“L” is for Lauren and Ladybug
This kids decor project puts scrap plywood to use! Pick up those pieces and put your creativity to work!
Don’t be mislead by the scale of this project, it’s not as easy as it looks. In fact, if you are unsure of your upholstery prowess and you can cover this project, you can upholster any chair!
The project details and tips have been published to the magazine.
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Kravet -Gimp Trim #T30494 color 3524
Kravet -Gimp Trim #T30494 color 30 . Available in 12 colorways, approx. $20 US yard.
Kravet -Gimp Trim #TA5189 color 616 . Available in 43 colorways, approx. $33 US yard.
The gimp trim shown above is one of many finishing options used to trim furniture with exposed wood.
To affix upholstery trim apply small amounts of hot glue to the fabric and quickly press the trim into position. Work slowly and carefully as too much glue will spread and stain your fabric.
For optimum adhesion and performance use a high temp. glue gun and heavy duty glue sticks instead of a mini glue gun. Traditional liquid latex glues are also available but due to their composition and instability I have experienced mixed reliability resulting in early repair work.
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You can also make your own piping cord and trim your upholstered piece in any fabric you wish. Because this trim will be affixed and washing is not a concern you can use either paper or cotton cord. The standard cord size for furniture is 5/32″ or 0.4 cm. It is important to use a good quality cord with a smooth, consistent diameter as it will affect the finished appearance of your piece.
How to make fabric covered piping. Fabric shown Pannier, color Sable by Woeller.
Learn How To Upholster This Chair
To make piping cord, cut a strip of fabric 1 1/2″ wide to the required length. Wrap your fabric strip around the cord and sew tightly either with a piping foot or zipper foot.
Once your piping cord has been assembled, cut the SA (seam allowance) as close to the stitch line as is possible. If you are using a fabric that frays quickly adjust your cut accordingly. To glue along the frame, position the cut side at a 45 degree angle against the frame.
To use this finishing method your frame must recess to accommodate the cord. See the project “chair 1″ in the magazine for more details and photos.
Fabric covered piping cord, gimp, ribbon or nailhead trim are just some of the finishing options for decorative wood trim furniture.
The chair shown to the left is finished in nailhead trim.
You can learn how to upholster this chair at diyonlinemag.com by clicking on the button at the top of the page.
