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Upholstering a bed headboard is a great way to customize your furniture and refresh its look. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Materials and Tools Needed Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Prepare the Headboard 2. Add Foam 3. Add Batting (Optional) 4. Attach the Fabric 5. Finish the Corners 6. Optional: Create Tufting 7. Reattach the Headboard Tips This … Read more
Upholstering a mid-century modern chair can breathe new life into a vintage piece or customize it to fit your decor. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you: Tools and Materials You’ll Need: Steps to Upholster: 1. Disassemble the Chair 2. Remove Old Fabric 3. Prepare the Frame (Optional) 4. Replace Foam and Padding 5. Cut … Read more
Sewing a slipcover for an armchair is easier than you think! Watch this video for this DIY slipcover project: Materials: Tools: Optional: Steps to Upholster a Low-Sew DIY Slipcover: 1. Measure Your Furniture 2. Choose and Prepare Fabric 3. Cut the Fabric 4. Create Hems (No-Sew or Low-Sew) 5. Attach Fabric to Furniture 6. Adjust … Read more
Reupholstering a futon cover is a rewarding DIY project that can give your futon a fresh new look. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you through the process: Materials Needed Steps 1. Remove the Old Cover 2. Measure Your Futon 3. Choose and Cut the Fabric 4. Sew the Panels Together 5. Add a Closure … Read more
Upholstering a Papasan chair involves replacing or adding fabric and padding to its cushion. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you: Materials You’ll Need: Steps: 1. Measure the Cushion and Frame 2. Choose and Prepare the Fabric 3. Cut the Fabric 4. Add Padding (If Needed) 5. Sew the Cover 6. Insert Padding and Close … Read more
Upholstering a chair slipcover involves creating a tailored, removable fabric cover for furniture to give it a fresh look or protect it from wear. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Materials and Tools You’ll Need Steps to Upholster a Slipcover 1. Measure Your Furniture 2. Choose and Prepare Fabric 3. Create a Pattern 4. Cut the Fabric … Read more
There is nothing quite like the thrill of second-hand furniture shopping. It’s this excitement of discovering treasures that drives people to visit auctions, out-of-the-way second-hand dealers, estate sales, yard sales, and more.