That 10:00 hole did get drilled a little crooked. Reality is that not every single project turns out 100 % right every time but much is learned through the process. There are a whole lot of ways to...
If you're going to reupholster it yourself, I'll tell you that to cover extra large welt cord (piping) is very difficult unless you have a fairly heavy duty sewing machine and a very narrow zipper ...
Zelda is correct about the short legs. The longer, round tapered legs are vintage and I'm searching for a source for those. I'll let you know if I can find something close.
Great and relatively easy project:
1. Remove seats
2. Try liquid de-glosser rubbed on with a cloth to take off any shine so paint will stick
3. Spray carefully with a primer, let...
Happy to hear about felt. I love it and sew and upholster with it often. The fact that it doesn't fray is the best part. I'll be incorporating it into more of my own designs. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for that simple, logical explanation of how to add color. I struggle with the same thing. What colors to add and how to add them. I think I can do this.
baba yaga-Yes. I will eventually recover it when I change my pillows and small furniture but I'm enjoying the dark brown right now. (How about finding that cute $7.99 ottoman at Goodwill just when ...
I first saw some YouTube videos on SimplySpray.com where they painted a sofa. There are nine colors available. I'd also like to see how each one turns out with three or four coats.
I'm very picky when it comes to furniture upholstery fabric and this little ottoman's new color isn't stiff and doesn't rub off. I haven't tried to wash it. Not sure if I'd even ever try washing up...
We painted our exterior brick and our fireplace brick the first chance we got. It's been at least fourteen years and I've never regretted it. If our brick had been attractive, I may have reconsider...
Buy a pair of lamps at Goodwill, paint them and add jazzy fabric to the shades. There are tons of tutorials out there for this project. A nice pair of lamps is like a nice pair of earrings.
Hey folks. I've spoken to some reps for SimplySpray, a company that makes non-toxic upholstery spray paint. They assure me that it stays soft and pliable if you apply it correctly. They even sent ...
Good old foam rubber is the best option as well as cotton or wool batting. For stuffing cushions, you can use kapok, which is also water resistant. Polyurethane foam and dacron (both widely used) a...
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I'm assuming there is a rule prohibiting an occasional AT DIY tutorial writer from entering her design?
On Thursday a local designer is coming over to assess my studio space in trade for me reupholstering a chair for her. It really does work!
In real life a mirror does live on that wall.
Forget the $$$, it's very satisfying to make something yourself.
That 10:00 hole did get drilled a little crooked. Reality is that not every single project turns out 100 % right every time but much is learned through the process. There are a whole lot of ways to...
If you're going to reupholster it yourself, I'll tell you that to cover extra large welt cord (piping) is very difficult unless you have a fairly heavy duty sewing machine and a very narrow zipper ...
Zelda is correct about the short legs. The longer, round tapered legs are vintage and I'm searching for a source for those. I'll let you know if I can find something close.
Great and relatively easy project: 1. Remove seats 2. Try liquid de-glosser rubbed on with a cloth to take off any shine so paint will stick 3. Spray carefully with a primer, let...
Natalie, See some upholstery projects here on ApartmentTherapy-chicago, http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/search?q=shel...
Happy to hear about felt. I love it and sew and upholster with it often. The fact that it doesn't fray is the best part. I'll be incorporating it into more of my own designs. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for that simple, logical explanation of how to add color. I struggle with the same thing. What colors to add and how to add them. I think I can do this.
baba yaga-Yes. I will eventually recover it when I change my pillows and small furniture but I'm enjoying the dark brown right now. (How about finding that cute $7.99 ottoman at Goodwill just when ...
I first saw some YouTube videos on SimplySpray.com where they painted a sofa. There are nine colors available. I'd also like to see how each one turns out with three or four coats.
I'm very picky when it comes to furniture upholstery fabric and this little ottoman's new color isn't stiff and doesn't rub off. I haven't tried to wash it. Not sure if I'd even ever try washing up...
We painted our exterior brick and our fireplace brick the first chance we got. It's been at least fourteen years and I've never regretted it. If our brick had been attractive, I may have reconsider...
Buy a pair of lamps at Goodwill, paint them and add jazzy fabric to the shades. There are tons of tutorials out there for this project. A nice pair of lamps is like a nice pair of earrings.
Hey folks. I've spoken to some reps for SimplySpray, a company that makes non-toxic upholstery spray paint. They assure me that it stays soft and pliable if you apply it correctly. They even sent ...
I've had an outdoor rug in my front hallway for years. I'm getting tired of its' tan-ness, happy to see the new colors and patterns.
Obviously there are lots of fans of your style, Lindsay. I must say that I like it so much, I had to do a little post on it myself right here.
Good old foam rubber is the best option as well as cotton or wool batting. For stuffing cushions, you can use kapok, which is also water resistant. Polyurethane foam and dacron (both widely used) a...