DIY upholstery. Features of the implementation of the upholstery of sofas with explanations

Sooner or later, but even the most high-quality and modern sofa can lose its former attractiveness. With each year of operation, the upholstery of this furniture becomes thinner, stains and bald spots may appear on it. Restraining the sofa will help to correct the situation, which, if necessary, can be done independently.

Peculiarities

You can pull the upholstery on a sofa of any shape and size, while this work can be done both independently and with the help of specialists in a furniture workshop. In the case of doing the constriction with your own hands, it is worth remembering that such a process has some features that you will definitely have to face in the course of work.

First of all, you will have to take care of the choice and purchase of not only suitable material, but also a sufficient amount of it yourself. So, for a leather sofa, it is better to purchase eco-leather rather than natural leather as an upholstery material, while the material should always be taken with a margin.

It is from the correct choice of fabric that not only the appearance of the restored furniture will depend, but also the subsequent period of its operation.

Must be taken into account design features of a specific furniture model. Some sofas have a rather complex shape and when replacing the upholstery, they cannot be completely disassembled, so you have to try to ensure that in such places the fabric completely repeats the shape of the sofa itself. So, when pulling a corner sofa, it is necessary to pay special attention to the degree of stretching of the fabric precisely at the corners and joints of joining parts of the frame of this furniture. Some difficulties may arise with the performance of this work without the proper skills.

The second feature is that if the furniture is too old and not only the fabric of the upholstery has worn out, during the hauling it will be necessary to replace not only the material, but also partially the filler in the furniture, and possibly some parts of the frame.

This should be taken care of in advance.

Thanks to the constriction of sofas at home, you can not only extend the life of the furniture itself, but also visually beneficially change its appearance, and with it the room itself. After all, many people know that the general tone of the style of the interior of the room is still set precisely by the furniture that is located in it. Therefore, the restoration process itself must be approached very seriously. During the work itself, one should not rush and be distracted by foreign objects. It is best to do the planking at a time when no one and nothing can disturb you.

In advance, you need to be prepared for the fact that the work itself, and especially the work performed for the first time, will take you quite a lot of time and effort.

By and large, any sofa can be sheathed at home with your own hands, regardless of its size. The main thing is to stock up on all the necessary materials and tools in advance, carefully study the instructions for performing this work and be ready to follow it completely. If such work seems to be quite time-consuming, then you can practice on a chair or armchair, or even entrust specialists with pulling the upholstery.

Material selection

In any case, regardless of whether the work on pulling the upholstery will be done independently or by specialists, the first thing you will have to face is the choice of the right material. Experienced craftsmen recommend in this case to use the following tips:

Necessarily it is necessary to change the soft filling of the sofa and not just its upper fabric. If a synthetic winterizer acts as a filler, then preference should be given to one that has a pure white color, as this is evidence of its high quality. If the filler is foam rubber, then it is necessary to use two sheets of it 2 cm thick at once, and lay a sheet of felt between them.

It is better to choose as the material of the upper upholstery dense fabric with a small pattern without large and voluminous prints. This will save on material, because its pieces will not be thrown back due to the mismatch of the pattern. In addition, as practice shows, such sofas get dirty less and retain their appearance better during operation.

It is better to give preference to fabrics that do not have lint, for example, from leatherette. If there are villi, it is necessary to ensure that they are short and of the same length. Pay attention that the fabric does not have a harsh and strong unpleasant synthetic scent. If there is one, then this indicates low quality and its unsuitability as a fabric for the restoration of furniture.
Better abandon too rough materials and replace them with eco-leather or tapestry, which will give furniture an exquisite, beautiful and stylish look. The word "rough" means a fabric that is unpleasant to the touch and has an unpresentable appearance. Using such material, you can not update your furniture, but, on the contrary, artificially make it even more old.

It is worth remembering that natural cotton materials wrinkle too quickly and when used during tug, they lose their original appearance, so it is best to discard them. Otherwise, after a few months of regular use, the sofa may need restoration again.
Jacquard fabric fits perfectly, it is quite dense, durable, has an attractive appearance and at the same time is realized in various color variations. But it is still better to give preference to jacquard in dark tones and without bright color accents on the fabric. It is they who are first of all erased and spoil the entire appearance of the upholstery.

Flock and velor have a beautiful appearance and are quite pleasant to the touch, but at the same time they quickly wipe and lose their attractiveness, therefore the use of such fabrics is also highly undesirable.
Stuff like chenille, has good wear-resistant performance, is attractive in appearance and is perfectly cleaned of any dirt, therefore it is recommended to use it as a material for pulling sofas.
Arpatek may well become a worthy replacement for natural leather or eco-leather, since it has the same characteristics as they, but at the same time has a lower cost.

