While making plain, square, or rectangular-shaped do-it-yourself pillows may seem like a small job, putting together a round cushion may extend your efforts for a bit. This oddly shaped pillow looks dandy on couches and booths, creating a friendly geometrical shape against the sharply-edged furniture.
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Reupholstering a Sofa
This guide gives you a short over view of how you can go about re-upholstering your sofa. An easy and affordable way to give your furniture a brand new look!
How to Save Money by Reupholstering Old Furniture
Do you own a beloved, yet old chair which is beginning to look a bit rough around the edges? Perhaps a flea market-find of a couch which is well built, yet boasting a couple of holes? It’s possible to learn how you can reupholster old furniture, as we well as save money.
How to Reupholster Kitchen Chairs
Upholstered kitchen chairs may become worn and stained from years of wear and tear. The great news is they aren’t that difficult to reupholster. Read this article to learn how to upholster kitchen chairs!
How to Understand Fabric Descriptions
It is important to understand the different types of contents fabrics are made of and understand their application. We hope you will find this article useful for your next fabric project!
How To Measure Furniture for Upholstery: Basic Fabric Measurements
When it comes to choosing fabrics for your upholstery, it’s important to get your furniture’s measurement right, or else you’ll end up buying more or less than you need. While it is recommended to purchase at more than the fabric needed to cover your chair or your sofa, buying too much cloth yards can cost … Read more
Selecting Quality Fabric for Reupholstering Projects
As it’ll come to shopping for furniture fabrics, you think you know what you’re searching for. However, once out within the marketplace as you slowly begin to sift through the available options, it’ll get a bit overwhelming. The choice is extensive as far as material options, quality, fabric types, textures, colors, and patterns is concerned. Ultimately, fabric choice for reupholstering projects will boil down to the fabric brand you select or dealer you opt to purchase it from.
How To Reupholster A Sofa: 5 Things You Need To Know
Earlier this week, I talked about why you should choose furniture reupholstery instead of buying something new (hint: sentimental value). There are many advantages of reupholstering, including using what you already have. This becomes your contribution to the environment and goes a long way. Imagine what would happen to the Earth if everyone throws away their furniture and dumps them in landfills!
DIY Project: Upholster a Bench
Craigslist and yardsales are some of the best places to find furniture when I can’t find the right furniture at the right price. People are always looking to unload things when they are moving. A great example is finding a bench. Could be a little shabby but might have potential. strong frame but the fabric?