When starting a sewing project—whether it's reupholstering a sofa, making a quilt, or sewing a new dress—your most important decision is choosing the fabric. But it's not just about picking a pattern ...

Upholstery is the materials—which include fabric, padding, webbing, and springs—that make up the soft coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture. The process began in the Middle Ages and grew in ...