Reupholster a Cushioned Chair Seat

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Give an old chair new life by replacing the cushion upholstery. This rocking chair, with cushioned seat, was passed down to us from my Mother’s In Law. My husband remembers this rocker from his childhood… it’s a beautiful piece of furniture, but was in need of a redo. Project Level:  Easy Project Completion Time: 30 minutes [...]

How to Chose the Right Color and Type of Thread

Whether your sewing drapes, throw pillows, bedding or other projects, you’ll need to choose a thread color and type that works with you fabric. Here are some tips for choosing the best thread for your project. Choose an all purpose thread. All of the sewing projects on this website will use All Purpose thread, unless specifically [...]

How to Sew Piping for Sewing Projects

After cutting bias strips, you’re ready to sew your piping.  Piping is used as an ornamental trim, usually in a contrasting color or pattern.  You can see an example of orange piping in the photo below.  Piping usually consists of fabric wrapped around a cotton filler cord. While cutting your own bias strips and sewing your own piping [...]