As the main material for pulling sofas, you should choose a dense fabric, lint-free with a small pattern, or plain materials that have high wear resistance. It only makes sense to choose such fabrics, because they will allow you to use the updated sofa for a very long time.

I would also like to note that if the sofa has casters or legs, they should also be replaced with new ones while pulling the upholstery. This will completely freshen up the sofa and improve its stability.

Preparatory stage

After the required material has been selected, you can proceed to the first stage of pulling the sofa, which consists in creating a pattern from fabric. This stage should be given special attention, because the result of all the final work will depend on the quality of its implementation. In this case, the pattern can be made in two different ways:

Make a pattern based on old upholstery, which was previously dismantled from the sofa. In this case, the removed upholstery is applied to the purchased fabric and contoured. It is imperative to leave a gap of a few centimeters - 5 will be enough. In the future, the resulting pattern is applied to the frame of the furniture and if it matches its contours, then it is cut out.
The second option is more time consuming. First, all parts that can be removed are removed from the sofa - armrests, backs and cushions, carefully measured with a tape measure from all sides, and the results obtained are transferred to the fabric, taking into account the addition of 5 cm on each side. Further all parts of the pattern are cut out and applied to suitable places on the sofa... If everything is in order and the parts of the pattern are of the required size, you can proceed with further actions.

When creating a pattern using any of the above methods, experts recommend that you double check the correctness of the measurements before cutting the pattern out of the fabric. It is in this situation that the proverb "measure seven times, cut once" is relevant as never before.

Required tools

In order to carry out the stretching of the sofa at home, as well as to perform its preparatory stage - creating a pattern, the following tools may be required:

The material of the upholstery itself.
Filler material.
Scissors.
Chalk or a bar of soap.
Stapler and staples for him.
Safety pins.
A sewing machine or just a thread with needles.
Extra strong threads.
Screwdriver.
Pliers.
Pliers.
Roulette or regular measuring tape.

Depending on the type of sofa, you may also need a glue gun, medium-thick felt, a spring block, a screwdriver and self-tapping screws. The number of tools always directly depends on which model, shape and dimensions of the sofa selected for restoration.

If everything is clear with the material, scissors and chalk, then pliers and a screwdriver, as well as pliers, can be used to unscrew some parts of the sofa while directly pulling the material. Not in all cases it may be necessary to use all of the above tools, but just in case it is better to prepare everything in advance, rather than then run around the apartment in search of a suitable tool.

How to do it yourself?

Covering a sofa at home is not such a difficult process. If this procedure is performed for the first time, then of course, some difficulties may arise. In order to avoid them and cover your favorite sofa as simply and quickly as possible, we will tell you step by step how to pull two types of sofas - regular and corner.

Straight without springs

You should start work by dismantling the individual components of the sofa, such as corners, pouf, backs and pillows:

Use a screwdriver or pliers if necessary. The main thing, dismantle very carefully so as not to damage all parts of the sofa. It is best to stack them together sequentially when removed.

Further the old upholstery is removed from the sofa body and removed parts. This process is quite laborious and requires utmost care, because the removed material can later be used as a basis for the pattern. It must be spread out on a flat horizontal surface to level it. This will help in the future to take measurements more accurately and correctly create a pattern.

After removing the tissue the interior of the sofa is cleaned, dust, debris and packing particles are removed. Now, if necessary, remove the entire packing and replace it with a new one, or simply correct it and give it the correct position.
The next stage is creating a pattern. How it can be done correctly was described in detail above, so we will not describe this process again.

Now it is necessary cut out details attach directly to the sofa. This work should be done in stages and carefully. The material itself should be stretched as evenly as possible so that the drawing does not squint and, as a result, the sofa looks like a new one. It is best to start the hauling from the back, sides and seat of the sofa.
After the upholstery has been replaced with them, you can proceed to directly pulling the frame the sofa itself. The fabric is attached with needles and threads to removable parts and with a stapler to the frame. A standard glue gun can also be used.

Now it is necessary reassemble the sofa in the reverse order of its dismantling. In the event that there are pieces of fabric left, they can be used to constrain ottomans or to decorate the backs or armrests of the sofa itself. The decor, of course, should be selected independently, in accordance with the general interior of the room and the style of the furniture itself.

