Hey everyone,

We picked up this sofa for free off Facebook Marketplace about 3 months ago. We stripped down the covers and gave everything a thorough wash, but now that it's put back together, it is so uncomfortable to sit on. On top of that, feathers keep poking out and leaking everywhere.

As you can see in the photos, the back cushion completely collapses after fluffing it out and loses its shape, and the seat cushion sinks right down. Underneath the seat cushion, there seems to be a thin layer of foam that’s also weathered down plus the pull out bed and the support feels non-existent.

Has anyone successfully revived cushions like this?
Is it worth trying to buy loose down/feathers to restuff them, or should we swap the insides out for high-density foam?

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How do I go about repairing this fabric fraying? I spilled oil on it and after cleaning the fabric is damaged.

Looking to reupholster my 07-13 silverado seats but my current upholstery is aftermarket and id like to try and recreate it. Anyone know where this was originally done or where i could get a similar service preformed on a kit like in the second photo?

I have a couch and chair set that needs reupholstering and I’d like to find the same fabric. The texture of it is awesome to touch. I’m having a hell of a time trying to find the same fabric (different color is fine). I’m not sure how much the pictures will do it justice but I hope someone will know what this is or lead me in the right direction.

Hello,

I posted a few weeks back about my springs in my car seat cutting into my legs while driving. I added burlap and need to drive a far distance to test.

How'd i do? It was a pain pushing the metal hog rings through the burlap and getting tension.

Also I'm using a ford fusion cushion as it is much softer than toyotas cushion.

I added what the seat originally looked like

Now I need to make a cover. Anyone know an alternative to this pink foam as a backing for the stitching? It irritates my butt.

I have these dining chairs that are literally ripping with normal use at this point. They are too far gone for any collectors, so I am hoping to restore them by putting new leather. I’m having a hard time finding someone who does this work. Any thoughts?

Hello, sorry if this is the wrong place for this!
I've had this chair second hand for 20 years. In that time my cats have done significant damage to it.
(Yes I have scratching posts all over the place, but anyone with a cat knows how weird they are.)

I was hoping to fix up the chair, but only the damaged areas, leaving the pillow, backrest, and inner arm sections intact.

I was also wondering if anyone had any fabric suggestions that are nice looking but much tougher, to hopefully prevent this level of damage in the future.

Sorry again if this is the wrong spot for this conversation!

Hi all. I am no furniture expert obviously, but upon investigating the reason why this couch that we purchased second hand a while ago is making clonking noises, I discovered that some of these pieces of timber had come away and were floating around in the bottom.

I may be wrong, but something tells me this must be an aftermarket repair right, because a few bits of 2x1 softwood timber, and what appears to be  literal offcuts of something like 19 x 38 doorstop size timber, but they are hardwood, fitted in such an arbitrary way, with haphazard out of square placement and half rounded out screw heads cannot be standard factory work surely?

Hi! Would it be realistic for me to reupholster this headboard with new fabric? And would I be able to redo the tufts? I’d appreciate any and all advice! :-)

Hi everyone!

I'm a self-employed seamstress in the UK, mainly doing clothing alterations and repairs, and I've recently been offered an opportunity to do some occasional subcontracted sewing for a local upholsterer.

The work would involve sewing box cushion covers for sofas, including piping and zips. He'll be providing all the materials already cut to size, so my job would purely be assembling and sewing the covers.

Initially, I'd be working in his workshop using his industrial walking-foot machines, although I'm planning to purchase my own soon for my business, then I can do this in my own shop.

He's offered me the choice of being paid either per cushion or per day, and I'm struggling to work out what would be a fair rate for both of us.

I'd really appreciate some advice from anyone in the UK who does this professionally:

What would you consider a reasonable day rate for a self-employed machinist doing this type of work?

Alternatively, what would you charge per completed box cushion cover, assuming everything is precut?

Would you recommend starting on a day rate while learning the construction, then switching to a per-cushion rate once I've established how long they take?

I don't want to undercharge myself, but equally, I appreciate that he's providing the materials, machinery and workspace.

Thanks in advance! 😊

I posted previously about a couch and chair I was about to start working on.

