Okay, so are you ready? Get Set!!. Here it is.
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| Before (this was already torn apart, it also had burgandy bullion around the bottom.) |
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| midway through |
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Front with Cushion
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Pictorial: The Process From Start to Finish
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| Piecing fabric together |
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| Sewing fabric together. |
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| You can see that I matched the fabric. |
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| Sewing Cording |
Couch Stripped Bare
Burlap over springs on deck
Padding over burlap
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view of back
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Padding on arms
Muslin over padding on deck and arms
view of back with muslin on arms
View of front with muslin on arms and deck
view of muslin over back (forgot to show padding underneath muslin
on back and front of deck. )
view of back with muslin over padding at the top.
fabric over the muslin on the deck
fabric over deck and arms ( no cushion yet or fabric over front of arms)
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Fabric over back ( I forgot to take a picture of the padding
and muslin under the fabric.
I am so happy to have my couch done. I hope that you like it. I will be making pillows for it, and when they are done, I will post the pictures.
I would love to hear your comments. I always love hearing from you.
Enjoy your Sunday!!!
Debi
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OMG Debi, I can't tell you how impressive this is - you did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with it!
Now you can take a well deserved nap on it :)
Hugs,
Suzan
Hey Suzan,
DeleteThanks so much. I was really hard, but I finished.
Debi
you did great.. thats quite an undertaking and you should be very proud of yourself.
ReplyDeleteHey Sonny,
DeleteI am proud of myself. it was really hard. I don't think I will do something like that again. But I do love it.
Debi
Hi Debi! I was following you on Google+ and now I'm following with GFC. That is an amazing and mammoth project! I don't think a lot of women would have the guts to do it. Well done! I'm sure a lot of women will love to make your cushions once they're done.
ReplyDeleteTina - mom of 4 and author of 5 blogs
http://abooksandmore.blogspot.com (I have a weekly Saturday blog hop on the go)
Hi Tina,
DeleteThanks you so much for following me. I didn't think it would be as hard as it was. It was also hard to tackle a big job like that while I was trying to start a blog. Both are full time jobs.
I will be over to follow you.
Debi
That is crazy! It looks beautiful. I am very impressed.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I love it so much.
DeleteDebi
Oh Debi, what a beautiful job. I love re-upholstery and have done 4 dining chair seats for someone. Do you know that it is next to impossible to find classes in upholstery. Training is mostly found through the few remaining individual shop owners who may be willing to share their craft.
ReplyDeleteI was hoping that you'd done this work yourself. I was so glad that you were not sharing pics from the shop where it was being done for you, lol! It looks to be an expert job, and I'd like to read more posts about your upholstery adventures. I look forward to posting about it more too.
Have a nice Sunday,
Sandi
I learned from google and a book. There is a school here that does teach upholstering. It is called The Emily Griffith Opportunity School in Downtown Denver. It is a really good school. I have not taken their upholstery classes there, I have taken their clothing design classes. No, I can guarantee that I did the work myself. I think my husband was getting tired of the couch sitting on sawhorses.
DeleteThanks for visiting.
Debi
It looks beautiful!! What an undertaking, very good job!
ReplyDeleteDebbie :)
Hi Debbie,
DeleteThanks so much. I really appreciate it. It was quite the undertaking. I am not going to do my wingback chairs. I decided just to slipcover them.
thanks you so much for visiting.
Debi
Oh my word, this is totally unreal. I have no idea how to upholster, and this looks sooooooo hard, but so professional. Wow, I am totally impressed. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteHi Marty,
DeleteI didn't either. I have done slipcovers, but never upholstering. It is totally different. There are so many staples to remove.
Debi
OMG! I'm so glad you shared this! I've been wanting to do this to our couches, but didn't know how to go about it. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Christina,
DeleteIt is hard and a lot of work. You can find websites on google that will tell you how to do it, and I also bought a book called Professional Upholstering. I would also recommend getting a staple gun with an air compressor. I borrowed one from a friend. He told me that as wood gets older it gets harder, so my electric stable gun did not do the trick. The air compressor is the way to go. Let me know if you have questions.
Debi
Hi! I am your newest follower! Your couch turned out so good:) I would love a follow back at http://lefthandedideas.com
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda,
DeleteThanks you so much for following me. I will be over in a minute to follow back.
Debi
You have some crazy good skills there - I don't think I could ever do that!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Lisa
Hi Lisa,
DeleteYou can do it too. It is mostly stapling. I learned how from google and a book. It is just time consuming, and getting stables out of a couch are hard.
Thanks so much for visiting.
Debi
Wow! That turned out fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I really appreciate it. I'm really happy with it.
DeleteDebi
Wow, I wish I were half as talented! I am following you back. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa,
DeleteThanks for following me. I really appreciate the compliment.
Debi
What an amazing job! I found your site through the sasse life sunday social. I am your newest follower. I hope you get an opportunity to stop by TheStuffofSuccess and say hello. Have a terrific week. Athena
ReplyDeleteHi Athena,
DeleteThanks for following me. I am following you back. You have a great blog.
