How to Reupholster a Couch | Taking a Boring Brown Sectional From Basic to Beautiful

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*I used about 25 yards of 60" wide fabric for this large sectional.*
0:00 Intro
02:54 Project
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@AppyTX 11 месяцев назад

So far this is the most informative sofa re-upholstery video. You turned someone's trash to treasure.

@mindfireart7843 Год назад

I’m sooooooo glad I’m not the only one who gets frustrated and tired during sewing projects that taking longer than expected. I thought it was just me…

@elainemiller5018 16 дней назад

Beautiful, very professional, thank you for including the mistakes as that makes me feel that it won’t kill me to make mistakes.

@withit062714 Год назад

Riveting to watch - on a couple of levels. You didn't just reupholster a couch m'dear, you also inspired thousands of women in a countless number of ways. Self-esteem doesn't fall from the sky and land in the laps of women lucky enough to have perfect lives. We can only receive genuine, long lasting self-esteem when we set a goal, and then reach that goal - come hell or high water! In other words, we Earn self-esteem...(Lol...and, as we all know, reaching a goal starts in the mind, so ya, the process is gonna be a bitch on our feelings! But hey, whatta pay-off!). Your video is as much a legitimate diary of a woman earning real, and bullet-proof self-worth, as it is an amazing tutorial on how to reupholster a sectional couch. Many thanks!

@karenharris4176 2 года назад

You did that girl!!!! Now my daughter is giving me her old sectional and I’m gonna try this. Thank you for explaining it soooo well. Congratulations!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thanks so much, glad it was helpful! You can do it! :)

@karenharris4176 2 года назад

1 question. My sofa is probably the same size as yours. You ordered 30 yards, plus 5 more for good measure, lol, did you have any left over?

@jojolala6182 2 месяца назад

Amazing! Was this your first time doing this? You're pretty awesome!@@PatternScout

@MK-hz2bn 10 месяцев назад

Keeping our landfills free from more waste. You did a beautiful job!

@FoolyLiving 2 года назад

I'm dyslexic so I was trusting you in the beginning, but it kept looking backwards to me. Glad you had the energy to fix it haha. Most people would have given up. Great job.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Oh, I was feeling a little defeated at that point--but I had to keep going! haha. Thanks for watching me figure it out! :)

@va1445 2 года назад

That was a week well spent. The couch looks crisp, modern and fantastic!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you!! :)

@helenbarry9870 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing, it looks fab, and you did a super job. It’s nice you didn’t cut out your mistake with the sewing of sides, frustrations and amount of time it took. So many tutorials make it look like a quick, easy job and the reality is different as I am finding out as I attempt a reupholster of a footstool.

@Golfgirlv 2 года назад

Amazing. We had our couch with a chaise recovered last year. It was $6,500.00 Canadian. So you saved an amazing amount of money!

@Abc-1973 2 года назад

Great tutorial. I’ve done this before, you are so correct, it’s soooo physical and yet so rewarding. You did a great job. Just goes to prove, recycling pays!!!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you! It is hard work, but so happy I did it. Saved me so much money, too!

@ashleysloggett 2 года назад

This was incredible to watch! I wish I could figure out how to film my projects but just always get so caught up in the doing vs the filming. Thank you for this!

@gwendolynrhoss3438 2 года назад

Loved this. The sectional looks amazing! I am about to start a similar project and this was just what I needed. Thank you so much for this content!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you!! So glad it is helpful--good luck with your project! 😊

@debbiegargan847 2 года назад

Brilliant that looks so professional, well done, wish I could do that ! Xx

@julianachandler2975 Год назад

I loved the combined seat cushions. Really well done

@helenwood3199 9 месяцев назад

I hope your hubby appreciates your work!

@milanfrusone9700 2 года назад

You’re absolutely crafty! I truly enjoyed your entire process, I can’t say I’ll try it, but I appreciate your determination!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thanks so much! :)

@kaygee4691 Год назад

Thank you so much for taping this! It's exactly what I needed to see! I'm just doing an accent chair but was feeling a bit apprehensive about doing the reupholstery. I absolutely love the way you just charge ahead! No fear! You're SUCH an inspiration! Again, many thanks!

