Working on an upholstery project? Avoid these common sewing mistakes and make your creations look professional every time!

Do-it-yourselfers are discovering the joy of upholstery, the process of covering furniture with fabric. Vickie Rayls of Rio Linda, Calif., got the early American maple rocker along with her husband.

With your fabric wrong side up, put the seat in the middle, checking to make sure the material overlap on each side is enough to fold over. Fold the fabric over the edge of a side and staple from the ...

You want to freshen your sofa without risking color transfer, fading, or permanent stains. Follow one simple rule about ...

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Q. I have several chairs and sofas that need the arms cleaned and also a few cushions that need cleaning. Should I rent one of the cleaners at the supermarket or hire a professional? McLean A. To ...

Why buy a headboard when you can make exactly what you envision to express your individual style? That’s what Kimberley Chagnon of Kim’s Upholstery says. An upholsterer for nearly 20 years, she ...

Re-upholstering a boat exceeds the skill level of most DIY boaters. For this kind of project, most of us need the help of a qualified marine upholstery shop. This is especially true for a project that ...