I always try to take a picture of the chair in its original state to give an idea of its previous life and to document some of its history.
I strip and repair all frames, removing the old cover, stuffing, springs, tacks and staples and then fill holes, secure joints and sand down before starting the re-upholstery process.
Once the frame is clean and secure I use traditional methods and fillings to reupholster the chair. It is more environmentally friendly and the finished result is amazing.
I try to use traditional methods and fillings on all the furniture I produce.
Hessian, hair, coconut fibre, wool, feathers and cotton are used to create shape and form and hand stitching and tacks keep everything in place.
I have accounts with several quality fabric suppliers, so when it comes to choosing a beautiful top fabric the possibilities are endless, however I always choose natural or recycled fabrics where possible.
I save discontinued upholstery and leather samples and like to create my own material to cover the chairs or make into cushion covers.
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