to participate in the Sponsor a Student Program only have one requirement to be able to participate. You MUST have completed a project that was started in my class. That’s it! I make my classes Buy 3 get 1 Free so that you can focus your time and energy on getting through your first project, and provide you with FREE access to my private Facebook Group for virtual hands-on support at home for free.
HOW TO GET FREE UPHOLSTERY CLASSES
Students who wish to participate in the Sponsor a Student Program only have one requirement to be able to participate. You MUST have completed a project that was started in my class. That’s it! I make my classes Buy 3 get 1 Free so that you can focus your time and energy on getting through your first project, and provide you with FREE access to my private Facebook Group for virtual hands-on support at home for free.
ASK ME ANYTHING
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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?
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 LullCo...
My name is olufunmi shittu am a Nigerian I am a furniture maker how can I Join your students
Hiya olufunmi! So glad you asked! I teach my in-person classes 4 days a week at my local Maker Space here in Ann Arbor, MI You can see my schedule here: https://lullco.co/collections/in-person-upholstery-workshopsI also teach virtual classes through Zoom 2 days a week...
DIY UPHOLSTERY SUPPLIES
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY AND RESTORATION
Become well-versed in the art and science of upholstery and furniture restoration. From choosing the right fabric and making repairs, to understanding the intricacies of restoration, we’ll dive deep into the know-how you need to revive and reimagine any piece.
CREATING UPHOLSTERY ESTIMATES FOR CIENTS
PROJECT INTAKE AND EVALUATION
FURNITURE REPAIR
Learn to tackle a wide range of common and not-so-common furniture problems. I’ll arm you with the most common repair techniques to ensure you can bring any piece back to its former glory.