I'm watching this after seeing an amateur upholsterer's video. Watching you work and seeing your results...it's clear that you are a professional. Very, very nice.
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This was awesome! It definitely makes re-upholstery less intimidating. I’m excited for my 1st project! I’m re-upholstering my Great Grandmother’s lounge chair that is now mine! ❤️
Just found your channel and after years of watching upholstery channels, am glad I did. Love your straight forward explanations and the little mini videos focusing on specific areas e.g. arms etc. More mini videos on focused areas would be brilliant! Thanks from Liverpool
Been upholstering since 1985 , bit sometimes it’s just nice to,watch others doing it and I’m still learning bits many years later. the info on the tightening of the springs at the beginning was really useful. Lovely upholstering, think you might need to treat yourself to a Bambi silent air compressor though! Mine is perfect for my small garage workshop. When it kicks in, it is as quiet as a fridge. Hope business is ruining good for you, I’m always booking 12 weeks ahead !
Hi Anna, absolutely me too. I learn something new every day, never stop learning. Good for you that you are so booked up. Hope business stays strong for you in these tough times. 💪 ⛏️📎✂️📐🧵
Kudos to you bloke for a job well done.. started watching this video thinking this would be easy; after seeing the end, I realized it was impossible!😩😵
The details in this video are so helpful! After watching I gained a better understanding of how to reupholster my couch. I've been checking out other videos for some time and just found this one and for me this has been the most helpful by far. Will check out your the other videos. Enjoyed the bits of humor too!
So I have a 4 section recliner that I need reupholstered. Called around a few places for quotes. $2500 just for labor, plus the cost of padding and fabric. Can someone help me understand why it’s less expensive to just buy a new sofa?🤷♂️
Hi Bernie. Its because most cheap furniture nowadays is imported and they are made in factories where they cut major corners on quality. They also use cheap materials and aren't made to last longer than 5 years. 🙏⛏️📎✂️📐🧵
Hi Neil. Thank you for all you share. Love the channel. I have an odd question that may be better answered through a PM. Are you willing share a moment of advise?
How much would that cost? I want to keep my corner sofa as it's the perfect size & shape for my lounge, plus it's the most comfortable thing i have ever sat and laid on. But it's brown and won't suit the room when I complete the decorating.
😊😊😊 thankyou very much. I believe my shears are called Swish! I may be slightly off on that but they are 12"! Hope this helps and many thanks for the lovely words!!!📎📐✂️🧵🙏😊
These types of tasks are fascinating for any lover of furniture design and it's something that can be extremely useful in many situations. For example, I love leather sofas, but this time my wife and I decided to go with a Ducaroy sofa fabric boucle that we ordered from Manhattan Home Design because we loved the pristine white hue of its finish, but if we decide to switch back to leather some day, I hope I can do it myself. Thanks for the tutorial!
This was so helpful! I’m no professional, by any stretch, but I’ve done a bit of upholstery here and there. I’m getting ready to tackle my traditional style sofa though, and this answered a couple of bits I was unsure about. I know this video is a few years old now, but if you see this, thank you. 😊
Hey John! Thanks so much for watching my videos and for your comment, it means a lot. I’m trying to upload every week so hopefully you’ll keep learning 😉 thanks again mate!
Haha thank you Polly! I’m hoping I’ll get to hang on for it for a bit longer 🤞🏻 thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment - it means a lot!
What you’ve called “Selvage” is just called “bulk” in the US. Here (and I believe there), “selvage” is the *side of the fabric weave where the shuttle turns around, usually strengthened to stay straight. YMMV
Great stuff, but I find it discouraging to even try to do this myself. I have no idea how you got those measurements to match up. If I did that it would be completely screwed up and I would end up throwing my arms in the air and duct taping the whole thing.
Hi Marc, only way to learn is by making mistakes. I have been doing this for 15 years and still make mistakes, best way to learn. Hope this finds you well and thanks for watching 😊 🙏 🧵✂️⛏️📐
Thank you! Yea apologies for the camera quality in this video - we’ve since bought a new camera and our videos are of much higher quality. But thank you for watching!
