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Janice
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does anyone re-upholster?
not professionally, but personally?
I found a great club chair and ottoman on craigs list for 40.00. came from a really clean house, barely used..I wanted one for the nursery, but they were pricing at over 700.00
I have no idea where to start with upholstery..is it something you think I could just wing with fabric and a staple gun?
TIA
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Posted 8/24/06 3:41 PM  |
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
I re upholstered the stools in our kitchen. It took more patience than skill. All I needed was a staple gun.
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| Posted 8/24/06 3:49 PM |
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~Colleen~
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
Posted by Janice
I have no idea where to start with upholstery..is it something you think I could just wing with fabric and a staple gun?
TIA
Most definitley (though I've never done it). They do this on HGTV all the time. Check out the diy website and HGTVs website - there has to be some how-to info on either or both sites.
Make sure to post before and afters!
Another alternative would be to check out having it professionally done...being that you saved a fortune by buying used. Maybe a student or someone who does tailoring on the side could do it for $100?
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| Posted 8/24/06 3:49 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
thanks guys!! DH doesn't think I can do it, he thinks we can find someone. But for the price, imagine if I have a hidden talent for it!  i would finally be furnished.
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| Posted 8/24/06 4:00 PM |
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~Colleen~
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
For the price, I would totally try it out myself. What's the worst that could happen - you have to take it somewhere to be fixed? I think it's all about having patience...batting, fabric, staple gun and the trim (to hide the staples  ).
Post pics!!
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| Posted 8/24/06 4:04 PM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
I will post pics maybe they have a book for dummies on it...but you are right, its a great starter piece since it was so cheap.
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| Posted 8/24/06 4:06 PM |
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mommysboy
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
i did it for the first time this week i was so proud of myself it came out good.
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| Posted 8/24/06 9:09 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
I would love to learn how to do it.
I have some old, mismatched pieces with good bones. I could get all "new" living room furniture for just the price of the fabric.
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| Posted 8/24/06 10:52 PM |
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MrsERod
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
the closest i've come to reupholstering - is when i did the dining room chairs.
i say go for it! i think you can totally do it! 
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| Posted 8/24/06 10:53 PM |
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Laura1976
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
i've done chair cushions and headboards, but i woudlnt' try to redo a full chair...
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| Posted 8/25/06 10:07 AM |
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Nicole728
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
my next door neighbor is an upholster, FM me if you want his info
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| Posted 8/25/06 10:21 AM |
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Janice
Sweet Jessie Quinn
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Re: does anyone re-upholster?
thanks guys!
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| Posted 8/25/06 1:55 PM |
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