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.

Cord shade locks are used for blinds, Roman shades, and similar window treatments. They're used to easily open and close the shade by gripping and releasing the cords. They come in several sizes depending on how many cords will be strung through.

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.

Today we are going to answer a question we've been getting asked a lot recently. Can you paint cane webbing? The answer is, yes, of course. But there are a few tips that you are going to want to use to get the best results possible. I am going show you how to paint cane and I am going to go over a couple of other ways you can modify rattan so you are sure to get the look you are going for.

Cane Webbing has made a huge comeback in recent years (like all GREAT trends) And let me tell you, I am here for it. Cane can last for a really long time, with some pieces being found in tact after hundreds of years. Most notably, some beautifully preserved in ancient Egyptian tombs but also many pieces from the 17th century, & the Victorian era. There are a few things that should be done to keep your cane furniture looking shiny, supple, & taught. These care tips are easy enough to follow and they will protect your furniture, helping it last for years to come.

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.