Automotive Articles
Custom Door Panels.............................July 2004
Detailed steps with photos demonstrating design and fabrication
of door panels for a 1951 Chevy.
Quick Pickup Seat..............................Aug 2004
Step-by-step pickup seat from start to finish. With Photos
Covering Car Visors............................Sept 2004
One method of covering a common visor.
The Making of a Custom Convertible Top.........Jan 2005
Basic steps and ideas for building a Custom Top. With Photos
How-to create raised designs
on Auto Interior Parts.........................Dec 2005
How to create raise designs. With Photos
Doing a Dash with All-Sport Vinyl...........Feb/Mar 2006
Article by Stacey
Removing the cover on Chevy Bucket Seats......Aug/Sept 2006
Article by Jack
Fabrication/Sewing Articles
Zipper insertion by Agnes.With pictures........Jan 2005
Zipper insertion by Tom.With pictures..........Jan 2005
Zipper insertion by Wally. With pictures.......Feb 2005
Cushion cover..................................Feb 2005
Jack's method of making a cushion covering the zipper completely.
Many pictures.
Making a nail button...........................Feb 2005
Reducing bulk in heavy fabrics.................Feb 2005
Tips-n-Tricks when sewing heavy materials
Taming the Welt Snake..........................Apr 2005
Tips-n-Tricks when sewing Welt Cord
A Brief Look at Thread.........................May 2005
A nice article about types and specifications of threads used in our
industry
Vanishing vinyl seams..........................Aug 2005
A nice article about making hidden seams with vinyl by Buck
Double Welt Two Run Method.....................Aug 2005
A nice article about making Double Welt by Jack
Joining Your Welt "Invisibly"..................Oct 2005
A nice article about hiding seems in your Welt by Roger
MITERED SKIRT...............................Feb/Mar 2006
Article by Joy Knollenberg
Swag Pattern...............................Aug/Sept 2006
Article by Agnes
Making a zippered pillow with welt!........Oct/Nov 2006
Article by Agnes
Window Treatment Articles
Window Treatments (Part 1).....................Apr 2004
Calculating Yardage for Draperies
Window Treatments (Part 2).....................May 2004
Calculating Yardage for Draperies (Continued)
Basic Roman Shade..............................June 2004
The steps and making of a Roman Shade
Scarf Swag That Really Works...................Apr 2005
The steps and making of a Scarf Swag
Drawing your own jabot pattern or cascade...Apr/May 2006
Article By Agnes
Fabric & Supply Articles
Foam and Foam Padding..........................Mar 2004
Information about foam processing specs.
Foam Terminology?..............................Mar 2004
Terminology used when referring to Foam?
Microfiber.....................................Mar 2004
Infomation about the Microfiber being
use in upholstery Fabric.
Fabrics and their Characteristics (Part 1).....Apr 2004
List of different fabrics and their basic characteristics.
Fabrics and their Characteristics (Part 2).....May 2004
List of different fabrics and their basic characteristics (Cont.).
Fabric scraps and other wastes.................Aug 2005
Things to do with all those scraps of fabric by Agnes.
SMOOTH ON FLEXFOAM-IT..........................Sept 2005
How to use FlexFoam to make foam repairs by Tom.
Earth Friendly Fabrics.........................Dec 2005
Article By: Dede O'Hair West Village Upholstery.
A Natural Alternative to Foam:.................Dec/Jan 2006
Article By: Dede O'Hair West Village Upholstery.
Tool & Equipment Articles
What Happen To The Good Scissors...............Mar 2004
Infomation about types of scissors.
Better Lighting in the Workshop................Oct 2004
Improve your work and health with lighting.
Electric rotary cutter......................Apr/May 2006
How to use a Rotary Cutter Article By Agnes
Building "Saw Bucks" or Fancy Saw horses....Apr/May 2006
Article By Kim Newell
Oh that dang sewing machine.................Dec/Jan 2006
An article explaining many factors of Sewing Machine operations and settings
Computer Articles
PC Tune-Up Calendar...........................Apr 2004
List of things to do to your computer through the year to keep it
running at its best.
