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Thank you for your question. I agree that working with Stockinette is a bind. I make the liner out of calico or curtain lining as a general rule but have been going through leftover fabrics these past years and used that as well, it's better than putting it in the landfill. I make the insert about 2cm/1 inch larger so as not to pull the cushion in too much as you really need the resistance on the outer layer of cloth. th-cam.com/video/cutbNnpgjJc/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/lXqdVWN52zY/w-d-xo.html Both of these videos cover the lining covers that went with the cushions. Good luck with your project. I'm returning to the Portsmouth area next year

@@beinspired1487 thank you so much for your advice and video references. Good luck with your return to UK next year. Welcome back!

Thank you for the question. I use either 3M Multipurpose or 3M Hi-Strength Contact Adhesives for my projects as they seem to work the best. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for your comment. I want people to try these projects and not be flustered before they start.

Thank you for your comment. This was an easy fix and I think my friend will be pleased with the result

Thank you for your comment, good luck with your project

Thank you for the question. I have not had any comments regarding the crushed velvet stretching, as long as you are using the upholstery/interior decorating fabric you should be fine. The lighter dress-weight fabrics wouldn't hold up as well. Good luck with your project, I am sure it will look fantastic when it is done.

Thank you for your comment, good luck with your project.

@@beinspired1487 Welcome to America. There are EXCELLENT upholstery services that only offer high quality in our Country. Maybe you did find them yet.

Thank you for the comment. I think I could write a book about the ups and downs of this job. It is often trial and error to get it right for some people.

Thank you for the advice. I will look into what SEO is and go from there.

@@beinspired1487 If you want, can we discuss about it?

Thank you for your comment. I am glad this method of using foams will help fort out your uncomfortable couch, it is a shame to junk something that still has good bones which will last for many more years to come. From Houston, Texas.

Thank you for your comment.

Thank you for your question. I would suggest one you like. I have people who put anything on from velvet, and chenille through to light weights like chintz cotton and silk. Upholstery fabric often has a number of rubs it can take, as in someone sitting on a chair. Most people, make the choice of fabric depending on their needs as in children making a mess through to a more formal setting. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for your question. I use upholstery thread which you can find in the Coats and Clark election of threads wherever they are sold. If I need to use something else, then it is just a normal thread that I double up. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for the question. I personally do not know if they can be taken apart. I think there is usually a rod pushed through and then cut back in such a way they do not come off, as a screw would eventually undone. I have in the past spent a while cutting out the fabric scraps, cotton threads, and pet hair that has been caught in our office chair wheels. I'm sorry not to have been more helpful, but there might be some nice person on TH-cam who has already worked this problem out. We can not be the only two people who have problems with these wheels and things caught in them.

Thank you for your comment. I am sorry that you find the information a little too fast. We all learn at different speeds. I try to put all the information in at a working pace, as I am doing the project and I don't want to bore everyone with all the "Umms", "Ahhs ", or blank spaces in the recording. When I eventually get another project like this I will record it and hopefully make a better attempt than this one. Good luck with your project and I am sure there are other much better explanations on TH-cam

Thank you for your question. I did actually find two that had slipped down into the chair. My friend had told me that her husband had used lumbar pillows and that she hadn't been able to find them so she could show me how far out she wanted the inside back to be. She wanted something a little more permanent than a lumbar pillow.

@@beinspired1487 I spelled "lumbar" wrong. I was impressed by that procedure of yours. You're very skilled. I am using a lumbar pillow now and I wish I had something better--like a new recliner.

@@dr797-w2b Not a problem, auto-correct often gets me into trouble as it sends out nothing like I was saying and the other person gets confused. The reason for her not getting a new recliner was this had been her husband's favourite chair and he had passed about a month after being diagnosed with brain cancer.

@@beinspired1487 Sorry to hear about your friend's loss. Thanks for the video.

Thank you for your question. I have another video that might give you a better idea of how to do your project. I hope it is of use to you. th-cam.com/video/lJv2lHt3Cl0/w-d-xo.html

@@beinspired1487 Thanks for the reply. My chair currently has no webbing, and I have direct access to the springs as the unsecured the burlap. Given the chair doesn't have any webbing, I am wondering if adding webbing would be a good idea?

@@JaneBro-qf9nm Absolutely add webbing as it holds everything in place you can it is really easy to do. I would tell my students to do the job properly as it will last longer than doing half the job. This video might give you a better idea, the principle is the same whether on a small chair or a large one. If you are in America then use the black striped webbing for the project, as apparently, the red stripped one is for the chair back. th-cam.com/video/Jm6LrqkQyMw/w-d-xo.html

Thank you. This style shouldn't blow away in a gust of wind as it is shaped. My friend is delighted with hers.

