Part 22 - Stitching the chair
with MICAELA SHARP
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To neatly finish your outside back, you will need to hand stitch.
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Part 22 - Stitching the Chair
To neatly finish your outside back, you will need to hand stitch.
- Take your curved needle, feed the thread through so it's doubled up and knot at the end of your thread to secure.
- Begin the invisible stitch by pushing the needle from the back of the fabric through the front of your back piece.
- Push the needle into your inside back piece fabric and push it through to catch your outside back fabric to sew together. Rather than sewing right on the edge of the fabric, you want to sew ever so slightly inside the seam allowance so your stitch isn't visible – this technique is called 'an invisible stitch'.
- Use this stitch all the way down both sides. To finish off the stitch, knot the thread three times and cut once you're sure it's secure.
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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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