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That is fantastic impulse!!! I've restored a few horse drawn wagons/buggies, but nothing like that. WOW.

Where did you learn to upholster? That looks fantastic.

Thanks for your approval. I pretty much try DIY with anything. This is my first attempt at upholstery - I tend to draw myself a plan, then work it out using paper or cheap fabric to make sure that my ideas will work. I had no sample to work from, so the button studded seat took a bit of trial and error.

There is no-one in my state that does fine scrolls and pin striping on the paint work, so I just practiced on scrap timber and found acrylic paint much more forgiving than enamel.

Here's a sample of this:

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