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Pattern Matching by George Smith
Pattern matching is the art of upholstering furniture by maintaining a continuous or repeating pattern, ensuring the fluidity of the piece. It is one of the most important skills when upholstering using patterned fabric, and at George Smith we have a team of people working together to create a perfect result, every time.
The skill required to precisely pattern match a three-dimensional piece of furniture using a two-dimensional stretch of fabric requires a remarkable degree of creativity and versatility. It is imperative to understand that not all fabric will perfectly match at all seams and folds, as the flow will not always allow it. Therefore we try to find the most prominent part (the hero) to centre the piece around, and work from there.
Navajo Rugs by Atelier Zürich
Atelier Zürich have added two new colours to their stunning collection of “Dhurrie” rugs. Woven from 100% cotton, these Navajo Rugs are available in three different sizes, making them the ideal choice to upholster stools, chairs and sofas. The master upholsterers at George Smith expertly applied these rugs to our furniture, using their finely honed pattern-matching skills to achieve a perfectly symmetrical finish.
Selection of the wood colour and nail head details.
The Chair is separated into a section per Rug in order to optimise the material and minimise off-cuts.
The sections of the pattern are then digitally laid across the Chair and signed off by the client in order to create the best result.
The final result is a beautiful piece of furniture showing off the best of the pattern design.
The Making Of The Studio Chair
Selection of the wood colour and nail head details.
The Chair is separated into a section per Rug in order to optimise the material and minimise off-cuts.
The sections of the pattern are then digitally laid across the Chair and signed off by the client in order to create the best result.
The final result is a beautiful piece of furniture showing off the best of the pattern design.
The Making Of The Low Scroll Arm Wing Chair
Upholstered in Camel Navajo Rug
At our workshop we have a team of skilled artisans who have these simple but essential tips in order to create the best and most beautiful results:
