DIY Couch - No Major Power Tools

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I built a couch in my living room, without any major power tools! I only needed a hand once, to flip the couch over, lol. I did it, so you can too. You can find answers about dimensions and materials below.
Music by Mittensさん
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Dimensions
- Foam: same as a twin bed minus 2 inches to the width (0:08).
- Plywood: 1-2 inches smaller than the foam on each side to spare my shins.
Cost break-down... the goal was not to be cheap, it was to build a quality couch myself!
- Plywood $50 (Home Depot)
- Foam $0 (the gym I work at replaced their floors and I snagged some of the leftover NEW foam, with permission)
- Memory foam mattress topper $40 (Amazon)
- Fabric $110 (Hobby Lobby)
- Legs $108 (Amazon)
- Feather pillows $40 (IKEA)
Total cost: $348
Other tools
- Staple gun
- Sewing machine
- Power drill
- Sharp knife

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@nickasher7105 3 года назад

This is actual DIY . A lot of stuff is not DIY but rather done by professionals with whole workshops( Not throwing shade, they do pretty good work just saying thats not DIY) . This is real DIY. Thank you for making this video

@butterflyzcanfly 2 года назад

I agree!!! I don't have much power tools so I get discouraged thinking that I will not be able to do it just because I can't afford to buy it which is why I'm doing a DIY.

@Mel-qr5ob 2 года назад

Same. Lots of "DIY" tutorials now are using table saws, so you need to splash a bit of cash before you even pay for materials, plus dedicate a garage/shed space to your projects. It changes from "DIY" to "hobbyist" projects at that point in my opinion. You can get simple electric tools like drills or jigsaws at decent prices, but once you start getting into table saws, mitre saws and routers... nope.

@nZebco 2 года назад

DIY = do it yourself , don`t buy the final product. The process of doing it is diy, doesn`t matter what tools you use. There are a lot of Pro`s using only hand tools, does that qualify them as diyers?

@Foxy_rin 2 года назад

@@nZebco diy does mean do it yourself, yes. But it's meant for your average person that doesn't specify in that craft, tutorial would be a better word for it.

@makaylahsade3962 2 года назад

Agreed ‼️

@mickstone7380 4 года назад

Someone told me once that when guys make a DIY video, they try to impress you with how clever they are. When women make a DIY video, they actually tell you how to f***ing do it! Nowhere is this more true than in couch videos!

@rtthomas3667 4 года назад

Agreed! This one is the best I've watched by far.

@laurabrown493 3 года назад

In Modern Living Room Everyone Using "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

@HAL-dm1eh 3 года назад

Never noticed that. Kinda sexist.

@boertush 3 года назад

I've been watching a lot of dit videos lately and the rule seems to be guys want to show of their massive workshop. Which is kind of annoying when they label their videos with "for beginners" or "simple furniture for little money"

@botticelli728 3 года назад

I've seen some videos by guys who are very self-effacing and do their best to make their instructions as clear and helpful as possible, but, yes, I've seen lots of wonderful videos by women as well. Thanks to all who genuinely want to share their knowledge!

@jessicakiran9346 4 года назад

I KNEW this was a way to do this. I’m dead set on building my furniture and all the other resources and tutorials are SO complicated. I can’t wait to build my couch!

@RosieN 3 года назад

Jessica Kiran Did you build your couch? How did it go?

@FrankieJeal 3 года назад

@@RosieN she is now sitting on the floor as we speak

@laurabrown493 3 года назад

In Modern Living Room Everyone Using "SoundProof Curtains" That Stops Outside Noise by 80% (25 Db) Tested. Check Here: livesoundproof.com/best-soundproof-curtains/

@teeyaramarie4071 5 месяцев назад

You’re my people 🙌🏾

@ElohiSilverEarthVentures 3 месяца назад

It's honestly not as easy as it looks...I've tried and have succeeded with a couple, but it only works if you have the money for the right materials. Cutting up an old memory foam mattress is the easiest cheapest way to go. And it's only this simple if you have a good sewing machine and know how to sew, which I don't so I used lots of staples instead and stapled and glued my mattress foam to the plywood I had. That worked, but you need the space to do it too, which is more than you'd think. Just spreading out the fabric to measure took up my entire living room with the furniture I do have all shoved over to one side of the house. If you don't have the 5-10 yards of upholstery fabric laying around,(hahhaa) already, that can get very expensive, along with the draco batting material you need to upholster it all. Using my entire living room for even 2 days straight to do this project isnt easy. Even my decent size living room floor wasn't really enough space to do this sorta project. But when your broke and have least half these materials to use, it's definitely worth it to build yourself and can't afford to buy anything new and have a specific idea design you want.

