My Resources
I have created an Amazon Storefront with tools, supplies, and resources. I hope you find this helpful. You can use this when working on your upholstery projects or coming to an upholstery workshop. I earn a small commission as an Amazon Influencer.
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Leather & Fabric Basket
A quick, satisfying make that turns scraps into a beautiful reversible basket—perfect for organising small treasures with style.
Tuffet Pincushion
A sturdy, cute pincushion you’ll actually love using—simple to make, endlessly customisable, and a joy beside your sewing machine.
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I love to learn. I’m always looking for great books and videos to help expand my upholstery skills. Check out some of my favorites.
Books:
Spruce – A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design:by Amanda Brown
Professional Upholstering: All the trade secrets by Frank Destro Jr.
Singer Upholstery: Basics Plus by Steve Cone
The Little Upholstery Book:by Shelly Miller Leer
Upholstery – A Complete Course: by David James
Singer Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments: A Step-by-Step Guide to Making and Installing Window Decor by Susan Woodcock
The Encyclopedia of Furniture: by Joseph Aronson
Sewing Lampshades: How to create your own tailored and pleated designs: by Joanna Heptinstall
Handmade Lampshades: by Natalia Price-Cabrera
See Amazon Storefront for more:
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I’m always inspired by other creatives. My social media feed is full of incredible upholstery and beautiful window treatments. These are a few creative masters I follow on Instagram:
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I love being inspired with great blogs. Here are a few of my favorites:
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I love listening to great podcasts when I’m in my workshop. Here are some of my favorite podcasts:
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If you want to learn more about the tools in my toolbox, some of them have been featured on my blog. I will continue to blog and add new tools and gadgets here:
DISCLAIMER: These links are my affiliate accounts. I only recommend tools, gadgets and supplies that I have tested and used in my own shop. If you purchase through my links, I will receive a small percentage.
Amazon Storefront:
The Whimsical Chair Storefront
Sailrite Affiliate Link:
https://www.sailrite.com/?ref=RHONDASHANAHAN
Business Tools:
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I am always adding to my fabric and leather selection for my clients When we meet for your consultation I will send you home with fabric or leather samples. I only work with fabrics and leather from my accounts. Here are some of the accounts I carry so you can view online:
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If you’re going to do upholstery, you’ll need upholstery supplies. Here is a list of some of the suppliers I use. Both wholesale and retail accounts are listed here.
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Online upholstery education can help you grow your upholstery skills and your business. Here are the online courses I’ve used myself: