Mass-produced furniture that has seen better days can be re-upholstering.If you like doing your own projects, the process is definitely worth it.With help and knowledge, this project can be fun and constructive.
Step 1: Look for the right couch.
Just as cars are designed to be worked on, most furniture is re-upholstered.The couch that has seen better days doesn't need to be thrown away.There are a lot of things to find here.
Step 2: Pick a couch that you like.
At the very least, find a couch that is of a style that can be turned into something enjoyable by the time it is finished.
Step 3: Take pictures of the couch.
Take pictures of how the couch looks before you destroy it.Take pictures inside and outside.Take pictures of any area that might be difficult.This type of project can take a long time, so it's good to have a photographic memory for reference.You don't know when you'll need to go back and look at the couch again.
Step 4: The couch should be taken apart in the following order.
Take care not to damage the old cover or other parts that will be needed later, such as stuffing, while taking the couch's fabric off.Dust-clothes and all the fabric around the bottom should be removed with the sofa upside down or on its back.Take off the outside back, the inside back and the deck when you turn the sofa upright.The old cover can be used as a pattern to cut your new fabric.You should keep the old cover around until you finish the sofa.
Step 5: The cushions should be inspected for compromised filling material.
If the filling material needs to be replaced after the couch is stripped down, you should check it out.Purchase high-quality foam if the sofa needs new cushion filling.It will last for a long time.The cheap foam breaks down quickly.High-quality foam can get very expensive very quickly, and its cost is tied to the cost of petroleum, so don't skimp out, or else the couch will be saggy and uncomfortable.
Step 6: Your pictures can be used as a guide.
You may want to consult the "photographic memory" compiled from before the couch was taken apart or ask for advice from a more experienced person as you create and put the new cover on.
Step 7: Cut your fabric.
To cut your fabric, you have to find a large flat area.The old cover can be used to cut the fabric.To save fabric, place the old cover pieces on the new fabric and rearrange them on top of the fabric.The old seam was cut from the seamed edges.The fabric cover will be pulled onto the sofa with the help of the stapled edges.
Step 8: You should sew your fabric.
The heavy duty metal sewing machines hold up longer than the lightweight plastic machines.The foot is used to sew along the edges.To sew the fabric, use heavy duty thread and a heavy needle.The seam allowance is 1/2.
Step 9: Attach the fabric to the couch with a heavy-duty staple gun.
Purchase a good-quality staple gun if you don't have one.
Step 10: Attach the new material from the inside out.
Attach the inside arms and inside back first, then the sofa deck.Pull the fabric snug as you attach it, or it will stretch over time.Attach the inside and sew the cushion.The bottom of the inside arms and inside back can be loosened if the cushions are too small.Attach the arms and the back.
Step 11: When the couch is done, take pride in your accomplishments.