The Upholstery Process
The Russell Upholstery Process
On a daily basis, we come into contact with various forms of upholstery, whether it's on our sofas, chairs, or other pieces of furniture. However it's interesting to note that we seldom take time to reflect on the intricate process that is required to restore or reupholster these items. This often overlooked journey involves a series of steps and craftsmanship that bring new life to our beloved furniture. Upholstery is a very time consuming process, for both the customer and our employees, lets take a look at the process.
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Choose a Piece of Furniture
Choosing the right furniture to upholster is crucial, even if it seems obvious. Are you in search of a standout item? Will it be used on a daily basis? Is this piece well-constructed and worth preserving or restoring? These are just a few questions to consider.
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Decide on a Fabric
Explore thousands of fabric options in our showroom! Additionally, you can visit our Fabric Locator for an extensive selection. Feel free to bring in your own fabric from designers or remnant stores as well.
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Consider Decorative Options
Decorative elements can elevate the appearance of your item. Options like decorative nails, nail spacing, welt cord (or piping), decorative gimp, rope, and fringe are just a few of the choices you can explore.
Decide on New Foam / Webbing
Once you've selected a fabric and decorative options, there's an essential, albeit less enjoyable, step to take: assessing whether your current padding or foam is adequate or if you wish to add more. While this may increase material costs, it's a crucial factor to consider.
Design Changes
Now is the moment to determine if your piece meets your expectations or if you'd like make some adjustments. Perhaps you want a larger cushion, or you might consider adding or removing buttons or skirts to achieve a more modern or traditional appearance.
Strip Your Furniture
Once your fabric and furniture is inhouse the process takes about 2-4 weeks for completion.
At this step we carefully remove hundreds or even thousands of staples from your item, by hand, revealing the underlying padding and frame. If we are using your existing foam and padding, your furniture will be sprayed and disinfected in compliance with Pennsylvania state law.
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Cut Patterns / Sew
At this stage, our skilled seamstresses carefully measure your furniture and collaborate with our master upholsterer on your project. A detailed plan is created, your fabric is arranged, patterns are cut, and the pieces are stitched together.
Upholster
At this point, once all of the fabric is cut and sewn together your item will be carefully hand upholstered by one of our artisan craftsman. New foam, dacron, cotton, or more!
Pick u or Delivery
Our team is dedicated to ensuring a smooth pick-up or delivery experience for your completed furniture. We will coordinate with you to schedule a convenient time that fits your needs. Rest assured, your new furniture will arrive safely and on time, ready to enhance your space.