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Reupholstered couch

12 years ago
Rescued this couch from the side of the road, and let it sit and get filthy in my garage for two years before I mustered up the courage to work on it. Had to reinforce it structurally in a couple spots before upholstering. Fabric is Premier Prints Ikat Domino in Flamingo. I know it's not everyone's style, but I bet it's hard to not smile when you look at it, even if it's not your taste! I'm happy with the end result.

Comments (37)

  • 12 years ago
    IT LOOKS GR8T
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Eye catching fabric.
  • 12 years ago
    How could you not love it? I'll bet the old girl is so happy with her new clothes!
  • 12 years ago
    I love it. So... now it's for sale?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Lovely and great choice of colors!
  • 12 years ago
    Good for you. Effort paid off.
  • 12 years ago
    Wow,I love your choice of fabric and colour.
  • 12 years ago
    :)
  • 12 years ago
    Thanks everyone! Yes, it is for sale locally in Springfield, IL at Flea Market to Fabulous.
  • 12 years ago
    Great find! Great work. I'm so glad you rescued her.
  • 12 years ago
    Wow, I love the lines of a Chippendale sofa and your fabric and color choices are fun and inviting. You've gotta love those road side finds!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    wow very nice job - super eye catching
  • 12 years ago
    Very fun, it looks grat.
  • 12 years ago
    that's amazing! Good job ;)
  • 12 years ago
    What a professional looking job!! Did you really do this yourself? Are you in the upholstery biz?
  • 12 years ago
    Definitely unique...wry smile here :)
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I LOVE it! Great job!!!!
  • 12 years ago
    That fabric has caught my eye before. Good job!
  • 12 years ago
    Love the creative spirit!
  • 12 years ago
    Unbelievable!
  • 12 years ago
    Excellent job! You even aligned the fabric of the seat cushions to the base! Fun colour!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    So chic! Love! Did you do the actual upholstery yourself? Curved edges are so tricky to do in upholstery if you don't have tons of experience. Do tell!
  • 12 years ago
    That is gorgeous ! Love the fabric!
  • 12 years ago
    That is fantastic!! I love the colours and fabric choices!
  • 12 years ago
    Thank you everyone! I did all the upholstery myself, with the exception of the cushion which I cut fabric for and sewed the welt and paid someone to sew it all together so I could have it in my shop before Christmas (time crunch). I do a bit of upholstery, but this was my first couch. It really wasn't much different than a chair...just a bit longer!
  • 12 years ago
    Now that is a happy sofa! I love it! Great job!
  • 12 years ago
    Wow...great job!!! What did you use for the cushions? And where did you get it?
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    How fun is that?! Love it!
  • 12 years ago
    Super look
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Wow! I'm impressed. I also have a store (collective) and I do simple upholstery myself but have yet to tackle a big project. I've never really learned to sew so that's what's holding me back but my mom has offered to loan me her machine and show me the basics so maybe I'll try this in the New year! I come across pieces at auction all the time that have great shape/bones but need new fabric but I've always been a tad intimidated. I love the idea of this instead of just buying something new that was probably manufactured in China that has poor quality inside. Well done all around!
  • 12 years ago
    You are right. Your sofa made me smile. :) I would love to see the rest of your house.
  • 12 years ago
    I found the foam at Home Depot. It was a 3 inch thick piece of high density foam for $26. I cut it to size with an electric knife and glued and wrapped it in thick dacron from JoAnn's ($50/roll original price).
  • 12 years ago
    Home Depot carries foam for upholstery? That is a great price. I need some to have a window seat cushion made and choke at the cost. If you could let me know what department, I would be forever grateful. Your shop looks like such fun. Too bad Springfield isn't closer!
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    fun and beautifully executed...I love the contrast piping!
  • 12 years ago
    Love the your fabric choice! Bold and beautiful!!!! Great job!