I have just ordered some upholstery fabric to recover my cushions in plum and cream,has anyone done this? was it hard? I am reasonable at sewing curtains and small scatter cushions.Just wondering should undo the old ones to use as a pattern or cover over them.All advice / tips would be welcome.
I would use the current ones as patterns - If you have more than one that is the same size - I would unpick one and make a paper template/pattern so you don't have to spend ages unpicking all of them.
I would start off with the easiest/ smallest first so you get the hang of it.
Good luck with it - post some pictures of the finished article if you can.
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i can sew but i found it better having them reupholsterd, we had our done for £300 quid and that was for 10 cushion's which i found to be cheap and they look lovely and very thick material xx Gill
Quote: Originally posted by Gillian 58 on 12/9/2011
i can sew but i found it better having them reupholsterd, we had our done for £300 quid and that was for 10 cushion's which i found to be cheap and they look lovely and very thick material xx Gill
Was that for the fabric as well? who/ where did you get them done.
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Quote: Originally posted by Gillian 58 on 12/9/2011i can sew but i found it better having them reupholsterd, we had our done for £300 quid and that was for 10 cushion's which i found to be cheap and they look lovely and very thick material xx Gill
Was that for the fabric as well? who/ where did you get them done.
Yes that was for the fabric as well , there is a picture on my profile if you want to view it, here is the Womans website . xx Gill
I recovered mine myself. I did what Velvet Kitten suggests and I used the old ones as a template. I bought new buttons covered by skiddaw upholstery. It does take time to do it yourself. I did mine over the winter, just done them a bit at a time. I'm happy with mine, the finish is fine but obviously not exactly that professional finish. I have a picture on my profile.
Quote: Originally posted by Gillian 58 on 12/9/2011
i can sew but i found it better having them reupholsterd, we had our done for £300 quid and that was for 10 cushion's which i found to be cheap and they look lovely and very thick material xx Gill
your cushions look very good.but at £70 to do my own I think i will give it a go at least having a try.
Quote: Originally posted by tag 18 on 12/9/2011
I recovered mine myself. I did what Velvet Kitten suggests and I used the old ones as a template. I bought new buttons covered by skiddaw upholstery. It does take time to do it yourself. I did mine over the winter, just done them a bit at a time. I'm happy with mine, the finish is fine but obviously not exactly that professional finish. I have a picture on my profile.
Any questions just ask.
Looks good bet you get some joy out of them knowing you did them
Quote: Originally posted by Velvet Kitten on 12/9/2011
Hi Stocky,
I would use the current ones as patterns - If you have more than one that is the same size - I would unpick one and make a paper template/pattern so you don't have to spend ages unpicking all of them.
I would start off with the easiest/ smallest first so you get the hang of it.
Good luck with it - post some pictures of the finished article if you can.
Thanks for the input,yes think I will do one at a time,will post pics when OR if i get them done.lol oh well can but try.
Velvet kitten on ebay there is someone that recovers buttons for you.you send the fabric to them and they post back free.
I have bought fabric off ebay plum and cream when it arrives i will then match the cream to make curtains,Because we have end bathroom i thought of making a mock roman blind out of the seat fabric to blend that end in with the front,
Velvet kitten on ebay there is someone that recovers buttons for you.you send the fabric to them and they post back free.
I have bought fabric off ebay plum and cream when it arrives i will then match the cream to make curtains,Because we have end bathroom i thought of making a mock roman blind out of the seat fabric to blend that end in with the front,
Thanks Stocky!!
Will have a look into that - Cheers!
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Quote: Originally posted by Velvet Kitten on 13/9/2011
Quote: Originally posted by stocky13 on 13/9/2011
Velvet kitten on ebay there is someone that recovers buttons for you.you send the fabric to them and they post back free.
I have bought fabric off ebay plum and cream when it arrives i will then match the cream to make curtains,Because we have end bathroom i thought of making a mock roman blind out of the seat fabric to blend that end in with the front,
Thanks Stocky!!
Will have a look into that - Cheers!
What part of Cheshire are you from - I am a Cheshire girl myself
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xx Gill
at least having a try.
