Monday, March 18, 2013

The Great Sofa Makeover

You know how I've been talking about reupholstering my couch for ages now?  Well, this weekend I finally took the leap!

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Scott took our girls up to New Hampshire for the weekend to visit his parents so I had the whole weekend - two entire days - all to myself.  I spent Saturday working on another project but yesterday worked on the sofa for eight straight hours with only one small break for a bowl of cereal around 1 p.m.

I have blisters and scratches all over my hands but got the entire thing stripped of dark brown leather and got the frame almost completely reupholstered in the new fabric, an antique ivory velvet.  I added antique brass nailheads on the front of the arms.


I LOVE it.  Every moment spent, blister, scratch, and sore muscle has been 100% worth it.  I'm so excited to share the new sofa with you when I finish!

Next up is the daunting sewing task of three box cushions with welting and zippers and three back pillows with welting and zippers as well.  So, if you need me this week, I'll be at the sewing machine :)
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27 comments:

  1. becMarch 18, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    good luck, can't wait to see the final result.
    Happy sewing.
    Bec x

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  2. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Ohhhh - you're so much bigger then me!!!
    I'm pretty gutsy - but reupholstering a couch? That's the final frontier for me lol
    Terrified of doing it - it's looking beautiful so far!
    XOX

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  3. Dawn @ Inspired LivingMarch 18, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    Wow....That seems like such a daunting task but it looks good so far!

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  4. Becky {This Is Happiness}March 18, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Looks like it is turning out beautiful! Loving the color and the nailheads. The difficultly of the projects you tackle always amazes me!

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  5. Kristin@bliss-athome.comMarch 18, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    WOW! I don't think I'm brave enough to attempt that yet. It is looking great! xo Kristin

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    1. Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeMarch 18, 2013 at 9:30 AM

      Thanks! I'll say this - I wouldn't take it on as a first reupholstery project for sure. But I've done enough now that there haven't been any big surprises...at least not yet!

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  6. UnknownMarch 18, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    WOW! You are wonder woman…way to go!!
    Amelia

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  7. Simply LKJMarch 18, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    Amazing! I am loving the color and the nailhead trim. I would be sooo nervous cutting into that leather (and my hubby would think I was nuts).

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  8. Patty Day @Pattys EpiphaniesMarch 18, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    Awesome! I love the trim! I can't wait to see the finish!

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  9. TalithaMarch 18, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    Uhhh wow!! You are so brave!! That is terrifying! I don't think I would have the guts to do that! GO YOU!! YOU are awesome!

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  10. Lo (a Lo and Behold Life)March 18, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    wow wow wow - can't wait!!!!!

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  11. DanielleMarch 18, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Wow! What a transformation already. Love the fabric and the nailhead. Hope you do a little tutorial on this when it is done! x

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  12. Jenny @ jennycollier.comMarch 18, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    It looks gorgeous! I can't believe you did this yourself.

    http://jennycollier.com

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  13. Julia@Cuckoo4DesignMarch 18, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    You are amazing! Seriously!
    Maybe when I see the finished sofa, which I can't wait to see, I'll get the courage to tackle my chaise. I've been wanting to do it for ages.

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  14. AndreaMarch 18, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    WOW!!!! That is going to be beautiful, I can't wait to see the finished product!! That is a huge project to tackle (I would be terrified lol).

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  15. Marcela BarrazaMarch 18, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Wow, what an amazing job! I can't wait to see it when it's completely finished, looks great so far!!
    xo,
    Marcela
    http://tucasablogonline.blogspot.com

    PS: I'm your newest follower :)

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  16. KhadijaMarch 18, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    Inset big smile here: LOL When I saw the scissors,I thought "YES< YES< YES!" Exactly what I would do. Have fun.. I can't wait to see it! Woo HOO! You need some chips or something though instead of cereal.

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    1. Jennifer@The Chronicles of HomeMarch 19, 2013 at 7:23 AM

      Oh good, glad you didn't think, "She is nuts" when you saw me going at my sofa with scissors :)

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  17. Kris @ Driven by DécorMarch 18, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    Looks like it's going to be gorgeous! What a treat to have two whole days to yourself! Hope you got some relaxing in there with your projects!

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  18. Jennifer OpsahlMarch 19, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Ahhhhh can't wait to see it all finished!!! Good on ya girlie!! :)

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  19. designchicMarch 19, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    That is amazing - can't believe you were able to do that...great job!! Can hardly wait to see it finished ~

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  20. Anneke at This, That and LifeMarch 20, 2013 at 12:02 AM

    Can you teach me to sew....like just a straight line??? I'm THAT horrible at it. I tried to sew a pillow cushion once, like 12" x 12" and broke four needles. Yikes! I REALLY want to learn though!!! And I am SO excited to see the end result of your couch!

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  21. Shauna@Satori Design for LivingMarch 21, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Wow, that's an ambitious project! Can't wait to see the makeover and how you did it all.

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  22. pam {simple details}March 22, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Jennifer, holy moly! Could you be more inspiring ~ way to go!!

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