@pixiemermaid 4 года назад

Who the heck pressed dislike button on this!?!?! ... this is awesome ambition/initiative!

@KaZyK 4 года назад

Haters thats who

@lovelyaddey9089 4 года назад

God bless you!

@lovelyaddey9089 4 года назад

God bless you!

@foziamobeen3276 4 года назад

@leathelandlady 4 года назад

Furniture salespeople, that's who.

@deliciawhittaker3880 3 года назад

2 years later..I hope you have the tools. The garage. The sewing room. The patience... This was very nice and simple..

@coleytoons 3 года назад

My father inlaw is an upholsterer which means my husband is basically also an upholsterer(4th generation). We both think you did an awesome job with the materials and tools and space you were working with. Well done chicky!

@fidopapoi7792 3 года назад

This has got to be the easiest and coolest diy couch video on RU-vid. Definitely gonna try this although I can't sew even if my life depended on it

@TheAlpine49 4 года назад

Can't let my wife see this video! Got a garage full of nice tools because I tell her I need them cause I'm going to build something some day. Great video!

@pamelagillham755 3 года назад

Lol, just like a man, some day!

@lyteyearz5810 3 года назад

@@pamelagillham755 I hate this comment but I respect it 🤣🤣🤣

@sylvibahr9834 5 лет назад

Excellent video. I like the speed of the video in that it gets to the point quickly. Also this is first good video I have seen about making furniture without power tools. The sofa turned out great. Excellent.

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife 5 лет назад

I agree!!

@bilie65 4 года назад

Fact

@conchobar 5 лет назад

Awesome job!!!! $350 is a great price for a custom sofa that is the exact length, depth, and height that you need. You definitely splurged on the legs, but spending $100 on the fabric was brilliant. Its the component you will see and touch most. Its worth every dime you invest in it. I'm planning to build two sofas this summer. Thanks for the inspiration.

@alemarie239 5 лет назад

You made a good point for a custom piece that turn out the way she wanted job well done.

@gaylescovel7308 4 года назад

I sincerely hope you made a video too! If you did, I hope to find it! 🙂

@RealGlowup 4 года назад

Cake Batter hear hear!

@RealGlowup 4 года назад

Gayle Scovel me too! @cakebatter where is your follow up? I wanna see the finished products 🤩

@theeditor1149 3 года назад

I loved that this video was straightforward in its explanation. I also loved that it didn't require complicated instructions and the language was to the point. And most importantly, it turned out so well! It looks good and took into account basic ergonomics and human proportions. If I ever decide to make a sofa/couch I will turn to this video. Thank you for sharing❤

@kaitlyncollette 3 года назад

I’m getting ready to makeover my bedroom in my moms home that has been the same since elementary school and I am so happy that I found this video!! After watching all these guys go through and complete their couches really fast and with a ton of power tools, I got a bit disheartened. But now I know for sure that I can do this and make my room exactly the way I want it!! Thanks a million!!🙏🏾 😊

@v.v.6551 5 лет назад

We are born with the tools we need just have to apply them. GREAT JOB.

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife 5 лет назад

Absolutely!!

@jamiebjorklund288 4 года назад

YOU ARE AMAZING! I am so going to do this thank you so much. I can't find a couch I like and I want a sizable on for my inlaws/extendeds on holidays. The couch I need would break the bank. Thank you again.❤

@Gr95dc 22 дня назад

This is exactly the kind of tutorial I needed. Thank you so much. I'm about to move to my first aparment, I'm broke but I need a couch and this is perfect for my budget, power tools and space to work. Seriously, thank you so much for this gem!

@andreagarcia3934 5 лет назад

Well damn, you made a whole couch/day bed in a small space. That is pretty awesome! Its one of a kind and made with your own 2 hands so thats the benefit of making something yourself. I think the end result is great because now it is a mutifunctional piece. Great work! 👏👍

@MsOlga1956 3 года назад

Thank you, I have a latex 10" twin mattress I wanted to convert to a sofa bed and didn't have a major tool for it I was thinking of using a hard peg broad with the hole so it can breathe all for an RV Travel Trailer. Great ideal.

