reupholsterers
Sofa covering specialists
Reupholsterers are people who replace or repair the fabric, padding, and springs of furniture.
The work involves stripping old upholstery, rebuilding cushioning, and covering pieces in new material.
The reupholsterers quoted us three thousand for the antique sofa.
Joining with needle, thread
- tuftingInserting yarn clusters
- paddingMaterial for cushioning
- tackingAngled sailing maneuver
- staplingFastening with wire clips
cutting · measuring · stripping · pleating · channeling · buttoning · piping · welting
Thick-pile textile
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- leatherTanned animal skin
corduroy · canvas · linen · silk · cotton · wool · twill · jacquard
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
- chaiseExtended reclining seat
loveseat · sectional · settee · chair · recliner · wingback · davenport · divan
Skilled manual worker
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- tradespersonSkilled manual laborer
- workshopPlace for making or learning
- apprenticeLearner bound to employer
workroom · seamstress · furniture restorer · custom work · commission · estimate · consultation · showroom
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
stapling · cutting · measuring · stripping · pleating · channeling · buttoning · piping · welting · springing
velvet
Thick-pile textile
leather · corduroy · canvas · linen · silk · cotton · wool · twill · jacquard · microfiber
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- couchUpholstered seating furniture
chaise · loveseat · sectional · settee · chair · recliner · wingback · davenport · divan · headboard
craftsperson
Skilled manual worker
- artisanSkilled manual tradesperson
- tradespersonSkilled manual laborer
- workshopPlace for making or learning
apprentice · workroom · seamstress · furniture restorer · custom work · commission · estimate · consultation · showroom · sample
antique
Old valued collectible
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- vintageQuality from past eras
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
repair · recondition · salvage · preserve · revive · renew · recover · reframe · refinish · maintain