Ever wonder how pros sew buttons onto pillows, or how they get their cushions so perfectly straight and smooth? Unwrap the mystery of upholstery, and stitch together some skills to sew small projects ...

Q: A family member’s cat clawed all four edges of two sofas that I bought years ago. The cat pulled the threads badly, but it looks to me as if there aren’t any holes. I love the pattern and colors of ...

A 2-in. curved needle or a 33-gauge straight needle is essential for cab seats. Most experts rely on heavy duty upholstery thread or nylon thread. Don’t waste time on worn-out fabric, though, because ...

When I bought my 2006 Honda Civic Si in 2021, I found two used-car red flags on the seats alone. Little circular burn holes near the driver’s crotch area indicated that the car had been smoked in, and ...

For those who like their curtains and furniture to match, or who've fallen in love with a particular fabric or have a ripped cushion on their favorite cozy chair, the ability to do simple upholstery ...

Upholstery is the materials—which include fabric, padding, webbing, and springs—that make up the soft coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture. The process began in the Middle Ages and grew in ...