I'm sorry I can not tell you the answer. I only got a Persil advert at 11.54 which could be skipped, I guess it is the luck of the draw. I do not choose the adverts or the duration. I personally dislike it when I get two adverts together that I can not skip followed by another one a little later it does distract from the viewing of the subject matter.

Susan, leaving here is going to be so very hard, as I have made some wonderful friends over the years. We will have to video chat and email as I will with others. This year will be full of "Last times" doing this or going places as my departure comes closer and I make positive plans to move back to the UK. I can not allow doubt to take over. I have learnt to be my primary cheerleader especially when I am going through second thoughts, so they do not take over and prevent me from seeing what could be.

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Thank you. It was a vintage fabric that my daughter really liked when she found it in my fabric store many years ago.

@@beinspired1487 I am learning a lot from you, so thank you so much for sharing your talent with us!

@@1CelloOne Thank you. I set up this channel because I didn't know how many more years I could do this for and wanted others to benefit from my knowledge. I have enjoyed teaching many people over the years and I love hearing from my viewers.

@@beinspired1487 I really appreciate you and your knowledge! Thanks so much for sharing with us :)

@@1CelloOne I prefer to give the information to you all for free than keep it to myself. Have a wonderful week.

Thank you for your question. I am located just north of Houston, Texas. I work alone on projects as I no longer work full-time or have a company. I do this to show people how to do the work so they get a nice finished look when their projects are completed. I would suggest either going back to where you purchased the bench and asking them to sort the problem out or ordering a better-quality foam from your local Foam Store, I think they are a franchise or an upholstery business close to you and take your seat cushion into them they can help you.

@@beinspired1487 What kind of foam would you recommend for a bench cushion that gets used a lot every day? I reached out to the company (in Charlotte, NC.) I sent pictures, they said the crown collapsed and they would replace it for a hipping fee. But, my guess is the new cushion will just collapse again. I am in the process of learning about foam and trying to find an upholsterer in my area that will build a cushion that will last 15 or so years. I live in NW FL about 8-9 hours from you. Thank you so much for getting back to me.

@@1CelloOne Thank you for the question. I would suggest putting extra firm foam on the bench as it should last a long time. If you email me some photos and dimensions of the bench I can give you better advice. I'm sorry but I am still laughing about the dome collapsing, what a load of crock. My email in in the "About section". If you click on the name of my channel you should be able to find it there. My son and I could do a house call one long weekend and fix the bench for you. 😏

@@beinspired1487 WoW, I will send you an email, thank you so much!

Thank you for the question. I use the 2cm/1" thick Dacron for my projects as it gives the most resistance and hides most imperfections. If I have to go much thinner I will double up on the Dacron if needed. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for your question. I order the foam I use from my local Foam Store, which I believe is a franchise as I have seen adverts for them in various cities throughout America. I advise people to order from a company that deals with foam rather than picking it up at your local craft shop as it is usually overpriced for the quality you are paying for. I did have a lady say she ordered hers online, so Google for suppliers and see what comes up, or even visit your local upholsterers, they might be able to help as they will be local to you. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for the question. I do in most cases try to keep the integrity of the original where possible. If you haven't already got rid of the original cotton batting then I suggest you use that and put extra padding over the top to smooth the cushion top out. This can be cotton batting, foam, Dacron, or a combination of these materials. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for the comment. I realized this would make a nice short video so I didn't set it up properly, just carried on. I am glad it was of use to you, good luck with your project.

Thank you for your comment. I taught this subject so I try to think of the questions people asked and make sure that I have covered most of them in my videos. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for your question. I usually use a 2"/5cm thick, high-density/extra firm piece of foam for the base as it seems to stand up better. Remember to put a barrier cloth between the springs and the foam being used so the foam doesn't spread too quickly due to wear and tear. Good luck with your project

Thank you for the question. Fabric stores should have a few different plastics on rolls or in packages. There are pictures on the packaging that will show you what items it can be used for. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for your question. I heat the plastic on medium heat and only until I can start stretching it into place, and also over any creases that might be in the plastic if it has been folded. I worry I might heat it up too much and pull it too thinly over the corners of the chair seat. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for your lovely comment, good luck with your project.

Thank you, I appreciate the support and hope to continue to produce informative videos.