Thanks for tutorials how much fabric did you use covering this sofa please, I have a three seater similar to this and a chair I want to cover feel more confident watching your video 😀
Very informative and engaging video , 5 🌟 , would be better to watch if you would use exposure lock on your camera as it keeps adjusting itself during recording. I had the same issue as my phone did not have exposure lock feature, but i downloaded the app and it works well now. Good luck mate
DirtySnale thanks so much! I know, it’s so annoying 😩 I’ve ordered a new camera as I’m current using my phone and had no idea I could download an app 🤣🤦🏻♀️ but hopefully the camera will be much better quality (when it finally arrives) Looking forward to your next video 😁👍🏻
Ah man! I thought I would repair and recover an old sofa instead of buying a new one but damnnnnn!! you make this look soo hard 🤔🤔 for me.. i cant even sew....helppppp
Hi Semo, cushions that are sewn in are a lot more difficult as they all have to be sewn in as one piece, and it involves taking a lot of fabric off to get to the seats. If you are going too attempt this always follow the original patterns. 👍🙏📎✂️📐⛏️🧵
@@faceliftinteriors Thanks for the response & thanks for all your videos. This couch project is something that I'm looking at out on the horizon somewhere so I'm just trying to get my head around how to upholster. I could potentially just use detached pillows on the reupholster. Probably would simplify the job. It is a sectional coach so I figured they used attached pillows to more easily keep them in place.
That’s an amazing job. I have a single seater couch. The fabrics been scratched by me cats. Maybe a new slipcover will do 🤷♀️ I don’t think I can manage doing me own diy
Great video. From start to finish, I would have liked to have seen how you copied the fabric pattern for the couch arms and then sewed the new fabric together. They were finished very nicely but I would have liked to have seen exactly how you did that. Do you have another video from your library that shows how you make and sew couch arms?
Hi Sarah! You don’t have to change all of the padding if it doesn’t need it - we replace foam if it needs it and re-pad as a standard service but if the foam is new and doesn’t need any re-padding, you can just recover 😊👍🏻
Would you say that stapling is legit? Not in anyway a criticism (I have no clue) but I keep reading online about stapling being wrong - but you're blantantly a professional and some of those attachments I can't see how you could do anything but staple them? (Great content btw, I've subscribed)
Hi Holly! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing, it means a lot 😊 In the early days of upholstery they used to use tacks and a hammer to secure fabric on furniture. However, for more modern furniture - upholsterers tend to use an air gun and staples. Upholsterers do still use the old techniques (like stitch and stuff) to reupholster traditionally upholstered furniture. I hope this is helpful and my ramblings make sense 🤣
This is good shit… I want to upgrade my couch cushions. My wife insists we buy a new couch but she doesn’t realize she’s complaining about the crap foam that came with it. There’s no support. You sit and the cushion compresses like crazy. I gotta research how to build cushions
Hi there! Thank you for watching, it’s really appreciated. Check out my video I uploaded on upholster foams, you might find it useful…here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/jbfhtRP3gIQ/w-d-xo.html
Great videos and thanks for the tool list with links With the price of sofas at the moment, as I worked with an upholsterer for a few weeks some 30 years ago - my wife wants me to look at building a bespoke ‘basic’ sofa for an awkward space and a large family… Have you got any advice on material ( I’m currently looking at eBay! ) and foam ( I’m looking a durafoam on eBay as Leicester shops are very expensive) Also, what are your thoughts on using mdf for the frame. The frame will be square and low. Cheers.
Hi Darren! I would normally make our sofa frames out of solid beech wood but it doesn’t stop those hightstreet brands from making theirs out of MDF, chipboard and the like with a little bit of hardwood thrown in for the odd support 😉 so it can be done but I would be thrown in upholstery jail if I recommended you do it 🤣 I get all my sundries from Martin’s and Livedale (if you’re in the UK) Fabrics I get from upholstery fabric suppliers but you tend to need accounts with them to order from them (and are trade only). But as long as the fabric you buy is upholstery fabric - you should be good. Hope this helps 😊👍🏻
Good. Don't turn your head away from the microphone when speaking. Could do with some close-ups to have a good look at what you're doing, like kicking the springs or metal straps. I hope this helps.
