Bench notes

Short, useful upholstery guidance from the shop floor — not fluff.

How to measure for fabric yardage (without panic)

Pattern matching 101

Performance fabrics — what’s worth it

Foam density for sofas vs chairs

When DIY stops being cute

Stuck mid-project? Ask Sarah — $49


Support the Trade

The National Upholstery Association (NUA) is a National non-profit actively seeking to promote the upholstery trade and make life better for those in it. If you are a professional upholsterer, student, retiree, or supply goods to those in the trade you will find this association beneficial.

Further the arts and a skilled trades , make a donation to the National Upholstery Association. The NUA is 100% volunteer run and your support goes right back into the organization’s programs.

https://www.nationalupholsteryassociation.org/