Debi
Beautiful camel back sofa! Thanks for following.........I'm following back! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for following me.
DeleteDebi
What a fun change-up! You did a beautiful job.
ReplyDeleteHi Amanda,
DeleteI love the way it looks. I was really tired of the red velvet. I needed something light and pretty.
Debi
Absolutely beautiful!! You did an amazing job, and the fabric is awesome. I love it. I am hosting my very first linky party, and would love to have you share this beauty.
ReplyDeletehttp://lifeonlakeshoredrive.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-bouquet-of-talent-sunday-linky-party.html
Hi Kathy,
Deletethanks so much. I will be over today to link up with your party.
Debi
Wow, what an amazing job you did! it came out so beautifully!!! Thanks for following me, am following back with pleasure.
ReplyDeletehugs
jutta
Jutta,
DeleteThanks for following. I appreciate it.
Debi
What an impressive job. I really like the combination of the fabrics, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Jenni,
DeleteThank you so much. I really like them also.
Debi
Debi,
ReplyDeleteI agree with all the other comments that this is just amazing!! You are so talented and need to be applauded!!
You deserve an A+ for this transformation!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Thanks so much Debbie. I really appreciate it.
DeleteDebi
This is just unbelievable! I would be so intimidated with a reupholstery project, especially with all the curves! You have done a great job! I am now following you and so glad that you are following me too!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathie,
DeleteI bit off more then I could chew, but I did finish. A little overwhelmed at times, but it's done. Thanks.
Debi
A bench seat sofa. Something I've been looking for and have not been able to find one. It looks absolutely beautiful. I hope it is very comfortable. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Joani,
DeleteIt is comfortable. The bench seat would not be hard to make. You can buy the foam at Joann's to make one It comes in a 4 inch and you can have them cut it to size. Thanks for taking the time to visit me.
Debi
That has to be one of the most amazing projects I've seen in a while! Well done! Know just how tiring re-upholstery can be: did it once and decided that once was enough! Mine was not nearly as complicated, either. Hope you enjoy many comfortable hours reclining on it!
ReplyDeleteHi Isobel,
DeleteThanks so much. I will only do it once also, but I really like the outcome.
Debi
This came out lovely!! I love the fabric for two reasons 1) love yellow and 2) my husband picked out that fabric for a purse I did (check out my blog).
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Fine Craft Guild linky party.
Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/09/another-fur-baby-coat.html
Hi Alisha,
DeleteThat is too funny. I love the way it came out. I am going to visit you post next. Can't wait to see your purse.
Debi
Wow, that is an amazing change!
ReplyDeleteI started my very first "Weekend Warmth" Linky party...and there are no rules. Please join in!
http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com/2012/09/weekend-warmth.html
Hi Bobi,
DeleteThanks for coming by. It is a huge change. I will be by your party in a minute.
Debi
Love it... You make me want to rip the old tired fabric from the couch I'm sitting on and tackle a home re-upholstery job of my own! Found you via the TT&J linky!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I really like it. It was tough though.
DeleteDebi
You did a great job. :) I'like the choice of fabric very much and appreciate you breaking the whole thing down step by step.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I really love it. I'm happy that you like the pictures.
DeleteDebi
Debi, this is gorgeous! I would not even attempt to do something like this. Love, love the fabric and it looks so professional. Great job girl! Thanks for sharing it with Share Your Cup.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Hey Jann,
DeleteThanks so much for hosting and visiting. I really appreciate it. I love it.
Debi
I admire your will to keep going and get the sofa finished it is just beautiful. I once pulled a chair apart and got so overwhelmed by the process I ended up giving it away. You are amazing.
ReplyDelete~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
Hi Ahrisha,
DeleteI can understand. I just wouldn't leave it because it was my living room couch. I wanted to though, but it was worth the work. I love it. Thanks for visiting.
Debi
Fantastic, Fantastic, Fantastic! Love the colors and the finish. So beautiful. Thank you for sharing and contributing to the link party at http://www.FineCraftGuild.com/party/
ReplyDeleteRose,
DeleteThank you so much. I really appreciate it. I love it. Thanks so much for hosting and visiting.
Debi
Hi Debi,
ReplyDeletejust wanted to let you know that I will be featuring you on Share Your Cup later today.
Hugs,
Jann
Thanks you so much Jann for featuring my couch. I really appreciate it and thanks for visiting.
DeleteDebi
Beautiful job!! Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you link up again this week. The party will be live tonight. www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nichi
Hey Nichi,
DeleteI will be sure to be there. Thanks for visiting and hosting.
Debi
I love your step by step reupholstery. I'd love to explore all the secrets of this craft. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I love how it came out. Thanks for visiting.
Deletedebi
Oh my goodness! You are brave! It came out so nice too! The fabric is great and it looks like it had a great frame to begin with- well worth re-using! You didn't like the burgundy bullion!! LOL 5 star job!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great frame. Thanks so much. I love the way it came out.
DeleteDebi
Hope I can find a couch like this on couch stores online. I want one for my eastwood city parkview condo. :)
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