I teach my classes at my local Maker Space, Maker Works here in Ann Arbor, MI.
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- 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 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?
- My name is olufunmi shittu am a Nigerian I am a furniture maker how can I Join your students
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- I have a LazBoy recliner that needs the seat reupholstered. Do you think this is something I could do DIY? Or if not do you know where I might be able to get it fixed?
Do I need a special sewing machine for upholstery or can I start with my own machine? Can I get one used.
You don’t need anything super special, but domestic machines made with plastic parts can not hold up long with upholstery fabrics and threads. I always recommend finding an old all-metal electric machine. If you can find a walking foot, bonus! It doesn’t have to be industrial though, and you can find a lot of these antique machines free or super cheap on marketplace.