I finally finished reupholstering the love seat a few days ago. I have to say it is far from being perfect, but I just love the way it came out! I find myself constantly staring at it in awe that I did it. I am shocked by how easy the process was and how rewarding it is to be able to do something like this.
So here is what I started with, a little love seat in need of a lot of love.
And here it is looking like a LOVE seat.
Yes, it’s far from being perfect, but it’s perfectly imperfect for this gal. The seams aren’t exactly where they should be and some of the fabric is running in opposite directions.
The batting is too thick in certain areas and sticks out a bit more then it should.
But I don’t think anyone will notice and really I don’t care if they do. I am so proud to say that I made those oopses. I definitely learned from my mistakes and know what to do next time, because there will definitely be a next time. I’m telling you, reupholstering furniture can be addicting. I changed my mind and decided to reupholster our sleep sofa now, plus this past weekend I picked up two chairs and an ottoman for 15 buckaroos to redo. Yes, it is addicting!
The total cost for redoing this little love seat was about $55 and that includes the cost of a new staple gun. Not bad for a new love seat huh?
This past weekend was the weekend for finding some amazing deals! Not only did I snag up those two chairs and an ottoman, I also snagged up some amazing fabric deals…again!
I found more $1 and $1.99 a yard fabric deals that coordinate perfectly with my newly upholstered love seat. Yes it is more purple fabrics but for that price I will make it work. Plus they do look great together and I love that purple flowered fabric that has a little punch of green in it. It just happens to be the same shade of green that I am painting the walls.
Plus it helped by seeing the most amazing purple couch at Crate and Barrel that had lime green pillows on it. It totally reassured me of my color scheme. I think purple was just meant to be in our living room. In case you were wondering, the darker purple fabric will be recovering our sleep sofa and the purple flowers will be recovering the two chairs and ottoman that I just picked up.
Speaking of Crate and Barrel, how many of you have been diving in their $.99 a pound barrel before? I left there with almost every single piece of fabric that was in there.
I mean when a girl sees Merimekko fabric for $.99 a pound she is going to snag every piece she can! I had no shame in walking out of that store with a bag full of fabric after barrel diving for 1/2 an hour, yup no shame at all!
I thought my fabric deals would have stopped there, but they didn’t. I snagged up these pretty silky fabrics for another $1 a yard. I bought all they had which will be more then enough to make myself and the girls matching dresses.
Any of you snag up some good deals on fabric lately?
So here is what I started with, a little love seat in need of a lot of love.
And here it is looking like a LOVE seat.
Yes, it’s far from being perfect, but it’s perfectly imperfect for this gal. The seams aren’t exactly where they should be and some of the fabric is running in opposite directions.
The batting is too thick in certain areas and sticks out a bit more then it should.
But I don’t think anyone will notice and really I don’t care if they do. I am so proud to say that I made those oopses. I definitely learned from my mistakes and know what to do next time, because there will definitely be a next time. I’m telling you, reupholstering furniture can be addicting. I changed my mind and decided to reupholster our sleep sofa now, plus this past weekend I picked up two chairs and an ottoman for 15 buckaroos to redo. Yes, it is addicting!
The total cost for redoing this little love seat was about $55 and that includes the cost of a new staple gun. Not bad for a new love seat huh?
This past weekend was the weekend for finding some amazing deals! Not only did I snag up those two chairs and an ottoman, I also snagged up some amazing fabric deals…again!
I found more $1 and $1.99 a yard fabric deals that coordinate perfectly with my newly upholstered love seat. Yes it is more purple fabrics but for that price I will make it work. Plus they do look great together and I love that purple flowered fabric that has a little punch of green in it. It just happens to be the same shade of green that I am painting the walls.
Plus it helped by seeing the most amazing purple couch at Crate and Barrel that had lime green pillows on it. It totally reassured me of my color scheme. I think purple was just meant to be in our living room. In case you were wondering, the darker purple fabric will be recovering our sleep sofa and the purple flowers will be recovering the two chairs and ottoman that I just picked up.
Speaking of Crate and Barrel, how many of you have been diving in their $.99 a pound barrel before? I left there with almost every single piece of fabric that was in there.
I mean when a girl sees Merimekko fabric for $.99 a pound she is going to snag every piece she can! I had no shame in walking out of that store with a bag full of fabric after barrel diving for 1/2 an hour, yup no shame at all!
I thought my fabric deals would have stopped there, but they didn’t. I snagged up these pretty silky fabrics for another $1 a yard. I bought all they had which will be more then enough to make myself and the girls matching dresses.
Any of you snag up some good deals on fabric lately? 
amazing transition and such pretty fabric for the pillow. I used to have fun with these type projects for the home as well… but no longer have the time. 🙁
Thanks for sharing, Lisa
HOly Cow! Your couch looks so amazing and the fabric deals….wow!
I am too scared to re-upholster anything that big! You are amazing!
Wow! That's one amazing transformation.
I am impressed…I would never have the guts to try that! Great job 🙂
Amazing job, Christina! I'm loving your color palette (and I'm not a purple fan, by any means!). And HOW do you keep finding those awesome fabric deals?!
Random: have you ever used chalkboard fabric? Pros/cons if you have.
I love the way it turned out! It seriously looks like you paid hundreds of dollars for that baby. I haven't been very successful with fabric lately. I am hoping to make a trip to the neighboring city soon. They have a few big fabric stores. Can't wait to see more projects with your fabric steals!
bravissima risultato perfetto,ciao
just perfect!!!wow!!
I was totally going to "Oh my gosh, I can't believe you actually made that…it's AWESOME…" buuut then you totally distracted me with Crate & Barrel fabric. I had no idea they had fabric for cheap! I seriously need to investigate that! Great job on the loveseat! 🙂
Woot woot! That came out awesome Christina!! Its totally addicting! You did a fantastic job, you will love that couch forever! I am so happy for you – give yourself a big huge pat on the back!
Ahhh!! Marimekko at .99…
isn't fair, i'm too far far away from there…
Where are you getting all these great fabric deals? Were they all C&B? I didn't know about that!!
your love seat looks awesome! way to go! i am SOOO jealous of your marimekko fabrics. please tell me more about this Crate and Barrel .99/lb barrel. I have never heard of this before!
It turned out awesome!! You're a brave woman doing a couch!! It turned out beautifully!!
LOVE those fabrics. Wish I lived closer to a crate and barrel. Great job with the couch!!
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