Part 5 - Preparing your chair
with MICAELA SHARP
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Being organised in the first instance will give you the best chance of upholstering your chair successfully.
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Part 5- Preparing your chair
Being organised in the first instance will give you the best chance of upholstering your chair successfully.
- We want to keep the old fabric cover to use as a template, so it needs to be kept intact and a record made of where each piece goes.
- It's worth taking lots of pictures as you're stripping the cover back, to help you remember how to put it back together again.
- Be sure to label with a Sharpie or tailor's chalk what each piece is and where it goes.
- It's also a good idea to mark where important edges, joins and meeting points are. This will not only make the assembly process easier, but if you have a patterned fabric, these markings will also help you position the pattern accordingly.
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Your Instructor
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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