DIY HOW TO UPHOLSTER A COUCH | STEP BY STEP HOW TO REUPHOLSTER A SOFA | FaceliftInteriors

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In this video we show you DIY how to upholster a couch. We show you step by step how to reupholster a sofa with lots of tips and tricks along the way!
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In this video we give you a full, detailed step by step tutorial on how to reupholster a sofa or reupholster a couch...as you say across the pond :-)
If you want an upholstery tutorial that shows you how to upholster a sofa step by step...look no further! We start from the very beginning and show you each step in detail which makes upholstering a sofa for beginners a much easier process. We give you inside the industry tips and tricks to help you to reupholster or upholster a sofa.
We start by showing you how to tighten the seat of a sofa by tightening the springs and the brackets. Then we show you how to make a template for the new fabric by copying the old fabric. Then we re-pad the sofa using felt in the places that it needs (and give some great upholstery tips for when using felt!). Then I show you how to re-pad the sofa (or couch) using dacron. Then we get on to reupholstering a sofa! We also give you some great tips to working with piping. We really do give a full, detailed tutorial on how to upholster a sofa!
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  • @faceliftinteriors
    @faceliftinteriors3 жыл бұрын

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  • @annettearties8538

    @annettearties8538

    3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @thebeast2029

    @thebeast2029

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you offer your services to general customers and how do I get ahold of you! Great job best DYI video I've seen by far!!

  • @ellalaird7162
    @ellalaird71623 жыл бұрын

    This video made me realise exactly why I’m going to hire someone to do my couches and not attempt this myself!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks Ella! It’s not as easy as people think but you can learn 😊👍🏻

  • @davidshaw7549

    @davidshaw7549

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s funny, it made me realize that furniture building is really quite simple...

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  • @doreneshanahan9500

    @doreneshanahan9500

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just started the video and this made me literally laugh out loud

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    @bargainbeauty7529

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤦😭👊🤣

  • @eklectiktoni
    @eklectiktoni2 жыл бұрын

    I'm watching this after seeing an amateur upholsterer's video. Watching you work and seeing your results...it's clear that you are a professional. Very, very nice.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s very kind of you to say, thank you so much! 😊🙏🏻

  • @SidneyEvancich
    @SidneyEvancich3 жыл бұрын

    This was awesome! It definitely makes re-upholstery less intimidating. I’m excited for my 1st project! I’m re-upholstering my Great Grandmother’s lounge chair that is now mine! ❤️

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sidney! I’m glad you found this helpful! Thank you so much for watching and for your comment and good luck with your first project 😊👍🏻

  • @privatename3447

    @privatename3447

    2 жыл бұрын

    How did it go?

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    @t.rexington

    2 жыл бұрын

    ^^^ how did it go? I need to know lol

  • @thatgirlanya8283

    @thatgirlanya8283

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao😂😂

  • @Vincent_de_Paul

    @Vincent_de_Paul

    Жыл бұрын

    Sidney, are you okay?

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    @frannyfisher87343 жыл бұрын

    This guy is hilarious...he deserves many more subscribers!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you so much! That’s kind of you to say 😁

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    @danielparker1540

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would suscribe but his haircuts to dodgy

  • @faceliftinteriors
    @faceliftinteriors4 жыл бұрын

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  • @georgewithmore8972
    @georgewithmore89722 жыл бұрын

    These types of tasks are fascinating for any lover of furniture design and it's something that can be extremely useful in many situations. For example, I love leather sofas, but this time my wife and I decided to go with a Ducaroy sofa fabric boucle that we ordered from Manhattan Home Design because we loved the pristine white hue of its finish, but if we decide to switch back to leather some day, I hope I can do it myself. Thanks for the tutorial!

  • @jaybee6800
    @jaybee68003 жыл бұрын

    Just found your channel and after years of watching upholstery channels, am glad I did. Love your straight forward explanations and the little mini videos focusing on specific areas e.g. arms etc. More mini videos on focused areas would be brilliant! Thanks from Liverpool

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jane! Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comment, it’s really appreciated 😊👍🏻 so glad you find them helpful!

