DNDY Design

DNDY Design DNDY Design
Custom upholstery and drapery workroom. Located on the central Oregon Coast.

08/05/2025

&DTT What does one do with too much time on their hands?

07/27/2025

Here we go again.

07/19/2025

Last weeks attempt at being funny. &DTalk

02/22/2025

Wish I had better pictures. Just to tired. 3 hours sign papers and get the keys. Took an inventory of what was left from the previous owners. Started cleaning the 1/4” of dust on everything, I mean everything. Thankfully the mattresses were new so a good night sleep will be had.

It’s a new chapter for DNDY
02/21/2025

It’s a new chapter for DNDY

And Done!! It has been a great ride. I will be closing my shop soon and moving to Mexico. Can’t wait to see what I will ...
12/07/2024

And Done!! It has been a great ride. I will be closing my shop soon and moving to Mexico. Can’t wait to see what I will get into down there. It’s All Love

Almost done. The sides and back are the pieces that make the whole thing seamless and there are some specific attachment...
12/07/2024

Almost done. The sides and back are the pieces that make the whole thing seamless and there are some specific attachment materials. On the side I used flexible metal tack strip. It has tabs with teeth that you tuck the fabric in and hammer down. Great for curves. On the back I used rigid metal tack strip. This one you have to poke the racks through the back of the fabric then roll it over to hammer down.

A lot happened here. The foam was fit, I added a center piece of 1” foam to give the back a fuller look. Then of course ...
11/20/2024

A lot happened here. The foam was fit, I added a center piece of 1” foam to give the back a fuller look. Then of course the fabric locked down and trimmed off. Adding the front bottom skirt I upped my staples to 1/2” as I have some thickness with 6 layers of fabric and cardboard strip. Pictured are flexible edging, metal tack strips and cardboard strips. All used in the final steps.

I use the same pattern from the foam cut to cut the seat piece. Remember I cut off all the fabric I actually hold onto w...
11/19/2024

I use the same pattern from the foam cut to cut the seat piece. Remember I cut off all the fabric I actually hold onto when stapling. I make my cuts as I fit it on. This chair has some of the narrowest gap allowance to pull the fabric and batting layers through. I use rigid plastic spatulas to help. Wing backs always pose a problem with the inside corner where the wing meets the arm. There is no way to do this with one piece as both top and bottom pieces require a curve. I use the pieces I removed as a pattern adding that allowance for me to pull through the frame and hold tight while stapling. I will use upholstery pins or a couple staples to hold things in place while I fit the inside corner and get everything in line. Then I lock it down and trim off the excess. Ask your questions I know I went fast there.

Sorry for the absence. Had to go to Mexico. Onto the seat. I use whatever scrap fabric is around to make a pattern of th...
11/18/2024

Sorry for the absence. Had to go to Mexico. Onto the seat. I use whatever scrap fabric is around to make a pattern of the area. I cut a bit generous as it’s easier to trim than add. Once snug I use the batting to pull it down and shape it. Being careful not to tear it as this chair has very tight gaps to pull fabric through so every step I have to watch how much bulk I add.

Now that the springs are set, it’s time to tie them. This keeps them in line with each other and is done in 4 directions...
10/23/2024

Now that the springs are set, it’s time to tie them. This keeps them in line with each other and is done in 4 directions. Spring twine is specific as its high quality tightly wound jute. It knots well without slipping. Sometimes nails are used however this chair doesn’t have the space between the base rails and the arms and back. In this case U nails were used inside the frame. The knot is a simple hitch. I start center front to back then center side to side. Filling the other rows in. Then diagonally in both directions. This will compress and hold the springs into a firm shape to hold our padding.

Setting the springs is pretty straightforward. Using a heavy duty needle and heavy nylon button thread. Starting in the ...
10/12/2024

Setting the springs is pretty straightforward. Using a heavy duty needle and heavy nylon button thread. Starting in the back and working forward firmly tack each spring in three spots, moving from one anchor point to the next. This setting was done with two threads. I keep my jumps from anchor to anchor keeping the bottom neat and tidy.

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Lincoln City, OR

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