How Do You Reupholster An Old Couch?
There are several reasons to reupholster a couch. Maybe it looks terribly outdated. Maybe it clashes with everything in the living room. Or maybe it has an unappealing smell and a grimy appearance. Having an old couch reupholstered can give it new life. Professional upholstery work is usually expensive, costing enough to purchase a brand new couch. With enough care, time and patience, anyone can reupholster an old couch and save a good amount of money along the way. Determine the parts of the couch that need to be re-cut. Possible parts include the seat, inside back, inside arms, front band, outside back, outside arms, front arm panels and welt cord fabric. Depending on the type of couch you have or the style you have in mind, you might also need to cut fabric for a skirt. Measure every part of the couch to find out how much fabric you will need. For the outside pieces, take the up and down measurement first. For the seat area, measure front to back first. Measure the couch from its wi