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @leticiakalumba4523
    @leticiakalumba45232 жыл бұрын

    I love his introduction lol, genuinely hilarious and straight to the point definitely subscribing right away.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you Leticia!! Really appreciate your support, it means a lot 😊🙏🏻

  • @anna-rexia
    @anna-rexia Жыл бұрын

    Been upholstering since 1985 , bit sometimes it’s just nice to,watch others doing it and I’m still learning bits many years later. the info on the tightening of the springs at the beginning was really useful. Lovely upholstering, think you might need to treat yourself to a Bambi silent air compressor though! Mine is perfect for my small garage workshop. When it kicks in, it is as quiet as a fridge. Hope business is ruining good for you, I’m always booking 12 weeks ahead !

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Anna, absolutely me too. I learn something new every day, never stop learning. Good for you that you are so booked up. Hope business stays strong for you in these tough times. 💪 ⛏️📎✂️📐🧵

  • @judya3455
    @judya3455 Жыл бұрын

    The details in this video are so helpful! After watching I gained a better understanding of how to reupholster my couch. I've been checking out other videos for some time and just found this one and for me this has been the most helpful by far. Will check out your the other videos. Enjoyed the bits of humor too!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment - so glad you found the video helpful. Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏻

  • @ItsThePacey
    @ItsThePacey4 жыл бұрын

    Really good tutorial and loads of tips throughout the video. Thank you! 👍🏻

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. Thank you for watching 😊👍🏻

  • @carolmendes2011
    @carolmendes20115 күн бұрын

    This is one of the most precious skills ever! I would love to learn - looks difficult 😅

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    4 күн бұрын

    You can absolutely learn! We’re launching an online academy on August 1st. Keep an eye out!

  • @reneemiddleton7003
    @reneemiddleton70032 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video. Love the step-by-step instructions. Want to reupholster my Grandmother's chair. Thanks.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Renee! Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment, glad you enjoyed 😊

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    @Leslie86813 жыл бұрын

    Omg, I could listen to him all day 😊

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣 most people couldn’t!!

  • @jodilea144
    @jodilea1448 ай бұрын

    This was so helpful! I’m no professional, by any stretch, but I’ve done a bit of upholstery here and there. I’m getting ready to tackle my traditional style sofa though, and this answered a couple of bits I was unsure about. I know this video is a few years old now, but if you see this, thank you. 😊

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    6 ай бұрын

    I have seen this and thanks for watching. Hope all goes well for you 🙏 ☺️🧵📐✂️

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    @jodilea144

    6 ай бұрын

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    @Marisol06253 жыл бұрын

    Love your work and how you explain as you do the work. Thank you, and hope you receive good ratings so you could keep showing your videos.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s very kind thank you Mari! I really appreciate your support and for watching my videos 😊👍🏻

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  • @andrebarnard3996
    @andrebarnard3996 Жыл бұрын

    Very educational and funny. Thanks Neil you are great to watch. God bless! 💜✝️

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s really kind, thank you Andre 🙏🏻 and thank you for watching!!

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    @delaney1574 жыл бұрын

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  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey John! Thanks so much for watching my videos and for your comment, it means a lot. I’m trying to upload every week so hopefully you’ll keep learning 😉 thanks again mate!

  • @qcii
    @qcii2 жыл бұрын

    Great content! Originally found your page researching foam types. Such insight into the art of upholstery, hopefully it inspires the next generation

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s really kind, thank you so much! 😊👍🏻

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @salt8661
    @salt86613 жыл бұрын

    It’s a work of art, well done!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much again! You’re too kind 😊👍🏻

  • @jasdhaliwal336
    @jasdhaliwal3362 ай бұрын

    Best viedo I’ve seen so far on reupholstering.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 ай бұрын

    That’s very kind, thank you!

  • @crystaljeys1175
    @crystaljeys11753 жыл бұрын

    Do you absolutely have to remove the back and sides of the sofa to pull the fabric for recovering arms and seat through? For instance, if I have a sofa that the only thing that needs replacing is the seat and the rest is going to be left the same? Or the only thing to replace is the side and the rest left alone? I like the look of a seat that is permanent and tacked using nailhead trim as well.