Help Navigating the Site and Forum............Sept 2004
How-to information to assist you with the site. FAQ type items
answered and more.
Using the Search Features.....................Oct 2004
How-to use the site's Search features to get the most out of the site.
Using Paint Shop Pro to Resize Pictures.......Dec 2004
Using Paint shop pro to work with your pictures of your work you want
to save, make viewable to customers or submit to the Calendar Contest.
Login problems................................Jan 2005
With screen shots, different ways to login.
Help with creating posts......................Feb 2005
With screenprints of various formatting and inserting pictures in posts.
Hackers Use Blogs To Spread Worms, Keyloggers.May 2005
Another way hackers are trying to mess with your computer
Protecting your computer
from a variety of assults.....................Feb/Mar 2006
Article by Jack
Laptop Shopping Tips..........................Apr/May 2006
Article By Jack
Business Articles
Independent Contractor vs. Employee...........May 2004
IRS information about determining whether someone is Contract labor or
an employee.
Why you've got to get away....................June 2004
Reasons and statistics for going on vacation
Marketing ideas for small businesses.........June 2004
A variety of marketing ideas to help bring more business to your shop.
Seven Refresher Tips on Business Etiquette...July 2004
Now what Etiquette tips you should teach your employees.
Special Insurance Needs for Home Businesses..Aug 2004
Information about special insurance you might need to consider for Home
Businesses..
Future of Our Profession?....................Sept 2004
Where is our business and what new business do we need to look for?
Terms of the Sale............................Oct 2004
Information about dealing with payments, Credit cards and installment
payments from customers.
How much time do you waste?..............Oct/Nov 2006
Article by Jack
Customer’s own Material (COM).................Dec/Jan 2006
Article By: Stacey Barnard.
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Business Articles (Cont)
Cutting Shipping and COD Costs...............Oct 2004
Methods to save your business money from reducing shipping and COD costs.
Time Management..............................Dec 2004
Tips to "gain" minutes and hours each day.
Retirement...................................Dec 2004
What happens to your business when you retire.
Financing....................................Dec 2004
How can a new business obtain a bank loan?
Tax deductions...............................Dec 2004
The most overlooked ones are explained.
Choosing/changing your business name.........Dec 2004
Is it beneficial to change your business name?
Common financial mistakes....................Jan 2005
Things to watch out for when making financial decisions
Attitude is important........................Feb 2005
Does your attitude effect your ability to sell yourself and your
business?
Is it time to start changing our businesses?.Mar 2005
While looking at the changes in the world market, is change in your
future?
Does your shop have enough Cash Flow?........Mar 2005
While looking at the changes in the world market, is change in your
future?
Know Before You Bid..........................Mar 2005
What to know before considering bidding on govenment jobs?
Important Facts to Consider When Running
a Business With Your Spouse..................Apr 2005
How does your spouse figure into your business legally?
Don't help criminals steal your Identity.....May 2005
How does your spouse figure into your business legally?
Positive attitude continued..................May 2005
A continuation of article from Stacey Barnard about attitude in business
Ten Things to Know and Consider About
Health Insurance.............................July 2005
Good tips when looking for Health insurance
Know Your Needs..............................July 2005
Things to look at in your business when looking for insurance
Smart Tips for Buying Health Insurance
Online.......................................July 2005
Pretty self explaining title
Finding Ways to Save on Health Insurance.....July 2005
Pretty self explaining title
High-Deductible Health Insurance for the
Self-Employed: What to Watch Out for.........July 2005
Pretty self explaining title
What Types of Insurance Will You Need
Through the Three Phases of Growth?..........July 2005
Pretty self explaining title
House Clears Way for Small-Business Health
Plans........................................Aug 2005
Is the government getting closer to making Small-business Health
insurance affordable?
Additional Income Idea.......................Sept 2005
Ideas from Agnes about adding addition income in your shop.
