Upholstery

Modeling upholstered cushions in SketchUp

May 17, 2022

Dave Richards shows you a variety of ways to model upholstered cushions for your SketchUp projects.

How to Upholster a Slip Seat

October 1, 2021

Michael Mascelli demonstrates how to create a finished, professional-looking upholstered slip seat.

Upholsterer’s tool kit or treasure chest?

September 4, 2020

While visiting a local tag sale, professional upholsterer Michael Mascelli came across one worker's complete upholstery tool kit from the early 20th century.

A Woodworker’s Guide to Upholstery: Show and Dust Covers

March 8, 2018

The final pieces to the chair seat are the vinyl show cover and the dust cover.

A Woodworker’s Guide to Upholstery: Establishing the Corners

March 1, 2018

The corners are the most difficult part of the seat. Learn some pro tips on getting them right every time.

A Woodworker’s Guide to Upholstery: Adding the Muslin Layer

March 1, 2018

In this episode, make the undercover for the seat using muslin, a readily available and inexpensive fabric.

A Woodworker’s Guide to Upholstery: Building Up Foam Layers

February 22, 2018

In this episode, learn the basics of making a comfortable cushion using foam up with three different types and sizes of foam.

Small seating bench

June 23, 2016

A small seating bench for the hallway, drawers for various items and incoming post. Back rail is bent lamination, 20 layers of 1.5mm veneers to be able to make the…

Mt Shasta Dining Chair

July 24, 2015

Mt Shasta Ranch Dining Arm Chair The setting was awesome 10,000 acres at the base of the mountain just amazing and the Clients loved the chairs and table what more…

Oak Chair

May 15, 2015

The design for this chair is heavily influenced by Hans Wegner's CH33. I decided to change a few things for my working preferences such as through tenons and not turning…