  • @JennyWren1118
    @JennyWren11183 жыл бұрын

    You are fantastic! Great Tutorial. God Bless you too.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jen! And thank you for watching 😊👍🏻

  • @jamesholter4108
    @jamesholter4108 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. Come across these spring systems seldom but what a few tricks there!!!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot James! Glad you found it helpful 😊👍🏻

  • @glenbutler9611
    @glenbutler96112 жыл бұрын

    Kudos to you bloke for a job well done.. started watching this video thinking this would be easy; after seeing the end, I realized it was impossible!😩😵

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha never impossible Glen 😉 thanks for watching!

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    @denisegubbe6623 жыл бұрын

    This guy cracks me up! Love him!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    🤣 thank you! Glad someone finds me funny!! 😆

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @halimatshadiat5184
    @halimatshadiat51843 жыл бұрын

    Very nice job, oh boy u r very funny. I love d way u illustrated d job, lots of love for u all the way from Nigeria.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your kind comment...I’m so glad someone finds me funny 🤣 sending love back to Nigeria 😊

  • @jamesball6069
    @jamesball60693 жыл бұрын

    Fun to watch a master at work.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi James! That’s really kind of you to say, thank you. And thanks for watching! 😊👍🏻

  • @Xquisiit
    @Xquisiit2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, what type of felt you are placing on the arm of the sofa and where could I find it?

  • @kraletisandhya
    @kraletisandhya3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!! Explained in detail.. very useful for beginners to remake their sofa 🛋

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sandhya! Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏🏻 I’m so glad you thought the tutorial is useful! Thanks for watching 😊

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @barrier33able
    @barrier33able2 жыл бұрын

    Am just attempting this myself thats why am here . Stripping the couch at this moment. 😉

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’m glad I can be of some help! Good luck with your couch 😉

  • @kenn1936
    @kenn19362 жыл бұрын

    Excellent job!!!! And your hair looks great!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you!! 🤣 thank you for watching!

  • @sonihiralheer
    @sonihiralheer4 жыл бұрын

    It's very detailed! Love it.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment, it means a lot 😊

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @rebekahrobbins1340
    @rebekahrobbins13402 жыл бұрын

    That sneeze made my day!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣

  • @trellhughes8820
    @trellhughes8820 Жыл бұрын

    I'm in Nashville TN and this is what I do. I am an furniture upholster! We do couches, car seats, wood, and more, you brake it we'll fix it... 😉

  • @amelialuchini1266
    @amelialuchini12663 жыл бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Amelia 😊🙏🏻

  • @shedroids
    @shedroids Жыл бұрын

    LOVE IT!!!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @itspasawayfambam501
    @itspasawayfambam5013 жыл бұрын

    Wow I love it en it's an art work u must have patience wen it comes to aligning de side of the couch

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊🙏🏻

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @lordsirnoelmanchester3592
    @lordsirnoelmanchester35922 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful results. That's craftmanship.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re too kind, thank you so much! 😊👍🏻

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @mosieposie3477
    @mosieposie34773 жыл бұрын

    This is beyond helpful

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! So glad you found it helpful 😊👍🏻 thank you for watching.

  • @andyvardy8927
    @andyvardy89272 жыл бұрын

    You're brilliant!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Andy! That’s really kind 😊

  • @mendohoney
    @mendohoney9 ай бұрын

    nice work! I am excited to tackle my project!!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    9 ай бұрын

    That’s what I like to hear! Good luck with your project 😊👍🏻

  • @Ojb_1959
    @Ojb_19593 жыл бұрын

    Cutting it out properly and a good seamstress is key. Nice work👍🏼

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏻 and thank you for watching 😊👍🏻

  • @Isuszhivyot
    @Isuszhivyot3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. Very informative.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching! I’m glad you found it helpful 😊👍🏻

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @pamelamclean7955
    @pamelamclean79553 жыл бұрын

    Great tips thanks

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Pamela! 😊👍🏻

  • @edgarmacabenta7647
    @edgarmacabenta76472 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your videos and talent. I got an idea to create like what you did. God bless..

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment. Good luck with your project!