Your channel has been so helpful, thank you! I want to upholster our two seater slipcover sofa but I don’t think the fabric I want has the width to go across the back in one piece like yours did. You mentioned piecing fabric, is there a specific place/way this should be done? Also, if I use upholstery velvet do I need to cut my pieces with the velvet going all the same way? Thanks :)
Hi Ellenarae! Thank you for watching my videos, I’m glad you find them helpful 😊 So there’s a couple of options you could do with the outside back if you can’t get it out of one width - firstly you could run the fabric, which means turning it so the pile goes side to side instead of down...however, like you asked, if you do this the rest of the pieces you cut should all be going the same way with the pile otherwise you run the risk of the fabric looking different colours or shades. Secondly, you could sew a seam down the middle of the outside pack if you don’t want to run the fabric sideways. Finally, you could use a full width on the back and then piece two smaller even sized pieces of fabric either end...again, you’d sew those and would have two seams. It just depends what you find easier and what look you’d rather have! I hope this makes sense and is helpful 😊👍🏻
@@faceliftinteriors gathering supplies for my project! can i ask about the deck. What kind of material should i use for the lining (the black fabric you used) and when you sew the front deck strip to the lining fabric are you sewing the hessian webbing to the bottom of those as well and leaving the ends long to staple down? then when it comes to fitting you put on the front deck strip, flap over the lining fabric, staple down the hessian and then lash through all three layers (just behind the seam line?), Hope that makes sense! Thanks!
Hi Lesley, yes. Upholstery fabrics can be FR backed (you can ask the fabric company to do this for you). If not, you have use an FR interliner before you put your fabric on. Hope this helps 😊👍🏻
What type of fabric is the black fabric used between the bottom cushions and the frame? You added 6+ inches of the couch fabric and then hand stitched to the frame. Thanks!
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Do you offer your services to general customers and how do I get ahold of you! Great job best DYI video I've seen by far!!
This video made me realise exactly why I’m going to hire someone to do my couches and not attempt this myself!
Haha thanks Ella! It’s not as easy as people think but you can learn 😊👍🏻
That’s funny, it made me realize that furniture building is really quite simple...
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I just started the video and this made me literally laugh out loud
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I'm watching this after seeing an amateur upholsterer's video. Watching you work and seeing your results...it's clear that you are a professional. Very, very nice.
That’s very kind of you to say, thank you so much! 😊🙏🏻
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This was awesome! It definitely makes re-upholstery less intimidating. I’m excited for my 1st project! I’m re-upholstering my Great Grandmother’s lounge chair that is now mine! ❤️
Hi Sidney! I’m glad you found this helpful! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment and good luck with your first project 😊👍🏻
How did it go?
^^^ how did it go? I need to know lol
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Sidney, are you okay?
This guy is hilarious...he deserves many more subscribers!
Haha thank you so much! That’s kind of you to say 😁
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So, maybe a sofa shouldn't be my first project! but I'm being gifted a wonderful sofa with ugly fabric, so I'm gonna try my best !!!
Hope all goes well. 🙏😊✂️🧵⛏️📐
Just found your channel and after years of watching upholstery channels, am glad I did. Love your straight forward explanations and the little mini videos focusing on specific areas e.g. arms etc. More mini videos on focused areas would be brilliant! Thanks from Liverpool
Hi Jane! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, it’s really appreciated 😊👍🏻 so glad you find them helpful!
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Been upholstering since 1985 , bit sometimes it’s just nice to,watch others doing it and I’m still learning bits many years later.
the info on the tightening of the springs at the beginning was really useful.
Lovely upholstering, think you might need to treat yourself to a Bambi silent air compressor though! Mine is perfect for my small garage workshop. When it kicks in, it is as quiet as a fridge.
Hope business is ruining good for you, I’m always booking 12 weeks ahead !
Hi Anna, absolutely me too. I learn something new every day, never stop learning. Good for you that you are so booked up. Hope business stays strong for you in these tough times. 💪 ⛏️📎✂️📐🧵
Can I just bring you my sofa with fabric and you can call me when you've completed this enormous (for me) project?
Haha Im sure you can do it! Let me know if you need any help along the way and I’ll be happy to help 😊👍🏻
Kudos to you bloke for a job well done.. started watching this video thinking this would be easy; after seeing the end, I realized it was impossible!😩😵
Haha never impossible Glen 😉 thanks for watching!
The details in this video are so helpful! After watching I gained a better understanding of how to reupholster my couch. I've been checking out other videos for some time and just found this one and for me this has been the most helpful by far. Will check out your the other videos. Enjoyed the bits of humor too!
