COVERING FABRICS
It is essential
to use firmly the upholstery; it must hold it: stretched and not allow tack
through the weave. Velvet and fabric, brocade and silk, dhow linen, and plain
or woven pat can all be used for upholstery, use the upholstery has to no-decorated
scheme of the two important considerations in the FAB. The two dining chair
seats illustrate some of the prime upholstery. The method for coin seat shows
how calico attached, and can be adapted if is fixed directly to the frame of
The overstuffed chair seat unique a step further, showing I the webbing and
re-fit the pad, finishing the cover.
The met drop-in
seats, and upholstery I on the back or the arms of a chair the chair dictates
where the fixed: it may be fitted in an area of the chair, with a carved or s
trim; or it may wrap around chair, so that trimming is del than acting as a
mask for tack h Always cut the panels of the crosswise grain runs parallel to
back rails, with the lengthwise down the center of the chair tacking is a
professional tech upholstery which involves with a few strategically spa you
fit the permanent tacks.
Use upholstery
tacks and a fine ham- to fix the webbing, canvas and calico in e. The horsehair
is held in place with large, e stitches (bridle ties); you will need a 'y,
straight or curved upholstery needle to this. A finer curved needle is useful
for stitching fabric in place - both the calico or and the top cover of the
chair.
It is essential
to use firmly woven fabrics for upholstery; it must hold its shape when
stretched and not allow tack heads to slip through the weave. Velvet and heavy
tapestry fabric, brocade and silk, dobby weave and linen, and plain or woven
patterned cottons can all be used for upholstery. The amount of use the
upholstery has to undergo and the decorative scheme of the room are other
important considerations in choosing a fabric. The two dining chair seats
discussed here illustrate some of the principles of simple upholstery. The
method for covering a drop- in seat shows how calico and cover are attached,
and can be adapted if the upholstery is fixed directly to the frame of the
chair.
The overstuffed chair seat takes the technique
a step further, showing how to replace the webbing and re-fit the padding, as
well as finishing the cover. The methods apply to drop-in seats, and upholstery
fitted to panels on the back or the arms of a chair. The style of the chair dictates
where the fabric should be fixed: it may be fitted in a recess on the frame of
the chair, with a carved or shaped wooden trim; or it may wrap around the seat
of the chair, so that trimming is decorative rather than acting as a mask for
tack heads.
Always cut the panels of fabric so that the crosswise grain runs
parallel to the front and back rails, with the lengthwise grain running down
the center of the chair. Temporary
tacking is a professional technique used in upholstery which involves holding
the fabric taut with a few strategically spaced tacks while you fit the
permanent tacks.