  • @mekavio8231
    @mekavio8231Ай бұрын

    Very professional ! 👌👌👍

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Ай бұрын

    Thank you! 😊🙏🏻

  • @hadleyrodebeck3835
    @hadleyrodebeck38352 жыл бұрын

    you guys are awesome!!!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ahh that’s really kind, thank you!! 😊🙏🏻

  • @Marios_CG
    @Marios_CG3 жыл бұрын

    I would hire this guy to do upholstery at my place just for the jokes!! Funny lad

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha that’s so much mate 😆👍🏻 I’m glad someone finds me funny 🤣

  • @user-cc2er3ih5i

    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @kangningye5943
    @kangningye59433 жыл бұрын

    Very nice and thank you.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching 😊👍🏻

  • @fiona36b
    @fiona36b Жыл бұрын

    Lovely work ❤

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Fiona! And thank you for watching 😊👍🏻

  • @shoyrushoyru
    @shoyrushoyru2 жыл бұрын

    wow your quality of work is great

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s very kind, thank you!! And thank you for watching 😊👍🏻

  • @darrenelkins5923
    @darrenelkins59232 жыл бұрын

    Great videos and thanks for the tool list with links With the price of sofas at the moment, as I worked with an upholsterer for a few weeks some 30 years ago - my wife wants me to look at building a bespoke ‘basic’ sofa for an awkward space and a large family… Have you got any advice on material ( I’m currently looking at eBay! ) and foam ( I’m looking a durafoam on eBay as Leicester shops are very expensive) Also, what are your thoughts on using mdf for the frame. The frame will be square and low. Cheers.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Darren! I would normally make our sofa frames out of solid beech wood but it doesn’t stop those hightstreet brands from making theirs out of MDF, chipboard and the like with a little bit of hardwood thrown in for the odd support 😉 so it can be done but I would be thrown in upholstery jail if I recommended you do it 🤣 I get all my sundries from Martin’s and Livedale (if you’re in the UK) Fabrics I get from upholstery fabric suppliers but you tend to need accounts with them to order from them (and are trade only). But as long as the fabric you buy is upholstery fabric - you should be good. Hope this helps 😊👍🏻

  • @jamesball6069
    @jamesball60693 жыл бұрын

    Wow the information and links are extensive, thanks!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem James! Thanks again for watching, it’s really appreciated 😁

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    No problem James! Thanks again for watching, it’s really appreciated 😁

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @gergemall
    @gergemall Жыл бұрын

    Thank you mate . St. Louis Missouri USA

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! Best wishes to you and your family in Missouri 😊🙏🏻

  • @CaroleWarner-lv3nb
    @CaroleWarner-lv3nb7 ай бұрын

    Brilliant, you make it look so obvious, sure its not.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    6 ай бұрын

    Thankyou, glad it helped. 👍✂️⛏️📐🧵

  • @juliesteel8432
    @juliesteel84323 жыл бұрын

    Hi Neil, I’m a beginner and recovering my hall stool....am struggling with the corner folds as the top foam is deeper than the frame! I can’t get a clean neat fold even though I’ve clipped away the excess fabric. From what I’ve said, any thoughts of where I’m going wrong?? Thanks. Julie

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Julie! Sorry for the delayed response. Send me a photo on Instagram of what you’re struggling with and I will try to help you. If you follow on insta before you message, I will receive it into my inbox 👍🏻

  • @user-cc2er3ih5i

    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @bonniebarton6750
    @bonniebarton67502 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bonnie, thanks for watching 😊🙏🏻

  • @imyourjosh1726
    @imyourjosh17262 жыл бұрын

    That's pretty cool man

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you mate 😊👍🏻

  • @sarahallen2488
    @sarahallen24882 жыл бұрын

    if i’m wanting to change just the material (cover) on the outside do i still need to do all the padding, etc from the beginning of the video?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Sarah! You don’t have to change all of the padding if it doesn’t need it - we replace foam if it needs it and re-pad as a standard service but if the foam is new and doesn’t need any re-padding, you can just recover 😊👍🏻

  • @ellenarae8023
    @ellenarae80233 жыл бұрын

    Your channel has been so helpful, thank you! I want to upholster our two seater slipcover sofa but I don’t think the fabric I want has the width to go across the back in one piece like yours did. You mentioned piecing fabric, is there a specific place/way this should be done? Also, if I use upholstery velvet do I need to cut my pieces with the velvet going all the same way? Thanks :)

