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This is for the blog page on my official website, not this page. It updates more often than this page, simply due to time limitations, though I try to remember to post with a link here whenever I add a new post there.

Signing up for the RSS there would just ensure you get the notice, in case I forget to pop over here and update.

New Chocolate Stain Removal Tips Posted on Upholstery-Girl.com

Hi Everyone, I posted a new hot-to tutorial on Upholstery-Girl last night.

It's called: Upholstery Cleaning: The “Melted Chocolate Bar on Upholstery Fabric” Disaster.

Tips for Safe SUV Towing & Trailering

Tips for Safe SUV Towing & Trailering

What Your Employees Know About Office Design, and What You Need to Find Out

What Your Employees Know About Office Design, and What You Need to Find Out

What Can Recycled Furniture Do for Your Office?

What Can Recycled Furniture Do for Your Office?

Busy Updating My Main Website

I'm sorry I haven't been posting much. I've been pretty busy developing and updating my main website, Upholstery-Girl as I get ready to jump back in the business more than I am now.

It's all about upholstery, too, with a heavy focus on custom car interiors.

It would be great if you would pop on over to check out pictures of my past work or to read about the upholstery business, if you have a moment for browsing, that is.

Oh, and comments are welcome - there are comment boxes at the bottom of every page - but I do delete obvious spam, so if you want it left online, make a real comment about the page you're on.

Upholstery-Girl Discusses Linen Upholstery Fabric

Learn about using linen upholstery fabric for upholstery work in Upholstery-Girl's latest article, Facts About Linen Fabric for Upholstery.

Upholstery-Girl Shares How She Uses Concept Sketches in Her Custom Upholstery Shop

Learn how to use concept sketches to share interior customizing ideas with potential customers.

Upholstery-Girl Discusses RestoMod Car Interiors

Are you looking for a unique way to customize your classic car's interior that combines modern convenience and comfort with classic style?

Learn about restoration-modification custom car interiors in Upholstery-Girl's most recent article, Should You Go RestoMod With Your Car Interior?

Upholstery-Girl's Custom Car Interior Portfolio

I updated my custom car upholstery portfolio today. I added the '28 T-Bucket and the '36 Ford Cabriolet Convertible to the '67 Chevy Biscayne that was already there.

I admit, my Upholstery-Girl Portfolio page doesn't have a lot of pictures on it yet, but I plan to keep updating it regularly to showcase both my past work and current projects, so if you like what you see, check back often to see my new photo additions.

Upholstery-Girl Shares What Makes a Good Upholstery Table

What You Need in an Upholstery Table So it Won’t Let You Down

 Learn what you need in an upholstery table, to make your trimming work easier and more effective.

You might get away with doing upholstery work on your kitchen table or your floor if you’re just doing a single, small project. If you plan to work as a professional upholsterer, though, you’re going to need a table that can stand up to heavy use.

Upholstery-Girl Provides Information on Finding a Great Air Cleaner for Your Upholstery Shop

Air Filters and Cleaners for Upholstery Shops 

Learn how air purification systems are especially useful for protecting upholstery workers from air-borne allergens. Get the best air purifier possible for an upholstery shop.

How to Decide Which Tools You Need to Get to Do Upholstery

The Basic Tools Needed for Upholstery 

Check out this tutorial by Upholstery-Girl to learn about the tools that make it easier to do beautiful upholstery work.

Selecting the right basic tools for an upholstery business will decrease the time spent on each job and will make the professional upholsterer’s life easier.

Upholstery-Girl Tells How to Start a Word of Mouth Campaign by Exhibiting Custom Automotive Upholstery Work

Learn how you can use your own classic car to show off your upholstery shop's custom automotive upholstery in Upholstery-Girl's short tutorial, How to Exhibit Custom Car Upholstery Work.

Upholstery-Girl's Tutorial on Upholstery Detailing

Learn how to detail the upholstery in a vehicle to make it look great and last longer.

How to Detail Automotive Upholstery

Upholstery-Girl Sharesan Exercise Equipment Tutorial

How to Reupholster the Seat of a Cardio Glide

Check out this tutorial on recovering exercise equipment as a niche field for upholstery shops, and learn step by step how to reupholster a Cardio Glide.