Thank you for your comment. I would suggest not lining the church tablecloths as that will help keep the costs down. Fold and press the side hems into position and chain them all together, as in run one side and then the other of each panel, then separate them. Fold in the bottom hem and do the same again. If you top stitch the top of the panels to the tabletop fabric it will hold everything in place as they will be easier to put on the tables so the seems will not snag on the table edges. Good luck with your project

Thank you for your question. Dacron is used as a filler and smooths out most imperfections there might be on a chair, seat/back cushion, or chair seat. It puffs out the cover a little making the chair look more inviting and comfortable. Sometimes I am only replacing the seat cushion and because the older cover might have stretched I can shred some Dacron or use Polifil to fill out any corners. You will find putting the cover on a lot easier with a Dacron wrap as some fabrics have fire retardancy sprayed on them creating more friction with uncovered foam, it also holds the foam together when manipulating it into the cover. I use it on the arms and back of chairs when I am re-upholstering them too. I hope this answers your question, good luck with your project

@@beinspired1487 thank you so much ! all the best!

@@filitsaroca2436 Thank you

Thank you for the question. The thicker piece of foam in the center is high-density/extra firm foam and the thinner one on each side is low-density/super soft foam. I am sure there are numbers that go with them, but those are the labels I have been given in the UK and over here in the US. I hope that helps. Good luck with your project.

Thank you, I appreciate your comment

Thank you for the question. I would suggest you follow the instructions in this video as it shows you how to cut a fibre-filled pillow in half. th-cam.com/video/Qn_1zfO5EGA/w-d-xo.html Good luck with your project.

Thank you for the question. For these, I sewed the hems on each length of fabric. then place the lining on top of the face fabric about an inch higher so the lining won't show. Then folded the side hems in, pinned, and machine sewed them in place, this holds everything together. Then you can treat them as one piece of fabric for the rest of the process. Sometimes I do, but for machine-sewn curtains, I do not bother. I hope this helps and good luck with your project

Thank you for your comment. I personally like a man who has more going for him than mowing the lawn and sitting in front of the telly watching sports, and drinking beer. Good luck with your project and the girl you are out to impress, it is nice to know that you are pushing your interests. I hope you make a mean Spaghetti Bolagnais or other tasty dishes to impress her too, The way to most people's hearts is through their stomachs, both of my sons are good cooks.

@@beinspired1487 well I’m the one who burned a hole in her couch so it’s really the least I can do lol

@@jaredchamberlain5709 I take it you learnt a lesson. If nothing else she should be impressed you tried to right the wrong. My heart goes out to on this one.

Thank you for your comment. I also look up other people's videos, so I can get a few hints on things I might not have done in many years. We all have little tricks of the trade to share.

@@beinspired1487 your welcome

Thank you for your comment. I should think it could add to the support by keeping the spring parallel. The main problem was the filler had settled and there wasn't anything to push the lumbar areas back into place which is why I used foam. The elderly gentleman with the chair had used pillows to support his back, so I think the problem had been there for quite a while. If you look at the construction of the springs they are not contoured for the lumbar area.

I'm sorry, I don't always get the right angle as I set up the camera and point in what I hope is the right direction. I will have to get a camera that I can flip the screen so I can see what I am actually capturing, not what I hope I am capturing.

Thank you for your kind words. I hope your newly lengthened curtains look great in their new place.

Thank you for your question. You might be able to if the fabric on the cover is loose enough to do so, and it might have to be quite a long dart so it doesn't look too puckered. The only problem would be that there would be stress on the fabric and stitching as you are taking some of the fabric out of the cover, which in turn, might mean you have a bigger problem to fix . Good luck with your project

@@beinspired1487 thank you, I think I'll stick with your repair idea

@@demita840 I think you will get a nicer finish with this method., although it can be a little awkward depending on where your patch needs to be done.

Thank you for your comment. I'm originally from the Portsmouth area in Hampshire, although I left the UK in '96 for a little globe-trotting/living. I make a point of not boring people with my nonsense so cut most of it out as I edit the films. Good luck with your project.

Thank you for your question. I order my foam from The Foam Store here in Houston, I believe they are part of a franchise so there should be more of them throughout the States. Otherwise, you will have to look up a local company close to you that can offer more variety than a craft store can. As for the depth of the cushions, if it is a double-sided cushion then I would put in a 3 1/2" center of extra firm/high-density foam with a layer of 1" super soft/low-density foam on either side as shown in the video. If the cushion can only be used one way then I would advise you to use 4" extra firm/high-density with a layer of 1" super soft/low-density foam on top, but still wrap the dacron all the way around the seat cushion as shown in the video. Good luck with your project.

Thank you so much! Is the dacron 1 inch thickness also?

@@charlottegasperlin3992 I prefer to use the 1" thick Dacron as it is more forgiving. If there is a problem with lining up the foam sides or if the original cover has stretched a bit the dacron will fill out and smooth the edges a bit better.

Thank you. I hope you are thrilled with your effort when the blinds are in place.