Upholstery trim

Make your own double welt cord for gorgeous reupholstered furniture with this simple step-by-step tutorial.

Decorative upholstery tacks are easy and fun to apply! Follow these tips and tricks for applying upholstery tacks quickly and in a STRAIGHT LINE!

Piping (or welting if you prefer) adds a nice detail to DIY upholstery projects, and gives added tailoring to cushions and headboards. Choose the same color as your main upholstery fabric, or a fun contrasting color for more zip. It’s also easy and quick to make.

In connection with the Tufted Ottoman Tutorial I wanted to share how I made double welting for this and numerous other pieces of furniture. To finish off the raw edge with the staples, furniture must be adorned with trim. You can purchase numerous types of trim, gimp trim being one of the more popular, and ...

Get the skinny on decorative trims, what they're called, and how to use them.

It's Friday and I've had a busy week trying to get organized. I am having my nephews shower here in 2 weeks so I have to get all my spring planting done, clean my house which as you all know means re-shushing. Trying to figure out how long that will take is like trying to figure out "infinite time". "Time is infinite meaning time has never started nor will it stop". That pretty much sums it up right? Each step requires me to stay focused and not to get caught up in full on redecorating. I…

Learn how to reupholster a chair with these basic techniques that give your furniture a fresh look.

New York City design-and-build professional Matthew Haly offers tips to anyone considering having furniture reupholstered.

Today’s post is all about my best upholstery tips. These are the things I have learned that make upholstery easier or yield a more professional looking end result. I truly applaud all the DIYers out there that just jump in and tackle upholstery projects. And I have seen some amazing results. I truly believe the