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you so much! :)

@kim4083 25 дней назад

This looks GREAT! I know it was frustrating as heck, but I am inspired to try this! I also love that you put all the cushions together into one, so it stays clean easier (no bits and bobs falling down between cushions!) and also people who sit down and stand up aggressively (HUSBAND, DEAR) don't move the cushions. ALSO, the stuff you put under the feet is awesome to keep it from scooching around (also from said husband flopping down on the couch). Fantastic job!!

@judya3455 Год назад

Wow, it came out great! I've been wanted to reupholster mine and after watching this I think I might be able to do it myself. Thanks for posting!

@whatmarielmade Год назад

JUST WATCHED THIS AND WOW YOU ARE SO INSPIRING. What a great transformation and such beautiful handiwork. It’s really easy to follow your process as well! Thank you for sharing this project! 💛

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you! :)

@katjorbar Год назад

Wow! You give me confidence to reupholster my sectional, which my cats destroyed. PS, that fabric is now 2X the cost! Thank you thank you thank you!!

@laheebk 4 месяца назад

It’s amazing to see your process and how you put things together. I always thought upholstery is so complicated but this is the first time someone explains it this way ❤❤❤thank you

@sharronbrown6350 2 года назад

Absolutely fantastic. The couch looks brand new .amazing x

@LadyFville 2 года назад

Thank you for showing some of the correct ways to upholster furniture instead of what some videos show as 'hacks' (or, what I call WRONG) - since I was employed by a designer furniture manufacturer I do have insight to the proper procedure... PS: if you ever decide to undertake another piece, invest in an air stapler for failsafe (aaand super easy)l stapling. There are other upholstery supplies that will ensure lifetime use of your hard work, but only if you become addicted to saving the freebies that other people have discarded! Your efforts are lovely

@LadyFville 2 года назад

PS: I highly recommend SAILRITE RU-vid videos for professional upholstery instructions - their sewing machines are top notch too.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you for the tips! I will definitely invest in a better stapler if i do another project like this--it's too much physical work to not have great tools 😅. I have heard of sailrite and totally forgot about them (I used to have a wholesale business making products out of heavy canvas and was so close to buying one of their machines years ago). I will for sure check them out! Thanks again! :)

@ketherwhale6126 2 года назад

I love that material! It is so updated and sophisticated. The brown monstrosity had to go. Your sewing skills are so professional. You could easily start a slipcover or cushion cover business on the side. Excellent!

@TexPR1 2 года назад

Wow! You are amazing! I wish I had the guts and ability to do this to my ugly sofa.

@jackiepousson8497 2 года назад

Nice work. Feeling a little envious of your skill. 🙂

@susanstewart1402 Год назад

Yikes .. cushions over and over again until you go gaga!

@maxine4898 Год назад

You must be very proud when you look at the finished product, it looks fantastic and it will encourage people to revamp furniture instead of taking it to the dumpster (which far too many people do) thanks ❤

@lisamartin2143 Год назад

Wow! I love that you have confidence and took on the challenge. The couch looks fabulous!

@wendys390 11 месяцев назад

You do know, that dog steals every scene he's in....what an adorable thing! Thanks, great video

@avaterrell3012 2 года назад

I can definitely relate when it comes to the battle with the staple gun. I refinished and upholstered my dining set with a staple gun that wasn't the best so thanks for sharing. You did an excellent job!!!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes, a bad tool can derail the experience! 😅

@thesehandsart 2 года назад

Great video. I don't think people realize how simple it is to recover furniture and you showed this very well. Love the fabric choice, looks fantastic!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@suzy1750 8 месяцев назад

This looks gorgeous and you've inspired me to try to recover my own sofa. I felt bad at the thought of throwing out something that was basically in good shape because it's wasteful (both in terms of money and resources) just because you don't like the color but, when the cover I bought didn't cut it, I had almost decided to do it. But now I'm going to try to cover it. I mean, you can spend ages plus a lot of money chasing the 'perfect' sofa, it's so much more resourceful to redo what you already have, assuming you can deal with the work involved!

@starmc91 Год назад

I cant believe how BEAU-TI-FUL it turned out! WOW! Fantastic job!!!!!!!!

@williamclark9743 Месяц назад

Omg, that was terrific. I'm a woodworker that builds a lot of outside furniture but you've inspired me to try my first attempt at reupholstering.

