This is the best DIY video I have ever seen. Excellent teacher! FYI, instead of using cotton, my husband had a big box of little 2” joining dowels which were perfect for holding the knot in place. Can be used again and again. Just thought I’d share. Thank you for your wonderful instruction.
I am a Nicaraguan housewife mother who has fallen in love with this beautiful art. Watching videos like yours has been the only way to learn. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the amazing video. I paused and rewound more times I’d like to admit to but ended up with an impressive first upholstery project. I love how detailed you were and that you spoke so clearly and well, gave valuable warnings and the video angle was perfect. Loved every second and will definitely be watching again when I attempt a headboard.
I just wanted to say thank you for having such an amazing channel. I’m a self taught interior decorator ( with an art history background) and I have never upholstered furniture myself. EVER. During the Covid pandemic, I made a niche de chien for my bichon frise, dog, Lola. Niche de chien became very popular at Versailles during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette loved dogs so much that she had Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, her furniture maker, make several for her beloved dogs. These beautiful little dog palaces became quite popular amongst the royal courts in France and amongst the nobility at the time for their pampered pooches and were very much in fashion. They were made to match the beautiful interiors of that time period. I was so inspired by this idea and started on my project after some careful planning. I made it from an old night stand - took out the drawers, chalk painted it, gold foiled the trim, sewed tiny velvet pillows with her name embroidered on one of the tiny pillows . I used velvet fabric to sew a bed cover that would lay inside, added 2 rows of tiny black and white marble tiles to the exterior step to create a checkerboard effect ( very Alice in Wonderland-like), added gold colored brass LouisXVI handles on the sides ( for lifting since its quite heavy ) from which I have a tassel hanging from each handle . The table top front I drilled in 2 acanthus leaves finials to add more character to the piece. I knew I wanted to add a tiny dollhouse chandelier to the interior ceiling of her little palace, so I covered the ceiling with a beautiful wallpaper, installed the tiny chandelier, when I realized that I didn’t want to cover the interior walls with wallpaper as planned. Only the ceiling. I didn’t want my baby bumping or laying her head against the hard walls while sleeping or resting in her bed. I had some beautiful dusty blue and cream colored stripped taffeta fabric leftover from the drapes and fabric covered cornices I had made, and decided I wanted to use that fabric to line the interior walls. I have always known that diamond tufting is a meticulous style of upholstery , very expensive, BUT IS very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. So I challenged myself, but I had just enough fabric to make 3 small panels that would go inside and cover the walls but that also had to be removable ( to clean and vacuum bc overtime I didn’t want dust accumulating inside. I watched many videos on RUclips on diamond tufting and none of them were meeting my art historian ‘research standards’!!! Until I came across your channel and found your video on diamond button tufting from a few years ago ( not this video but a previous video). I watched it several times took notes , and followed your detailed instructions and tips and got to work. When I was finished, I was very proud with the results and not to be boastful, but my dog’s little bed palace cubby is truly a work of art . I worked on it for a couple of months and I get so many compliments on it,especially on the interior. It’s a very detailed , beautiful, custom made, and very comfortable little luxury for my beloved sweet dog that she loves so much to sleep in, and I just want you to know how much I appreciate your videos. I truly would have never been able to finish my project had it not been for your diamond tufting video and I teaching myself the art of upholstery via your channel. Thank you so much & God Bless❤❤
A woman after my own heart! My little guy only has a doggy bed, but made with a Brunschwig & Fils Grospoint that goes with my living room colorway. Incidentally, I've only ever seen a Jean Baptiste Claude Sene 'taboret" or bench available for $12k, I can only imagine what a niche de chien would go for if you could find one at auction. Anyway, I appreciate and admire you creativity. A bientot!
