A Woodworker’s Guide to Upholstery: Adding the Muslin Layer

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Upholstery might seem intimidating at first, but making a comfortable seat cushion is well within the skillset of any woodworker. In this video series, upholsterer Michael Mascelli takes you through the process of upholstering the drop-in seat cushion frame for an Arts & Crafts rocking chair built by Mike Pekovich.

You’ll learn how to:

• Assemble a simple yet effective set of basic tools for upholstery
• Create a sprung foundation with zigger springs
• Build up a base of various foam and Dacron layers to get the right shape and comfort
• Top it off with a folded and tacked show cover of leather or vinyl, and a simple neat dust cover on the bottom.

In this episode, you will learn how to create the undercover of the seat using muslin, a readily available and inexpensive fabric.

Video by Jeff Roos and Ben Strano Edited by Jeff Roos Produced by Ben Strano

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