@lauriehuber3040 2 года назад

Necessity is definitely the mother of invention. In this case re-invention. It turned out fantastic. I’ve completely reupholstered chairs (in my younger days 👵🏻) but never a whole sofa (just remade cushions) and I sympathize with all the aches and frustration that goes into the process. But so happy when it all comes together as you envisioned. You go girl!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you! Yes, the process definitely tested me several times! 😅But man I love this couch so much. So glad I did this project, for sure one of my faves!

@chrisBou007 Год назад

Casey….you did a phenomenal job!!!! I helped a friend recover her couch….yes it WAS ALOT OF WORK… and there was two of us!! I’m soo proud of you hanging in there thru the redo’s n that stapler! Done that too! The fabric you chose was modern, chic, and fabulous!!! I would love to try doing it again myself! ….BTW I read that it’s best to have padding between fabric and foam due to a reaction between the two….and therefore your fabric won’t last as long if you don’t do it. You have inspired me!!!

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you! And good to know about the padding...for next time :) thanks for sharing!

@JoseAlonsoCardenas Год назад

Love these videos that are honest and show real challenges and solutions.

@kimcastle4081 6 месяцев назад

Thank you So much for showing your decision making with the cushion height, and the stapler problem. You saved so much money on this project that it was totally worth buying a great new staple gun! I hope to recover my recliner soon (yikes-no idea how hard it will be), snd you’re inspiring me to get started!

@globalcommunityaffairs6585 2 года назад

Beautiful. Now I have a clear path to completing my 3pc sectional. It's been a journey watching the tube trying to get the best results and skill set I need from start to finish this type of project. You nailed it. Awesome job. Thanks for sharing. Please leave your clothing website info.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you! Best of luck with yours! :)

@Escape10mom 2 года назад

I took apart a shade over my daughter's window to redo in new fabric. When I saw how many staples that removed I went & got an electric staple gun. Never regretted it. I've used it several more times on cornices etc. When I first saw you pinning & sewing the first cover parts, I thought oh no, they're backwards. Your sofa turned out fabulous!!!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Good to know! I will probably invest in one eventually, because I'll probably do more upholstery at some point! Yes, when I realized I did the first cover backwards I though "DOH!!" :D Won't do that again!

@umbralusty Год назад

I'm loving this! I was looking at couches but family loves the one we have. I'm so glad to have stumbled across your video because we have the exact same couch!! Thank you! I can't wait to start the project!

@PatternScout Год назад

Oh I'm so glad! Hope your project goes well! Thanks for watching! :)

@aeliimgrund4974 Год назад

The outcome is amazing wow!!

@nightingale3875 2 года назад

Excellent work with beautiful results! Very impressive . I’m curious to know what was the total amount of fabric did you use to complete your project? I have a similar shaped couch that I am interested in covering. Thanks

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you! I ordered 30 yards but I think I ended up using around 25 yards (which was what I estimated from measurements of the couch). I definitely recommend ordering a little extra just to be safe!

@kerstinshadbolt1003 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this. You've fired me up to re-cover my favourite chair - different style, but several of your techniques apply to my project. Hope you're enjoying the results of your efforts. 🌷

@PatternScout 2 года назад

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching! :)

@jeanrobinson878 Год назад

WOW, you did a wonderful job on that couch. It looks brand new and the fabric as well as the color is very nice. You have inspired me to start working on mine couch after watching you.

@LoveYourArtSelf Год назад

I love the color and texture of that fabric.

@sonyaopwaystagon5387 2 года назад

Thank you for doing this project, I love watching sewing videos and you are talented beyond belief. Amazing work, I am in awe of your creativity.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Aw thanks so much!!

@rrriot22 Год назад

You did such a beautiful job on this!!! Great project!!!

@marathonfortruth4768 Год назад

Wow Casey. Amazing work there! Very inspiring and thank you for filming it. Hard enough to do the work itself, then add the filming aspect and it becomes very daunting. Your determination in itself is inspiring!

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you!

@nicgon105 11 месяцев назад

Amazing! Loved how this turned out

@damonealisa1255 2 года назад

You did a good job.. I wanna reupholster some stuff . Glad I got to watch you do it first. Bloopers and all .thanks!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you!

