Austin Upholstery Studio

I’ve had many things reupholstered here and have always been pleased with the results.

Finally, after seven years of daily wear, my leather seat cushions from Four Hands needed to be repaired. I was referred to this place with instructions that they were the best… and I tend to agree. Paulette matched my leather perfectly and got it ordered. I gave half up front for her to order the supplies. Then after two weeks (a little longer than I was initially promised), I picked up my lovely couch cushion and it was repaired superbly. I won’t go any other place for my furniture repairs.

Great location in So Congress. Got 4 chairs reupholstered here that were in very rough shape (7 years in a Texas attic will do that). Apart from the wood backbone, they basically had to be redone.
Dropped some good money (which I’m sure was a reasonable figure for the work done) but the chairs came out so beautiful. My parents (who were storing them for me in that attic) said they looked way better than they ever thought they could.
Got to provide the fabric (which was JUST enough – they managed to make it work), pick out the tacks, decide whether I wanted piping or no. They even offered to add in a quick wood refinishing at the end which I opted to do and it made the wood look like new. Beautiful work; very happy with it and well worth the money I spent.

WOW WOW WOW!!!
We have just recently moved to Austin and are fortunate to live just a block from Austin Upholstery Studio!
We have a rocking chair that was probably dated to Early 1900’s. 5 generations of babies have been rocked in this needle-​pointed, small, Victorian rocker. It was my roommates’ great grandmother’s chair. For years the we thought the springs in the bottom were broken and then realized that the webbing and the dust cloth had just broken. I stepped into AUS and Paulette was so very kind, and authentically wanted to help.
After sending pictures of the chair and repair needed, at her request I simply brought i it. Mike and Paulette both looked at it and told me all the intricate things that had been damaged and neglected over the years! Mike then took time to very carefully explain everything that would need to be done to fix the chair and the process. He also gave me a «head’s up» on any possible trouble they might have in bringing the «little girl» back into shape.
The more he talked to me I could envision a lists… with prices… adding up and up and up. There was soooo much more that needed to be repaired that I could NOT have done myself. Taking a deep breath… I asked the two dreaded word: «How much?’ When he quoted the price I fell out! It was lower and so cost effective and fantastic that I couldn’t believe my ears. I even had him repeat it. I actually started laughing. Then the second set of dreaded words: «How long?» We had had the chair for over 15 – 20 years. needing repair… but I was just curious. In less than 10 days the chair is repaired and gorgeous!
There were NO surprise charges… they truly exceeded all expectations and I was thrilled to pick our chair up! Now, our new granddaughter will begin the 6^th generation of children rocked in Granny Kate’s chair. Mike, Paulette, and others there have a healing touch in resurrecting our treasures.
I cannot say thank you enough to them. From the initial contact through finished work it was all a delight and a wonderful experience. These folks are experts… in every way! Use them! and rest easy!

You can’t find a better environment to learn, create, and enjoy a craft than here. Paulette and Miguel were awesome. So nice and helpful, I couldn’t have done it without them. Thank you!

I gave this business 5 stars because their service is outstanding and they do amazing work. I received 3 different quotes from different high rated upholstery companies and Austin Upholstery was the best price. Paulette is the kindest person to work with. She made sure to review my requests and that we agreed on what would look best for my chair. This will be the company I will use for all of my future projects.

Mike and Paulette did a great job with my café booth. The quote was fair and the work was great!

I had been wanting to take an upholstery class for a long time, but either I got too busy or the class was full already via ACC, so one day I just stopped in and asked if there was a waiting list. Sure enough, I got in! I was so excited because I had a chair that was in desperate need of sprucing up, but I really wanted to learn how to do it myself.
Mike and Paulette were the solution to ths problem! I learned and laughed every day I was there. They were equally concerned with safety and educating. Each day I learned a new stage with my own piece, but they also had you pause and watch what was happening with another piece if it was new information. My chair was fairly simple, but others were using techniques not necessary for my piece. By watching what was happening with their pieces, I learned even more.
I am definitely going to take this class again with a more complicated piece. I think my first piece was a good one for my first attempt at upholstery, but now I feel like I could learn more complicated techniques. Since my chair was fairly easy, I finished early. Paulette suggested using the remaining time to make pillows. Because of her help, I learned how to serge the edges to prevent fraying and then sew pillows together! I have never attempted to sew anything before in my life, so this was a huge accomplishment for me. Paulette was very patient and took the time to demonstrate how to do it and answer my 500+ questions. When I screwed it up (inevitable), she was very kind and showed me how to fix it and what I did wrong.
Honestly I do not know how you could dislike Mike and Paulette’s class. They are very fun, but excellent instructors as well. The class is small, so you can get to know your fellow students and receive personal attention from the instructors. At lunch we would go next door to the food trailer for amazing tacos, then sit together and eat lunch. It was family-​style learning! I will definitely sign up for another class with a more complicated piece for my second attempt. It is very important that you not be too ambitious with your first piece because you might not be able to finish it in time. If you have a good beginner piece and a positive attitude, you will get so much out of this class!

I am so excited to hear that AUS is open! I loved Mike & Paulette’s classes, and have beautiful furniture to show for it. They are both knowledgeable, patient and will walk you through every part of the process. There is so much to learn, but they make it a fun and rewarding experience. I highly recommend their classes, and hope that I have the opportunity to participate again soon!

I learned quite a few things in the class that I didn’t already know. Mike is great and explains things very clearly. Paulette will help, but she doesn’t really like answering questions, most particularly if you didn’t understand what she said the first time. Woe betide you if your project isn’t interesting or you don’t already know how to use an industrial sewing machine!

Austin Upholstery Studio is great!!! Granted I didn’t really use their services but it was an amazing experience.
I just needed some cambric to cover the bottom of my couch. I’m sure it’s not a request they get very often but they were extremely open to selling some to me. They were extremely friendly and helpful.
I would definitely go back for all my upholstery needs.

Awesome classes and fabulous instructors! If you have ever wanted to learn how to reupholster furniture this is the place to do it. The studio is cute, comfortable and so well organized. The classes have a fun atmosphere-​everyone is so friendly.
A couple of tips-​if possible take your piece home after the first class to finish stripping so that you can use your class time to full advantage.
Bring a camera and take pics of your progress along the way.

Great locally owned upholstery studio. Owners are exceptional craftsman if you need an upholstery job done.
Interested in learning to upholster? The classes are great. Owners (Paulette and Mike) clearly enjoy teaching, the studio is well stocked, and I’ve learned a new skill.
I can’t say enough nice things!

Great folks to work with! They’re patient and clearly experts at their craft. Even for novices they can provide and experience where you learn a lot without getting frustrated (clearly in my case). Totally recommending signing up for one of their classes.

YAY! They’re back! Mike and Paulette are incredible instructors — I took two classes from them before ACC decided the impossible to get in to classes weren’t worth their (ACC’s) space. I found that very confusing, but now I don’t care since I’m back to learning this craft from the people who were the heart and soul of the program.
The studio space is amazing — clean, organized and well stocked! I’ve started my class with them and am looking forward to perfecting (hopefully!) my skills. And having a ton of fun along the way! I can’t say enough good things about them — and they didn’t pay me to either. :-) If you have any interest at all in learning how to make some fugly furniture fantastic, this is absolutely the place to go!

Great little shop/​studio owned by the instructors who taught the now defunct upholstery program at ACC (Mike and Paulette). I took several classes with them there and am very much looking forward to the opening of their new space. They are super fun, attentive and clearly take great pride in their teaching and in their craft.