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ellenarae! Thank you for watching my videos, I’m glad you find them helpful 😊 So there’s a couple of options you could do with the outside back if you can’t get it out of one width - firstly you could run the fabric, which means turning it so the pile goes side to side instead of down...however, like you asked, if you do this the rest of the pieces you cut should all be going the same way with the pile otherwise you run the risk of the fabric looking different colours or shades. Secondly, you could sew a seam down the middle of the outside pack if you don’t want to run the fabric sideways. Finally, you could use a full width on the back and then piece two smaller even sized pieces of fabric either end...again, you’d sew those and would have two seams. It just depends what you find easier and what look you’d rather have! I hope this makes sense and is helpful 😊👍🏻

  • @ellenarae8023

    @ellenarae8023

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@faceliftinteriors gathering supplies for my project! can i ask about the deck. What kind of material should i use for the lining (the black fabric you used) and when you sew the front deck strip to the lining fabric are you sewing the hessian webbing to the bottom of those as well and leaving the ends long to staple down? then when it comes to fitting you put on the front deck strip, flap over the lining fabric, staple down the hessian and then lash through all three layers (just behind the seam line?), Hope that makes sense! Thanks!

  • @user-cc2er3ih5i

    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @abigailhuston4013
    @abigailhuston401311 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    11 ай бұрын

    You’re welcome! Thank you for watching 😊🙏🏻

  • @bertharuiz1225
    @bertharuiz12252 жыл бұрын

    You make look easy but I find difficult Bc I’m just now trying first Upholstery. Thankful for sharing ur trade n skills!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Bertha! It’s not the easiest when you first start but you learn as you go and from your mistakes. I still learn new things now! Good luck with your upholstery and thanks for watching 😊👍🏻

  • @user-cc2er3ih5i

    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @melanieminvalla3704
    @melanieminvalla37045 ай бұрын

    This was so helpful, the steps and order of doing things in particular, I'm about to start the arms and would have done them wrong if I had not watched this! Being a Londoner I also appreciate the accent and humour, so many of these tutorials are dull dull dull but you're a geezer!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    5 ай бұрын

    Haha cheers Melanie! 🤣👍🏻 Thanks for watching and I’m glad you found it helpful. We’ve just uploaded a new video a couple of days ago that is quite in-depth on the arms so you might find it useful too!

  • @melanieminvalla3704

    @melanieminvalla3704

    5 ай бұрын

    Yep all over it Neil ta 😅

  • @joshyv

    @joshyv

    16 күн бұрын

    He's a Spurs fan too!

  • @debbiecooke3178
    @debbiecooke31782 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for tutorials how much fabric did you use covering this sofa please, I have a three seater similar to this and a chair I want to cover feel more confident watching your video 😀

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Debbie, thank you for watching - I’m glad you find them helpful! I believe it was roughly 12 metres of fabric for this sofa 😊👍🏻

  • @stargatefever
    @stargatefever3 жыл бұрын

    I like the wrench trick

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😊👍🏻

  • @user-oy3pb2zm8n
    @user-oy3pb2zm8n6 ай бұрын

    Well done

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @TheMirrorAffects
    @TheMirrorAffects11 ай бұрын

    Very informative

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    11 ай бұрын

    Glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching! 😊🙏🏻

  • @wazmania36
    @wazmania362 жыл бұрын

    My frend you aar the too too very funny my frend 🤓 i very much learning alots

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s very kind!! Thank you 😁 glad you’re learning from the videos 😊👍🏻

  • @MRBACKHAND
    @MRBACKHAND2 жыл бұрын

    pretty good

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @starnet36
    @starnet36 Жыл бұрын

    Great video. From start to finish, I would have liked to have seen how you copied the fabric pattern for the couch arms and then sewed the new fabric together. They were finished very nicely but I would have liked to have seen exactly how you did that. Do you have another video from your library that shows how you make and sew couch arms?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 😊🙏! This one any good? kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKN4zNp8qreTZ7A.html

  • @terriwhittaker2928
    @terriwhittaker2928 Жыл бұрын

    My camel back sofa has a cotton cover directly over the foam. Can I use the existing cover as a liner for the final cover?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    11 ай бұрын

    Yes you can, just add more padding if needed! ☺️👍✂️📌🧵📐🪡

  • @pollyg4160
    @pollyg4160 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible job, details! You are a true Master of your art. (What thick hair you have!)

