Posts Tagged ‘textiles’
Spruce Upholstery Tip: Organizing Your Workspace
A clean and organized workspace makes an efficient one. I have to take breaks throughout the day to tidy my area and gather all of my hand tools that mysteriously walk off. As you might imagine, there are many tools and materials I use throughout the day, so it would be unfair for me to…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tip: Creating a Smooth Edge on Damaged Furniture
Sometimes the stripping process can take quite a toll on your furniture. Even the smallest of missing chunks will be noticeable when the fabric is pulled around the edge, especially when using a thinner fabric or a fabric with a sheen. In these scenarios, fear not! I have a very simple solution that will help…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tip: Hanging Velvet
Tip time! At Spruce, we often cut out many or all of the fabric pieces for a project before we start upholstering, which helps us be efficient with our time. When working with fabrics that crease or scar when folded, such as velvet and leather, it’s handy to set up a spot where you can…
Read MoreSpruce Upholstery Tip: Padding Sawhorses
Reupholstering can be rough on furniture. With all of the flipping and turning that goes on, it’s all too easy to nick the finished wood or painted surfaces by accident. Luckily, this problem can be solved by padding your sawhorses. Here’s a quick and easy tutorial to make your sawhorses furniture safe and super cute.…
Read MoreSpruce Happenings: Austin Fabric Shop Hop
We were SEW thrilled to meet so many fabric enthusiasts during the second Austin Fabric Shop Hop last month. Several people – including long-time residents of Austin – stopped by Spruce for the first time during the three-day shopping extravaganza, and we introduced them to our services, classes and retail. This was the first time…
Read MoreIntroducing Benton, our newest Sprucester!
We are delighted to announce that we have a new Sprucester. Meet Benton Burford! Benton learned about Spruce while working at Kyle Bunting. Intrigued by upholstery, Benton took one of our Bring Your Own Chair classes and we’ve been on his radar ever since. He’s been living in Austin since 2003, after moving from Midland,…
Read MoreDIY Honeycomb Fabric Ornaments
Hello readers! I am so excited to be back in Austin. Amanda and I had so much fun on the Spruce book tour, but I was really eager to be home so that I could get into holiday mode. I have a really fun afternoon project for you! I found this adorable DIY ornament project…
Read MoreHow to Make a Party Hat!
Yay! It’s party day! If you haven’t heard yet, we’ll be having a party tonight at Mockingbird Domestics to celebrate the release of our long-awaited book: Spruce: a Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design. In the spirit of celebration, I made these festive party hats using some of the scrap fabric we have lying around…
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 MoreInspiration of the Week: Confetti
Confetti…symbolic of fun, happiness, and celebration. Inspiration is everywhere, but leave it to me to find it in a slice of Funfetti birthday cake. I am usually a stickler for making things from scratch, but “if it ain’t broke…” It is undeniable that this cake is yummy, but if you think about it, it really…
Read More