Mollies How To use flexible tack strip for upholstery

A quickie video for Mollies Make & Create. Watch Stevie show you the tools and technique for using flexible metal tack strips. This tack strip is used to invisibly secure the fabric to your frame. Because the strip is flexible, it can be used for straight or curved panels. In this demonstration, the back tacking techniques is for the outside back panel, left and right side. Cardboard tack strip is used to secure the top first. Flexible tack strip is also called shark trim, fabloc, ply grip etc.
Tools: Staple gun, scissors, regulator needle, mallet
Supplies: Ply grip, polyester wadding.
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