Part 8 - The frame of the chair
with MICAELA SHARP
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With the fabric stripped away, you can really begin to see and understand how your chair has been constructed. You’ll also be able to see more clearly what work needs to be done.
From the Lesson Workbook
Part 8 - The Frame of the Chair
With the fabric stripped away, you can really begin to see and understand how your chair has been constructed. You'll also be able to see more clearly what work needs to be done.
- Depending on what you're stripping back and what you're keeping, each reupholstery project will be slightly different. This is the point where you can work out a plan of action for your own chair.
- When it comes to using the old fabric as a template to cut out your new fabric, don't follow any previous incisions that have been made to manipulate the fabric around the frame. Always cut square, and make your own incisions when you get to that part of the process.
- Anywhere the template fabric has a raw edge at the back or bottom of the chair means that it has been pulled through to the back, and you will need to do the same. You will need to cut your fabric longer than the template has been cut here to be able to pull it through.
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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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