Home Decor Sewing & Design Guides

Foam can easily be cut with a serrated knife or electric knife, like the kind for cutting turkey. If you want to cut foam professionally, it's worth investing in a foam cutter like the ACU 350 foam cutter which has two blades to produce a fine, reliable cut. Here are some tips for cutting foam.

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There are many ways to sew a zipper but this method is great for home décor projects like cushions or pillows with zippers. This technique creates flaps over the zipper to make it less visible. Our YKK upholstery zippers are available in many lengths and have durable brass teeth. See How to Make Box Cushions with a Zipper for the full tutorial on making box cushions.

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Rubber webbing is used in furniture under cushions to provide a bit of bounce and comfort. It's often used instead of coil springs in chairs with low profiles, making it very common in mid-century chairs in particular. To restore your chair, you'll need Pirelli rubber webbing and rubber webbing clips, which we offer here at OnlineFabricStore. I will be showing you an easy method that you can do with a lot of tools you already have at home. Using this chair we got at the Brimfield Flea Market, I'll be showing you how to install rubber webbing with metal clips.

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