Sewing Plus Woodworking Go Together Perfectly!
Posted by Frank Bray on
Woodworking is only half of my business; the other half is the upholstery work. That involves a lot of sewing to finish the chairs perfectly.
When I was a small child my mother sewed some of my clothes on an old Singer sewing machine and I used to hang around watching her work. When my sister came along she made pretty dresses for her. Fast forward 30 years and I was getting into woodworking and starting to make rocking chairs. I wanted to learn how to sew to make the chairs more professional looking. I bought a cheap sewing machine that came with an instructional video of basic stitches, watched that carefully and taught myself how to sew. I've always been creative and had a definite knack for it. I've put that skill to use with my chairs.
Over the years I've sewed the fabric panels for hundreds of chairs, each one a work of art. But when I can find time I enjoy making other things, so I've made many quilts and outdoor cushions, place mats etc. I've had a few requests for replacement glider rocker cushions too. I have so many happy customers! I love sewing as much as I love woodworking.
The two halves of my business mesh together perfectly! That's how I make such beautiful chairs. A perfect blending of two different skill sets.