#reupholstering

[bananna-threads]

Behold! The Victorian couch I'm reupholstering.

I got a pair of these off of Buy Nothing and they were beautiful, but not in the best shape--the backrest foam had totally disintegrated, it smelled of cat urine, and the wood stain was chipped and scraped all over. Although I was a complete novice in furniture...restoration(?) I decided to try my hand at it anyway. Follow the tag [#bananna reupholsters] for updates!

[tabbycasto]

Reupholstering a 3 Way Adjustable Budget Foot Stool For Pedicures

[bananna-threads]

I finally made a bit of progress on the couch today! The back is now tufted, but has yet to be stapled down. One thing I learned is that apparently, the pleats are always meant to face down so that dust doesn't get trapped in the creases. Clever!

The back: I used the foam that was cored out of the button-holes and bobbypins to tie down the buttons. My hope was that the bobbypins would distribute the weight across the foam and keep the buttons from tearing through the backing fabric.

I'm mostly happy with how it looks, but I do think I should have made the distance between the buttons on the fabric a bit shorter. Maybe that would have fixed the wrinkles and made it look more taught. Oh well--I think this is pretty good for my first go at diamond tufting :P

One thing I am pretty proud of is the seam that I had to make in order for the fabric to be wide enough to fit the back. I had it follow the line where the pleat would go so you can't even see it now! My pattern piece:

The seam puckered a bit because the fabric was so tricky to maneuver being so thick and all. Didn't end up mattering in the end, though, once it was all pleated up.

[centrepiecefurnishing]

Sentimental reasons There are pieces of furniture that you’ve inherited from your great grandmother that you just can’t let go. Everyone in the family must’ve loved that furniture. Thus, reupholstering it is just the best solution to keep it from being thrown away. Through this process, you can still keep the memories of that piece of furniture and be able to give it a fresh look to preserve it. #Reupholstering that original can be your investment in sustaining a family history you cannot live without! We are delighted we helped this family sustained their family history with so much #love. 💘 Www.centrepiece.com.sg or whatapps images/size to 90305057 now. #history #familyheirloom #centrepiecefurnishing #singapore #sassymama #architecture #homeanddecor #expatliving #tatler #taylorb #armchair #singapore (at Tanglin Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRoVY_ynm2e/?utm_medium=tumblr

[centrepiecefurnishing]

Christmas is coming far too soon... another house done. Getting #Reupholstering done for #CNY Whatapps images/size of your sofa to Vince at 90305057 now. (at Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6HwuREnnJC/?igshid=xdyxjewt5ohb

[centrepiecefurnishing]

It's important to understand the difference between recovering and reupholstering.  Recovering is simply putting new fabric over the old fabric. ... When you're #reupholstering an item, on the other hand, you're completely replacing the fabric and possibly installing new foam or other inserts. Always go to reliable and trust worthy upholster even if it may cost a little more. Like the old saying, you get for what pay for, so speak to Vince at 90305057. (at Asia/Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0p1m9pHp_3/?igshid=1ihh1m6zhzfpv

[centrepiecefurnishing]

#Reupholstering a #sofa instead of replacing it can potentially save you money, but the cost isn't usually the most important element of the decision. Hiring a good upholsterer can be almost as expensive as buying a new piece, so the things that make the job worth it are more personal -- like the sofa's sentimental value, suitability for your space and antique quality. Reupholstering also keeps the frame out of the landfill, making it the #eco-conscious thing to do. If the sofa was cheap and low-quality to begin with, though, reupholstering it is probably a poor use of money. Check with Vince @ 90305057 to have a better idea or email: [email protected] (at Faber Garden, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz7zW74n2yM/?igshid=1dwf1ze2ii4lc

[roseleinrarities]

I started the process of reupholstering this bad boy today. There's a lot of issues with the bottom falling and springs, and both the original and second layer of fabric are very torn. The original, I found out, was a lush green brocade silk still looking quite lovely on the upper back. I'm going to replace the springs with cushioning and repair and replace the fabric underneath that holds it up, as well as add a beautiful deep toned floral that goes well with the cherry wood. See the horsehair they used as a layer of fill? I've even seen horsehair inside Victorian jackets! I want to use this piece in the studio for an upcoming Victorian collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #antiques #victorian #victorianfurniture #refinishing #reupholstering #antiquefurniture #antiquesettee #vintagesettee #vintagehome #vintagedecor #horsehair #elegant #craftsmanship #DIY #vintagegirl #workinprogress #livecolorfully #projectpiece (at Oelwein, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/roseleinrarities/p/BxbbBIoAqjl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16r4zk6gkxsa1