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you Polly! I’m hoping I’ll get to hang on for it for a bit longer 🤞🏻 thank you for watching and taking the time to leave a comment - it means a lot!

  • @mariyahmitchell4881
    @mariyahmitchell48817 ай бұрын

    OMG I NEED YOU!!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    7 ай бұрын

    🤣👍🏻

  • @sannekemartha7737
    @sannekemartha77372 жыл бұрын

    super video !! btw I like your hair do. !!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Haha thank you!! And thank you for watching 😊

  • @DirtySnales
    @DirtySnales4 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and engaging video , 5 🌟 , would be better to watch if you would use exposure lock on your camera as it keeps adjusting itself during recording. I had the same issue as my phone did not have exposure lock feature, but i downloaded the app and it works well now. Good luck mate

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    DirtySnale thanks so much! I know, it’s so annoying 😩 I’ve ordered a new camera as I’m current using my phone and had no idea I could download an app 🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ but hopefully the camera will be much better quality (when it finally arrives) Looking forward to your next video 😁👍🏻

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tip! 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @DirtySnales

    @DirtySnales

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@faceliftinteriors hopefully i will managed to do my next video within the next 2 weeks as time is not on my side at the moment ⏳

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’ll keep an eye out for it 👍🏻

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @antonin1477
    @antonin14772 ай бұрын

    He's very good looking!

  • @oreosnachos
    @oreosnachos3 жыл бұрын

    That’s an amazing job. I have a single seater couch. The fabrics been scratched by me cats. Maybe a new slipcover will do 🤷‍♀️ I don’t think I can manage doing me own diy

  • @user-cc2er3ih5i

    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @tamihoward8668
    @tamihoward86683 жыл бұрын

    What type of fabric is the black fabric used between the bottom cushions and the frame? You added 6+ inches of the couch fabric and then hand stitched to the frame. Thanks!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Tami - I used black lining fabric on the seat, which was sewn to the upholstery fabric. I hope that helps!

  • @tamihoward8668

    @tamihoward8668

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@faceliftinteriorsWould a general fabric store call it "lining fabric"? Thanks!

  • @zz-hp9bs
    @zz-hp9bs2 жыл бұрын

    This guy is great! He sneezes just like me! HA!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣 thank you!!

  • @homemadedandkat2022
    @homemadedandkat20222 жыл бұрын

    what kind of fabric is the best to buy

  • @aristepp680
    @aristepp68010 ай бұрын

    Hi Neil. Thank you for all you share. Love the channel. I have an odd question that may be better answered through a PM. Are you willing share a moment of advise?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    9 ай бұрын

    Hiya, yes sure no problem. Dm on Instagram or email info@faceliftinteriors.co.uk Many thanks 😊 🙏 🧵✂️⛏️📐

  • @shelldanielle1
    @shelldanielle12 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a second hand couch we didn’t realise it has fixed bottom cushions. How would you add foam to a fixed cushion?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! Apologies for the delay in replying! Unfortunately, you would have to remove the cushions to add foam 😬

  • @LunahStarDust
    @LunahStarDust3 жыл бұрын

    You are adorable and funny. Love this tutorial

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dawn Fournier ahh you’re too kind Dawn, thank you so much 😊👍🏻 and thank you for watching!

  • @LunahStarDust

    @LunahStarDust

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@faceliftinteriors oh for sure. Cute. Talented and helpful. We all need one of you lol

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha ahh thank you 💁🏻‍♂️

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @wendyruocco5724
    @wendyruocco57243 жыл бұрын

    I have a love seat sleeper sofa I think I’ll try to recover myself- can you give me an estimate of how many yards of fabric I’ll need?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Wendy! If you could send me a picture of your sofa to my email address - I can give you a rough estimate of how much fabric you’d need 😊 neilbanyard@faceliftinteriors.co.uk

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    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @alisonburgess345
    @alisonburgess3453 жыл бұрын

