tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post1844934875409031617..comments2024-03-28T23:01:55.131-04:00Comments on my edit.: Upholstery Talesmyedithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09317940164786731720noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-13862617834747049802013-03-06T09:34:18.956-05:002013-03-06T09:34:18.956-05:00You did a great job. Beautiful bench!You did a great job. Beautiful bench!MisisDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07827206672973688922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-77826129607791181972012-12-11T02:04:01.603-05:002012-12-11T02:04:01.603-05:00Upholstery tales is shared on the post here. Usefu...Upholstery tales is shared on the post here. Useful post<br />Upholsteryhttp://curtain.com.sg/upholsterynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-79954485182773619502012-02-27T13:11:34.622-05:002012-02-27T13:11:34.622-05:00I love it! That fabric was such a great choice!
L...I love it! That fabric was such a great choice!<br /><br />Lindsey <br />http://thriftandshout.blogspot.comLindsey A. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07057213532334755834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-14918265893146852072012-02-27T10:00:32.787-05:002012-02-27T10:00:32.787-05:00OMG in love with this. If I was near by, I might h...OMG in love with this. If I was near by, I might have to steal it. Which would probably be difficult to stealthy maneuver - however I think that just speaks to the amazingness that this is! <br /><br />AND you got the fabric on discount? Awesome job girl!chris @ court + hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09405685708735333068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-88833179490222710502012-02-24T17:14:40.941-05:002012-02-24T17:14:40.941-05:00Vicky- I think I got the fabric from the discount ...Vicky- I think I got the fabric from the discount table at Fabricland...myedithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317940164786731720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-65215192975484592842012-02-24T15:14:57.617-05:002012-02-24T15:14:57.617-05:00Benches can be difficult to reupholster, but yours...Benches can be difficult to reupholster, but yours look fantastic. Great fabrics!Fabricshttp://www.fabricmaven.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-67817111543252553372012-02-24T11:21:55.734-05:002012-02-24T11:21:55.734-05:00The blood, sweat, and tears was well worth it! Be...The blood, sweat, and tears was well worth it! Beautiful job! Not only was it a life lesson for you, but because you shared it, now I know that re-upholstering is not a walk in the park. Plus at $40 for the bench (what a steal) and the added costs of re-working it, I would probably buy this bench for a whole lot more..say $500! <br /><br />And I love that fabric!Ashhttp://www.threadsandberries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-82112227772257363082012-02-24T01:57:39.464-05:002012-02-24T01:57:39.464-05:00Bench is looking wonderful! It's a great effor...Bench is looking wonderful! It's a great effort and it's really inspired me. You spent too much money and wasted too much time but in the end you really got a good result.<br />Thanks for sharing such a great idea and great effort.Victoria Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419085605003274679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-9402319952185154002012-02-23T22:48:07.415-05:002012-02-23T22:48:07.415-05:00For what it's worth, the bench looks gorgeous!...For what it's worth, the bench looks gorgeous! I love the fabric you chose and the tacks look like you beat them into submission in the end after all. I could have never made anything like this, you've got skillz. With a z.<br /><br />S.Simply Bikehttp://simplybikeblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-10600315167643113782012-02-23T21:12:51.428-05:002012-02-23T21:12:51.428-05:00I am seriously impressed. I found a similar settee...I am seriously impressed. I found a similar settee and it sat in my garage for about 18 months before I just ended up throwing it away. Tragic, but I would've had to fix a broken leg as well, so I like to think I made the right choice.<br /><br />But yours looks amazing. Be proud.<br /><br />http://ofseedsandthorns.blogspot.com/Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087095057111925740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-13667452129049211512012-02-23T18:10:27.946-05:002012-02-23T18:10:27.946-05:00Please share where you got that fabric. It's a...Please share where you got that fabric. It's amazing!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398557229315534103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-62287596962583308812012-02-23T14:48:39.071-05:002012-02-23T14:48:39.071-05:00Ahhhhmazing. Love the fabric! You will enjoy gazi...Ahhhhmazing. Love the fabric! You will enjoy gazing at it everytime you get dressed! <br /><br />Love your blog! x<br /><br />www.gypsyfriday.blogspot.comwww.gypsyfriday.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00202820966010228591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-70574651390932919402012-02-23T14:44:56.903-05:002012-02-23T14:44:56.903-05:00That had to be super frustrating! But, the end re...That had to be super frustrating! But, the end result is absolutely gorgeous and I totally covet it for my own house.Abby C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08203984091706798468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-19221819477797582612012-02-23T13:33:24.435-05:002012-02-23T13:33:24.435-05:00That's your closet? Every thought of doing a h...That's your closet? Every thought of doing a home tour - would love to see it!<br /><br />voyage-on.blogspot.comEmily H. Mosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12856117593345678539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-82720870014958470992012-02-23T13:23:03.905-05:002012-02-23T13:23:03.905-05:00You are just awesome!You are just awesome!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14961560936083754216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-12712719870432523082012-02-23T05:10:02.711-05:002012-02-23T05:10:02.711-05:00Love the fabric you chose !