Corner with spring mechanism

The corner sofa itself has a more complex structure, and the existing springs also increase the level of complexity of the upcoming work on replacing the upholstery. Therefore, I immediately want to say that the covering of a spring sofa will be more time-consuming and troublesome compared to the restoration of a simple model that does not have spring blocks. In any case, the very process of pulling the sofa can be divided into the following stages:

Dismantling the sofa into two parts. Here you need to separate the corner pieces from each other. If done correctly, you should have a free-standing small sofa and a corner chair.
Now you need to remove all the components that you can dismantle yourself.
Next, we remove all the padding from them and also do the same with the material on the frame of the sofa itself.
We remove the filler and take out the spring block itself, which is attached to the bottom of the sofa with twine, which must be carefully cut. If the springs are intact, then we carefully straighten them and install them in place, if not, then we go to the hardware or furniture store and buy new ones.
It is necessary to intertwine all the springs with very strong linen or cotton threads.
We make a pattern from the removed packing, and carefully roll it up and place it on top of the springs, lay out the filler on top, new or previously cleaned of existing dirt.
Now we cut out the resulting patterns and sheathe the removable parts of the sofa with new upholstery, then its frame. As in the previous case, you should carefully monitor the uniform tension of the material on the parts of the sofa.
After all parts of the furniture are re-tensioned, you first need to assemble the sofa, that is, connect the sofa itself and the corner chair, and only then install its removable parts.

Almost any model of sofa with spring blocks can be restored in a similar way. The main thing is to carefully follow the instructions and perform all stages of the work slowly.

Speaking about self-pulling sofas at home, one cannot but mention the useful advice of experienced specialists in this matter. It is their recommendations that will help you do this work as correctly, safely and quickly as possible, but the most important thing is that the result will please you for a very long time.

First of all, it is worth mentioning once again about the choice of the material itself for the waist of sofas, it should be not only dense, but also quite heavy. The fact is that such furniture is used in various situations, and the heavier the fabric, the longer it will serve you. The material is exactly the part that is not worth saving on.

Often, when performing such work, many people prefer to change the upholstery inside the furniture itself. It makes sense to do this if the inner packing is in a satisfactory condition. If it has become completely unusable, and the spring block, if available, also has to be changed, it is better to abandon the restoration of such furniture and purchase a new one. Many competent furniture specialists often say that a complete restoration of a sofa is often more expensive than buying a new one. Therefore, the sofa can be over-tensioned if its springs or padding are in good condition.

If such work is performed for the first time, you should first practice on smaller furniture. If the sofa is expensive or antique, it is better to give it to specialists for restoration.

Pulling sofas is actually quite a fun and creative endeavor. Many people admit that after restoring their furniture on their own, they began to practice such work on a regular basis. After all, such a constriction of the upholstery allows you to change the appearance of furniture when you want, and with constant practice, restoration takes little time and does not cause any inconvenience.

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Content

Padding of a sofa, sheathing upholstered furniture at home, is possible even without the involvement of a specialist. This procedure is not as complicated as it looks at first glance. On the Internet there are many step-by-step master classes with photos and videos, which describe in detail how to cover upholstered furniture with your own hands, what kind of material to use for this purpose. Having looked at them, you can update any furniture set and make the interior of your home unique.

What is a sofa banner

Any soft set loses its original appearance over time: the casing tears, gets dirty, fades, and defects appear on it. But this is not a reason to run to the store - it is much cheaper to upgrade an armchair, drag a sofa at home. To do this, you need to decide on the choice of upholstery, stock up on all the necessary tools. The upholstery of sofas consists of 5 main stages:

disassembly into component parts;
removing old upholstery;
cutting out new matter;
upholstery of every detail;
strengthening, assembly of structures.

Sofa banner material

The choice of material for the waist of the sofa must be approached responsibly. Give preference to hard fabrics: leather, jacquard, tapestry, flock. Due to their density, they are resistant to wear and tear, which prolongs the life of the headset. Before buying upholstery material, decide on the purpose of the furniture. If you're only sitting on the sofa, choose a synthetic fiber fabric that will last longer. Planning to use it as a sleeping place? Then opt for natural materials.

Padding the sofa with leather

Replacing the leather sofa upholstery is the most difficult, time consuming and not cheap process. Leather for the waist of the sofa must be of high quality, not cheap, otherwise it will not last long. The back parts can be upholstered with leatherette, similar in color and texture to the leather - so the restoration will cost less. It is important to update not only the damaged part, but to pull the ottoman completely, otherwise the old material will contrast with the new one. When cutting leather, keep in mind that it can shrink over time, so leave another 1 cm for allowances.

Fabric for the waist of the sofa

In several stages, the sofa is stretched with fabric, and one of the important points is the choice of upholstery material. This piece of furniture is a favorite place for the whole family, so the upholstery should be practical, not a brand. The following types of fabrics meet these criteria: leather, its quality substitute, chenille, tapestry, jacquard, synthetic vinyl. The colors are selected individually at will and in accordance with the general style of the room design.

