Common Upholstery Techniques: What You Need to Know to Reupholster Furniture
If you have basic sewing skills, you can master these common upholstering techniques.
Upholstery for the lazy girl!
When decorating, always keep in mind that no-one's going to see the bottom/back/inside. This is only one small step up from wrapping a loose piece of cloth over a cushion, but it does keep the cover tidy and in place. So: lay that piece of grey denim you're never going to make a skirt from, face up on the floor. Put the cushion more or less in the middle. (Please excuse the blurry photos, but it was the middle of the night.) Oh yes - zig-zag around all raw edges first. Fold the corners up…
Recycled Cardboard Window Cornice Valance
Budget friendly window treatment that can be made in under an hour. Check this out...a window cornice made using a cardboard box. No special tools needed.
Beginner Upholstery Projects
Beginner upholstery projects ranging from the beginner to advanced beginner. Inspiration and instructions to update that thrifty find or your own treasure!
How to Make a Couch Slipcover (Part 1)
How to Make a Couch Slipcover (Part 1): This is a long ordeal but anyone with a little sewing knowledge can tackle this project!
Upholstery Tool, Quick Nailer
Upholstery Tool, Quick Nailer, by DIY Upholstery Supply
Armchair and Ottoman Slipcover Tutorial :: Including How to Make a Pattern
I bought this Hickory Chair Co. chair and ottoman at Goodwill for $35. Shortly after that, I found 5 yards of $4/yard P. ...
Furniture Rental for Office Home & Events
Looking to rent furniture for your office, home or event? AFR offers rental furniture nationwide for homes, special events, tradeshows, home staging and offices.
Reupholstery 101: My Thrift Store Loveseat Redo {Part 2--Tutorial} | 11 Magnolia Lane
A $15 thrift store love seat with ripped and DIRTY fabric is reupholstered (first reupholstery project ever!) in aqua and white for a girl's room.
Down Cushion, Down Cushions, Down Envelope
Sit on cloud nine. Down cushion products will cradle you in a cloud of comfort. Wrap a down envelope around a premium piece of foam to turn it into a plush self-fluffing cushion. Or, create a customized solid down cushion—your very own "cloud on your couch." Our down cushions and envelopes are covered with 100% cotton, 200+ thread count, down-proof ticking. Or, you may upgrade to our organic cotton ticking. We also offer a premium polyester cluster fiber filling, ideal for people allergic…
How To Fix Smashed Couch Cushions | Honey We're Home
“Fix couch cushions” has been one of those things on my get-to-someday list that I seemed to have never gotten to for about two years. Although we are still enjoying our Pottery Barn Pearce Sectional (you can read my detailed review here), the one thing I didn’t love is that the two couch back cushions that are most-often used totally lost their shape after a couple years. I tried solving the problem by putting an extra pillow inside (the couch covers are zippered and removeable), but that…
How to Sew a Seat Cushion with Piping | Whats Ur Home Story
Applying Decorative Upholstery Tacks and Nailhead Trim
Decorative upholstery tacks are easy and fun to apply! Follow these tips and tricks for applying upholstery tacks quickly and in a STRAIGHT LINE!
3 Types of Upholstery Tack Strips & How to Use Them
Tack strips are the secret to clean, professional looking re-upholstery projects. They are used underneath the fabric to create crisp edges and to secure the fabric in place without visible staples…
Foam for Upholstery (Day 3 of 31) — Calling it Home
This is Day 3 of the challenge ....for all 31 days, go here Today, I would like to talk about foam. Here are my thoughts in a nutshell... *not sure how old the old foam is....replace it *fairly new chair/seat, just want a fresh fabric...replace the foam *afraid to take the foam off
How to Reupholster a Tufted Couch
Heads up. For this post I asked my DIY buds RYOBI and Onlinefabricstore.net for help. I was provided some fabric and a stapler but was not compensated otherwise. My opinions are always my own. Stick a fork in me, I'm done. Finally. I swear as blog years go by it takes me longer and longer and longer to complete projects. Either that, or I'm taking on more complex projects. Yeah, I like that explanation. Let's go with that. I finished my first huge reupholstery project and I love it! I bought…