CamilleLove the fabric you chose !<br />CamilleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-65736810987654684802012-02-23T01:42:20.403-05:002012-02-23T01:42:20.403-05:00That is your CLOSET? Lucky.That is your CLOSET? Lucky.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430822334807824702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-34727943728865820212012-02-23T00:48:46.672-05:002012-02-23T00:48:46.672-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604901798335643119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-50265651852513054302012-02-23T00:46:52.329-05:002012-02-23T00:46:52.329-05:00You did this yourself :0 You young lady are a Godd...You did this yourself :0 You young lady are a Goddess!!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604901798335643119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-8172928279368032142012-02-22T23:18:24.126-05:002012-02-22T23:18:24.126-05:00I am in MAD love with your artwork in there...and ...I am in MAD love with your artwork in there...and what appears to be some jewelry AS art???<br /><br />Think if I ever tried this...I would just go OVER the old upholstery and then get the nailheads that come on a strip and that way only like every tenth one is a REAL nail!<br /><br />Great job!!AbbyNormalTNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170488809308492791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-28575140547918435502012-02-22T22:25:30.820-05:002012-02-22T22:25:30.820-05:00The end result is totally worth it! Wow! Thanks fo...The end result is totally worth it! Wow! Thanks for sharing the hard work you put into this project; it's both a cautionary tale and inspiration were I to take on such a challenge. I'm going to attempt sanding down a little table and repainting it. That seems a bit more in my range of DIY-ness and patience. :)<br /><br />p.s. can we take a tour of your closet??korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03732512779058556034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-88798273924596444402012-02-22T18:34:30.647-05:002012-02-22T18:34:30.647-05:00I see you in a whole other light now, and Lady, I ...I see you in a whole other light now, and Lady, I gotta say I'm impressed.<br />Is it not enough to have mad thrift skills that you have to go DIY too????<br />;) Just kiddin'<br />Keep it coming!!!!Eleanorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05195209947252107326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-85555821206914832462012-02-22T17:54:18.865-05:002012-02-22T17:54:18.865-05:00Kudos for seeing it through!
It definitely looks a...Kudos for seeing it through!<br />It definitely looks amazing. <br />I flirt with reupholstering. But I limit myself to tasks that just need a staple gun and fabric.<br />For eg.<br />http://freedomandfreethings.wordpress.com/2012/01/14/study-incentives/<br /><br />I totally recommend this approach. It isn't a guarantee against tears,but it keeps the tacks at bay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-85767433025290424682012-02-22T17:42:46.671-05:002012-02-22T17:42:46.671-05:00I SO feel your pain. While it can be a nightmare ...I SO feel your pain. While it can be a nightmare to do (and freakishly drawn out), it's worth it if only because the frames tend to be a hell of a lot stronger than modern ones. I've dining chairs from my grandfather's family which have had so many upholstery nails over time that I just get them done professionally (AKA making it someone else's problem). And as part of the whole simplifying business, recently gave away my old 1918 sofa that had seen some serious love from the dogs over the years. It went home with a young man with upholstery skills who is very appreciative of the fact that the frame, springs, original horsehair and kapok stuffing is all good for another 90 years.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181307209370955942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408718927772235297.post-17527567080442189842012-02-22T16:32:26.003-05:002012-02-22T16:32:26.003-05:00I have never posted a comment here before but I ju...I have never posted a comment here before but I just have to today because, ohmygod... that is one hell of a closet! The gorgeous, hard-won bench is just gilding the lily. Congrats on keeping all your fingers and (almost you sanity) whilst re-upholstering!Julie at Modern Day Middle Agehttp://www.moderndaymiddleage.comnoreply@blogger.com