Upholstery-Girl's Information About Consultative Selling Skills for Upholsterers

Upholstery Shops and Consultative Selling Skills

 

Learn how presentation skills, communication skills, and properly handling customer objections create a package of effective sales techniques upholsterers should use to make sales.

Upholstery-Girl Shares Her Step by Step Door Panel Upholstery Tutorial

Custom Reupholstery of Door Panels on Vintage Vehicles

 

Learn how a custom interior is not done until the door panel has been updated to match the rest of the interior. Check out this step by step tutorial that covers basic door panel upholstery.

Information About Microfiber Upholstery Fabric

Learn what you need to know about caring for this unique material before buying microfiber upholstery fabric.

Upholstery-Girl Shares Tips on Writing an Executive Summary for an Upholstery Shop Business Plan

Writing an Upholstery Shop Business Plan Executive Summary

 

Write a business plan with a strong executive summary to create a road map that you, as a small business owner, can use when seeking financing and growing a business.

Upholstery-Girl's Info on Vinyl Upholstery Fabric

What You Need to Know About Vinyl Upholstery Fabric

Check out this information about vinyl upholstery material, and choose the right fabric for your project.

Upholstery-Girl Discusses Sustainability in Upholstery Fabric

Should You Try Using Sustainable Upholstery Fabric?

 

Learn more about why, if you like the color, texture, quality, and price of the sustainable fabric in question, then yes, you should use these eco-friendly upholstery fabrics.

Upholstery-Girl Provides Step by Step Tutorial on Reupholstering Metal Framed Stacking Chairs

How to Refinish and Reupholster Metal Framed Stacking Chairs

 

Learn how repairing damaged stacking chairs extends the life of commercial seating while saving money, and check out the step by step tutorial if you want to reupholster your metal framed stacking chairs at home.

Upholstery-Girl Shares Info on Finding Good Upholstery Training

Where to Get Upholstery Training

There are several ways to learn how to do reupholstery. Some ways are more valuable to a career in the long term than others.

Upholstery-Girl Tips on Finding a Great Building to Start an Uoholstery Shop

Find the Right Building for an Upholstery Shop

Visit Upholstery-Girl.com for tips on finding the right building to start your own upholstery shop.

Upholstery-Girl Tips for Choosing Upholstery Fabric

How to Choose Upholstery Fabric

Improve the way your upholstery turns out by choosing the right upholstery fabric for your needs.Check out this simple fabric choosing tutorial on Upholstery-Girl.com.

Upholstery-Girl Provides Industrial Sewing Machine Care Tips

How to Oil and Clean an Industrial Sewing Machine

Keep your industrial sewing machine in top shape for upholstery work by cleaning and oiling it properly. Visit Upholstery-Girl.com for to read this easy tutorial on sewing machine maintenance.

Upholstery-Girl Shares Tips on Safe Industrial Sewing Machine Operation

How to Safely Run an Industrial Sewing Machine

Learn all about how to run an industrial sewing machine without hurting yourself.

Are your fingers and eyes safe from your industrial sewing machine?

Upholstery-Girl's Tips for Buying an Industrial Sewing Machine

Tips on Buying an Industrial Sewing Machine

Visit my new site, Upholstery-Girl.com, to learn more about buying an industrial sewing machine.

Upholstery-Girl Dining Chair Upholstery Tutorial

How to Reupholster Wood Slip Seat Dining Room Chairs

Get help with your own reupholstery project, recovering the seats on your dining room chairs, by checking out this tutorial on my new siste, Upholstery-Girl.com

Upholstery-Girl on Upholstery Suppliers

Where to Find Reliable Wholesale Upholstery Suppliers

Check out this article on finding upholstery suppliers on my new website, Upholstery-Girl.com.

Upholstery Girl Is Moving

Hi Readers,

This site is moving to a new location. To join me at the new site, click here -----> Upholstery-Girl or enter www.upholstery-girl.com in your browser's search bar, but don't forget the dash or you'll get the wrong site.

Can hardly wait to see you over there!