When choosing upholstery, pay attention to natural types of materials, without a specific smell, which may indicate the presence of toxic dyes. You should not buy cotton fabrics, they wrinkle a lot, quickly fade, wear out. If there is a pattern, it is better to give preference to a small print, which will facilitate the alteration of covers, reduce the consumption of material for upholstery. When choosing a fleecy fabric, pay attention to the even distribution of the fluff - this is a sign of the quality of the material.

How to pull a sofa

It will take a lot of time and patience to pull the sofa with your own hands, but it will cost less than the services of a specialist. Having decided on the material, you need to disassemble the object of restoration using a screwdriver, screwdriver and nail driver. Disconnect the parts on the sides, overhead elements (backrest, seats), unscrew all the screws, remove the nails. The next step is to remove the old coating. This must be done very carefully, without damaging it, every detail will serve as a template for new patterns.

Replace springs, belts, foam rubber and other damaged parts if necessary, cut new fabric according to old patterns. Further, the new material is evenly pulled over the parts of the object of restoration and fixed with a construction stapler. The final stage is the careful and consistent assembly of the updated structure with high-quality fasteners. Use the instructions if you are not sure that you can do everything correctly, without errors.

Padding of a corner sofa

The process of re-upholstery of any furniture consists of the same sequential steps: disassembly, removal of the old coating, cutting of new upholstery parts, upholstery of individual elements with new material, assembly of an updated product. Do-it-yourself hauling of a corner sofa takes place in the same sequence, only its design is a little more complicated, two backs and two seats will have to be updated, the work will require more time and effort.

Padding the kitchen sofa

It is difficult to imagine the interior of a modern kitchen without a kitchenette. Like any furniture, it eventually becomes unusable, and in the kitchen, the upholstery can not only be torn. Food gets on it, stains are formed, temperature changes affect, therefore, the constriction of the kitchen sofa is a very important issue. The process is no different from updating another headset, but the choice of upholstery material must be approached more responsibly.

The cover of the corner must be well cleaned and washed, otherwise the restoration of the sofa will occur frequently. The most suitable materials are: faux leather, tapestry and flock. Most of the kitchen corners are covered with eco-leather, high-quality leatherette, which are well washed and serve for more than one year. The tapestry was created specifically for the renovation of upholstered furniture, it is durable and easy to clean. Flock is no less durable and wear-resistant; it has a special moisture-repellent impregnation, which is very important for a kitchen.

Padding of a book sofa

If you decide to restore furniture for the first time, then the banner of the sofa-book is most suitable for this. Its design is the simplest of all existing models, you only need to disconnect the side parts, backrest, seat. Next, taking care not to damage, carefully remove the old upholstery and interior filling. Repair the damaged parts of the mechanism and replace the foam rubber, cut out new patterns from the old coating according to the templates with an allowance of 1 cm.Pull them evenly over the parts of the object of the restoration, fix with a stapler, assemble the furniture to be restored.

Padding of a spring sofa

In addition to the main stages, hauling a spring sofa with your own hands includes repairing or replacing the spring frame. After making sure that it is working properly or after replacing the springs, attach the frame to the base with a stapler, and then with staples made of stiff wire. Using such a mount will make the structure stronger and more reliable. A layer of felt or polyurethane foam is laid on top of the spring block, then foam rubber, synthetic winterizer and only then new upholstery. Do the same with the back, collect the furniture.

Padding the armrests of the sofa

The cost of stretching a sofa at home will be lower than in a special workshop. True, not all details can be updated with your own hands, for example, it can be difficult to pull the armrests of the sofa. It is not difficult to change the upholstery on even, rectangular armrests, but such a piece of furniture can be curved, and it is not easy to alter covers or stretch the fabric evenly. In this case, it is better to entrust the work to specialists.

Sofa hauling price

Having learned how much it costs to pull the sofa, many decide to restore it on their own. If you do not know how to disassemble furniture, do not know how to change the coating, you can ask for help from private specialists, whose sofa upholstery at home is inexpensive. Companies provide the same services. The cost of stretching the sofa will depend on its size, the price of the selected upholstery material, the complexity of the damage. In Moscow, the price for this service is as follows:

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With frequent use, any furniture loses its qualities, and then the question arises - how to pull the sofa at home with your own hands. Most furniture owners prefer to seek the help of a restoration specialist. Other citizens do not believe in the possibility of restoration and are ready to mercilessly say goodbye to old furniture. This decision forces you to incur additional waste of time and money.

Disassembling an old sofa

There is no need to make hasty decisions that lead to additional financial costs. Although they will also be inevitable with an independent restoration of the sofa, there is much less buying new furniture or paying for furniture makers.

