Upholstery fabric samples are readily available and very beautiful, but the pieces are often small enough to make you wonder how to use them. This simple sewing project turns a pile of samples into an ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Staples, tacks, and nails should provide most of your upholstery's support, but a glue can help smooth down edges and add extra security.

Finding beautifully upholstered furniture can be a challenge, as mass-produced pieces (which are sometimes all you can find) tend to sacrifice charm and elegance for affordability. Getting furniture ...

The Flintstones had it easy. When all your furniture is made of rock, you never have to worry about food spills or the pet dinosaur leaving a calling card on the couch. While few of us would be ...

THE OTHER DAY my friend Stephanie found me sitting on the floor dazed and surrounded by dozens of fabric swatches that I had dealt out onto the carpet like a pack of playing cards: gray mohair, linen ...

When you have pets, you have to be careful with furniture. Your sofa or armchair can easily turn into a giant scratching post, chew toy, or hair magnet. And the upholstery fabric you choose can make a ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. In the years since our former writer Lori Keong wrote about the best ways to protect her dream ...

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 ...