Expert: Mark H. Miller - 8/26/2011

Question
I'm recreating a seat cushion for a leather club chair. It takes a Marshall unit which is new territory for me. I've located the units and know I will need to get two to make the size cushion I need. Will connecting the separate units be as simple as cutting out the channels of springs I need and stitching them together. Kind of a patchwork of the one full piece with added rows on two sides? Or is there a strategy about where the connections are made so there are no weak spots in the middle of the cushion? Any particular kind of stitch I should use?

Much Obliged,
Michelle

P.S. - took your SFCC class years ago. Very worthwhile!

Answer
Hello Michelle,

Yes, just cut the extra marshall unit so that you have one long row of springs and then add to the intact unit as needed in order to achieve the size you need.  There is no particular stitch, tie them at one point on both sides.  Make certain that all springs are completely covered in muslin.   There won't be a weak spot in the middle no matter what you do.

I too have very fond memories from the class and I am glad that you are still upholstering.

Mark Miller.