How to recover a couch diy

In my upholstering experience I have tackled a number of arm-chairs, several stools, a couple of headboards, and now most recently, a sofa. I haven't taken on a sofa in the past partly because the need just didn't arise, but also because the size of the project was a little daunting. Now that I've done it, I can say that it really isn't any more complicated than an arm-chair, but it is more work and more time, simply because it's bigger. Re-upholstering a sofa yourself has 2 great…

Recently at Style-Files, Danielle de Lange was mulling whether to buy the pricey ($1,000), chic or a Ikea's cheap, rather clunky and traditional alternative, the Ektorp chair ($199), below. She inadvertently pointed out a great lesson in slip-cover assumptions: the usual, standard approach with piping or neat seams is NOT the only way to go. Paola Navone devised a slipcover where seams are sewn inside-out, and the pillows are not squared and boxy but constructed of two squares of fabric…

Materials: Staple gun and lots of staples One large drop cloth (approx 10’x12’) and one long drop cloth (approx 4’x12’) **Measure your couch before purchasing material – you might need more or less than I used Fabric Scissors (or just good, sharp ones) Needle Nose Pliers Time, patience, and a sense of humor I really liked the look of the unbleached drop cloths from the hardware store. It’s a sturdy weave, the cloths are large enough that I don’t have to piece anything together, it’s all…

Learn how I reupholstered my old couch to give it new life in this step by step photo tutorial that only cost me $200!

How to reupholster a couch with a staple gun. Easy NO SEW upholstery tutorial using an old Pottery Barn slipcover and staples.

This is by far the easiest way to reupholster a reclining couch; you don't even have to remove the old fabric! #diyprojects #dropcloth

Discover budget-friendly ways to fix your old couch with this with these old sofa makeover ideas!

do it yourself divas: DIY Strip Fabric From a Couch and Reupholster It

I recovered this RV Jack Knife Sofa using hot glue and curtain fabric. This was a very budget-friendly way to cover up an RV Couch.

Do you need an updated sofa on a budget? How about you make a slipcover. Here is a tutorial on how to make your own.