Before proceeding with the direct hauling of furniture, it is important to carry out preparatory work. Preparation should begin by disassembling the old sofa.

The disassembly procedure can be carried out in different ways. Sometimes you have to face problems if the design of the sofa turns out to be quite complex. However, in most cases, sofas come with a standard configuration, so it won't be difficult to disassemble them.

To perform such technical tasks, it is necessary to prepare a set of tools in advance:

screwdrivers;
keys with which you can unscrew nuts or bolts;
pliers.

Dismantling is carried out in the following sequence:

Removing the sides of the sofa.
Disconnecting the lifting mechanism.
Removing the back.
Detaching the seat.

Fasteners will still be required for further assembly, so they must be carefully assembled and placed in a safe place.

When disassembling, it is impossible to make sharp movements, especially if the parts are connected to each other using grooves and protrusions. If they are broken, it will be impossible to ensure reliable assembly without replacing individual parts.

Removing the upholstery

After it was possible to completely disassemble the sofa into its individual components, you can proceed to the next stage.

Old upholstered furniture loses its attractiveness due to excessive deterioration of the upholstery. It is just with the old upholstery fabric that you need to mercilessly part. It will no longer be possible to return it to its original appearance.

Craftsmen recommend to be careful, since the upholstery is always fixed with staples. It is completely undesirable for these staples to fly in different directions. The staples must hold the fabric securely, so it will be difficult to remove them. Be prepared to spend a lot of time and energy on this.

To simplify the task, you should prepare a minimal set of tools. Suitable helpers for such tasks would be:

pliers;
thin flat screwdriver;
stationery knife.

You can optimize the process of removing the staples by first prying off all the staples, unbending their legs, and only then removing everything one by one. With such an organization of work, you do not have to waste time on the constant change of tools.

Purchasing new upholstery fabric is easy enough if you visit a specialty store. But not everyone can tailor the new upholstery correctly. Old fabric just can act as an excellent pattern. Such a template will help eliminate the need to seek help from a professional cutter.

In addition to the fabric, you need to carefully remove the filler. You should carefully study his condition.

If it is still in good condition, it can be used further.
If the filler has managed to turn into dust, it is especially important to be careful when removing it. Otherwise, it will simply crumble and add complexity to cleaning the room.

Inspection of parts, elimination of defects and malfunctions

After disassembling the old sofa, you need to carefully examine it completely. The main purpose of such an inspection is to identify damage.

Unfortunately, no matter how beloved this piece of furniture is, it is better to say goodbye to it if the frame is seriously damaged. It is important to pay attention to the following points:

the presence of pits resulting from the loss of the density of the filler;
sagging of structural elements indicating a stretched spring block.

Sometimes sofas are equipped not with spring blocks, but with belts, which also tend to be stretched.

If defects are found, all parts will need to be replaced. The masters recommend that you first write everything down, calculate how much such a repair will cost. And after the calculations, draw a conclusion regarding the financial rationality of the old sofa's banner.

Damaged wooden beams must be removed, new parts are put in their place, coating all joints with PVA glue.

In most cases, the old filler has to be thrown away. Alternatively, they purchase dense foam rubber with a medium or high degree of rigidity. It is better to give preference to foam rubber with a height of 60 mm. You can replace it with foam rubber with a height of 45 to 50 mm in the absence of suitable sizes.

It is very useful to use the secrets of experienced craftsmen while working. In particular, if you wrap the foam rubber with several layers of padding polyester, you can significantly increase its service life.

When choosing a filler for the back or armrests, you can opt for a foam with a lower rigidity. This will give the product additional softness, and it will be much more comfortable to rest on the sofa.

In the most rare cases, you do not have to change anything in the furniture design, but simply limit yourself to changing the upholstery. Such a need arises when the furniture is in excellent technical condition, but the upholstery was picked up by a cat or a liquid was poured onto it, which cannot be washed off.

Choosing a new upholstery

Having figured out how to pull with your own hands at home, you can proceed to choosing a new upholstery.

Initially, it is important to determine how much upholstery will be required for the planned work. To carry out the calculations, measure all the removed old material. About half a meter is added to the result obtained. This margin is necessary, since a mistake may be made in the calculations or something may go wrong during sewing.

When choosing upholstery, you need to pay attention to the following details:

color range;
drawing (it should be in harmony with other interior items);
indicators of wear resistance, which determine how long the sofa will look perfect;
financial possibilities (if there is no need to save, then natural leather will be the best choice).

As excellent upholstery materials, whose performance characteristics deserve attention, are:

microfiber;
velor, plush;
jacquard;
tapestry;
chenille.