@alexandraemrick2799 Год назад

WOW! You did a fantastic job. It looks like a brand new couch. Thank you for sharing it, including the mistakes, I learned a lot. I've redone dining chair cushions and this looks just like that but on a much bigger scale. You've given me the courage to consider doing it, but I know I would need some help.

@yacinediop9266 5 месяцев назад

this was amazing and so fun to watch. Thank you for posting.

@mejon_ahb Месяц назад

You inspired me to go forward with starting my reupholstering business, thank you alot, and you really showed me something with how you hide the zipper, you did a great job🙏💯

@Vb-fy4sv 2 года назад

WOW ! What a FABULOUS job ! And what a GREAT IDEA making one cushion out of 3 separate ones ,I would never have thought of that …

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thanks! Combining them definitely helps them stay on the couch better!

@interestingvideossewingand8902 Год назад

Great project. It looks fantastic!!!!!!! It worth every minute of that week. And the first mistake was the best one. It made you more aware of the fabric and everything. Good job! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you!

@lindam4006 4 месяца назад

Love this video! I love sectionals. You did a great job! It's so funny how a man will go for the ugliest thing for comfort and you made it beautiful! You & your husband did each other a favor. I now have confidence I can tackle my own reupholstery project. Just discovered your channel with the diy ironing mat & will make that first. I've been sewing forever too & though I can make just about any garment from scratch, these days, thrifting & restyling/resizing is what makes sense.

@marinaborst6204 2 года назад

How great it looks. Excellent job!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thanks!

@julieb8946 Месяц назад

Wow!!! What a beautiful result!!! ❤

@lalaland2870 2 года назад

Well done!! Watching you zip that big cushion cover was so satisfying! ☺️

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Soooo satisfying! 😍

@GAGA00730 8 месяцев назад

Really nice sewing work!!! I never got into sewing but I always find it fascinating when other people sew and completely change looks of clothes or you with the couch. So nice, the result looks amazing.

@PatternScout 8 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊

@pjwloe2025 2 года назад

Wow! I’m so impressed! That was amazing. You did a great job!!

@p.hoffmann3155 2 года назад

You really did a great job! It's amazing. I just think over to reupholster my sofa since months, but I had not the courage to, but now, when I see how you managed this - I am really motivated - thank you very much!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@cflo8451 Год назад

Wow you did amazing!! I’m glad you’ve provided the dimensions. I have the same couch and I’m thinking of doing the same thing hopefully mine turns like yours

@matalaoatuitele7105 2 года назад

I've been contemplating on a new couch but now that I've seen your video and a few others I'm so eager to do this!!!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

You definitely should! Thanks for watching!

@lifeisbeautiful9455 10 месяцев назад

This is great I spent a lot on my sectional from west elm and I’m not doing it again, sold it and now this time around I’m going to buy the fabric and do it myself.

@marinashear3818 Год назад

Mind blown!!! 🤯 This is phenomenal!!! Wow!

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you! :)

@marshannajohnson8584 Год назад

Wow lady you did an outstanding job on that sectional. I love the color and the fabric choice. The color is more modern and it brightens up your living room

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you so much!

@MesaMynx Год назад

You did an amazing job! I can't sew but this was inspiring none the less. The sectional looks beautiful.

@amberfrazier575 10 месяцев назад

You could cut the prices and save a ton and just have someone sew it.

@janetfinucan 2 года назад

This was so inspiring! I’ve been considering redoing my couch…now I’m motivated so thank you!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

I'm so glad!! Thanks for watching!

@tammythomas3745 5 месяцев назад

FANTASTIC JOB, ABSOLUTELY WELL DONE!!!

@abd5441 Год назад

I want so badly to recover my sectional. You make it look so easy! It might take me a month; I haven’t used a sewing machine in over 20 years. But, I do have one lol. I might try, I can always have cushion covers made if I struggle with the sewing. You are very talented & skillful - and your sofa came out really nice. Thanks for sharing!

@susanabushaban2719 11 месяцев назад

That was an amazing transformation way to go !!!

@maryelizabethhendon9748 Год назад

Such an amazing transformation!

@leisahammonds4479 2 года назад

You are so talented! Looks beautiful.