    Is it easy for an upholsterer to put new longer legs on a sofa? Also, do upholsterers normally pick up from you and deliver your sofa when it’s done? Great video! I love the tee-off effects!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Yes you are able to change the legs on a sofa as long as the blocks in the corners of the sofa are big enough to fit the new legs. Yes normally upholsterers should collect and deliver your sofa to you as part of the service. We do 😁 Thanks so much for watching and for your comment - you have a great ear to know that’s a tee-off sound 😁👍🏻

  • @user-cc2er3ih5i

    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @christinawiebe1517
    @christinawiebe15173 жыл бұрын

    What kind of spray adhesive do you use?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Christina - I get mine from Martin’s or Livedale - I use heavy duty spray adhesive 😊👍🏻

  • @briansesimonyasi1038
    @briansesimonyasi10382 жыл бұрын

    Watching still but educational

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Brian 😊🙏🏻

  • @allexramsey9015
    @allexramsey90154 ай бұрын

    Trust me, your hair is killer!!!!!! Carry on fabric man. 👌♥️👍

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    4 ай бұрын

    Haha!! Why thank you 🤣👍🏻

  • @shedroids
    @shedroids Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous work. Your video was difficult to watch, though, was flashing brighter and darker the whole length of it.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yea apologies for the camera quality in this video - we’ve since bought a new camera and our videos are of much higher quality. But thank you for watching!

  • @shedroids

    @shedroids

    Жыл бұрын

    @@faceliftinteriors Thank you for writing! you have an awesome and amazing ability, you are very blessed!

  • @mervcharles8365
    @mervcharles83652 жыл бұрын

    Where did he get that first piece of arm rest fabric from? Did he make that?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi there! I took the old fabric from the arm and used that as a template to cut the new fabric and sewed it before putting it on.

  • @jaybee6800
    @jaybee68003 жыл бұрын

    Any chance of doing a mini tutorial for buttoning an arm on a chesterfield style sofa?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jane! As soon as I get one in, I’ll make sure I do a tutorial for you 😊

  • @cluek9780
    @cluek97803 жыл бұрын

    What you’ve called “Selvage” is just called “bulk” in the US. Here (and I believe there), “selvage” is the *side of the fabric weave where the shuttle turns around, usually strengthened to stay straight. YMMV

  • @user-cc2er3ih5i

    @user-cc2er3ih5i

    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @semosancus5506
    @semosancus5506 Жыл бұрын

    How do you handle the cushions that sewn into the back of the couch?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Semo, cushions that are sewn in are a lot more difficult as they all have to be sewn in as one piece, and it involves taking a lot of fabric off to get to the seats. If you are going too attempt this always follow the original patterns. 👍🙏📎✂️📐⛏️🧵

  • @semosancus5506

    @semosancus5506

    Жыл бұрын

    @@faceliftinteriors Thanks for the response & thanks for all your videos. This couch project is something that I'm looking at out on the horizon somewhere so I'm just trying to get my head around how to upholster. I could potentially just use detached pillows on the reupholster. Probably would simplify the job. It is a sectional coach so I figured they used attached pillows to more easily keep them in place.

  • @karenpinnion8902
    @karenpinnion89023 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Great video👍. What size dacron are you using?

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Karen - apologies for the delay in replying. I would normally use 6 or 7oz Dacron for a light padding 😊

  • @karenpinnion8902

    @karenpinnion8902

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@faceliftinteriors 👍

  • @blorac9869
    @blorac98693 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I enjoyed your art!

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Carol, it’s really appreciated 😊

  • @SouthCoastFinest
    @SouthCoastFinest Жыл бұрын

    How much would that cost? I want to keep my corner sofa as it's the perfect size & shape for my lounge, plus it's the most comfortable thing i have ever sat and laid on. But it's brown and won't suit the room when I complete the decorating.

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    Жыл бұрын

    Hiya Darren, if you would like more information please email me at info@faceliftinteriors.co.uk. many thanks 😊 🙏 📎🧵⛏️✂️

  • @debbielagrange6058
    @debbielagrange60582 жыл бұрын

    what do you charge for a 3 cushion couch if client provides fabric

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Debbie, send me a message over on Instagram and I’ll give you a rough price 😊👍🏻

  • @dbdanko
    @dbdanko2 жыл бұрын

    You are funny bro , tnx for educational vid

  • @faceliftinteriors

    @faceliftinteriors

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad someone finds me funny! Thanks for watching mate.

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