Hi, I’m Ruti - the upholsteress behind Find The Thread Upholstery.

I’m a long-time Brooklynite who took a few curvy paths before finding my passion in upholstery. After a career as a Software Developer, I traded in code for color and launched my own upholstery business. I trained with experts, learned through hands-on workshops (and yes, plenty of YouTube deep dives), and honed my skills as Head of Production in another local shop for three years before striking out on my own.

What lights me up? Bright, bold textiles, playful pattern pairing, and creative problem solving. I’m especially drawn to heirlooms, thrift finds, and street treasures — pieces with history and meaning that are just waiting for a fresh, joyful new chapter.

When you work with me, you’ll get a collaborator who makes the process approachable, fun, and easy (even if you’ve never reupholstered anything before). I’ll help you choose durable, stain-resistant fabrics that reflect your personality, and I’ll obsess over the details — from perfect pattern matching to contrast piping — so the finished piece feels uniquely yours.

Beyond the studio, I’m a mama of two, a lover of running, hiking, and hot yoga, and someone who believes that the best projects are mutually respectful, sustainable, colorful, and FUN.

✨ Let’s bring your furniture (and your style) back to life.

What My Clients Are Saying

  • KELLY A.

    “We’ve never done anything like this before, and she was super patient, really listened to what we were thinking and how our thoughts evolved. Love the chair. LOVE it. I almost want to buy a bunch of new furniture, just to work with Ruti again, right away. :)”

  • ERICA R.

    “Ruti gave our dining chairs a new life! While the quality and craftsmanship are top-knotch, I think my favorite part of working with Ruti is her ability to give you immense amounts of choice, but also help you curate if you are feeling overwhelmed. She's a dream to work with.”

  • JUDY M.

    “After many years of thinking about reupholstering a much faded wonderful chair, I found Ruti. She helped me find dream fabric, think through options to make the process more affordable, and did an exquisite job in reupholstering the chair. Her craftsmanship and skill are superb - and she is wonderful to work with. I highly recommend working with her!”