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Auto Upholstery: How to Repair Leather Car Seats & Upholstery

Repairing auto upholstery is one of the best ways to make an old car look new. Here's how to repair leather car seats and upholstered car seats and what it costs.

This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

How to reupholster a couch in 6 easy steps

Need to know how to reupholster a couch? If you have an old couch that's in need of a revive, reupholstering is easier than you think.

What You Need to Know Before You Reupholster

Thinking about reupholstering a worn-out piece of furniture? Take a look at these tips to make the process simple and easy.

One Sneaky Way to "Reupholster" Your Old Fabric Furniture

Why Upholstery Cleaning is Important

Are the sneezes and coughs getting you down, and preventing you from enjoying your home as you could…and should? Back to school is here, which means lots more exposure to allergens, dirt and bacteria and it will make its way into your home. Is there a solution? You bet.

Upholstery Fabrics / La Costa Upholstery

Before making a final selection of fabric on your project consult with your Upholsterer. Many decisions on fabric are merely chosen based o...

psa--do not iron upholstery dust cover fabric

I'm almost finished making my padded headboard and wanted to make the back look finished so I was going to use that black thin fabric that they put under sofas, etc. I was going to iron it to get the wrinkles out.I had the iron on low, put it down and it immediately stuck and took a piece the shape...

Tips for Cleaning Leather Upholstery

Leather is a popular choice in furniture, car interiors, clothes and accessories. Along with the cozy leather sofa and great shoes, comes the frustration of keeping them clean.

The Ultimate Guide to Customizing Your Furniture With Upholstery

Upholstery Dry Cleaning Tips: How To Spot Clean Dry Clean Only Upholstery Fabric

Do you have upholstered furniture that says to dry clean only? If so, here are tips for upholstery dry cleaning you can use to spot clean and remove stains from this upholstery yourself.

Getting Fun Foods Out of Furniture Upholstery

Summer time brings with it many fun foods, from pizza and soda to ice cream and popsicles. While fun to enjoy on a hot summer day, many of these foods can spell trouble for furniture upholstery. When sticky fingers and dripping snacks find their way onto the couch cushions, don’t despair – these simple techniques can be surprisingly effective. And don’t act too quickly before doing your research; some well-intentioned attempts to clean a spot may push the stain deeper, setting it into…

Easy Steps to Cleaning ULC Upholstery

We need to keep our hands clean, not touch our face, and keep the surfaces of our counters and furniture clean. This includes upholstered furniture. From wood and laminate to metal and steel, Unive…

Go for the Bold: 14 Great Ideas for Patterned Upholstery

Dare to distance yourself from neutral, solid furniture fabrics for rooms that spring to life

SPRUCE Upholstery Inspiration of the Week: Horses!

(Little Miss Sassy, a new member of the family)This weekend I spent some time with my dad out at a ranch that keeps and cares for cutting horses. If you aren’t familiar with a cutting horse, these are the kind that “cut” cattle away from the herd for various reasons like branding or giving shots. Cows like to stay close together, so it can be tricky coming into the herd and pulling out one cow at a time with just you and…

Our Foolproof Plan For Reupholstering a Chair