Upholstery Workshop

What to bring


First Class (Supplies)

1. Chair                                                             7. Garbage bag



2. Staple Pullers                                                8. Note pad & Pen    

3. Needle Nose Pliers                                        9. Black Sharpie Marker

4. Tack Hammer or small Hammer                    10. Camera (that you can print from)

5. Tack Puller                                                    11. Fabric Scissors

6. Eye protection                                              12. Tape Measure

 Staple Pullers and Tack Hammer can be purchase at Mill End Fabrics. (1745 Kuenzli St, Reno)



                    

        Staple Puller special tips       


Orientation: 


We will be talking about Upholstery Fabrics and extra tools.

 


Fabrics like : Jacquard, Texture, Chenille, Suede, etc.

The fabric selected for your upholstery project has a great impact

the final appearance, comfort, and durability of the furniture piece.

  Color and design obviously play a large part your decision too.




Depending on your project you may need:  

Cotton batting, polyester batting, foam, foam adhesive, welt cording, tacking strip, flexible metal tack strip, cardboard tack strip,cambric.  

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