Attendees brought their own fabric and covered buttons (lots and lots of covered buttons!) and learned step-by-step how to plan the tufting pattern, mark and cut the foam for button placement, and pull "just right" to achieve an even tension with a beautiful deep tufted, diamond pattern. This technique can be used for upholstered furniture, ottomans, headboards and cornices.
Marking the foam with the diamond tufting pattern |
Cutting holes in the foam with the Foam Hole Cutter. Adding holes to the foam allows space for the fabric and buttons to be pulled down into the padding. Holes are drilled into the wooden base at the same marks. |
The foam is then covered with upholstery batting. |
In this photo Laurie Medford is using chair legs to wind off the cord that is used for pulling the buttons. After enough cord is wound it is cut through - creating evenly measured pieces for tufting. |
Happy DWC members with their deep tufted upholstery samples! |
Thank you DWC for hosting this event. If you would like to learn more about the Designers Workroom Council in the Atlanta, Georgia area, click here: DWC
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