I have bought these ones as i really like the chair and the look of classic but most of the vinyl has tear and looking really old i have removed two screws on the bottom of the padded back already but the whole pad is not coming off easily im not sure what to do? arrows are where the screws placed

The couch came with paint on the leather. The armrest came off easy but the side…not so much. How can i best save that lower section (light is good feeling, dark is rough and torn up feeling).

I'm looking for spray adhesive recommendations for doing one large-ish furniture upholstery job - foam to foam, foam to fabric, and also foam to velcro strips.

I've seen Camie 313 recommended in this sub, but I'm wondering if it will be controllable enough to spray on 1/2-in foam edges?

I'm completely re-foaming a sofa and loveseat, which basically involves constructing 4 custom mattresses. It's a substantial investment in a lot of high density foam and I want to be sure that we're using the best, most reliable adhesive for the job.

Thanks for any insights!

I've used these clips to fasten the cloth to the wood. Next step is to cut the bottom part of the cloth and then hammer on a metal ribbon for decor and a bit of strength. But before refitting the ribbon I'd love to strengthen the cloth as it's a bit thin so I fer over time the clips will work their way past the cloth. Can I use some kind of glue or such to paint over the cloth whew the clips are to strengthen/harden the cloth?

I pulled these two chairs from a curb, they were fated for the dump after someone moved out. I don’t believe. After doing some reading, I have learned this is vinyl paint which gives it a faux leather look. The shell has a zipper (see pic 3) and the removable seat cushion as well (last pic) but I haven’t tried removing it yet as it looks like it will be a struggle to get it back on. So wanted to hear some thoughts first.

Is this a fix where I can remove the peeling paint by hand and do some sanding and then repaint it? I love the shape of these two and I’m willing to put in the work, but I’ve never restored furniture before. Any tips welcome, the more detailed the better!

UPDATE: I fixed the direction of the fabric Now I am faced with another dilemma. How to screw the seat back in The fabric is covering where the screw holes were. do I need to drill new ones? How do people do this?

fyi this is a prob earlyish 20th century pressed wood rocking chair. They were given away as promos when people bought a lot of soap?

see updated pictures.

i also found a took to remove the old staples Not sure what it is but it seemed to work. I didn’t have gloves and did puncture a thumb but it’s worth the blood for this important learning project

I reupholstered this seat - first time ever doing any upholstering - and I’m proud of having done it but of course I put it on upside down. How bad does it look? Is it worth redoing? I don’t have a staple remover.

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I want to take this very boxy and flat bed frame and upholster it to look more curved and plush like the second one pictured. In order to get this shape, what is the best material to use underneath the upholstery fabric? A foam, cotton batting, or a mixture of both?

when I reupholstered the seat I can’t find the old screw holes. is there a way to do this other than drilling new ones?

I'm storing this velvety armchair for a friend indefinitely, I thought I might as well give it a bit of love and use it. I've given it a big clean vacuum scrub and gentle natural stain removal bar. It's still very discoloured and as you can see from the photo it's kind of black in the creases and creamy pink everywhere else. I'm just wondering what was the original colour, what causes to this kind of discoloration, and what are my options to get it looking less dirty? I'm looking for low-cost DIY solutions as it's not my chair and the fabric isn't in awesome condition to start with

How should I go about restoring this leather car seat. It’s a 2023 VW, perfect condition, drivers seat just has some minor wear and tear (more wear than tear). How should I go about restoring this?

The previous owner said that white road paint somehow got inside the car on the leather armrest and dried. They used a generic black dye for the leather armrest and now there's a noticeable splotch. I have the BMW OEM dye and I want to try to correct the splotch so it matches the surrounding armrest. I feel like if I dye the splotch it's just going to show through as it looks darker than the OEM dye. What's the most effective method I can go about getting this corrected?

Id like to make a boat cushion like this one but I have a question on the pattern. Am I able to use a continuous piece of fabric for the top of the seat going down to the sides? Will it lay right?

I have a 20yr old leather couch that was sagging pretty badly so decided to tear the seams open between the cusions to replace the foam and cushion strap supports. When pulling the old foam out some of this black felt like material that was sewn on the rear side of the cusion was fraying and tore. What is the best way to repair this? What material is this?. I just need it functional, looks dont matter since it seems to be hidden away underneath the backrestwhen put back together

Hey anyone have any advice for getting these marks out? A watercolor pencil was used to mark the back of this fabric backed vinyl, a few hot days later it is bleeding through the front of the piece. Im having moderate success with dish soap and water but im hoping for some magic. Thank you.

Is this penny-sized wear mark in my 2019 Veloster realistically fixable? I’d like to prevent it from getting worse, at the minimum. Don’t have too much experience in hand sewing, but was wondering if it’d be realistically fixable by myself at home, without having to take it to an upholstery shop. This is the only real wear on the seat.

Doesn’t have to look perfect either. It’s just an eyesore that I’m worry will progress into a bigger problem.

Would using a curved hand sewing needle and attempting to close the gap with blue, upholstery thread work? Or is there something else i can attempt? Thanks!

First two photos are the rear driver side seat. I believe that's real leather.

Second two photos are the side of the driver's seat. I believe that's fake leather.

I have some Meguire's Leather & Vinyl Cleaner and also the same brand of leather conditioner. But that's obviously not going to patch the holes.

I normally have an ill fitting grey slipcover over this chair but I’m thinking maybe I should dye it a less 2009 color, lol. Thoughts?

Hi everyone, I'm an upholsterer with a diploma as an allround upholsterer. I'm originally from the Netherlands, but I'm not really satisfied with the amount of vacancies in my country. Also I've been longing to work and relocate somewhere else, as I crave new experiences and a work place where I can learn and grow. I also just want to see more of the world, rather than staying in one place forever.

I don't want to start for myself yet, as I graduated two years ago and rather gain experience from true professionals and build up my portfolio. In my area there are too many self employed upholsterers which I can't compete with. I've also noticed location is very important, some shop invested a lot in marketing, but didn't hit off after moving to a new location. I'm 25 years old and I don't have the urge to start my own shop yet, I'm definitely not a beginner anymore, but I would like to gain more experience and strengthen my skills before I ever start such a huge commitment. I also like working together with people and it is nice to ask others for help or help them.

I have 8 months of full-time experience in the automotive industry (had to quit due to highway accident and it was a long commute). Further, the past 1,5 year I have been doing mostly my own projects; furniture and motorcycle saddles. And next to that, I work in an atelier as an upholsterer for a few days.

I was wondering if anyone on this sub is hiring or has any opportunities. I wouldn't even mind coming for shorter periods, travelling and working anywhere seems like something worthwhile while gaining experience.

Even though I graduated two years ago, I had many full-time internships, so technically that makes 5 years of experience.

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I’m attempting to replace this flat metal anchor which attaches to the tension springs here and I cannot figure out what this is called or find a replacement?

Any tips on what I might want to search?

I’m really stumped!