Incidentals

This short series will provide you with important information that

you'll need to consider when starting out with your upholstery

business. These guides ensure you operate within compliance,

work safely and don't get tripped up by any unexpected costs.

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1. A Guide to Foam

In this video I'll be taking you through different foam grades that will be available to purchase in our shop (UK only for now but the densities and firmness and where I use them will remain the same wherever you are in the world...the colours may just be different).

2. A guide to Dacron, Interliner, Stocking Net and Cotton Felt

In this video I'll take you through the different dacron weights and where I like to use each one.

3. Hessians Weights and Where to Use Them

In this video I'll walk you through all of the hessian weights available to purchase and which ones I use and where I like to use them for upholstery.

4. A guide to Lining Fabrics and Bottoming

In this video I take you through all of the lining fabric colours that are available to purchase and what I use them for. I also show you the bottoming fabric that I like to use to finish the bottoms of all of my furniture.

5. A Guide to Metal Gripper & Cardboard Strip (Back Tacking Strip)

In this video I'll walk you through the metal gripper I like to use and where I like to use it. I also show you cardboard strip and the difference between the two.

6. A Guide to Piping Chords and Zips

In this video I show you the three piping sizes I use, and where and when I use them. I'll also show you different zip sizes and styles and what I use each size for.

7. A Guide to Webbs and Springs

In this video I'll walk you through different webbing types and where I like to use them for upholstery. I'll also show you the springs I like to use and where and when I use them.

8. A Guide to Threads & Twines

In this video I take you through all things threads and twines. From sewing machine threads, hand slipping threads, buttoning twine and twine to lash springs with.

9. A Guide to Edge Roll

In this video I'll take you through what edge roll is used for and the different sizes available.

10. A Guide to Staple Sizes

In this video I show you the different sized staples I like to use and where I use them.

11. A Guide to Upholstery Studs

In this video I walk you through studs and strip studs for upholstery.

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