@thriftyshadesofgreene5266 5 лет назад

This was to the point ,simple ,affordable & doable by anyone.BEST DIY I have everrrrr seen on here. 👏🏾

@CadyMasterman 5 лет назад

Thrifty Shades of Greene aw thank you! I appreciate that!

@rainbowcitizen4897 5 лет назад

I dont need a couch. But loved this DIY. it really shows what ones imagination and skiddles one has within. Like the shades and glass table.

@davondd 5 лет назад

Sorry for saying this, but this is f#%!ing AWESOME 👏. Great job, I was thinking 🤔 of making my own furniture but wasn’t sure about it, you just may have motivated me, thank you ma’am 😃

@treasureman1198 5 лет назад

I made my own out of pallets be cause it last longer and my14 year old twins boy and girl are tall 6ft and 6"6 I'm 5"9 it's hard to find furniture that fits so doing it yourself you get exactly what you want for way less all you do is change the outer material when you want a new look

@xesyx 5 лет назад

I love how perfectly it fit under your window! You did a fantastic job, I can't wait to try this out myself

@MjayMuah 3 года назад

Just had to say my deepest thanks and echo what many have already said. As an apartment dweller, I greatly appreciate the simplicity of this.. and it came out looking so nice! On top of that, there are so many ways to customize this, so thank you!

@she_came_down_in_a_bubble_6160 2 года назад

I know this is an old video but I have been scouring RU-vid for a way to make a bed in my living room that doesn’t look like a bed. I gave up my room so my kids could have their own space but I still want a comfy bed. I can do this with a good mattress! Thank you!

@rimafannaf3066 4 года назад

Ooo my God it's so simple and looks sooo beautiful. Thanks for sharing this ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@topcat4421 3 года назад

I'm three years late for the party, but you did a great job. The sofa looks fantastic.

@wricks66 5 лет назад

I've been doing upholstery professionally longer than you have been alive & you are AMAZING!.....GREAT JOB!!!

@Haridas_108 4 года назад

Надо же! Какая вы мололец! Такую красоту сами слелали. Браво! Восхищение нет придела!!

@FEARisCOLD 4 года назад

I have a really good twin size mattress I was going to throw out along with my old futon, but this gave me ideas!

@sherrystacyrn589 5 лет назад

This is one of the best video's I've seen in weeks. Very well done and thank you for sharing. I'm wanting a cute small sofa with the look of a country cottage.....now I can have it.

@raevix5386 3 года назад

You are saving my life, I can't find a cheap enough sofa for my new place and doing this would safe me half of the price of a bought one, I'm getting ready to buy the materials

@CaballeroTheUnFamed Месяц назад

“Where did you bought it?” “Oh, I made it” (Priceless)❤

@susanr5546 4 года назад

Wow, I am impressed! I now think I can make something like this for a friend of mine who has no money, and her birthday is coming up. Thank you. I hope you are enjoying your couch still.

@leeannrorex1509 4 года назад

This is very cool and encouraging. Thank you. Actually makes me think I could do this.

@mrscjdiaz 3 года назад

I know you may not see this but I needed a couch for my teenage son’s room! This was a tremendous HELP!!! Thank you 😁

@alternativeremedies9739 3 года назад

I seriously don't know why you don't have more subs. You made a whole couch by yourself! I give you your prop!🥰

@knopeace 5 лет назад

This was exactly the kind of motivation I needed to save myself from shelling out 1500 bucks

@treasureman1198 5 лет назад

Yup so true

@norapialane5091 3 года назад

I can do it! Wow!! I have big living room but I dont have sofa yet. I am far from the city I cannot buy nice sofa. I will do that instead. I just have to watch it again and again❤😍😁

@amandachan3365 3 года назад

You are amazing and brilliant! I am moving into a small apartment soon and you have provided an awesome DIY, customizable, AND affordable solution. Thank you!!!!

@djawnsjhilson218 4 года назад

How cool! I could theoretically make an awesome custom sofa That wraps like a sectional under windows and stuff

@ranajitdey6715 5 лет назад

This was so simple and a good looking project. Thanks for sharing. Alas...the part of India I live in, I don't have access to these metal stands that you used, but i guess something with plywood can be made instead to raise the sofa a bit. Thanks for sharing :)

@trudiel7353 5 лет назад

I am totally impressed you sewed and not hot glued!

