With some foam and batting in hand, I took a turn at some upholstery the other day, and all told, it is a relatively simple process. I stretched some plaid for my first attempt, deciding that with all of the lines and the complex patterns, it would be the perfect informer for technique.

For my first try, it turned out pretty well: the lines are straight, the pattern is centered as I planned, and it is predominantly lump free. The only thing I need to work on are the corners. Folding the fabric into tight, 45 degree fins is slightly problematic for my caveman hands. But that is what prototypes are for!

Cheers,
Shaun M. Baer