I just want to come back to say thank you so much for providing this resource. I have finally finished reupholstering my late father's piano bench with your help. It is not perfect as it is my first time attempting anything like this, but I just went slowly and re-did almost all of the steps over and over to get it to a finished state that I am happy to have and use in my home. It looks exactly as I imagined it. I had to attach it to a wooden frame rather than make it then attach due to the unique shape of the bench but I found a way! You helped me find the confidence.
Hi there you wouldn't believe if i tell i watched your diamond tafling video at 4am this morning and it was bit long but because it was so amazingly good spot on nicely and professionly you covered every details so i couldn't resist not to finish watching it all and so glad i did as i discovered my mistakes and i can't thank you enough for effort you do to share your skills and experience may God bless you and and keep you strong and be you all time wish you all the best of the best 😊😊😊
Thank you so much for this video. As a novice it took me a while to complete my headboard but your clear instructions gave me confidence I was on the right track and it all worked out well in the end!
It looks like a figure 8 knot done around a second line, in which case the mnemonic I learned is "Make a guy (the loop around your finger), give him a tie (cross over the tops of the lines and then under the lines), and poke him in the eye (pass the end through the loop you made)."
I am turning a homework station in our hallway into a booknook! I am so excited about it. Your video and PDF has really been the only channel and tutorial that has really been any good if I can be honest. So thank you. You are very skilled, I also thank your Momma 🙂 I can't wait to get started. YAYA. I wish I could post a picture when I am done.
A wonderful tutorial if only all teacher had such a great way of teaching. I can't wait to create my bed head and I'm sure my result is going to great thanks to you.
Was watching a similar short video then this popped up after. 1 hour later. I must say, all my question have been answered😅😁 very detailed video. Thank you heaps🙏🏽
If I’m covering a bench that has a slight curve, should the straight of grain follow the center line of the bench? In other words, curving the fabric to match the bench.
Can you please please explain your Knott its because you're arm covers and I can't see that well plus the thread is the same color as you're fabric please thank you so much I really appreciate you're time for showing us thankyou
Thanks for commenting! Cynthia is using the POLY GRID from the Workroom Marketplace. Here is a link to the Poly Grid and other Grid offerings from Workroom Marketplace. workroommarketplace.com/collections/grids-templates/grids-templates
Je suppose que vous travaillez sur des traiteaux ? Moi quand je fais ce genre de travail, avant la fixation définitive des ficelles, je fixe provisoirement les ficelles avec une agrafe ( sans trop appuyer) il est possible de retendre cette ficelle lors de l'agrafage definitif
Fantastic job making a video that can be followed for a repeatable process, and many thanks for sharing!!! My one question is that when measuring the fabric dimensions that will be needed, Cynthia used the term “handles” (Part 2 approx 27 mins into the video) Is this the thickness of the boxing? Thank you in advance
This is the best DIY video I have ever seen. Excellent teacher! FYI, instead of using cotton, my husband had a big box of little 2” joining dowels which were perfect for holding the knot in place. Can be used again and again. Just thought I’d share. Thank you for your wonderful instruction.
I am a Nicaraguan housewife mother who has fallen in love with this beautiful art. Watching videos like yours has been the only way to learn. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the amazing video. I paused and rewound more times I’d like to admit to but ended up with an impressive first upholstery project. I love how detailed you were and that you spoke so clearly and well, gave valuable warnings and the video angle was perfect. Loved every second and will definitely be watching again when I attempt a headboard.
I just wanted to say thank you for having such an amazing channel. I’m a self taught interior decorator ( with an art history background) and I have never upholstered furniture myself. EVER.
During the Covid pandemic, I made a niche de chien for my bichon frise, dog, Lola. Niche de chien became very popular at Versailles during the reign of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Marie Antoinette loved dogs so much that she had Jean-Baptiste-Claude Sené, her furniture maker, make several for her beloved dogs. These beautiful little dog palaces became quite popular amongst the royal courts in France and amongst the nobility at the time for their pampered pooches and were very much in fashion. They were made to match the beautiful interiors of that time period.
