How to get started with upholstering

Perhaps you’ve been wanting to get into upholstering for a while, or have some old furniture that needs bringing back to life. Either way, you are ready to start your upholstery journey and want to know how to get going. The best way to get started with upholstery is to start easy, with a task that isn’t too time consuming or complicated. Upholstering is a skill and like when learning other skills, you need to start off with the basics to avoid becoming overwhelmed.

Upholstering ideas for beginners

When you first start learning upholstery, we recommend a chair seat or stool, something with a less complex design. These can be great starting places as they can build a strong foundation to later add to with different techniques. The main goal of a new hobby is that it is something to enjoy in your free time. By starting off too complex, it can be easy to become flustered and confused, making you want to give up. A simple design gives you room to play around and experiment on the best upholstering techniques for you whilst also being enjoyable.

The tools we recommend for beginners

As a beginner, we know you won’t want to invest too much money until you know you’re going to use the products. Much like when choosing your design, it is also best to stick to simple tools to start off with. Research further into your design to know more about the specific tools you will need, such as simple nails and pins to secure your work and a simple but effective braid to add the finishing touch. Here at J A Milton, we only sell high quality tools, so you can trust that whatever you’re buying, you will still be buying an excellent product.

Moving forward with upholstering

After getting to know the basic skills of upholstery, you will be entering a world of upholstering possibilities, you may still not want to throw yourself in the deep end and choose a highly complex project, but you can still try a slightly more difficult project and put the new skills you have just learned to the test. As time goes on and you keep improving, you may want to expand your selection of tools as your knowledge grows. If this is the case, feel free to contact our experts so they can assist you in buying the best tools for you.

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