Part 4 - Materials
with MICAELA SHARP
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As well as tools, there are certain materials to source before you embark on your project. You may have already chosen your main fabric, but there are additional layers underneath to consider too.
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Part 4- Materials
As well as tools, there are certain materials to source before you embark on your project. You may have already chosen your main fabric, but there are additional layers underneath to consider too.
- 2 x large sheets of wood – I'm using 18 mm plywood
- 1.5 inch. foam
- Dacron or polyester – I'm using a 6 oz weight
- Chosen fabric
- Fire retardant layer if your chosen fabric isn't fire retardant
- Studs, piping cord or fringing depending on your design – I'm using No. 8 rope piping cord
- Back tack – 1 cm wide
- Fabric to cover the piping
- Measuring tape to measure the width of your bed
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Micaela Sharp
Sustainable designer and modern upholstery expert. TV presenter and interior design judge.
Micaela Sharp is a professional upholsterer, interior designer and broadcaster who champions the art of reupholstery and its ability to breathe new life into pre-loved furniture. Growing up, Micaela learnt both carpentry and sewing skills from her grandparents. It was this knowledge, alongside a passion for sustainability and longevity, that inspired her to take up upholstery and set up her own practice. Whether it’s designing furniture from scratch, reimagining a tired armchair into an heirloom to be cherished for years to come, or creating a room scheme layered with fabric and colour, Micaela brings her unique creativity and inventive flair to every project.
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