I was so inspired by this idea and started on my project after some careful planning. I made it from an old night stand - took out the drawers, chalk painted it, gold foiled the trim, sewed tiny velvet pillows with her name embroidered on one of the tiny pillows . I used velvet fabric to sew a bed cover that would lay inside, added 2 rows of tiny black and white marble tiles to the exterior step to create a checkerboard effect ( very Alice in Wonderland-like), added gold colored brass LouisXVI handles on the sides ( for lifting since its quite heavy ) from which I have a tassel hanging from each handle . The table top front I drilled in 2 acanthus leaves finials to add more character to the piece. I knew I wanted to add a tiny dollhouse chandelier to the interior ceiling of her little palace, so I covered the ceiling with a beautiful wallpaper, installed the tiny chandelier, when I realized that I didn’t want to cover the interior walls with wallpaper as planned. Only the ceiling. I didn’t want my baby bumping or laying her head against the hard walls while sleeping or resting in her bed.
I had some beautiful dusty blue and cream colored stripped taffeta fabric leftover from the drapes and fabric covered cornices I had made, and decided I wanted to use that fabric to line the interior walls. I have always known that diamond tufting is a meticulous style of upholstery , very expensive, BUT IS very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
So I challenged myself, but I had just enough fabric to make 3 small panels that would go inside and cover the walls but that also had to be removable ( to clean and vacuum bc overtime I didn’t want dust accumulating inside. I watched many videos on RUclips on diamond tufting and none of them were meeting my art historian ‘research standards’!!! Until I came across your channel and found your video on diamond button tufting from a few years ago ( not this video but a previous video).
I watched it several times took notes , and followed your detailed instructions and tips and got to work.
When I was finished, I was very proud with the results and not to be boastful, but my dog’s little bed palace cubby is truly a work of art . I worked on it for a couple of months and I get so many compliments on it,especially on the interior.
It’s a very detailed , beautiful, custom made, and very comfortable little luxury for my beloved sweet dog that she loves so much to sleep in, and I just want you to know how much I appreciate your videos. I truly would have never been able to finish my project had it not been for your diamond tufting video and I teaching myself the art of upholstery via your channel.
Thank you so much & God Bless❤❤
What a lucky little pup you have! Thanks for sharing your story!
A woman after my own heart!
My little guy only has a doggy bed, but made with a Brunschwig & Fils Grospoint that goes with my living room colorway.
Incidentally, I've only ever seen a Jean Baptiste Claude Sene 'taboret" or bench available for $12k, I can only imagine what a niche de chien would go for if you could find one at auction.
Anyway, I appreciate and admire you creativity.
A bientot!
I just want to come back to say thank you so much for providing this resource. I have finally finished reupholstering my late father's piano bench with your help. It is not perfect as it is my first time attempting anything like this, but I just went slowly and re-did almost all of the steps over and over to get it to a finished state that I am happy to have and use in my home. It looks exactly as I imagined it. I had to attach it to a wooden frame rather than make it then attach due to the unique shape of the bench but I found a way! You helped me find the confidence.
Thanks for sharing!
Got one done with all the steps shown by the Guru. 😊 Thank you. 🎉
A much needed pep talk at mm 44:15. Thanks!! ❤
What buttons do you recommend? They need to be strong if you are pulling them that tight.
thank you so much for making this video. now I understand diamond tufting more clearly.
Hi there you wouldn't believe if i tell i watched your diamond tafling video at 4am this morning and it was bit long but because it was so amazingly good spot on nicely and professionly you covered every details so i couldn't resist not to finish watching it all and so glad i did as i discovered my mistakes and i can't thank you enough for effort you do to share your skills and experience may God bless you and and keep you strong and be you all time wish you all the best of the best 😊😊😊
Thank you so much for posting this. You are a wonderful teacher.
Glad it was helpful!
What a great teacher you are! Fascinating to watch you and inspiring to try it at some point!
wonderful video, thank you so much for taking the time to share your art in such a helpful way.
