Posts Tagged ‘chair’
Spruce Upholstery Tip: Staple Lengths
Upholstery staples come in several different lengths. The most commonly used lengths are 1/4″, 3/8″ and 1/2″. I like to keep a box of each at my station at all times so I can quickly swap out sizes when working on different parts of a project. Let me elaborate on how I use each of these staples…
Read MoreDesigner Spotlight Series: Katie Kime
At Spruce, we’re fortunate to work with a number of talented interior designers who create beautiful spaces. We want to celebrate our favorite Austin designers by re-launching our Designer Spotlight column, a series that highlights some of their work and creations.Today we turn the spotlight on Katie Kime, a prolific and well-traveled lady who came to Austin via…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tip: Replicating a Sewn Upholstery Pattern
I find many people are discouraged from taking on certain upholstery projects because of their lack of sewing abilities. When I started at Spruce, I had very little sewing experience. You may be surprised at how simple upholstery sewing usually is. I have a neat little tip for you to keep in your back pocket…
Read MoreTiny Chair Transformation
When I became an upholsterer, my family thought that they had hit the jackpot. But they soon realized their vision of having their own personal upholsterer was just a pipe dream. After three years at Spruce, I have finally completed an upholstery project for a loved one. I found this adorable vintage rocker at Vintage Tobacco…
Read MoreAnnouncing the Winners of the Ugliest Chair Contest
We’re excited to announce the winner of The Spruce Ugliest Chair Contest, which Storey Publishing launched on Facebook in October. Audra Trautvetter had what Amanda judged as the ugliest – a wingback upholstered with duct tape (above)! The poor thing was Audra’s grandmother’s chair and has taken a beating over the years. She’ll be receiving a…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tip: Attaching Double Welt
When upholstering furniture that has an exposed staple line, double welt can be a handy helper. Of course, there are a couple of other options such as decorative nailheads or gimp, but if double welt cord is what you choose, then please allow me to give you a few pointers to make it look as…
Read MoreLocal Business Snapshot: Mockingbird Domestics
We’ve made some new friends recently! Mockingbird Domestics is a thoughtfully curated retail shop on South Lamar. Owners, Jeff and Laura Daly, are responsible for this beautiful shop that specializes in home furnishings. One of the many things that we love about this business is their plethora of handcrafted goods by Texas artisans.
Read MoreBefore and Afters
Awww, before and afters…who doesn’t love instant gratification? One of the perks of my job is completing and sharing some of our satisfying before and after shots. I’m so happy to be in the business of turning struggling furniture into upholstery eye candy. Allow me to treat you with some of our recent transformations we…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tip: How to Level a Skirt
This trick is simple yet very effective. A small amount of string proved to be very helpful to Frank while attaching this waterfall skirt. In cases like these, our eyeballs cannot be trusted to accurately tell if the skirt is level. This fun little string trick ensures that you will get it right the first…
Read MoreUpholstery Class at Spruce
A few weeks ago, we did some teaching at the Spruce workshop, and boy, did we have a good time. We had four fun personalities which led to many funny times. We actually got a little work done, too. Everyone left with a much different chair than they walked in with. The makeovers were rather…
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