@melodieporter8563 Год назад

What a fantastic job! Lookin at my couch with a side eye.

@nancywilliams7833 Год назад

I am impressed! You saved a ton of money and have furniture you can be proud of. Congratulations on a great job.

@PatternScout Год назад

Thanks so much!

@kellyfernando8499 Месяц назад

Nice job! You're so talented!

@libbyholland9367 6 месяцев назад

Can see why professionals charge so much- so much work! Looks great 😊

@josikazmierczak279 2 года назад

Wow! I can imagine how much work this took, but seeing the result was really worth it. turned out to be beautiful 👏👏👏👏

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@x-mess 2 года назад

THE best tutorial on reupholstering a sofa... I've watched tons of videos and this one was the one that helped me wrap my ahead around the project (even the mistakes were important to know!). 🎯🤩🤩

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful (mistakes and all!) :)

@teresasanchez8853 2 года назад

It turned out great, I'm planing on doing the same thing with my old couch. Thank you for the tips. I get it. I was using an old stepler for a large project. I did a run to the store and hot an electric one. It was a game changer, so good for my arthritic hands.

@PatternScout 2 года назад

A good stapler makes all the difference! :) Thanks for watching!

@mickimc2883 4 месяца назад

Gorgeous! I am doing this to our couch!

@annelinebrittion8399 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this very comprehensive cheat sheet!

@drazenli 3 месяца назад

Nice and cleverly done.

@tinadowling5109 6 месяцев назад

This is an awesome video, full of information and great editing. Thank you for giving me the courage to try this with my own couch.

@PatternScout 6 месяцев назад

Thank you! So glad it is encouraging! :)

@browninghall559 2 дня назад

This was a fantastic realistic video, as i have MS i think it will take me 10- 14 days to complete my upholstery especially as ill need regular rests. Plus my sofa is an L shape with a kingsize sofa bed inside, so ill have to work around that huge section. Either way this will save me money as you have made me realise I can do this and not to cut corners on equipment, ive already ordered the stable gun lol. Thanks for a great video, I hope I do a great job like yourself 👍🏾😃

@lawandstreeter7074 2 года назад

I'm here for all your projects! This was awesome. You were very organized. I just don't know how to use a sewing machine and I want to use velvet fabric. Thank you. It was extremely helpful

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you for watching! Glad it was helpful, and best of luck on your couch. Velvet sounds beautiful!

@Msleelee9487 Год назад

Love it came out Stunning love the upholstery color👏👏👏

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you!

@mishyfishy389 Год назад

You are so clever!!! Love all your posts. Feeling super inspired now :) 😀

@PatternScout Год назад

I'm so glad, thank you so much!

@jennifervalentine7519 2 года назад

Beautiful job! Wow, you must be Proud of yourself, I love to sew, but I haven’t any energy lately! I’m older now so maybe in spring I’ll start up! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the kind words! ❤

@Queenoftheslots74 6 месяцев назад

Omg your are amazing 🤩 the sofa looks amazing ❤

@hurssylvr Год назад

Incredible job! big projects are definitely a marathon not a sprint, way to power through !

@PatternScout Год назад

Thank you!

@mcee7621 Год назад

Love this! I have almost the same couch, but the cushions are gray. I liked it when I bought it, its super comfortable, but looks outdated in my house. I have been thinking about just redo-ing it myself and so glad I ran across this video!

@PatternScout Год назад

Glad you found me! :) Hope it helps with your project! Thank you for watching!

@meganredfield965 2 года назад

You're so talented. Your couch looks amazing!

@PatternScout 2 года назад

Thank you so much!

@candacewalsh8726 2 года назад

That is amazing! It looks great😍 I can’t believe the way you approached the project. It makes absolute sense now that I’ve seen it. Phenomenal tutorial! I’m surprised you didn’t remove the dust cover and reattach, but it really doesn’t seem to matter:) your the 👸

@brittanybelmont9955 Год назад

Thank you for making this my couch is the exact same shape and it works in my space so well I just want to update the fabric!!

@abbysheehan245 22 дня назад

Yes ma’am! I’m about to tackle an rv renovation and plan on reupholstering everything in the camper!! The only thing I would have done differently is fold the bottom edge under itself before stapling!