@stevencondos4808 7 месяцев назад

Very talented! Great couch i have an idea make a coffee table the same height as the couch base, then put the other piece on it. Looks like it would then make a full size bed for guests. 😊

@jeffnogle5275 5 лет назад

getting the foam for free helped the cost of the build. That slab of foam itself can cost up to 300-400 dollars. great video

@spiritualinfluencer3747 2 года назад

You are dedicated and I appreciate your creativity I knew it was possible and you just showed me how...God Bless.

@allthings8953 5 лет назад

Im sure you've never used your slowest playback speed until now! 😄🤟😜 Very nice concept👍

@judichristopher4604 3 года назад

I do not understand WHY this was speed up!!???

@simplyme7821 5 лет назад

I was fascinated watching you work. Even though it was sped up, I could tell that you don't use unnecessary steps and use economy of energy. I think your couch turned out beautiful. I don't have a couch and I can't afford one and right now my husband sleeps in the living room in a hospital bed. I wish I had half of your talent. Then maybe I could make a chair so I could sit next to him. :-) Keep sharing your talents. It means a lot to people to see the ingenuity of people and even though I don't know you, I can feel your sense of pride of accomplishment. Sincerely, Carly

@Kitakittty 3 года назад

Thank you!!!! Every other idea I've seen is wayyyyyyy more expensive and power tool heavy. Plus I think this looked nice too

@karensaville913 4 года назад

Clear to the point affordable doable..and you got straigjt into it👍

@jackulenehorn413 3 года назад

You did a great job on the sofa!

@OreApampa 8 дней назад

Super impressed by this. I feel inspired to make my own

@francesjolly5106 3 года назад

Moving and everything is in storage a long way. Wow talk about inspired. Thank you quite an amazing creation.

@asmaaouazzani5909 4 года назад

Very beautiful. Add some colours to bright it up

@user-kv6jp7je5c 5 месяцев назад

Спасибо за видео. Вы молодец. Всё своими руками. Браво. Здоровья Вам.

@GiovannaAguilar 5 лет назад

So much work, am exhausted but also inspired.

@carmenmarialinne2650 5 лет назад

You did an AMAZING job in both design and construction of your sofa! So impressed! Good Job!

@breeanngullette9130 4 года назад

I really like this and want to try it ❤️❤️ You can probably buy a thick sheet set if you don’t want to spend over $100 just on fabric

@aishanasim5245 3 года назад

Excellent idea, I will definitely try this out

@BaluRamsha 6 месяцев назад

Brilliant! Thanks for making this Cady!

@upaharjungshah8536 Год назад

Thank you, Cady. I really enjoyed the video. This is the only video that gave me some courage to build my own DIY couch in the future.

@walk2miles 4 года назад

You did an amazing job and made it look so simple. I LOVED watching the video but not sure I'm talented enough to pull it off. Thank you for sharing.

@sarveshbhalerao 5 лет назад

Really awesome and simple idea... Thank you so much for sharing the video

@davidbourland8080 6 лет назад

Thank you for posting. This is very creative. I like your video style too. You balanced speed and information and gave just the right amount.

@CadyMasterman 6 лет назад

David Bourland thank you!

@vitumbikokumwenda7476 3 года назад

beautiful and simple tutorial that i can make my own couch. Thanks for sharing.

@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife 5 лет назад

You dud an awesome job! Very neat and unique. I would have never thought this was hand made. Looks like something you buy in a store!!

@shidoshidragon3094 6 лет назад

Great video and awesome finished couch, but I think my favorite part was when you vacuumed your feet! I laughed pretty good. ;) Your awesome.

@CadyMasterman 6 лет назад

Shidoshi Dragon thanks 😂

@retro.x 2 года назад

Gurrrl!!! I just love your homemade couch❣️ You did good 💜🧡💙

@HolyPriestessChelsea-kd8vq 4 года назад

subbed thank you, I'm gonna do this when I move into my place in a couple of weeks. Thanks

@user-vr6io5xb9e 5 лет назад

And you’ve done it in such small place. Great job.