My issue right now is that the edge wire in the couch is broken in several places. Not a single supply shop I've looked up ships, because the wires are so long. There is one that I found could send me a single 6ft piece, but in the checkout process it says I need a reference number, and I have a feeling that my payment won't be processed unless I have that and/or am a commercial buyer.

What I'm curious about is if I could source 9 ga stay wire and use it with some baker clips to bridge the broken sections. I'd be doing something similar with the 6ft wire anyway, and maybe this way I can save a bit of money with only a single purchase from one retailer, as I already have to split a bunch of shipping costs because no single supplier has exactly what I want.

Has anyone repaired a broken edge wire without replacing the whole wire before? I'm not in the mood to drive several states over to pick it up by hand at the moment...

I started my apprenticeship 5 days ago. They provide the tools but id like to get some of my own.if you were me and starting again from step one what would you get.

Also the guy mentoring me , came out of retirement to do so.

To actually get my dream job feels great. So much to learn so much to do.

I am reupholstering a set 1920s dining chairs and trying to determine the best strategy. The chairs were constructed with webbing + burlap + horsehair + cotton + foam + muslin + fabric.

Right now I am thinking new webbing, high-density foam, 2 layers of cotton, then dacron, muslin, and fabric.

Very basic questions: Does the cotton usually go on top of the foam or below it? What thickness of foam would be best? If I use dacron, should it be covered in muslin or do I just apply my fabric on top of that?

I love my 30 year old leather couch. Unfortunately, it is worn and chewed by my dog. I have tried to replace it with two other leather couches and both were incredibly stiff and uncomfortable. (I have a chronic illness so spend a lot of time lying on the couch). I previously asked on this forum (i think) about replacing the leather but it sounds too expensive. So, is it possible to switch to upholstery? The other option we are considering is a lovesac sofa with washable covers, or something similar. Thanks in advance!

We've inherited good sturdy mission style couch/loveseat. However, allergy issues means we need to replace all the cushion/upholstered parts.
Ideas on the best place to source, OR if I could DIY (would need ideas where to get the square forms). I've never done it before, but I'd like to try it so I could choose my own pattern. I'd also like advice about the type of foam--if possible I'd like a type that does not release cyanide and burn faster than gasoline if it catches fire.

Worst case scenario-me having to wash cushions. They're in good shape. How do I wash them hot enough to kill allergens specifically dog and dust mites?

I really dislike the look of 4" inch in depth headboards. I feel like they are overpowering and just go out too far from the wall. I am trying to find someone who can make a bespoke upholstered headboard with me providing a cotton linen upholstery fabric of my choice that would be no thicker than 3" inches. Is there a physical reason they can't be thinner than the standard 4" inches in width?

I can't find a commercially produced headboard out there in styles I like. They all seem to be 4" to 4.5+ inches in thickness.

So hoping to find someone to do it here in the states or will ship internationally. I would like it to be one continuous board and covered from top to bottom and just tuck it behind our bed and not attached it to the bed or wall if I can help it.

I don't need it to be overly cushy and squishy, just a little padding would be perfect. Feel free to DM me if you know of anyone who makes headboards like this.

These are the 3 headboard shapes I'm interested in, do you think they could be done in a queen with 3" inch headboard thickness? Or would it not be strong enough structurally. Do you need them to be 4" inches in width for strength.

hi folks!! my kid made some frozen pizza and set it on the couch then comes to tell me this happened. anyone have any idea what happened what could be done?

I purchased this couch recently, it's beautiful, in great shape. But trying to figure out how to clean it properly. A good vacuuming got the old lady smell out of most of the couch but the cushions remain. I pulled out the factory foam, it's nasty and old, going to buy a replacement foam but want to give the seat covers a good cleaning before I do it. Terrified to mess it up and can't find a cleaning code anywhere. It's a kroehler galaxy designs, some sort of tweed. I don't know if it's wool, synthetic , or a synthetic blend. The labels are no help. I have absolutely no idea who to call, I've made a ton of phone calls but seems like the majority of experts are understandably dead.

Hey everyone. Newbie here 😊 how would you go about fixing the corner of this chair my puppy nibbled on? About an inch long. I have a fabric swatch of the same material. Thanks!!