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What to know before you reupholster furniture, according to a Dallas designer
Maybe the new year has you craving a change and reupholstery is on your to-do list. If so, may we suggest a refresher for yourself before starting on the furniture? Reupholstery can be a great idea, but it’s not an idea to pursue without preparation.
We asked Alejandro Gonzalez of Oak Cliff’s Tlazo Home to walk us through a primer for a successful reupholstery experience. Gonzalez has years of experience as a designer and sells new home furnishings with an emphasis on Latino artists and designers, plus a handpicked collection of refurbished vintage pieces.
Gonzalez says reupholstery isn’t a quick or inexpensive option. “But it’s a worthwhile project, because at the end you have this piece of furniture that looks like new and you have given it a new life,” he says.
Grab a notebook: Class begins now.
Lesson one: intro to reupholstery
When should you consider reupholstery instead of buying new?
The first deciding factor is often sentimental value. A piece you love, something with a history that’s been handed down in the family, may be a perfect candidate for a fabric update.
Beyond that, the primary consideration is the underlying construction of the piece. “If it’s of good quality, then it is worth reupholstering,” Gonzalez says.
Not sure about the quality? Gonzalez suggests checking the price of a replacement piece at the store where the furniture was purchased. If it would cost less to buy new than to re-cover, the piece may not be a great candidate for reupholstery.
Dining chairs or other pieces with exposed wood frames or carved wood elements get special consideration. Gonzalez says they’re more frequently worth updating because of the materials and craftsmanship involved.
“Just throwing it away seems like such a waste,” he says.
Lesson two: fabric shopping
Woodbridge chairs were re-covered in vinyl laminated fabric by Blush & Ocre for a mahjong room designed by Sarah Kuhlman.
Brittan Chrisman
Before you head into the visual stimulation of a fabric store, have an idea what you’re looking for: Solid or patterned? Floral or graphic? Contemporary or vintage? Bold or understated?
Start by looking at the existing fabric and considering what you’d like to change and why. Gonzalez says to ask yourself: “What is it that I’m not liking?” Is the current fabric worn out but still a color or pattern you love? Or are you planning to switch up the whole vibe of a room and looking for a fabric to lead the way?
If you’re working with a designer, he or she will have access to high-end fabrics available in the Dallas Design District. But there are options for shopping on your own, too.
Gonzalez recommends Childress Fabrics and Uptown Fabrics, or the shops in the “mini fabric district” off Harry Hines Boulevard, particularly Wherehouse Fabrics and Best Fabrics.
Walk right past the quilting cottons and garment-weight material. Upholstery fabric can’t be too thin or too stretchy.
Fabrics are rated using a double-rub test in which a fabric sample is run through a machine and rubbed until it shows signs of wear. Gonzalez suggests choosing fabric with at least a 30,000 double-rub count for residential upholstery. (If you don’t see this information on the label, ask.)
When you think you’ve found the perfect fabric, buy just a cutting to take home and drape over your furniture. Live with it for a week or so, watching how it looks as the light shifts. If you’re still happy with it, you’re ready to find your upholsterer.
Lesson three: the expert
You shouldn’t have a problem tracking down a skilled upholsterer in D-FW. “This is an amazing design hub,” Gonzalez says. He recommends looking first for a shop in your own neighborhood. Fabric stores also may have in-house services or recommended shops.
Having trouble? Check out one of his two favorites: Hernandez Upholstery on Reading Street or RL Home Designs & Upholstery in Oak Cliff.
If you have a fabric cutting, take it to the shop along with photos of your piece to start the conversation. Be sure to check how the furniture will get to and from the shop — will they arrange transport or do you?
You can bring rough measurements, but the upholsterer will handle formal measurements and decide how much fabric the job will require. Don’t buy anything but a sample before choosing and consulting with an upholsterer.
The yardage needed will be determined by measurements, the size of any pattern in the fabric and an overage allowance.
A showstopping fabric for a pair of vintage Minton-Spidell Cressant chairs brings a lot to a room by designer Kim Armstrong.
Michael Hunter
Lesson four: final decisions
Be ready for more decisions once you’ve chosen a shop to do the work. For example, if your fabric has a pattern, you need to choose what direction you want it to run.
You’ll also have to choose a filling. Ultra-soft 100% down is comfy, but it’s also higher maintenance. After “you sit on it, you’re always going to have to fluff,” Gonzalez says.
He often chooses a 50/50 combination of dacron batting and down. If your piece is boxier by design or you prefer cleaner lines, you may want an even higher percentage of dacron. The choice will impact both the feel and look of your furniture. “A lot of upholstery demands clean, strong lines,” Gonzalez says.
If your piece has wood elements, your upholsterer will likely either have a restorer on their team or recommend someone to handle that part of the work.
Finally, be ready to decide on finishing touches. From nail heads and piping to tape and blind stitching, you choose how seams and edges will be either decorated or hidden.
This is where you can really lean into the joy of creating a custom piece of furniture. But it’s also where you need to speak up. “They can’t read your mind,” Gonzalez says. “You have to give as many details as possible.”
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The search for the next general manager or president of basketball operations of the Dallas Mavericks has begun. They terminated Nico Harrison in November, which was about nine months too late, and gave any available candidates clear notice that they were open for business.
The plan was always to wait until after the season to start the search. While names popped up as the season reached an end, they didn’t begin turning over the staff until the Monday after the season ended. However, Dallas Mavericks fans are not going to like how the team is going about the search.
