Top Tips on What You Physically Need to Start Upholstery as a Hobby?
You may never have considered upholstery as a hobby because you thought it was out of reach. I’m going to share with you what you need to get you started and it’s surprisingly not as much as you think!
You Need a Space to Work
Do you have visions of needing a garage, a big work shed or space to complete an upholstery project?
The answer is no… it does make life easier to have a permanent space to carry out your project from but you don’t need to. Especially if you only do the odd piece here and there.
You need an area to work in as big as the project. I started my first upholstery projects from this very kitchen table. I still find the odd staple stuck down the wooden gaps!
I’ve also stripped a sofa in the room that it was positioned in. So what I’m trying to say is anything is possible. A lovely workroom would be perfect but it’s not practical for everyone.
You Will Need a Basic Tool Kit
You will need some basic upholstery tools to get you started. Click here for a free downloadable pdf which details the top 10 tools you need in your upholstery kit.
Once you’ve got somewhere to work and some tools, it’s time to choose your first project. How do you feel about that?
Are you still a little apprehensive about getting started? Would you like a helping hand? We’ve got the perfect course for you: ‘The Introduction to Upholstery’ on Wednesday 6th December.
- An opportunity to try out all the tools before you buy them
- Learn about all of the different upholstery materials you use, tips on where to buy them from, all detailed in a handy workbook to take home
- Practical hints on tips on upholstery fabric, where to buy it from and how to calculate what you need.
- Practice ten techniques so you can tackle your own projects at home
Click here to book your space.
We’ve got this covered!
Em x
