I have to admit, I used to seriously dislike working with upholstery foam when I worked in a fabric store.  It can be messy to cut, smells really bad when you first open the bag and is awkward to handle.
But it doesn’t have to be all that bad – there are a few things you can do to make handling foam a whole lot easier!

So if foam is challenging, why even use it?
First of all, it’s a must if you’re re-upholstering almost anything.  Foam will give you cushioning and support that batting just can’t match.  And let’s face it – …read more