Patrick Dumont Leading Search for General Manager
NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that the Mavericks are not hiring a search firm in their hunt for a new lead executive. Instead, team governor Patrick Dumont is “acting as his own point person.”
This is an… interesting decision, to say the least. Dumont is not a basketball person whatsoever, and most organizations usually hire a search firm. The Chicago Bulls hired one as they look for their replacement for Arturas Karnisovas. Just because a firm is hired doesn’t mean a team will listen, though.
The Mavericks hired a firm in their last search for a GM. They let Donnie Nelson go in 2021 after a long tenure with the Mavs. Instead of listening to the firm, though, Mark Cuban ignored it to hire Nico Harrison, who had no previous NBA front office experience. Harrison had been an executive with Nike, which gave him connections with players like Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis, and plenty of others.
For a while, that seemed to be working out okay. While he still had some questionable transactions, such as trading for Christian Wood and letting Jalen Brunson walk in free agency, they were still able to make a run to the NBA Finals in 2024. Then, he blew it all up, trading away Luka Doncic for an older and injured Anthony Davis, and the team hasn’t been the same since.
It’s imperative that the Mavericks get this hire correct. The interim Co-GM setup with Matt Riccardi and Michael Finley has performed admirably, but the 2026 NBA Draft is important for the Mavs to get right. It’s their best chance to pair Cooper Flagg with another young star, as they don’t own their first-round pick again until 2031 after this.
Hiring the right GM could help bring in more draft capital by bringing in bad contracts or flipping veterans into picks.
Dumont was able to convince Rick Welts, a Hall of Famer, to come out of retirement to be the CEO and lead the charge for a new arena. Maybe Dumont pulls another rabbit out of his hat for the GM.
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For a moment, it looked like FC Dallas was on its way to another statement win at home tonight.
Petar Musa scored two first half goals, to extend his Golden Boot leading tally to nine goals. But after Dallas grabbed control, the Galaxy found a way back before halftime with goals from Lucas Sanabria and Joseph Paintsil.
The second half brought more chances and more frustration for Dallas, which finished the night with 13 shots to LA’s nine. In the end, the point stretched Dallas’ unbeaten run to five games, though just like last week, it felt like another match where Dallas left points on the table.
Key Moments
7’ – GOAL! After a poor pass back by a LA defender, Petar Musa was free to go one-on-one with the LA goalkeeper. After a touch to get ahead of a defender, Musa slotted home his eighth goal of the season from outside the penalty box.
21’ – Offside! Joaquin Valiente sent a floating ball over the Galaxy defense, where Musa was able to get behind the defense and make an easy play for what appeared to be his second goal of the night. The play was called offside despite a fairly lengthy review period.
38’ – GOAL! This one counts! Musa gets his second of the night off a great ball from Chris Cappis. Logan Farrington picked off the ball in the midfield. He then played Cappis wide to the left of the penalty area. Cappis immediately played a ball back across the goal for Musa to slide in and finish for his ninth of the season.
43’ – Goal LA. Lucas Sanabria got the ball near the top of the penalty area. He took a couple of touches to get outside the penalty box before firing a shot that beat Michael Collodi at the near post.
45+4’ – Goal LA. Gabriel Pec got the ball near the top of the penalty area. He pulled the ball back a bit, which caught a pair of Dallas defenders. This allowed Joseph Painstil to get free behind the Dallas defense as Pec played him through inside the penalty area. Pec immediately smashed home a shot above Collodi to tie the game.
75’ – Another offside goal. This time on a corner kick for Dallas, after a scrum in the penalty box, Kaick hammered home what looked to be the go-ahead goal. But after a few seconds the flag was raised due to a deflection on Osaze Urhoghide, who was in an offside position.
Instant Reaction
Yeah, this is another disappointing result for this team. In a real way, it felt like the first half against Houston from last month. Dallas grabbed the lead, looked in control, but some defensive miscues opened the game up for the visitors to climb back.
With a double-game week coming up, this will certainly be another game where Dallas will wonder ‘what if’ more than anything else…especially when you factor in the two goals called off for offside.
About the Subs
Eric Quill went to his bench for the first time in the 66th minute, as he brought on Santiago Moreno for Logan Farrington. Quill went to his bench again 81st minute with Ran Binyamin and Nolan Norris coming on for Sebastien Ibeagha and Deedson. The final sub came during stoppage time with Herman Johansson and Joaquin Valiente coming off for Sam Sarver and rookie Nick Simmonds, who made his MLS debut.
Man of the Match
No question about it tonight, it has to be Musa.
Where does this fit into the season
As of this writing, the draw puts Dallas into a three-way tie for 5th place with Real Salt Lake and Seattle. Both are in action right now and look firmly in control of their games. I’d expect Dallas to be in 7th place by the end of the night.
What’s next for FC Dallas
Dallas wraps up a three-game homestand next Wednesday night as they host Minnesota United.
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Akheem Mesidor selected by Cowboys by Blogging The Boys in SB Nation’s community mock draft
Akheem Mesidor, Edge, Miami
Pass rush has been an issue since the Micah Parsons trade. The Rashan Gary trade helped, but Dallas still needs an injection of talent. Akheem Mesidor fits here because his body size allows for some versatility inside and out, something DC Christian Parker utilizes. Mesidor is also a high-motor player with a deep bag of pass rush moves.
His last season at Miami was full of disruption in the offensive backfield and he shows an all-around game, not just a bend-around-the-edge pass rusher. Yes, he’s a little older than you’d like in a rookie (25), but his motor, pass rush toolbox, and ability to play the run matches up with a need and makes him a quality pick at number 20.
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