Shades of Red (Fabric Giveaway!)
*** THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED*** Thank you to all who participated. Winner announced here! Red vinyl has its place in both home decor and fashion, primarily as durable, stylish upholstery and chic handbags. Take a look: Contemporary Kitchen design…
I Spy…Premier Prints
Fabric intersects everything in our lives. Your clothes, shoe linings, bags, blankets, pillows, curtains, seats of your car, office chair, restaurant booth, and on and on and on. But I wasn’t quite aware of the extent of that until almost…
Ugly Bird Couch: A Journey
Furniture that has been in your life for a while takes on its own identity, does it not? You know, despite faded, worn upholstery and perhaps a slight musty smell—it just grows on you. OFS has one of those pieces….
Upholstery Glossary–Part I
Re-holstering is a wonderful way to make older furniture more stylish or more fun. Whether you plan on re-upholstering a piece yourself or plan on simply picking out the fabric and letting a professional upholsterer do the work, an understanding…
Ralph Lauren Fabrics are now at OFS
OFS is excited to be carrying a variety of Ralph Lauren décor fabrics. Ranging from stripes and plaids to stylish paisleys and more, these top-quality designer fabrics will add style to your home or office for years to come….
Duralee Fabrics–Standing the Test of Time
OFS is proud to now carry a selection of Duralee décor fabrics. Duralee is an American owned décor textile manufacturer, celebrating its sixtieth year in business. Started in 1952 by Leonard Silberman, a young textile shipping clerk, the business…
Textured Upholstery Fabric
Texture adds interesting detail to your furniture. Textured upholstery fabrics add a luxurious touch to your décor. They can be used for accent pieces, such as occasional chairs or for the sofa, loveseat, and armchairs. Textured upholstery fabrics are available…
How to Sew On Upholstery Trim
Cording and piping can be used to make your upholstery project both more durable and more attractive. Inserting piping into the seams of seat cushions is a relatively easy process which is done as the seams are being sewn. Piping…
A window on the world or how to decorate a window seat
A window seat is often just a small area placed in front of a window that is wide enough to sit on or, if you are really lucky, fully recline. They are often carved out of an area on a…
Professional Upholsterer’s Tools–Foam Cutter
If you do a lot of upholstery work, professional tools can save you time and money. The Foam Queen Acu 35 Foam Cutter allows you to cut upholstery foam to the proper size quickly, easily, and accurately.
