Cut the six upholstery samples to the same size (in this project, they are 7 inches by 8 inches). 2. Cut five strips of backing fabric into pieces that are 3 inches by 8 inches.

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 ...