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment - so glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏻
So I have a 4 section recliner that I need reupholstered. Called around a few places for quotes. $2500 just for labor, plus the cost of padding and fabric. Can someone help me understand why it’s less expensive to just buy a new sofa?🤷♂️
Hi Bernie. Its because most cheap furniture nowadays is imported and they are made in factories where they cut major corners on quality. They also use cheap materials and aren't made to last longer than 5 years. 🙏⛏️📎✂️📐🧵
Wow I love it en it's an art work u must have patience wen it comes to aligning de side of the couch
Thank you so much 😊🙏🏻
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I would hire this guy to do upholstery at my place just for the jokes!! Funny lad
Haha that’s so much mate 😆👍🏻 I’m glad someone finds me funny 🤣
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Hi Neil. Thank you for all you share. Love the channel. I have an odd question that may be better answered through a PM. Are you willing share a moment of advise?
Hiya, yes sure no problem. Dm on Instagram or email info@faceliftinteriors.co.uk
Many thanks 😊 🙏 🧵✂️⛏️📐
How much would that cost?
I want to keep my corner sofa as it's the perfect size & shape for my lounge, plus it's the most comfortable thing i have ever sat and laid on. But it's brown and won't suit the room when I complete the decorating.
Hiya Darren, if you would like more information please email me at info@faceliftinteriors.co.uk. many thanks 😊 🙏 📎🧵⛏️✂️
Really good tutorial and loads of tips throughout the video. Thank you! 👍🏻
Thanks so much. Thank you for watching 😊👍🏻
I love his introduction lol, genuinely hilarious and straight to the point definitely subscribing right away.
Haha thank you Leticia!! Really appreciate your support, it means a lot 😊🙏🏻
Nice job my man!!!
Thank you sir 😊🙏🏻
I like your hair! ps: greetings from San Antonio, Texas
That’s very kind, thank you sir! Best wishes to San Antonio! So cool! 😊🙏🏻
You are hilarious and gorgeous and very talented ❤😂 !! Also what brand of fabric sheers are you using??
😊😊😊 thankyou very much.
I believe my shears are called Swish! I may be slightly off on that but they are 12"! Hope this helps and many thanks for the lovely words!!!📎📐✂️🧵🙏😊
These types of tasks are fascinating for any lover of furniture design and it's something that can be extremely useful in many situations. For example, I love leather sofas, but this time my wife and I decided to go with a Ducaroy sofa fabric boucle that we ordered from Manhattan Home Design because we loved the pristine white hue of its finish, but if we decide to switch back to leather some day, I hope I can do it myself. Thanks for the tutorial!
Very nice job, oh boy u r very funny. I love d way u illustrated d job, lots of love for u all the way from Nigeria.
Thanks so much for your kind comment...I’m so glad someone finds me funny 🤣 sending love back to Nigeria 😊
Trust me, your hair is killer!!!!!! Carry on fabric man. 👌♥️👍
Haha!! Why thank you 🤣👍🏻
There was a couple more spots in the video you should have fixed your hair 🤭
Lmao this was informative, thank you!
🤣🤣 I think my hair is a lost cause!
Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏻
My camel back sofa has a cotton cover directly over the foam. Can I use the existing cover as a liner for the final cover?
Yes you can, just add more padding if needed! ☺️👍✂️📌🧵📐🪡
This was so helpful! I’m no professional, by any stretch, but I’ve done a bit of upholstery here and there. I’m getting ready to tackle my traditional style sofa though, and this answered a couple of bits I was unsure about. I know this video is a few years old now, but if you see this, thank you. 😊
I have seen this and thanks for watching. Hope all goes well for you 🙏 ☺️🧵📐✂️
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Fantastic learn so much from your posts Thank you for taking the time Legend
Hey John! Thanks so much for watching my videos and for your comment, it means a lot. I’m trying to upload every week so hopefully you’ll keep learning 😉 thanks again mate!
Incredible job, details! You are a true Master of your art. (What thick hair you have!)
Haha thank you Polly! I’m hoping I’ll get to hang on for it for a bit longer 🤞🏻 thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment - it means a lot!
What you’ve called “Selvage” is just called “bulk” in the US. Here (and I believe there), “selvage” is the *side of the fabric weave where the shuttle turns around, usually strengthened to stay straight. YMMV
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Maybe one day I'll be able to do the sofa but not long been sewing so don't think I wanna attempt it yet
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Great stuff, but I find it discouraging to even try to do this myself. I have no idea how you got those measurements to match up. If I did that it would be completely screwed up and I would end up throwing my arms in the air and duct taping the whole thing.
