How to Upholster your

Footstool
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 Step 1 - Cut Fabric

Notes;

- Fabric needs to be large enough to cover;

- Face of sponge
- Thickness of sponge
- Extra 20mm for stapling on back
of base
- Choose a fabric that is easy to work with.

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 Step 2 - Apply Glue

Notes;

- Apply a liberal amount of glue to base.

- In this case normal wood working glue has been
used, there other products on the market
specifically for these materials.

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 Step 3 - Glue Base to Sponge

Notes;

- Place base on sponge.

- Marking tape can be used to hold materials
together until glue dries
- Sponge can be shaped beforehand to
provide a different look to project.

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 Step 4 - Lay Fabric Flat on Bench

Notes;

- Make sure workspace is clean to avoid

staining or tarnishing material.
- Avoid wrinkles at this point as they may stay.

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 Step 5 - Place Sponge and Base on Fabric

Notes;

- Make sure sponge is in contact with

fabric.
- The sponge and base needs to be
centered.

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 Step 6 - Fold Fabric onto Base

Notes;

- Start on a short edge.

- Fold baric as shown in the image. (20mm
on base)
- Do not pull material too much as there
won’t be enough material for the other
side.

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 Step 7 - Apply Staples

Notes;

- Start by placing a staple in the centre. (you will

need to mark this).
- Place more staples along edge. (aprox every
50mm-100mm)
- Do not space staples more than 100mm apart as
the fabric may stretch.

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 Step 8 - Complete Staple on Both Short
Sides.
Notes;

- Complete staples on both short

sides first.
- Remember to evenly space staples.

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 Step 9 - Fold Corners

Notes;

- Fold corners as shown in the image.

- Make sure creases follow the edges
and that the material is folded neatly.

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 Step 10 -Complete one Side at a Time

Notes;

- Make sure staples are evenly spaced.

- Ensure material is neatly folded.
- A staple should be on either edge to avoid
material flapping around.

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 Step 11 - Complete Last Side as
Previously Shown
As seen in the image;

- staples are evenly spaced.

- Material contains an even amount of
overhang.
- All folds are neatly executed.

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 Step 12 - Completed Product

Notes;

- Turn cushion over after checking all staples

have seated properly.

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