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Sofa Repair

Hi,

I posted a note a couple of weeks ago about the free sofa which was in my previous place.
Since nobody wanted (sob), I brought it to my new place because the sofa is in a very good condition .
However, now I'm thinking about keeping it only if I can change at least the exterior fabric; it was originally from my ex and now I'm living with a new partner.

Does anyone know who I can ask (hopefully someone/some place in this neighborhood) or
whether it is easy to do it by myself? Thanks for your help in advance!
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[identity profile] clevernonsense.livejournal.com 2007-08-17 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
reupholstering a couch is incredibly expensive, fyi. You can take classes to learn to do it yourself or you could go the way of a slipcover.

that's as helpful as I can be, which I'll admit is not very, sorry :)

[identity profile] yoojimboo.livejournal.com 2007-08-17 11:52 pm (UTC)(link)
I really appreciate your quick response and helpful info. Thanks!

[identity profile] klingonlandlady.livejournal.com 2007-08-18 12:49 am (UTC)(link)
If you're handy and like to sew, and the couch is rather simple, you can do it yourself. Just take it apart slowly and take notes and pictures, then use the fabric pieces as a pattern for the new fabric.

It is a rather big job though and if you choose good new upholstery material (must be similar weight to old material) then that runs into money too.

[identity profile] klingonlandlady.livejournal.com 2007-08-18 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
p.s. a well-made old couch probably has a better quality wood frame inside than an affordable new couch will.

[identity profile] concrete.livejournal.com 2007-08-18 12:55 am (UTC)(link)
there is an upholsterer called Rudy's on Teele Sq (on Broadway, a little bit north from Teele), try them.

[identity profile] rikchik.livejournal.com 2007-08-18 01:14 am (UTC)(link)
Locatelli-Smith did a great job on our strangely shaped couch but it was quite pricey.

[identity profile] publius513.livejournal.com 2007-08-18 02:41 am (UTC)(link)
Fabric Place in Framingham offers upholstery classes. I'd recommend taking one before you try taking apart your sofa on your own. There are some less than obvious tricks to the process that make it kind of complicated.

In the long run, however, it'll probably cost less than sending it somewhere.

[identity profile] manley1.livejournal.com 2007-08-18 01:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Have you tried to find a slip cover for it? You can basically just cover the couch with another layer of fabric as though the previous layer didn't exist (like White-Out!). You can find these at places like Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, etc.

[identity profile] julishka.livejournal.com 2007-08-18 05:46 pm (UTC)(link)
you can also get a fitted slip-cover made that would look as though you reupholstered the couch but for less cost, and less slouchy looking than the store bought covers.

[identity profile] yoojimboo.livejournal.com 2007-08-20 04:14 am (UTC)(link)
Thanks for all the info!! I'll make another post after doing some research for FYI-purpose. Again, thanks! (hug)
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