Nice session, i learned a bunch!
Thank you so much for this video, I really enjoyed it.
You heart is beautiful when you share this knowledge. You could help someone make a living to feed the whole family.
Thank you so much for this video. As a novice it took me a while to complete my headboard but your clear instructions gave me confidence I was on the right track and it all worked out well in the end!
It looks like a figure 8 knot done around a second line, in which case the mnemonic I learned is "Make a guy (the loop around your finger), give him a tie (cross over the tops of the lines and then under the lines), and poke him in the eye (pass the end through the loop you made)."
I am turning a homework station in our hallway into a booknook! I am so excited about it. Your video and PDF has really been the only channel and tutorial that has really been any good if I can be honest. So thank you. You are very skilled, I also thank your Momma 🙂 I can't wait to get started. YAYA. I wish I could post a picture when I am done.
Thanks for sharing!
A wonderful tutorial if only all teacher had such a great way of teaching. I can't wait to create my bed head and I'm sure my result is going to great thanks to you.
Best tutorial I have seen in a long time!
I use my cabin time to know about upholstering and I learn a lot from you nice .
I had no idea of all the prep work involved, but it makes so much sense.
I went a different route, but you have, by far, the best-detailed video and I appreciate that.
Looks very very nice. Diamond tufting is a very elegant design.
Was watching a similar short video then this popped up after. 1 hour later. I must say, all my question have been answered😅😁 very detailed video. Thank you heaps🙏🏽
Always great explanations. Thank you so much for this.
Just discovered your channel! Thank you for sharing this valuable skill.
Great tutorial! Thanks
Your a wonderful teacher. THANK YOU
You did agood thing band so clear step by step some people keep this as a secret
I don't understand your language, I use the Google traductor for write this message. But watching you I understand very well.
Fantastic! Thanks
Is there any link between the foam thickness and the tufting dimension ?
You arequeen of queens !!
You can place a piece of ply board underneath your foam before you cut to protect your table surface
If I’m covering a bench that has a slight curve, should the straight of grain follow the center line of the bench? In other words, curving the fabric to match the bench.
Can you please please explain your Knott its because you're arm covers and I can't see that well plus the thread is the same color as you're fabric please thank you so much I really appreciate you're time for showing us thankyou
Thank you for this video.
Would you recommend a big hole or the small one,thanks
What handles does she mean??
Im about to make a velvet tufted hometheatre door and im very scared.....
This is great. Where did you get the gridded background on your table from?
Thanks for commenting! Cynthia is using the POLY GRID from the Workroom Marketplace. Here is a link to the Poly Grid and other Grid offerings from Workroom Marketplace.
workroommarketplace.com/collections/grids-templates/grids-templates
Can you please show me how to tighten the knot without flipping the board. My project is to big to flip
Je suppose que vous travaillez sur des traiteaux ?
Moi quand je fais ce genre de travail, avant la fixation définitive des ficelles, je fixe provisoirement les ficelles avec une agrafe ( sans trop appuyer) il est possible de retendre cette ficelle lors de l'agrafage definitif
What is a handle? Is it side allowance?
Fantastic job making a video that can be followed for a repeatable process, and many thanks for sharing!!! My one question is that when measuring the fabric dimensions that will be needed, Cynthia used the term “handles” (Part 2 approx 27 mins into the video) Is this the thickness of the boxing? Thank you in advance
I think what she meant is the part of the fabric where you are going to handle/pull while stapling the edge.
Would leather be handled the same way?
Thank you 😊 💓
What size foam did you use? 2" or 1"
2 "
Hi can you send me the lent an with of the boad please
Do you pull the button all the way down to the board ?
Yes she did. I gave the button a push through the hole from the top to make it a bit easier.
very good
That's what the rule is made for, to be broken.😄
It would be much easier if you make a template on a piece of cardboard instead of using a ruler which is time consuming
Thank you ❤