Preparing the fabric

After purchasing a suitable upholstery fabric, they start cutting it. Old upholstery material will be an excellent assistant in performing such tasks. It must first be vacuumed and shaken out.

Step by step, such actions will look like this:

Spread new material on the floor.
Place the old upholstery on top.
Circle every detail, leaving necessarily seam allowances.
You can circle all the elements with a piece of chalk or soap (to prevent the displacement of individual elements, it is recommended to chop all the parts with sewing pins).
Sew all the details on a sewing machine.
Overlock all edges.

Securing new upholstery

After all the details of the upholstery are ready, they begin to fix it. This work especially requires increased accuracy. The formation of folds, distortions must not be allowed. Otherwise, upholstered furniture is unlikely to please with its appearance and ease of use.

Fitting all details.
Put on the covers and smooth them gently without using force. It is important to avoid pulling individual upholstery elements.
It is recommended to cut small holes for bolts and nuts at the joints of the individual components of the structure.
The upholstery fabric is fixed with staples, between which a distance of 35-40 mm must be maintained.
We recommend purchasing staples that are 14 mm long.
If the staples do not go well into the wood with a special pistol, you can knock on them with a hammer.

Sofas are a must-have for every apartment or house. They are usually installed in the living room for watching TV, reading, relaxing, and are also often found in the kitchen. They are made from a variety of materials and sizes. When choosing a design, it is taken into account that it must fit perfectly into the existing interior. Therefore, the upholstery of sofas is an important factor in making the right choice. It can be made from various materials and have a variety of shades.

Which material to choose

Often in high-quality sofas, the upholstery loses its attractiveness, gets dirty or fades. Changing the entire piece of furniture is quite costly, therefore, replacing the trim is considered the right choice, and this process is quite easy to perform, so it is often implemented by each owner on their own.

Do-it-yourself upholstery of sofas is considered simple, but in advance it is important to correctly choose the material itself used in the process of work.

The fabrics used for the upholstery of sofas are numerous, so it is not uncommon for people to get confused with the right choice. In the process, it is important to consider what factors will affect the product, as well as what colors and other parameters it should have. If you need to sheathe an old sofa, then it is important to decide on the material in advance, and it is allowed to choose from some popular types:

chenille - this material has an excellent strength and density. Its cost is at an average level, and its base can be fabric or glued. In the first case, a skin is obtained that is resistant to moisture, so cleaning can be carried out with a wet method. The glued base should not come into contact with moisture, as this leads to deformation of the material. Cleaning should be done carefully, and after this process it is important to leave the paneling for a while to dry thoroughly. It is undesirable to choose chenille if pets live in the house, destroying the structure of the tissue with their claws;
matting - this fabric has a small and interesting texture, and is most often produced in one shade. The upholstery made of it is highly durable and wear-resistant, and it is also easy to care for it. However, it is impossible to choose a fabric of any bright shade or multi-colored element for covering;
velor - it makes a velvety sofa surface, which is incredibly pleasant to touch. It is easy to care for the material, and it also does not cause allergic reactions. Contamination is easily removed, and the canvas also serves for a long time. The disadvantages include a fairly high price, as well as mechanical influences lead to a violation of the integrity of the fabric;
flock - differs in ease of maintenance and long-term preservation of its original shape. Has good resistance to moisture and high density, as well as environmentally friendly;
tapestry is a natural canvas, pleasant to the touch and highly practical. It is considered plastic, therefore it takes any desired shape. The appearance is beautiful, and there are no harmful components in the composition. However, the material has a high cost, and it is also not allowed to clean it with a wet method;
genuine leather - it is quite difficult to sheathe your sofa with this material. It has a high cost, however, it produces a cladding that is distinguished by an unusually attractive and presentable appearance. It has a long service life and high strength. It is incredibly easy to look after her;
artificial leather - is more affordable compared to natural material, and at the same time it is also distinguished by its beauty and durability.

Thus, you can trim it with different types of fabric or other materials. The choice depends on the financial capabilities of the owners of the interior item, as well as on the characteristics that the cladding should have.

Velours
Tapestry
Leather
Mat
Flock
Chenille
Eco leather

Step-by-step instruction

If you plan to sheathe the sofa with your own hands, then the material that is suitable for this is initially selected. Further, the instruction is carefully studied, since it is not allowed to make any mistakes in the process of work, which are almost impossible to fix. It is recommended that you do a little work with the selected fabric before sewing in order to understand how difficult it is and to practice.

