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 ...

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 ...

Maybe you’ve finally gotten around to detailing your old car, or maybe you’re looking to spruce up the interior to make a sale. Either way, worn-and-torn seats are one of the first things you see when ...

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 ...