Hi Marc, only way to learn is by making mistakes. I have been doing this for 15 years and still make mistakes, best way to learn. Hope this finds you well and thanks for watching 😊 🙏 🧵✂️⛏️📐
@@faceliftinteriors Thanks for the encouraging words. I'll let you know how my first couch project goes.
Fabulous work. Your video was difficult to watch, though, was flashing brighter and darker the whole length of it.
Thank you! Yea apologies for the camera quality in this video - we’ve since bought a new camera and our videos are of much higher quality. But thank you for watching!
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That’s very kind!! Thank you 😁 glad you’re learning from the videos 😊👍🏻
Love your work and how you explain as you do the work. Thank you, and hope you receive good ratings so you could keep showing your videos.
That’s very kind thank you Mari! I really appreciate your support and for watching my videos 😊👍🏻
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Excellent job!!!! And your hair looks great!
Haha thank you!! 🤣 thank you for watching!
Thanks for tutorials how much fabric did you use covering this sofa please, I have a three seater similar to this and a chair I want to cover feel more confident watching your video 😀
Hi Debbie, thank you for watching - I’m glad you find them helpful! I believe it was roughly 12 metres of fabric for this sofa 😊👍🏻
Very informative and engaging video , 5 🌟 , would be better to watch if you would use exposure lock on your camera as it keeps adjusting itself during recording. I had the same issue as my phone did not have exposure lock feature, but i downloaded the app and it works well now. Good luck mate
DirtySnale thanks so much! I know, it’s so annoying 😩 I’ve ordered a new camera as I’m current using my phone and had no idea I could download an app 🤣🤦🏻♀️ but hopefully the camera will be much better quality (when it finally arrives) Looking forward to your next video 😁👍🏻
Thanks for the tip! 👍🏻👍🏻
@@faceliftinteriors hopefully i will managed to do my next video within the next 2 weeks as time is not on my side at the moment ⏳
I’ll keep an eye out for it 👍🏻
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Are there places you can go and learn how to do this?
There are plenty of in person courses but can't recommend any to be honest. 🧵✂️📐📎⛏️
Brilliant, you make it look so obvious, sure its not.
Thankyou, glad it helped. 👍✂️⛏️📐🧵
Great content! Originally found your page researching foam types. Such insight into the art of upholstery, hopefully it inspires the next generation
That’s really kind, thank you so much! 😊👍🏻
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Obviously you like yourself too much
I love everyone 🙏❤️🧘♂️
Ah man! I thought I would repair and recover an old sofa instead of buying a new one but damnnnnn!! you make this look soo hard 🤔🤔 for me.. i cant even sew....helppppp
Haha it’s not easy but I’ve seen many novice upholsterers do a great job on their own projects!
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How many hours did it take?
Hi Bernie, sorry for the delayed response. Roughly 3 days!
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Fantastic video. Love the step-by-step instructions. Want to reupholster my Grandmother's chair. Thanks.
Hi Renee! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, glad you enjoyed 😊
Very professional ! 👌👌👍
Thank you! 😊🙏🏻
Use a claw hammer ends to bend the bar
Will do 🙏☺️
That's pretty cool man
Thank you mate 😊👍🏻
Name of the fabric please
Linwood Fabrics
Pronto, Colour Dove I belive! 🕊 👍🧵⛏️📎✂️📐
How do you handle the cushions that sewn into the back of the couch?
Hi Semo, cushions that are sewn in are a lot more difficult as they all have to be sewn in as one piece, and it involves taking a lot of fabric off to get to the seats. If you are going too attempt this always follow the original patterns. 👍🙏📎✂️📐⛏️🧵
@@faceliftinteriors Thanks for the response & thanks for all your videos. This couch project is something that I'm looking at out on the horizon somewhere so I'm just trying to get my head around how to upholster. I could potentially just use detached pillows on the reupholster. Probably would simplify the job. It is a sectional coach so I figured they used attached pillows to more easily keep them in place.
I also love your jokes . . . 😝
Haha! I’m glad someone appreciates them 🤣
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Such a handsome man!!!
🤣🤣 thanks Jeff!