@agnesritalarge3537 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing I'm going to share this with my family to make our own

@yannahleah2450 3 года назад

new subscriber here.. i like it a lot.. i'm gonna make a new one like this.. simple bit cozy.. thanks

@Dru_Won 4 года назад

Wow this is exactly what I was looking for. Plus you got the non generic really dope lo fi hip hop beats :) Extremely well done thank you

@CadyMasterman 4 года назад

Glad you like it!

@mimihaw3444 5 лет назад

U are so cute crouching cutting fabric in fast motion. . Like little furry animal. The sofa w legs looks very professional. Ur diy looks easy . Thanks I feel confident to try make a custom chaise for my small house

@KikiThicc 3 года назад

This is great. I think it would be perfect for a young student too just moving out. Not too expensive or fancy and could be a place to crash for guests in a small space like a dorm or apartment.

@andthentherewasme2402 4 года назад

(Looks around... stands up... slowly Claps and build momentum) 👏🏾. 👏🏾... 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. WHO ARE YOU!!!!!

@czankxduites5479 3 года назад

Yes to DIY furniture like this.. I bet if she bought it in the mall it would have been too expensive compared to all the expenses she had for the materials.. I also plan to the same, a cabinet for my bedroom

@AB-C1 3 года назад

This is a brilliant video! Thanks from London England 👍❤️💪😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏

@aniciapurcell 4 года назад

Waw 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👌🏾 I’m shook looks better than most couches .

@wendywinn270 4 года назад

Good job.!!. A bit expensive for a homemade.

@cgelmore488 5 лет назад

Hi! I am on youtube looking for just this sort of thing. Thank you so much. I have a wild idea for my living room. If it is ok I will share the finished video here when I get it done- Hopefully by May 2019. Thanks again!

@andmll01 6 лет назад

Thank you! I was looking for a easy tutorial like this

@pauliebots 5 лет назад

This country needs more women like you. Great job....AND you videoed it!!

@alexab2016 4 года назад

Yes, this video tutorial helped a lot...thanks 🤗

@vprvsc91 4 года назад

Great video also gets straight to the point, thanks for sharing!

@larasoohon207 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this amazing diy couch idea, cant wait to try this project you are very talented great job.

@franb56 5 лет назад

A customized quality sofa that will last you for years! Great job!!!!

@francisculberson9453 5 лет назад

That was very well executed. I got some inspiration from what you accomplished, thank you.

@lavernmowatt2406 5 лет назад

Thank you for inspiring me, God bless you dear

@Cersilaria22 3 года назад

your a very talented cool & resourceful lady xxxx

@aliciayoung4348 5 лет назад

I Love The Smarts and Strength & Industriousness of Women!!! You are an Industrious Woman Like in The Bible!!! Women We We Get the Job Done!!!! And Right! 👍👍 💖

@aliciayoung4348 5 лет назад

THCbakesME Women Deserve Recognition!!!!

@THCbakesME 5 лет назад

@@aliciayoung4348 Yeah, I agree. They deserve it without making a sexist comment to achieve it.

@yzarcmw7794 4 года назад

Men and women are lazy or industrious alike.Your comment is irrelevant get off from the agenda. And the bible is a book of hate.

@welpitsnoemi 4 года назад

YzarcMW but yet her comment was positive, and yours was negative. So looks like you’re the one full of hate lol

@klassyelegance687 4 года назад

Yes this is very helpful I have been wondering how I was going to do this and I’m so glad I ran across your channel thanks I can’t wait to start mine

@miriansilvasantos3709 4 года назад

Vc é demais, melhor do que muitos homens que não batem um prego na parede ou arrumam um varal, parabéns, também sou assim, mas vou me inspirar em vc p encapar meu sofá

@alysonbourque7396 4 года назад

Subscribed! You make it look so simple! Pretty easy to follow, I just don't own a sewing machine.

@zuleykafernandez4064 4 года назад

Velcro is always an option

@donnalauritzen 4 года назад

Excellent!! Great job! Your sewing skills are great - very hard to get such a big piece to fit so well!

@phirophobia 4 года назад

This is such a great idea. I love how simple the video is. I also love the music

@artbyedna9210 4 года назад

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this! Thank you for sharing💖

@javiermarcialcespedesberne8575 3 года назад

Hola, como estas?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos, felicidades por tus vídeos...