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Reupholstering Furniture

Don't throw away that comfortable, but tattered, old arm chair. Reupholster it! Get instructions, ideas, and photo tips on reupholstering and recovering furniture at these sites.
  1. Slipcover Projects

Chair Slipcovers

Click on "Print Version" to read tips and see pictures from DIYnet's Episode ADI-503.

Chair Spruce-Ups

Click on "Print Version" to read tips and see pictures from DIYnet's "Furniture Spruce-Ups" Episode DIC-240.

Make a Matelasse Slipcover

Click on "Print Version" to read tips and see pictures from DIYnet's "Flea-Market Decorating" Episode DID-109.

Making an Upholstered Footstool

Click on "Print Version" to read tips and see pictures from DIYnet's "Victorian Design" Episode DID-128.

No-Sew Slipcovers

Click on "Print Version" to read tips and see pictures from DIYnet's "Installing a Ceiling Fan and more!" Episode ADI-102.

Ottoman Project

A detailed how-to from Upholster.com.

Reupholster a Barstool

Click on "Print Version" to read all instructions and see pictures of this project from DIYnet, Home Repair and Remodeling, Episode DIR-134.

Reversible Chair-Cushion Cover

Click on "Print Version" to read tips and see pictures from DIYnet's "Home Decor Crafts" Episode DIC-207.

Slipcovered Ottoman

Click on "Print Version" to read all instructions and see pictures of this project from DIYnet, Crafts, Episode DIC-240.

Storage Ottoman

Click on "Print Version" to read tips and see pictures from DIYnet's "Space Savers and Storage" Episode DID-154.

Upholster.com

Click down the page for a long list of projects and links to instructions on reupholstering and slipcovering furniture. Projects include detailed info and pictures.

Upholstery Repair Tips

Tips from HGTV, Kitty Bartholomew: You're Home Episode KIT-313.

Videos on Upholstery

This site offers step-by-step videos with upholstery instructions.

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