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Common Upholstery Techniques

If you have basic sewing skills, you can master these common upholstering techniques.

By Amy Panos

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Many of today's upholstery tools and techniques are the same as those used 200 years ago, but with a few modern updates. Take a look as we demonstrate the step-by-step by reupholstering a slipper chair, then try it on your own chair, wall, or headboard.

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