Rebecca BannerJan 28
My haul of goodies from the fabric and button shop today. One in a stylish camouflage-y sort of pattern. Lightweight, so sandwiching it with the grey fleece to line my long black coat to make it warmer. A restyle with the buttons too.
Red velvet and trimming for reupholstering a chair, a family heirloom I was gifted recently.
Also got some burgundy bias tape to use with offspring no.2's cycle pannier/computer bag we're making.
#sewing #dressmaking #reupholstering
Bart Teeuwisse ❄️🇺🇦Jan 23

Re-upholstered our couch. The old fabric was disintegrating. And the seat cushion was a bit too thin. Replaced the cushion with a 7" thick bunk bed mattress. Sewed a new cover for the seat with a zipper along the back and part of the side for easy cleaning. Stapled on new upholstery on the back rest and finished it off with newly sewn piping.

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AI6YR BenDec 16
Hmm, someone who did not know how to reupholster chairs on these. (it looks like they picked the wrong kind of fabric for something in heavy use). Not sure if these are significant chairs or not. Walnut? #random #reupholstering #furniture
AI6YR BenNov 11
Before/after photos! Definitely learned a bunch of this reupholstering/restoration project. 1950's Walnut furniture in Finn Juhl / John Keal for Brown Saltman, but unknown actual manufacturer (of the era, similar, but not the same). . #furniture #furniturerestoration #diy #sewing #reupholstering #mcm
Show threadAI6YR BenNov 11
Ladder stitch and hand sewing it, after putting some foam in the back to pad it out somewhat. A curved needle would have made this easier and faster. #furniture #sewing #reupholstering
Show threadAI6YR BenNov 10
Not done, but wanted to see how this looks. Still need to add more staples on the back, welting, and back cover. The foam distribution and overlap is a question. I am probably going to trim the foam and testable those edges. #furniture #reupholstering
AI6YR BenNov 5
Hmm, is it wrong to use 1/8 inch paracord (which I already own in scads) instead of 1/8 inch cotton welt cord for my furniture reupholstering? 🤔 #furniture #reupholstering #sewing
Show threadAI6YR BenApr 24, 2025
Welting sewn, all attached to cushions cushions reattached. #diy #reupholstering #furniture #Eames
AI6YR BenApr 24, 2025
My reupholstering project continues. Welting required for these, then they can be resecured in place... then on to the arms. #diy #reupholstering
Show threadAI6YR BenApr 23, 2025

Getting closer. Learning things.... 1. Could have gone for a softer foam, got what people were recommending for Eames restorations, but this is NOT an Eames. It will be fine, but there is a difference. That is why the buttons aren't making the same pressure pattern...

2. Snap buttons don't work. Just sewing vinyl over the old ones and a couple of those, works a lot better.

3. Head foam needs to be recut, too lumpy. Really would have been easier to buy thinner foam to match the middle and head sections. Trying to trim foam thinner is problematic. Bought 5 inch foam to match the seat, but need 2 inch foam for the middle and top.

#diy #furniture #reupholstering