Part 4 - Before we start
with MICAELA SHARP
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Cutting your fabric to manipulate it into tricky corners can be the most nerve-racking part of upholstery – to help reduce the chances of mistakes, I’ll often use ‘V cuts’.
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Part 4- Before We Start- V-cuts
Cutting your fabric to manipulate it into tricky corners can be the most nerve-racking part of upholstery – to help reduce the chances of mistakes, I'll often use 'V cuts'.
V Cuts
You'll use this technique to manipulate the fabric around the frame of the chair. Ending on a V cut also means the fabric is less likely to tear when you pull it.
- Start by making a straight cut with fabric scissors and stop a few centimetres shy of where you need to finish.
- Use the end of this cut as the point in your V, and make two slightly diagonal cuts that extend up closer to the finishing point and form a V shape.
- You can continue to edge closer to the finishing point as required.
- The width of the V should be dictated by the frame or batten you are trying to get around.
The Box Cushion
As part of this project, you will also need to make a box cushion, which we have already covered. Refer back to Project 2 for guidance and instructions.
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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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