Laying foam rubber

The step-by-step instructions assume that it is initially important to completely remove the old upholstery from the sofa frame. Even the filler is removed, since usually after a long operational period it already becomes squeezed and lost its original shape. The opened frame is freed from various brackets and other fasteners. It is important to make sure that it is durable and reliable, as well as fit for future use. If necessary, it is reinforced with sheets of fiberboard or plywood.

The casing is removed and the bottom is checked for repairs.

The upholstery should be removed together with the filling.

Next, the fastening of foam rubber begins, and it is important to choose this material correctly. Its optimal thickness is considered to be 40 mm, but for the sidewalls, foam rubber is taken of a smaller thickness. When choosing, it is important to take into account the density of foam rubber, and the density of 46 units is considered the optimal indicator for upholstery of upholstered furniture. If it is too low, then the foam rubber will quickly lose its shape and deform. However, an excessively high figure becomes the reason for the creation of too rigid upholstery, which reduces the comfort of using the sofa for its intended purpose.

Description of fixing foam rubber:

initially, with the help of glue, the first layer of foam rubber is fixed, and it is necessary to cut the sheets in the process of work in accordance with the dimensions of the frame;
another layer is created on top, and here it is desirable to use a softer material;
in certain places it is necessary to bend the foam rubber, and this should be done carefully so as not to damage it.

As soon as the sofa is completely covered with foam rubber, it begins to cover it with the selected fabric or leather.

The damaged foam rubber should be replaced with a new one.

Preparatory work

Before the direct process, you should prepare the materials used in the process to sheathe the sofa. These include a construction stapler and screwdrivers, staples and pliers, a hammer and thread with a needle, as well as pliers and a drill. Other tools are often required.

The optimal material for the upholstery is selected, for which the operating conditions of the sofa itself are taken into account. If you plan to install a sofa in the kitchen, then the sheathing must be resistant to dirt and temperature changes. If it is mounted in the living room, then it is important that it is beautiful, soft and comfortable, since it is intended for relaxation, and often for sleeping.

Required tools

Calculation of the required amount of fabric

The next stage of the work is to calculate the required amount of material in order to carry out the cladding without interruptions and problems. If you need to sheathe a standard sofa with new fabric, you will have to purchase about 8 m of material. For more accurate and reliable calculations, you need to take a tape measure or other measuring equipment. With its help, the width and length of the existing piece of furniture is determined. The resulting values are added and multiplied by 2, which determines the length of the cut, and its width is equal to the width of the sofa.

There is a more accurate calculation method. To do this, it is necessary to measure all the wide and long parts of the seat, back and armrests, and then draw up a sketch on a sheet of paper with all the values. In the sketch, all vertical values should be positioned vertically, and horizontal values, respectively, horizontally. After that, all vertical values should be summed up and the result divided by 100. The resulting number will be the length of the required fabric cut. The width of the fabric should be equal to the maximum of the horizontal values. When calculating the amount of fabric, add 1 meter for every 5 meters of fabric. This calculation is indicative, but will determine how much fabric, leather or other material you need to buy to ensure trouble-free operation.

Pattern

The step-by-step process of upholstering the sofa further assumes the formation of the correct pattern. This procedure will be most simple if the sofa is standard and has a rectangular shape. Even for a corner product, there are no special difficulties.

All the old casing must be carefully ripped open in order to cut out the details for the new cover.

The process of creating a pattern itself consists in simple steps:

correct and accurate measurements are made for each individual part;
then they are stacked on special paper called graph paper, and here the correct direction of the cut is certainly checked;
outlines of future elements are drawn;
they are transferred to the fabric, and the work is carried out from the seamy side, and for this it is advisable to use chalk;
individual parts are cut out, which will ensure the creation of patterns.

In the process of work, the allowance for the seam and hem of the fabric is certainly taken into account, and if the material is dense, then it is advisable to make an allowance of about 3 cm.

Pattern of new parts
Details are sewn together

Cover sewing

As soon as the patterns are ready, the formation of the cover begins. It is advisable to practice a little in advance in working with the selected material in order to avoid mistakes and not spoil a large amount of expensive fabric.

In the process of work, special threads of increased strength are certainly used, which are reinforced. Since loads will constantly act in places where seams are present, they will certainly be stretched with effort. It is advisable to do a double line here at all.

It is allowed to use a sewing machine if the fabric is too dense, therefore manual work is complicated. However, in this case, an old product is considered optimal, since modern machines usually cannot cope with this work due to low quality and insufficient power.

A well-created cover is put on the sofa, and is also securely fixed to the frame, as a result of which it is possible to update its appearance, strengthen the frame, and also form a new upholstery with high density and quality. If you understand well how to sheathe furniture, then this process will not cause any difficulties. This will allow you to continue to use your favorite interior item, and there will also be no need to spend a lot of money on the purchase of a new design.

