There are plenty of upholstery tutorials on the web but I definitely still get asked how I do the corners
when I upholster. I am not professionally trained, I learned over years what works for me and what doesn't.
1. prep frame 2. cut foam 3. cut batting
you can click on each of these photos for a
larger image if you need to see better details
larger image if you need to see better details
4. cut fabric
I cut my fabric 1 inch bigger than the
batting so I can fold the edge under before I staple.
batting so I can fold the edge under before I staple.
I have uploaded 2 short videos taken while doing the corner
upholstery on a stool. If you have trouble viewing this video
try using an alternate browser like Google Chrome.
upholstery on a stool. If you have trouble viewing this video
try using an alternate browser like Google Chrome.
FIRST CORNER
I hope that takes some of the mystery and fear out of getting
that straight and clean looking corner. There are also some
still photos for you as well. The one thing you might be asking
is about the fabric underneath, in a lot of cases I like to do a
quick layer of cotton drop cloth then I apply the top layer
of fabric.
It makes all the difference when using burlap as
well an additional layer softens the upholstery. The process is
the same with both layers I just use less staples on the first.
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In case you wanted a bit more, I have a second video showing the
other corner being finished. If you have trouble viewing this video
try using an alternate browser like Google Chrome.
SECOND CORNER
I finished the edge by hot gluing trim over the line of staples.
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