upholstery basics
Learn How to Make an Alphabet Stool with Amanda on Creativebug!
First, there was the alphabet. Then, there was alphabet soup. And now, Amanda brings us alphabet stools! A, B, see your way over to Creativebug to learn the basic woodworking and upholstery techniques necessary to create these super cute, custom stools! And as long as you’re there, check out some of the other great tutorials Spruce has…
Read MoreA Note About Fabric Durability…
I was able to catch up on about 10 pages of fun posts over at Apartment Therapy this weekend, when I scrolled and clicked on the most useful article! I thought I’d share with you this nugget of golden information by Stephanie Strickland. Her article, “Durable Beauty: What You Should Know About The Martindale & Wyzenbeek Fabric…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tip: Chalk Transfer
It is quite a common occurrence that we get furniture in pairs. This can provide the additional challenge of not only making the pair look great but also making them look the same. I have a nifty trick if you ever find yourself in this predicament. The example below is actually done on my very…
Read MoreUpholstery Basics: Camping Chair
As Father’s Day quickly approaches, I’m reminded of my annual pilgrimage to the department store in search of that perfect gift for dad. But thirty-something years later, I’ve exhausted the “Best Dad Ever” boxers and accompanying mug, and I’m pretty sure he has two of every grill accessory made. This month on Upholstery Basics, we…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tips
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Read MoreUpholstery Basics: Garden Cart
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Read MoreUpholstery Basics: Circus Tent Kennel Cover
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Read MoreDecember Upholstery Basics is Live on Design*Sponge!
This month, I wrote my first Upholstery Inspiration blog on Design*Sponge and upholstered this antique chair using my mom’s crewel art. Check out the complete transformation and story here.
Read MoreTips and Tricks from the Sprucettes!
Here at the Spruce shop we are steady cranking out furniture. While we like to make sure that our client’s pieces leave the shop in flawless condition, occasionally we have an unexpected “bump in the road” that needs resolving. Through many heart-crushing experiences we have accumulated a handful of remedies for different complications! I would…
Read MoreGrommet-Top Shower Curtain on Design*Sponge
October Upholstery Basics is live! Click HERE to see how to make a grommet-top shower curtain on Design*Sponge. For a wide variety of other Spruce DIY projects, check out these other Upholstery Basics tutorials. Photography by Mel Cole.
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