Prospects sell themselves.....................Oct 2005
How to deal with prospective customers by Stacey
The Fine Art of Criticism.....................Feb/Mar 2006
Article From NFIB
Contracts 101.................................Apr/May 2006
How to use a Rotary Cutter Article By Agnes
Church Job from Start to Finish (Part 1)......Apr/May 2006
Article By Jack
Church Job from Start to Finish (Part 2)......Aug/Sept 2006
Article by Jack
Furniture Upholstery & Slipcovers Articles
Installing Seat Webbing......................Apr 2004
Explaination of properly installing webbing
Webbing installation Procedure...............May 2004
Explaination of procedure of installing webbing
Church Pews & Kneelers.......................June 2004
Procedures and photo for covering Church pews & Kneelers
Slipcovers...................................July 2004
A good list of the Pros & Cons of Slipcovers vs. Upholstery
Covering a Dining Chair Seat.................Aug 2004
One method of covering one style of Dining room seats
Changing to a Waterfall Skirt.................Oct 2005
One way to change to a Waterfall skirt by Jack
Wing Chair Slipcover Step-by-step...........Feb/Mar 2006
A nice article about creating a Slipcover by Agnes
Plaids are BAD enough!.....................Oct/Nov 2006
A nice article about working with Bad Plaids by Velma Yannayon
How to Make Waterfall Skirts...............Oct/Nov 2006
A nice view or making waterfall skirts by: Roger Douthwaite
Changing a Cane Back to padded fabric back.Dec/Jan 2006
Article By: Dennis Snyder.
Misc Articles
Not The Time To Let Your Guard Down..........Mar 2004
Business may be up, but you need to keep think about improving your
business.
Government Information on Upholstery.........Mar 2004
Govenment Statistics about the Upholstery Business.
Do you know your Upholstery terms?...........Apr 2004
A list of upholstery terms and descriptions of definitions.
Taking care of our most valuable asset.......Apr 2004
Article about things to watch our for to protect your own health.
How Colors For Fabrics are Determined........May 2004
Understanding the Cycle of home furnishing colors.
How to Judge Quality in Fabrics..............May 2004
Description for determining quality of fabrics.
Denim and Cotton Duck Cleaning tips..........Dec 2004
Buying new or reupholstering.................Feb 2005
Decorating trends............................Apr 2005
Trends to think about when sell your customer.
Ever locked your keys in their car?..........Mar 2005
Tip for unlocking your car if you have a spare remote.
WD-40........................................Apr 2005
Tips for other uses for WD-40.
Great Newpaper article.......................May 2005
A great newspaper article about two great members of the Upholsterers &
Soft Furnishings Fabricators--Recovering the World Website
CLOTHES DRYER TIP............................July 2005
Tip if you do a lot of prewashing for slipcovers and good for everyone
else.
Non-Job Related Notes........................Aug 2005
Good article about how to recognize a possible stroke
Just Some Interesting Information............Aug 2005
Just some interesting information
Home Remedies................................Sept 2005
Several Home Remedies submitted by Stacey
If you Travel, you need to read this!........Sept 2005
Good information if you travel and stay in Hotels
Wilma Blows her shop down.....................Dec 2005
Helping one of our own. Remember here, we are family
Easy Rollup Backdrop.......................Feb/Mar 2006
Article by Cheryl
History of Scissors........................Feb/Mar 2006
Article by Agnes
Designing a shop when
dealing with a small space.................Feb/Mar 2006
Article by Stacey
History of the zipper......................Apr/May 2006
Article By Agnes
History of the Hook and Loop fastener......Apr/May 2006
Article By Agnes
History of buttons.........................Apr/May 2006
Article By Agnes
Sewing Machine Oil vs. Mineral Oil........Oct/Nov 2006
Article by Dede
Books of Interest.........................Oct/Nov 2006
A nice list of Upholstery related books put together by Jan Meltzer
Drawing circles by Keith..................Dec/Jan 2006
A nice article about how to draw circles for a variety of projects
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