That’s an amazing job. I have a single seater couch. The fabrics been scratched by me cats. Maybe a new slipcover will do 🤷♀️ I don’t think I can manage doing me own diy
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Your not showing how to make the piping the or measuring do we guess um confused where's the glue😮
Took me about 30 seconds to figure out if he’s speaking English or some foreign language 💀
Didn’t realise my accent sounds so exotic 🤣
pretty good
Thank you!!
Great video. From start to finish, I would have liked to have seen how you copied the fabric pattern for the couch arms and then sewed the new fabric together. They were finished very nicely but I would have liked to have seen exactly how you did that. Do you have another video from your library that shows how you make and sew couch arms?
Thanks 😊🙏!
This one any good?
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if i’m wanting to change just the material (cover) on the outside do i still need to do all the padding, etc from the beginning of the video?
Hi Sarah! You don’t have to change all of the padding if it doesn’t need it - we replace foam if it needs it and re-pad as a standard service but if the foam is new and doesn’t need any re-padding, you can just recover 😊👍🏻
Would you say that stapling is legit? Not in anyway a criticism (I have no clue) but I keep reading online about stapling being wrong - but you're blantantly a professional and some of those attachments I can't see how you could do anything but staple them? (Great content btw, I've subscribed)
Hi Holly! Thanks so much for watching and subscribing, it means a lot 😊 In the early days of upholstery they used to use tacks and a hammer to secure fabric on furniture. However, for more modern furniture - upholsterers tend to use an air gun and staples. Upholsterers do still use the old techniques (like stitch and stuff) to reupholster traditionally upholstered furniture. I hope this is helpful and my ramblings make sense 🤣
This is one of the most precious skills ever! I would love to learn - looks difficult 😅
You can absolutely learn! We’re launching an online academy on August 1st. Keep an eye out!
I just bought a second hand couch we didn’t realise it has fixed bottom cushions. How would you add foam to a fixed cushion?
Hi there! Apologies for the delay in replying! Unfortunately, you would have to remove the cushions to add foam 😬
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This is good shit… I want to upgrade my couch cushions. My wife insists we buy a new couch but she doesn’t realize she’s complaining about the crap foam that came with it. There’s no support. You sit and the cushion compresses like crazy. I gotta research how to build cushions
Hi there! Thank you for watching, it’s really appreciated. Check out my video I uploaded on upholster foams, you might find it useful…here’s the link: th-cam.com/video/jbfhtRP3gIQ/w-d-xo.html
So I watched this video TWICE, and I'm twice convinced I can't do this 😂
🤣🤣 this made me laugh out loud!
Thank you for sharing your videos and talent. I got an idea to create like what you did. God bless..
Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment. Good luck with your project!
Great videos and thanks for the tool list with links
With the price of sofas at the moment, as I worked with an upholsterer for a few weeks some 30 years ago - my wife wants me to look at building a bespoke ‘basic’ sofa for an awkward space and a large family…
Have you got any advice on material ( I’m currently looking at eBay! ) and foam ( I’m looking a durafoam on eBay as Leicester shops are very expensive)
Also, what are your thoughts on using mdf for the frame. The frame will be square and low.
Cheers.
Hi Darren! I would normally make our sofa frames out of solid beech wood but it doesn’t stop those hightstreet brands from making theirs out of MDF, chipboard and the like with a little bit of hardwood thrown in for the odd support 😉 so it can be done but I would be thrown in upholstery jail if I recommended you do it 🤣
I get all my sundries from Martin’s and Livedale (if you’re in the UK) Fabrics I get from upholstery fabric suppliers but you tend to need accounts with them to order from them (and are trade only). But as long as the fabric you buy is upholstery fabric - you should be good. Hope this helps 😊👍🏻
Great video. Come across these spring systems seldom but what a few tricks there!!!
Thanks a lot James! Glad you found it helpful 😊👍🏻
Very educational and funny. Thanks Neil you are great to watch. God bless! 💜✝️
That’s really kind, thank you Andre 🙏🏻 and thank you for watching!!
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francisco morales thank you so much!
Good. Don't turn your head away from the microphone when speaking. Could do with some close-ups to have a good look at what you're doing, like kicking the springs or metal straps. I hope this helps.
Hi Kathryn, thanks for the tips! This is quite an old video of ours, we’ve made lots of improvements to our videos since then 😊👍🏻
Omg, I could listen to him all day 😊
🤣 most people couldn’t!!