Parts removed from the sidewalls should be left as a template.

The seat should be wrapped in batting

How to attach the seat cover

Fixing the cover under the bottom

Dismantling the sidewalls

Sidewall manufacturing

Installing the bottom

Fastening finished sides

Rear end

Sofa back cover

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One of the ways to update upholstered furniture is to replace its upholstery. You can use the services of professional craftsmen, or you can sheathe a sofa with your own hands at normal home conditions. The event is quite troublesome, but does not require serious physical effort.

Sofa upholstery: a - soft and upholstery materials; b - cutting; c - the order of upholstery and constriction.

Preparatory stage

Redecoration usually involves only replacing the old skin or even fixing the new material with the old one. For example, replace the wallpaper on the walls. Capital - full or partial replacement of not only the top of upholstered furniture, but also the filler.

For the preparatory stage you will need:

pliers;
set of screwdrivers;
keys set;
a hammer;
centimeter or tape measure;
a piece of paper and a pencil.

It is also better to stock up in advance with boxes or bags for storing fasteners. When disassembling very old furniture, vinegar may be needed. To dismantle the fasteners brazed with rust, it is enough to moisten them with acetic acid.

It won't hurt to have a vacuum cleaner or a brush and a damp cloth. With their help, you can immediately remove the deposits of debris and dust found in hard-to-reach nooks of the furniture structure.

The sofa is disassembled - the sidewalls and other elements of its structure are dismantled. The casing is carefully removed. The goal is to determine the true condition of the seat and backrest filling, to ensure the convenience of taking the necessary measurements. It is advisable not only to memorize the sequence of disassembling furniture, but also to write it down in as much detail as possible. All fasteners should be immediately folded into boxes, bags with appropriate marks.
Measurements are being carried out. Usually under the sofa upholstery there are layers of foam rubber, batting. With the help of a centimeter, it is determined what size pieces are needed for the restoration of the seat, backrest. The results of all measurements are also recorded on paper.

When determining the size of pieces of new upholstery fabric, the peculiarities of attaching the old one must be taken into account. In order to save money, some manufacturers do not fold up its edges, which are then “wrinkled”. Butt seams also do not extend the life of the upholstery.

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Do-it-yourself sofa upholstery process

Before sheathe the sofa, you need to inspect its structure for possible defects, damage. Carry out repair work if necessary.

Replacement of foam rubber is carried out entirely. You should not try to save money by putting pieces of new material on squeezed places. An additional layer of batting and burlap will not only extend the life of the upholstery, but also provide a comfortable environment for rest and sleep.

When calculating the amount of materials, the following must be taken into account:

seam allowances - 1-1.5 cm;
hem allowances along the edge - 1-2 cm.

To sheathe a sofa, you need to purchase not only foam rubber, batting, upholstery fabric, but also:

threads - better nylon;
ruler, triangle, tailor's chalk or regular colored pencil, contrasting with the color of the selected upholstery;
glue for fixing foam sheets on the sidewalls;
glue BF-6;
good scissors for fabric;
wallpaper nails or a construction stapler.

In compliance with the main tailor's rule "7 times measure, 1 - cut", canvases of foam rubber, batting and upholstery fabric are carefully cut.

It is better to pass the crumbling edges with an overlock or "zigzag".

Covers on the sidewalls are sewn, other necessary seams are made. The time and effort spent on preliminary ironing of upholstery fabric and seams will more than pay off in the process of fastening it.

One way to extend the life of the upholstery is to reinforce the corners of the furniture. To do this, patches made of burlap or a piece of upholstery fabric left after cutting are attached to them from the inside or glued with BF-6 glue.

Sheets of foam rubber are laid - usually only on the mattress, sometimes on the sidewalls.
Batting is laid on the mattress of the sofa, and its edges are fastened with upholstery studs or staples. You can upholster the sidewalls with batting, if they were not upholstered with foam rubber.
All elements of the sofa are sheathed with burlap. It is not necessary to sew the covers for the sidewalls; you can sheathe them by applying an overlapping burlap. The size of the overlap is about 2 cm. The sacking should completely cover the batting.
A clean sheathing is a sheathing with upholstery fabric, the edges of which are folded back as necessary.

All canvases are stretched evenly and neatly. Then the structure of the sofa is assembled.

If you plan to sheathe the sofa with your own hands with a new fabric on top of the old sheathing, then the second one is thoroughly cleaned from dirt beforehand. Severely worn areas are reinforced with patches that are sewn on or glued on. The advantage of this option is the minimization of material and time costs. Minus - old accumulations of dirt and dust remain inside.