Individually Handcrafted Pieces

Furniture Worth Keeping, Stitched to Last Generations

We breathe new life into the pieces you love with hand-finished reupholstery and restoration built on real craftsmanship.

Upholsterer hand-stitching the seam of a fabric armchair in the workshop

Interior of the Thimble and Thread upholstery workshop with fabric rolls and tools

About Us

Decades of Honest, Hand-Built Upholstery

What began as a small passion project has grown into a dedicated local studio. While the workspace has expanded, my commitment to the craft remains untouched. Whether breathing new life into an old favorite or working on a unique project, I treat every piece with the exact same care and respect as if it were going into my own home.

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What We Do

Core Services

From everyday refreshes to quality restoration, here's where most of our clients begin.

Furniture Reupholstery

New fabric, foam, and structural repair for sofas, armchairs, and dining seats.

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Custom Cushions

Indoor and outdoor cushions cut and sewn to your exact dimensions with dry-fast and mold-resistant foam

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Antique Restoration

Careful, period-appropriate restoration (reupholstery and refinish) that respects the history of the piece.

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Client Testimonials

Words From Our Clients

"Manuel provided a great service and was incredibly responsive and easy to work with from start to finish. He and his team did an outstanding, high-quality job, completing the beautiful work very quickly."
— Albert, Los Angeles
"They were easy to work with, paid attention to the details, and delivered a high-quality product at a very reasonable price. If you're looking to refresh a piece you already own instead of replacing it, I highly recommend FM Custom Upholstery."
— Gemma, Los Angeles
"Manuel and his team did not disappoint, they did a phenomenal job on reupholstering my dining room chairs. I had a completely different color in mind, but Manuel came with a large assortment of swatches which made me change my mind to this sea foam color! I'm thrilled to entertain my guests for the upcoming holidays! The fabric is luxurious!"
— Keasha, Los Angeles