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Am just attempting this myself thats why am here . Stripping the couch at this moment. 😉
I’m glad I can be of some help! Good luck with your couch 😉
It’s a work of art, well done!
Thank you so much again! You’re too kind 😊👍🏻
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🤪🤪🤪🤪👊👊👊👊! Terry won't let you down!
Thanks for watching! 👍😁✂️📐🧵⛏️
Well done
Thank you!
Excellent! Made my day with Terry Tibbs at the end 😂
🤣 glad someone got that one!!
Your channel has been so helpful, thank you! I want to upholster our two seater slipcover sofa but I don’t think the fabric I want has the width to go across the back in one piece like yours did. You mentioned piecing fabric, is there a specific place/way this should be done? Also, if I use upholstery velvet do I need to cut my pieces with the velvet going all the same way? Thanks :)
Hi Ellenarae! Thank you for watching my videos, I’m glad you find them helpful 😊 So there’s a couple of options you could do with the outside back if you can’t get it out of one width - firstly you could run the fabric, which means turning it so the pile goes side to side instead of down...however, like you asked, if you do this the rest of the pieces you cut should all be going the same way with the pile otherwise you run the risk of the fabric looking different colours or shades. Secondly, you could sew a seam down the middle of the outside pack if you don’t want to run the fabric sideways. Finally, you could use a full width on the back and then piece two smaller even sized pieces of fabric either end...again, you’d sew those and would have two seams. It just depends what you find easier and what look you’d rather have! I hope this makes sense and is helpful 😊👍🏻
@@faceliftinteriors gathering supplies for my project! can i ask about the deck. What kind of material should i use for the lining (the black fabric you used) and when you sew the front deck strip to the lining fabric are you sewing the hessian webbing to the bottom of those as well and leaving the ends long to staple down? then when it comes to fitting you put on the front deck strip, flap over the lining fabric, staple down the hessian and then lash through all three layers (just behind the seam line?), Hope that makes sense! Thanks!
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Thank you mate . St. Louis Missouri USA
Thank you for watching! Best wishes to you and your family in Missouri 😊🙏🏻
what do you charge for a 3 cushion couch if client provides fabric
Hi Debbie, send me a message over on Instagram and I’ll give you a rough price 😊👍🏻
I want to recover my sofa but does the fabric have to be fire retardant,?
Hi Lesley, yes. Upholstery fabrics can be FR backed (you can ask the fabric company to do this for you). If not, you have use an FR interliner before you put your fabric on. Hope this helps 😊👍🏻
Cutting it out properly and a good seamstress is key. Nice work👍🏼
Thank you 🙏🏻 and thank you for watching 😊👍🏻
Excellent!! Explained in detail.. very useful for beginners to remake their sofa 🛋
Hi Sandhya! Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏🏻 I’m so glad you thought the tutorial is useful! Thanks for watching 😊
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Where did he get that first piece of arm rest fabric from? Did he make that?
Hi there! I took the old fabric from the arm and used that as a template to cut the new fabric and sewed it before putting it on.
super video !! btw I like your hair do. !!
Haha thank you!! And thank you for watching 😊
nice work! I am excited to tackle my project!!
That’s what I like to hear! Good luck with your project 😊👍🏻
What type of fabric is the black fabric used between the bottom cushions and the frame? You added 6+ inches of the couch fabric and then hand stitched to the frame. Thanks!
Hi Tami - I used black lining fabric on the seat, which was sewn to the upholstery fabric. I hope that helps!
@@faceliftinteriorsWould a general fabric store call it "lining fabric"? Thanks!
Best viedo I’ve seen so far on reupholstering.
That’s very kind, thank you!
This guy is great! He sneezes just like me! HA!
🤣🤣 thank you!!
Any chance of doing a mini tutorial for buttoning an arm on a chesterfield style sofa?
Hi Jane! As soon as I get one in, I’ll make sure I do a tutorial for you 😊
He's very good looking!
You are fantastic! Great Tutorial. God Bless you too.
Thank you so much Jen! And thank you for watching 😊👍🏻
what kind of fabric is the best to buy
I'm in Nashville TN and this is what I do. I am an furniture upholster! We do couches, car seats, wood, and more, you brake it we'll fix it... 😉
Hi, just wondering, do you do reupholstering for others? If yes, your website or contact info?
Hi, yes we do.
www.faceliftinteriors.co.uk
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@@faceliftinteriors Thanks!